UCSL AGM and Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

UCSL is hiring 5 experienced executives for Assistant General Manager (Engineering) and Deputy Manager (Mechanical) posts. If you have an engineering degree or diploma with shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore, petrochemical or marine engineering experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 30 June 2026. Current monthly pay is about Rs. 1,04,550 to Rs. 1,67,280, depending on the post and grade.

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) Manager Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released Vacancy Notification Ref. No. UCSL/IMS/HR/VN/F/11-AGMs/DMs/CCN/88 dated 05 June 2026. The recruitment is for permanent rolls, and the selected executives may work at UCSL Kochi unit, other UCSL units, project sites, onboard ships, or other work locations as decided by UCSL. No written test is mentioned; selection is based on relevant work experience, a PowerPoint presentation, group discussion and personal interview.

Vacancy Details

Reservation:

• Assistant General Manager (Engineering): UR - 1, OBC - 1, Total - 2
• Deputy Manager (Mechanical): UR - 2, SC backlog - 1, Total - 3
• Total vacancies: 5 posts

Who Can Apply?

Assistant General Manager (Engineering)

• Qualification: You need a degree in Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Production Engineering or Marine Engineering with at least 60% marks from a recognised university.
• Experience: You need at least 15 years post-qualification managerial experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore fabrication, petrochemical, marine engineering, government or semi-government companies.
• Work area: Your experience should be in hull fabrication, structural outfitting, machinery, piping, painting or accommodation outfitting.
• Desirable: Team lead or section head experience of 5 years in a shipbuilding or offshore engineering project is preferred.

Deputy Manager (Mechanical)

• Degree route: You need a degree in Mechanical, Marine or Naval Architecture Engineering with at least 7 years post-qualification managerial experience.
• Diploma route: You need a minimum 3-year diploma in Mechanical, Marine or Shipbuilding Engineering with at least 10 years post-qualification managerial experience.
• Experience area: Experience should be in hull fabrication, structural outfitting, machinery, piping, painting, accommodation outfitting or planning in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore fabrication, petrochemical or marine engineering organisations.
• Computer skills: Knowledge of AutoCAD, SAP, MS Project and MS Office is desirable for both posts.

Age Limit

• Assistant General Manager: Maximum age is 50 years as on 30 June 2026.
• Deputy Manager: Maximum age is 35 years as on 30 June 2026.
• OBC (NCL): Relaxation of 3 years for posts reserved for OBC.
• SC: Relaxation of 5 years for posts reserved for SC.
• Ex-servicemen: Relaxation of 5 years for AGM and 10 years for Deputy Manager, subject to the maximum relaxed age limits stated in the notice.

Salary

• Assistant General Manager (E5): Pay scale is Rs. 80,000-3%-2,20,000. Current monthly pay is about Rs. 1,67,280.
• Deputy Manager (E2): Pay scale is Rs. 50,000-3%-1,60,000. Current monthly pay is about Rs. 1,04,550.
• Benefits: CPF, National Pension System, gratuity, accident insurance, medical reimbursement under contributory medical insurance, leave encashment and performance-related payment are mentioned in the notice.

Application Fee

• Application fee: Rs. 1,000 plus bank charges, non-refundable.
• SC/ST candidates: No fee.
• Payment mode: Online payment through debit card, credit card or internet banking only.
• Fee payment window: 05 June 2026 to 30 June 2026.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection process carries 100 marks. UCSL may conduct it at Malpe, Kochi, through electronic media, or at another location decided by the company.

1. Shortlisting: UCSL will scrutinise online applications and supporting documents to confirm qualification, experience and job requirements.
2. Work Experience Assessment: Relevant work experience carries 40 marks.
3. PowerPoint Presentation: Shortlisted applicants have to present their work experience for not more than 10 minutes. This carries 30 marks.
4. Group Discussion: This carries 10 marks.
5. Personal Interview: This carries 20 marks.
6. Document and Medical Verification: Appointment is subject to original certificate verification, character and antecedent verification, caste certificate verification where applicable, and medical fitness.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official career page at cochinshipyard.in or udupicsl.com.
2. Open the UCSL, Malpe career section and read the user manual, FAQ and vacancy notification.
3. Complete the One Time Registration in the SAP online portal.
4. Submit the online application for the applicable AGM or Deputy Manager post.
5. Upload proof of age, qualification, experience, caste certificate where applicable and a recent passport-size colour photo.
6. Pay the application fee online if you are not exempted.
7. Submit the form and keep the registration number, soft copy and printout for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 05 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 05 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 June 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 June 2026
• Selection Schedule: To be announced by email and on the CSL/UCSL career pages

• Manage engineering activities in shipbuilding, ship repair or marine project areas
• Lead teams working on hull fabrication, structural outfitting, machinery, piping or painting
• Review project progress and coordinate with planning, production and support teams
• Prepare reports, presentations and technical updates for senior management
• Use ERP, SAP, AutoCAD or other project tools for engineering and planning work
• Ensure safety, quality and schedule discipline in assigned projects
• Coordinate with government, PSU, vendor or project stakeholders as required