CSL PMIS Internship 2026 - Apply Online for 227 Seats Under PM Internship Scheme

Cochin Shipyard; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) invites online applications for PMIS internships across ITI Trades, SSLC, HSE/ITI, Diploma, Graduation and Post Graduation categories. The internship lasts nine months with 227 seats and no application fee.

Monthly stipend is ₹11,000 for some categories and ₹13,000 for others, with eligibility based on category and age limits. Applications are via the PMIS portal; last date varies and is not fixed in the notice.

Qualifications

• Category-specific educational requirements for each trade/discipline under PMIS.
• Age limit 18–25 years applies across categories.

Education

I(A) ITI Trades

I(B) SSLC

I(C) HSE/ITI

I(D) Diploma

I(E) Graduation

I(F) Post Graduation

Job description

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a listed premier Miniratna Schedule 'A' Company under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has released a notification inviting online applications from eligible candidates for engagement as interns under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS). The internship is for a duration of Nine (9) months, with a total of 227 seats available across ITI Trades, SSLC, HSE/ITI, Diploma, Graduation, and Post Graduation categories. Applications must be submitted online through the official PMIS Portal.

CSL PMIS Internship 2026 Notification PDF Out

Cochin Shipyard has released the detailed notification for engagement of interns under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification and the PMIS scheme details before applying online.

Stipend ₹11,000/month or ₹13,000/month, depending on category (including DBT by Govt. of India)

Age Limit 18–25 years

Application Mode Online, via PMIS Portal

Application Fee Nil

Selection Process Shortlisting by marks percentage → Certificate Verification → Provisional Induction

CSL shall be posting the vacancies through the PMIS portal from time to time. Candidates are encouraged to visit the PMIS portal periodically.

• Last Date: 30-10-2026

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A total of 227 internship seats are available across six qualification categories: ITI Trades, SSLC, HSE/ITI, Diploma, Graduation, and Post Graduation. The notification states that the number of seats is based on existing requirement and may vary depending on future requirements.

S. No.

Trade

No. of Seats

1 Electrician 10

2 Fitter 10

3 Welder 9

4 Machinist 8

5 Electronic Mechanic 4

6 Instrument Mechanic 2

7 Draughtsman (Mech) 2

8 Draughtsman (Civil) 2

9 Painter (General)/Painter (Marine) 4

10 Mechanic Motor Vehicle 2

11 Sheet Metal Worker 10

12 Ship Wright Wood/Carpenter/Wood Work Technician 6

13 Mechanic Diesel 5

14 Pipe Fitter/Plumber 6

15 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic/Technician 1

16 Marine Fitter 5

17 Health Sanitary Inspector 2

18 Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics Intern 4

S. No.

No. of Seats

1 Grinder Intern 20

2 Painter Intern 30

3 Scaffolder Intern 30

S. No.

No. of Seats

1 Intern Warehouse Assistant 27

S. No.

No. of Seats

1 Civil Engineering 2

2 Electrical Engineering 2

3 Electronics Engineering 2

4 Instrumentation Engineering 2

5 Mechanical Engineering 2

6 Catering/Hotel Management 2

7 Pharmacy 2

8 Nursing 2

S. No.

No. of Seats

1 Clerical 11

S. No.

No. of Seats

1 Intern Hindi 1

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CSL PMIS Internship 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies by category, based on the educational qualification corresponding to each set of trades/disciplines listed above.

Category

Corresponds To

Educational Qualification

I(A) ITI Trades Pass in Xth standard AND Pass in ITI (National Trade Certificate - NTC)

I(B) SSLC Pass in Xth standard

I(C) HSE/ITI Pass in XIIth standard / ITI (National Trade Certificate - NTC)

I(D) Diploma A Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline, granted by a State Council/Board of Technical Education, a University, or an institution recognized as equivalent by the State or Central Government

I(E) Graduation Graduation (other than performing arts/B.Tech) - BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA, etc.

I(F) Post Graduation MA Hindi/MA Hindi with Translation

Age Limit: 18 to 25 years, applicable across all categories.

CSL PMIS Internship 2026 Ineligibility Criteria

The following categories of candidates are not eligible to apply under this scheme:

• Graduates/Postgraduates from IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, IIITs, and IISc.
• Candidates holding qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MBA or equivalent, MPhil, and PhD.
• Candidates already undergoing any skill, apprenticeship, internship, or training program under Central or State Government schemes.
• Candidates who have completed apprenticeship or training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) at any point.
• Candidates whose family income exceeds ₹12 lakh in the preceding financial year, as on the date of submission of application.
• Candidates with any family member who is a permanent/regular government employee.

CSL PMIS Internship 2026 Stipend

• ITI Trades, SSLC, and HSE/ITI categories: ₹11,000 per month (including Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) by the Government of India)
• Diploma, Graduation, and Post Graduation categories: ₹13,000 per month (including Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) by the Government of India)

No travel expenses are admissible for attending certificate verification or during the internship training period. Boarding and lodging will not be provided by CSL during the internship period.

CSL PMIS Internship 2026 Duration

The duration of the internship will be Nine (9) months, as per the Prime Minister Internship Scheme guidelines.

CSL PMIS Internship 2026 Application Fee

There is no application fee for the CSL PMIS Internship 2026. The notification explicitly states "Application Fee: Nil."

CSL PMIS Internship 2026 Selection Process

• Shortlisting of candidates will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification applicable to the respective trade/discipline.
• In case two or more candidates secure the same percentage of marks, relative merit will be decided based on seniority in age.
• Shortlisted candidates will be issued an offer of Internship Training through the PMIS portal and must appear for certificate verification on the date mentioned in the offer letter.
• Certificate verification requires original certificates for proof of age, qualification, caste, and disability (if any), along with self-attested copies of the same.
• On successful completion of certificate verification, candidates will be provisionally inducted for internship training, subject to medical fitness.

CSL PMIS Internship 2026 Documents Required

• Original certificates as proof of age
• Original educational qualification certificates relevant to the applied category
• Original caste certificate (if applicable)
• Original disability certificate (if applicable)
• Self-attested copies of all the above documents
• Equivalency Certificate, if the candidate holds a qualification equivalent to the prescribed qualification, issued by the competent authority

Candidates looking for more PSU internship and apprenticeship opportunities can also explore the latest PSU Internship Jobs 2026 across various Government of India enterprises. Applicants searching for openings closer to Kerala can check Kerala Government Jobs 2026 for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a Diploma or Graduate degree can also browse more Diploma Engineering Jobs and Graduate Government Jobs matching their profile.

It is a notification from Cochin Shipyard Limited inviting online applications for engagement of interns under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) for a period of 9 months, across ITI, SSLC, HSE/ITI, Diploma, Graduation, and Post Graduation categories.

Q2. How many seats are available under CSL PMIS Internship 2026?

A total of 227 seats are available (computed from the category-wise figures in the notification), though the notification states the number of seats may vary depending on future requirements.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?

No fixed last date has been specified. CSL will post vacancies through the PMIS portal from time to time, and candidates are advised to check the portal periodically.

Q4. What is the qualification required for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?

Qualification requirements vary by category - from a pass in Xth standard with ITI (NTC) for ITI Trades, up to MA Hindi/MA Hindi with Translation for the Post Graduation category. Refer to the eligibility table for category-specific requirements.

Q5. What is the age limit for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 25 years, applicable uniformly across all categories.

Q6. What is the application fee for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?

There is no application fee. The notification states "Application Fee: Nil."

Q7. How can I apply online for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?

Candidates can apply only through the official PMIS Portal at https://pminternship.mca.gov.in/login/ after going through the Candidate User Manual available on the portal.

Q8. What is the selection process for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?

Selection is based on shortlisting by percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, followed by certificate verification, and provisional induction subject to medical fitness.

Q9. What is the stipend for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?

The stipend is ₹11,000 per month for ITI Trades, SSLC, and HSE/ITI categories, and ₹13,000 per month for Diploma, Graduation, and Post Graduation categories, including Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) by the Government of India.

Q10. Does the CSL PMIS Internship guarantee a job at Cochin Shipyard after completion?

No. As per the notification, CSL has no obligation to offer employment upon completion of the internship, and an intern cannot claim any right to employment on the grounds of completing the internship.

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