Ship Draftsman Trainee: Cochin Shipyard Kochi

Kerala Trade Network; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) invites online applications for 60 Ship Draftsman Trainee positions at its Kochi yard, split into 47 Mechanical and 13 Electrical slots. The two-year traineeship includes a CAD-based selection process and a stipend over the period.

Eligibility requires an SSLC pass and a three-year Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 60% marks, up to age 25, along with CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• SSLC pass with a three-year Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (60% aggregate).
• Proficiency in CAD software; practical CAD-based selection test.

Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into working drawings for hull, piping, ventilation, and machinery layouts.
• Collaborate with design and production teams on live projects during the two-year traineeship.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Education

Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (60% aggregate)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the Kochi-based public sector shipbuilder, has opened online applications for 60 Ship Draftsman Trainee positions, split across 47 Mechanical slots and 13 Electrical slots, with a two-year training tenure at the Perumanoor yard. The window is open from 19 August to 4 September 2026, and the selection turns on a practical CAD software test conducted at CSL, Kochi. Diploma holders in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 60% aggregate, working CAD proficiency, and age up to 25 have a clear entry path into Kerala's largest shipbuilding PSU. Jobseekers can also browse other current job openings in Kochi if this specialty is not a fit.

About the Ship Draftsman Trainee Role

Ship draftsmen at CSL translate design intent into working drawings that shape, drive, and outfit vessels. On the Mechanical track, the work covers hull, piping, ventilation, and machinery layouts. The Electrical track covers cable routing, switchboards, lighting, and control system diagrams. The trainee period runs for two years, during which selected candidates work alongside the yard's design and production teams on live projects.

Vacancies and Reservation

Of the 60 total posts, the Mechanical stream carries 47 vacancies (28 UR, 10 OBC, 5 SC, 4 EWS) and the Electrical stream carries 13 vacancies (8 UR, 3 OBC, 1 ST, 1 EWS). Recruitment is against All-India merit with community-based reservation as per the notification.

Eligibility Criteria

• SSLC pass, plus a three-year Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (matching the trade applied for) with a minimum 60% aggregate.
• Proficiency in CAD software; the practical selection test is CAD-based.
• Upper age limit of 25 years as of 4 September 2026. Relaxations: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, per the notification.
• Indian citizenship, physical fitness, and standard document verification requirements.

Stipend, Fee, and Duration

The stipend is Rs. 14,000 per month in the first year and Rs. 20,000 per month in the second year, paid by CSL through the two-year trainee tenure. Application fee is Rs. 300 for general and OBC candidates, waived for SC/ST applicants. Trainees may be offered a contractual extension of up to five years subject to performance and yard requirement.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification followed by a 100-mark practical CAD test at CSL, Kochi.
• Minimum qualifying scores are 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST candidates.
• There is no written exam and no interview.
• CAD ability decides the panel.

About Cochin Shipyard Limited

Set up in 1972, Cochin Shipyard is a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, headquartered at Perumanoor in Kochi with additional facilities at Udupi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Andaman, and Karwar. The yard delivered India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and remains the country's largest builder for both commercial vessels and defence platforms. Kerala Trade Network readers can track CSL's active recruitment cycles alongside this notification. See the recent apprentice notification for 139 Kochi posts and the earlier executive and manager recruitment for 75 posts that ran this year.

Kerala jobseekers weighing the wider public-sector landscape can compare openings on the Kerala Public Service Commission portal and browse related business-category job listings on KTN for private-sector roles across the state.

Application Deadline

The online window closes on 4 September 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered, and CSL does not accept offline or emailed submissions for this notification.