Cochin Shipyard Limited has announced a new apprenticeship opportunity for candidates who want to build a career in the shipbuilding and industrial sector. Through this latest recruitment notification released on 06 May 2026, the company invites online applications for the post of Rigger under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS). Moreover, this program offers practical training, monthly stipend benefits, and future contract employment opportunities based on performance and organizational requirements. Additionally, the recruitment process will focus mainly on physical fitness and physical test performance, which makes this vacancy highly suitable for hardworking and physically active applicants.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of Cochin Shipyard Limited Rigger Recruitment 2026 such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must have passed 8th Standard (VIII Pass) from a recognized institution.
- Moreover, applicants with Graduate, Diploma, or any higher qualification are not eligible for this recruitment.
- Additionally, candidates must fulfill the required physical fitness standards mentioned in the official notification.
- Furthermore, applicants should possess valid educational documents during certificate verification.
Salary Details
- Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the apprenticeship training period.
- In the first year, candidates will get ₹11,000 per month.
- Meanwhile, in the second year, the stipend will increase to ₹12,000 per month.
- Moreover, candidates who perform well during training may get an opportunity for contract-based appointment in the future.
Contract Salary After Training
- During the first year of contract service, selected candidates may receive ₹22,100 per month along with ₹5,530 as extra work compensation.
- Similarly, in the second year, the consolidated pay may rise to ₹22,800 per month with ₹5,700 extra work compensation.
- Furthermore, in the third year, candidates may receive ₹23,400 per month along with ₹5,850 compensation for extra working hours.
Age limit
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 23 years old.
- Moreover, the age will be calculated as on 30 May 2026.
- Therefore, applicants must have been born between 31 May 2003 and 31 May 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 03 Years |
| SC/ST | 05 Years |
| PwBD (UR/OBC/SC&ST) | Not Eligible |
| Ex-Servicemen | Not Eligible |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Nil |
| SC/ ST / ESM | Nil |
| All Female Candidates | Nil |
Selection Process
- First, Cochin Shipyard Limited will shortlist eligible candidates based on the applications received.
- After that, shortlisted applicants must attend the certificate verification process with original documents and self-attested copies.
- Moreover, candidates who successfully complete document verification will appear for the Physical Test, which carries 100 marks.
- In case of a large number of applications, the company may also conduct a screening written test to prepare the shortlist for the physical test.
- Furthermore, the final merit list will be prepared according to the marks obtained in the physical test.
- If two or more candidates secure the same marks, then the older candidate will get a higher rank in the merit list.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General & EWS Candidates: 50 Marks
- OBC Candidates: 45 Marks
- SC Candidates: 40 Marks
Important Dates
| Application Starts | 06 May 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 30 May 2026 |
| Total Post | 40 Seats |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Exam Date | No Exam |
How to Apply
To apply for the Rigger Apprentice post, candidates must complete the online application process through the official portal of Cochin Shipyard Limited. The process is fully online, so no offline applications will be accepted.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- First, visit the Cochin Shipyard official website
- Then, go to the Career Page → CSL, Kochi section.
- After that, select the Rigger Apprentice 2026 notification link.
- Next, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
- Subsequently, fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational, and category details.
- Moreover, upload all required documents such as certificates, photograph, and ID proof in the prescribed format.
- Then, carefully verify all entered information before final submission.
- After successful submission, download and save the application confirmation/registration number for future reference.
Important links
| Cochin Shipyard Limited Recruitment 2026 | Watch Video |
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| Official Notification | Click Here |
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