CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 139 Graduate & Technician Apprentice Posts

Good news for engineering graduates and diploma holders from Kerala. CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is officially open, with Cochin Shipyard Limited inviting applications for 139 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice training seats. This is a great chance to gain hands-on experience with one of India’s leading Mini Ratna Public Sector Undertakings, work alongside experienced engineers, and build a strong foundation for your career in the shipbuilding and marine engineering sector.

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) released the notification on 12th August 2026 under reference number CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL. DESIGNTD/DEGREE_DIPLOMA_2023_2024/2023/4. Applications opened the same day and will close on 1st September 2026. There’s no application fee, which makes this an even more accessible opportunity. Here’s everything you need to know — eligibility, seat-wise vacancy breakup, selection process, and a step-by-step guide to apply online.

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CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait until the last week to apply. The NATS portal tends to slow down as the deadline nears, so it’s best to complete your registration and application at least a few days before 1st September 2026.

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CSL Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026

The 139 apprenticeship training seats are split across two categories — Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice — with a further breakup by engineering discipline.

Category-I: Graduate Apprentice (78 Seats)

Category-II: Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (61 Seats)

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentice: You need a degree in Engineering or Technology from a statutory university or an institution recognised by an Act of Parliament, in the relevant discipline listed above. A graduate-level qualification from a professional body recognised as equivalent by the State or Central Government also works.

Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: A diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a State Council/Board of Technical Education, university, or a recognised institution is required. For the Commercial Practice stream, a diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognised institution is accepted.

If your marks are given as CGPA, OGPA, or CPI instead of a percentage, use the conversion formula prescribed by your university. If none is specified, multiply your grade points by 10 to get the equivalent percentage. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit an Equivalency Certificate from the competent authority — without it, your application won’t be considered.

Domicile Requirement

✅ Only candidates who are domicile of Kerala are eligible to apply for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Passing Year Eligibility

You must have passed your qualifying Degree or Diploma examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026.

Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)

There is no upper age limit mentioned in the notification. [Check official notification] for any category-wise relaxation.

Other Conditions

• Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 — in any government, PSU, or private organisation — are not eligible to apply.
• Minimum physical standards as per Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, will apply.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. This applies to all categories of candidates, making the process completely free.

Stipend During Apprenticeship

Apprentices selected under the Cochin Shipyard Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will receive a monthly stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973, and the NATS scheme guidelines. [Check official notification] for the exact stipend amount applicable to Graduate and Technician Apprentices, as this was not specified in the released notification.

💡 Pro Tip: Even though this is a one-year training programme and not a permanent job, apprenticeship at a Mini Ratna PSU like Cochin Shipyard adds real weight to your resume and can open doors to future openings in the shipbuilding and defence manufacturing sector.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Only candidates who are domicile of Kerala will be considered. Shortlisting is done purely on the percentage of marks scored in your qualifying Degree or Diploma exam, discipline-wise.
2. Tie-Breaker: If two candidates have the same percentage, the one who passed earlier gets preference. If that’s also the same, the older candidate (by date of birth) is ranked higher.
3. Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear with original certificates — age proof, qualification, marksheets, caste certificate, and disability certificate (if applicable) — along with self-attested photocopies. Missing your originals means your candidature gets rejected on the spot.
4. Provisional Selection: Candidates who clear certificate verification are provisionally selected against the notified seats, in order of merit and reservation, subject to passing the medical fitness test.

There is no written exam or interview for this apprenticeship intake — selection is entirely merit-based on your qualifying marks.

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How to Apply for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

All applications must be submitted online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in. There is no offline application mode.

If you’re already registered on the old portal (portal.mhrdnats.gov.in):

1. Go to nats.education.gov.in and activate your account using the “Forgot Password” option.
2. Log in and fill out your application form carefully, double-checking every field.
3. Search for “COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED” under the “Apply Against Advertised Vacancies” section.
4. Click Apply. Your application status will change to “Applied” once submitted successfully.

If you’re a first-time user with no prior NATS registration:

1. Visit nats.education.gov.in and click on “Student.”
2. Select “Student Register” and complete your registration form. You’ll receive a unique Enrolment Number.
3. Log in with your new credentials, search for “COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED,” and click Apply.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) scanned and ready in the correct format before you start. This alone saves a lot of time and prevents last-minute upload errors.

For any technical issues with the NATS portal, you can reach out to the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Southern Region, Chennai, at studentquery@boatsrp.com.

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Summing Up…

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a solid opportunity for Kerala’s engineering graduates and diploma holders to get trained at a respected Mini Ratna PSU and gain practical, industry-grade experience in shipbuilding and allied engineering fields. With zero application fee and a straightforward, merit-based selection process, there’s little reason to sit this one out if you meet the eligibility criteria. Apply through the NATS portal before 1st September 2026, keep your documents ready for verification, and don’t leave it for the last day.

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Disclaimer

The information in this article on CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been compiled from the official notification released by Cochin Shipyard Limited for general awareness purposes. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, candidates are strongly advised to verify all details — eligibility, dates, and application procedure — from the official CSL notification PDF and the NATS portal before applying. Govtserviceinfo.com is not responsible for any discrepancy between this article and the official notification.