CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 210 Technician and ITI Apprentice Posts

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a listed premier Miniratna Schedule 'A' Company of the Government of India under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has invited online applications from eligible ITI/Vocational certificate holders for engagement as Technician (Vocational)/Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 210 apprenticeship seats are on offer for One Year apprenticeship training.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CSL apprentice eligibility 2026 differs for ITI Trade Apprentices and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices, as detailed below. Criteria ITI Trade Apprentices Technician (Vocational) Apprentices Education Pass in Xth standard; and Pass in ITI (National Trade Certificate – NTC) in any one of the notified trades Pass in Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in the concerned discipline Age Minimum 18 years as on 08.10.2026 Physical Standards As prescribed in the Apprentices Act 1961, Apprenticeship Rules 1992, and amendments thereof, if any Domicile The applicant shall be a domicile of Kerala Reservation Applicable as per Government of India Rules Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training in any other organisation, for any duration, under the Apprentices Act, 1961, are not eligible to apply. Applicants with qualifications equivalent to the prescribed qualification must upload an Equivalency Certificate issued by the competent authority; without this certificate their candidature will not be considered. Also Read: Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 4471 Posts

The minimum age required for both ITI Trade Apprentices and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices is 18 years, as on 08.10.2026. The notification does not specify an upper age limit; physical standards are as prescribed under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992. Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.

Rs. 11,000/- per month

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification applicable to the respective trade/discipline. In case of a tie in marks, relative merit will be decided based on seniority in age.
2. Intimation to Shortlisted Candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through their registered email ID and will have to appear for certificate verification.
3. Certificate Verification: Candidates must produce a signed printout of the online application form (with unique registration number), original certificates towards proof of age, qualification, caste, and disability (if any), along with self-attested copies of these certificates.
4. Provisional Selection: On successful completion of certificate verification, applicants will be provisionally considered for selection against the notified seats in order of merit/reservation, subject to medical fitness.
5. Apprenticeship Contract: Selected candidates must execute the apprenticeship contract agreement through the https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal.