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

Candidates applying for CSL Technician and ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must note the following key dates. The online application portal will remain functional only during this window. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in advance, as troubleshooting assistance/technical support may not be available in the online application portal after 1600 hrs on the last date.

A total of 210 apprenticeship seats have been notified by Cochin Shipyard Limited, split across ITI Trade Apprentices (205 seats in 16 trades) and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices (5 seats in 5 disciplines). Note: Inclusion of Marine Fitter (S.No. 16) as a designated trade is under consideration by the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Government of India. Registration of apprenticeship contracts in this trade will be possible only after DGT approval. The number of seats indicated in the notification is based on existing requirement and may vary depending on future requirements. CSL reserves the right to restrict, alter, cancel, or modify the recruitment process, and is not obligated to fill all notified seats.

CSL ITI Trade Apprentices – Trade-wise Seats

CSL Technician (Vocational) Apprentices – Discipline-wise Seats

CSL apprentice eligibility 2026 differs for ITI Trade Apprentices and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices, as detailed below. 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.

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.

Selected apprentices, under both the ITI Trade Apprentice and Technician (Vocational) Apprentice categories, will receive a stipend of Rs. 11,000/- per month during the one-year apprenticeship training period. No travel expenses are admissible for attending certificate verification or during the apprenticeship training period, and boarding/lodging will not be provided by CSL.

The application fee for CSL Technician and ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is Nil . There is no fee payable by applicants of any category for submitting the online application.

Selection to CSL Technician (Vocational)/Trade Apprentice posts is based on shortlisting by merit, followed by certificate verification and medical fitness clearance; there is no written examination specified in the notification. 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. Intimation to Shortlisted Candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through their registered email ID and will have to appear for certificate verification. 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 co