UCSL Workmen Recruitment 2026

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is hiring 10 Workmen for its Kochi unit — Office Assistant, Draftsman, Technician and Store Keeper posts. If you have a Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or ITI certificate with relevant experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 1 September 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 29,520 per month depending on the post.

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) Workmen Recruitment 2026 - 10 Posts

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) has released Vacancy Notification Ref No. UCSL/IMS/HR/VN/F/11-OA/DFT/TEL/SK/68 for 10 Workmen posts at UCSL-Kochi. The posts are offered on a fixed-term contract of up to five years and cover Office Assistant, Draftsman (Mechanical and Electrical), Technician (Electrician) and Store Keeper roles. Diploma and ITI holders with 2 years of relevant shipyard or engineering experience are well suited for the technical posts, while graduates with office or records experience can apply for Office Assistant and Store Keeper.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise, the 10 posts break down into 8 UR and 2 OBC vacancies.

Who Can Apply?

Office Assistant - 5 posts:

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration or Computer Applications with minimum 60% marks.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in office work, data entry, record-keeping or report generation in a public or private sector organization.

Draftsman (Mechanical/Electrical) - 2 posts:

• Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics or Instrumentation & Communication Engineering with minimum 60% marks.
• Experience: 2 years of design and drafting experience for ship machinery, hull, pipe or accommodation outfit systems.
• Desirable: Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Technician (Electrician) - 1 post:

• Qualification: SSLC pass with ITI (National Trade Certificate) and National Apprenticeship Certificate in the Electrician trade.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience handling substation operation, HT/LT switchgear installation and electrical equipment maintenance.

Store Keeper - 2 posts:

• Qualification: Graduate with a PG Diploma in Materials Management, OR a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Marine or Shipbuilding Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in storekeeping at a shipyard, engineering company or government establishment.

Age Limit

• Your age should not exceed 30 years as on 1 September 2026 (you must be born on or after 2 September 1996).
• Age Relaxation: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years relaxation for posts reserved for them.
• PwBD and Ex-servicemen: Relaxation applies as per Government of India guidelines, but your age after all relaxations cannot exceed 45 years.

Salary

• Office Assistant, Draftsman and Technician (Electrician) posts get a full gross salary of Rs. 29,520 per month (Basic Pay Rs. 21,520 plus Fuel Reimbursement, Special Allowance and Washing Allowance).
• Store Keeper gets a full gross salary of Rs. 25,000 per month (Basic Pay Rs. 17,000 plus Fuel Reimbursement, Special Allowance and Washing Allowance).

Selection Process

UCSL uses two different selection tracks depending on your post:

1. Office Assistant and Store Keeper: An offline Objective Type Test (70 marks, 75 minutes) followed by a Descriptive Type Test (30 marks, 60 minutes). Only candidates who clear the minimum pass mark in the Objective test get their Descriptive answer sheets evaluated.
2. Draftsman and Technician: An offline Objective Type Test (30 marks, 35 minutes) followed by a Practical Test in your trade (70 marks).

There is no negative marking in either track. Tests will be held at UCSL Kochi/Malpe or a centre decided by UCSL.

How to Apply

1. Go to the UCSL careers page at cochinshipyard.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are applying for the first time.
3. Open the online application link for Workmen posts and log in.
4. Fill in your educational qualification and experience details.
5. Upload the required documents and your photograph.
6. Submit the form online before 1 September 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 11 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 1 September 2026

• Handle office administration, data entry and record maintenance (Office Assistant)
• Prepare technical drawings for machinery, hull and pipe outfit systems (Draftsman)
• Maintain and repair substations, switchgear and electrical equipment (Technician)
• Manage store inventory, material issue and stock records (Store Keeper)
• Coordinate daily work with engineering and production teams
• Maintain accurate files, registers and reports for your role
• Follow safety and quality procedures at the shipyard