CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 139 Graduate and Technician Apprentice Posts

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a listed premier Mini Ratna Schedule ‘A’ Company of the Government of India under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has invited online applications for the engagement of Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973. The notification, numbered CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL. DESIGNTD/DEGREE_DIPLOMA_2023_2024/2023/4, was issued on 12 August 2026.

Quick answer: CSL is inviting eligible Graduate holders in Engineering, Diploma holders in Engineering, and Diploma holders in Commercial Practice – who are domicile of Kerala and passed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 – for one-year Apprenticeship training. A total of 139 training seats are on offer (61 Graduate Apprentice seats and 78 Technician/Diploma Apprentice seats) across engineering and commercial-practice disciplines. Online registration is open from 12 August 2026 to 1 September 2026 through the national NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in). There is no application fee, and training will be conducted at CSL’s facility in Kochi, Kerala.

• CSL Graduate and Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

CSL Apprentice Training Seats 2026

Training seats are divided into two categories: Graduate Apprentices (for candidates with an engineering degree) and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (for candidates with an engineering or commercial practice diploma).

Category I – Graduate Apprentices (61 Seats)

Category II – Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (78 Seats)

CSL has stated that the number of training seats indicated is based on current requirement and may vary depending on future requirements; the company also reserves the right not to fill all notified seats.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be domicile of Kerala and must have passed their qualifying examination during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Post-wise minimum qualification is as follows.

Category I – Graduate Apprentices

• A Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a Statutory University in the relevant discipline; or
• A Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by an institution empowered to grant such a degree by an Act of Parliament in the relevant discipline; or
• A graduate examination of professional bodies recognised by the State or Central Government as equivalent to the above.

Category II – Technician (Diploma) Apprentices

• For Sl. No. 1 to 6 (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation Technology, Civil, and Computer Engineering): a Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council/Board of Technical Education, a University, or an institution recognised by the State or Central Government as equivalent, in the relevant discipline.
• For Sl. No. 7 (Commercial Practice): a Diploma in Commercial Practice granted by an institution recognised by the State or Central Government.

Candidates with a CGPA/OGPA/CPI instead of a percentage or class of marks will have their grade point converted using the conversion criteria defined by their University/Institute/Board; where no such criteria exist, the Aggregate Grade Point will be multiplied by 10 to arrive at the equivalent percentage. Candidates holding qualifications equivalent to the prescribed ones must submit an Equivalency Certificate issued by a competent authority; without this certificate, their candidature will not be considered. Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 in any Government, Public Sector, or Private organisation are not eligible to apply.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Candidates must be above 18 years of age as on 1 September 2026. Reservation of training seats for SC, ST, OBC, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will follow applicable Government of India directives. Minimum physical standards are as prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992, and any amendments thereof.

CSL Apprentice Stipend 2026

No travel expenses are admissible during the apprenticeship training period, and CSL will not provide boarding or lodging. The training duration is one year as per the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973, and completion of apprenticeship does not entitle the apprentice to any claim of employment with CSL.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

There is no application fee for this apprenticeship notification.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Only candidates who are domicile of Kerala will be considered.
• Shortlisting is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification for the respective discipline.
• If multiple candidates secure the same percentage of marks, relative merit is decided by seniority in the year of passing; if the passing year is also identical, precedence goes to the candidate senior in age (by date of birth).
• Shortlisted candidates must attend certificate verification with original documents (age, qualification, marks, caste, disability certificate if applicable) along with self-attested copies. Candidates who fail to produce originals will be rejected.
• Candidates who successfully complete certificate verification will be provisionally selected against the notified training seats in order of merit/reservation, subject to medical fitness.

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.

For candidates already registered on the old Apprentice portal (portal.mhrdnats.gov.in)

1. Activate your account on nats.education.gov.in using the “Forgot Password” option on the student login page.
2. Log in and complete the application form, ensuring all details are correct.
3. After account activation, log in, search “Cochin Shipyard Limited” under “Apply against advertised vacancies,” and click Apply. The status will show as “Applied.”

For candidates with no prior registration on the old Apprentice portal

1. Go to nats.education.gov.in.
2. Click “Student,” then “Student Register,” and complete the application form. A unique Enrolment Number will be generated.
3. Log in, search “Cochin Shipyard Limited” under “Apply against advertised vacancies,” and click Apply. The status will show as “Applied.”

For any issues or queries related to the NATS portal, candidates may contact the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Southern Region, Chennai, via email at [email protected].

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting their application.
• CSL reserves the right to call for additional documentary evidence in support of educational qualification or other notified eligibility requirements.
• No correspondence will be entertained regarding rejection of an application on grounds of ineligibility.
• Call letters for certificate verification will not be sent by post; shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail and through publication on the CSL website. All correspondence will be through the candidate’s registered e-mail ID, so candidates should check their e-mail and the website frequently.
• Mere submission of an online application, or receipt of a call letter, does not confer any right to selection or acknowledge fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
• Candidates must ensure marks are entered correctly; any mismatch between entered marks and the uploaded mark sheet will lead to summary rejection of the application.
• If any information furnished is found false, incorrect, or if facts have been suppressed, the candidature or appointment will be cancelled without further notice.
• Submission of the application is considered unconditional acceptance of all terms and conditions of this notification.
• All documents related to this selection will be preserved for two years from the date of publication of results.
• Any legal proceedings related to this notification can be instituted only in the Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Ernakulam, which shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction.
• Any amendment or modification to this notification will be published only on the CSL website.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online (NATS Portal): Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here