UCSL Office & Admin Assistant Recruitment 2026

UCSL has released notification for 4 Office Assistant and Admin Assistant posts on a five-year contract basis at Malpe, Karnataka. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree or PUC/ITI can apply online. Last date to apply is 20 April 2026. Monthly salary ranges from Rs. 23,500 to Rs. 25,000. Only candidates domiciled in Karnataka are eligible.

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) Office Assistant & Admin Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) based in Malpe, Karnataka, has released Vacancy Notification No. UCSL/IMS/HR/VN/F/11-WMN/OA/AA/71 dated 28 March 2026. This recruitment covers 2 Office Assistant and 2 Admin Assistant positions on contract for up to five years, subject to project needs and individual performance. Karnataka domicile is mandatory for short-listing. If you hold a graduate degree or an ITI/PUC qualification and have relevant office experience, this is your chance to join a premier shipbuilding PSU under the Government of India.

Vacancy Details

PwBD candidates with low vision, hearing impairment, or locomotor disability can also apply for both posts.

Who Can Apply?

For Office Assistant (TW4):

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Arts (other than Fine Arts/Performing Arts), Science, Commerce, Business Administration, or Computer Applications with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised university.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in office work, data entry, record and report generation, and maintenance of files, registers, and records in a Public/Private/Commercial organisation.
• Desirable: Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and SAP.

For Admin Assistant (TW2):

• Qualification: Pass in PUC / ITI / NTC (National Trade Certificate) in Fitter, Machinist, Electrician, or Electronic Mechanic from a recognised institute.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in office administrative work and maintenance of files in a Public/Private/Commercial organisation.

Only Karnataka domicile candidates are eligible for short-listing.

Note: Candidates holding higher qualifications such as B.Tech, MSc, etc., without the prescribed qualification shall not be considered.

Age Limit

• Office Assistant: Maximum 30 years as on 20 April 2026 (born on or after 21 April 1996).
• Admin Assistant: Maximum 40 years as on 20 April 2026 (born on or after 21 April 1986).
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation in upper age limit.
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit for posts reserved for them.
• Ex-Servicemen: Up to 35 years for Office Assistant and 45 years for Admin Assistant.

Salary

• Office Assistant (TW4): Consolidated pay of Rs. 25,000 per month (Basic: Rs. 17,000 + Fuel Reimbursement: Rs. 1,600 + Washing Allowance: Rs. 500 + Special Allowance: Rs. 5,900).
• Admin Assistant (TW2): Consolidated pay of Rs. 23,500 per month (Basic: Rs. 15,500 + Fuel Reimbursement: Rs. 1,600 + Washing Allowance: Rs. 500 + Special Allowance: Rs. 5,900).
• Posting will be at UCSL, Malpe or any other UCSL unit/project site as required.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 300 (Non-refundable, plus bank charges extra).
• SC / ST / PwBD: No fee (Exempted from payment).
• Payment Mode: Online only (Debit card, Credit card, Internet Banking).
• Fee payment window: 28 March 2026 to 20 April 2026.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Phase I - Objective Type Test (70 marks): 70 Multiple Choice Questions in 90 minutes. Each question carries 1 mark with no negative marking. Subjects include General Knowledge (5 marks), Reasoning (5 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (10 marks), General English (10 marks), and Discipline Related (40 marks).
2. Phase II - Descriptive Type Test (30 marks): Writing skills test in Kannada, Hindi, or English for 30 marks in 45 minutes.
3. Certificate Verification: Candidates scoring minimum pass marks are shortlisted. Original certificates of age, qualification, experience, and caste must be produced.
4. Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to medical fitness as prescribed by UCSL.

Minimum pass marks: Unreserved - 50% of total marks in each test; OBC - 45%; SC - 40%.

Exam centres will be in Karnataka at locations decided by UCSL.

How to Apply

1. Go to the UCSL career page at www.cochinshipyard.in (Career page > UCSL, Malpe) or www.udupicsl.com (Career page).
2. Complete the One Time Registration on the SAP Online portal.
3. Log in and fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and experience details.
4. Upload all required certificates: educational qualifications, age proof, caste certificate, disability certificate, experience certificates, and a recent passport-size colour photograph.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 300 online (SC/ST/PwBD exempted).
6. Submit the application and ensure the status shows "In process".
7. Save or print a copy of your application with the unique registration number for future reference.

Do not send any printout or certificates by post to UCSL.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 28 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 28 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 April 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 April 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle file processing, data entry, and maintenance of office records and registers
• Prepare letters, reports, and official documents for internal and external communication
• Assist senior officers with daily administrative and clerical tasks
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain filing systems
• Generate reports and maintain databases using computer applications
• Support procurement and stores documentation as required
• Follow shipyard safety protocols and organisational procedures at all times