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

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has released the notification for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 139 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice training seats. Eligible candidates who are domiciles of Kerala and passed their qualifying examination during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply online through the NATS portal.

The online application process started on 12 August 2026, and the last date to apply is 1 September 2026.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

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CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

There is no application fee for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Candidates must be above 18 years of age as on 1 September 2026.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

CSL has announced 139 apprenticeship training seats, divided into Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice categories.

Category I – Graduate Apprentices

Category II – Technician (Diploma) Apprentices

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentices: Candidates must possess a relevant Engineering/Technology degree from a statutory university, an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the competent government authority.

Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Candidates for disciplines 1 to 6 must have a relevant Engineering/Technology Diploma from a recognised State Council/Board, university or equivalent recognised institution. For Commercial Practice, a recognised Diploma in Commercial Practice is required.

Candidates with equivalent qualifications must produce an Equivalency Certificate issued by the competent authority.

Candidates must also be domiciles of Kerala and should have passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.

Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 in any Government, Public Sector or Private Organisation are not eligible.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The CSL Apprentice selection process is primarily merit-based.

1. Only Kerala-domiciled candidates will be considered.
2. Candidates will be shortlisted according to the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification.
3. If two or more candidates have the same percentage, seniority in the passing year will determine relative merit.
4. If the passing year is also identical, the older candidate will receive precedence based on date of birth.
5. Shortlisted candidates must attend certificate verification with their original documents.
6. Candidates successfully completing certificate verification will be provisionally considered according to merit and reservation.
7. Final selection is subject to medical fitness.

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

This recruitment is for apprenticeship training, not regular permanent employment. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the one-year training period.

The notification provides category-wise stipend amounts in its vacancy tables. Candidates should verify the stipend amount from the official notification because the extracted tables show a category/stipend inconsistency.

The apprenticeship training duration is one year. CSL also states that completion of apprenticeship does not create any right to permanent employment in the company.

How to Apply for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates need to complete the registration and application process through the NATS portal.

For candidates already registered on the old Apprentice Portal

1. Visit the NATS portal.
2. Activate the account using the Forgot Password option at the student login.
3. Log in to the NATS portal.
4. Complete/update the application details.
5. Search for “COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED” under Apply against advertised vacancies.
6. Select the CSL apprenticeship vacancy.
7. Click Apply.
8. Confirm that the application status shows “Applied.”

For candidates without old portal registration

1. Visit the NATS portal.
2. Select Student.
3. Click Student Register.
4. Complete the registration/application form.
5. A unique Enrolment Number will be generated.
6. Log in to the portal.
7. Search for “COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED” under advertised vacancies.
8. Click Apply.
9. Check that the application status displays “Applied.”

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CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

1. How many posts are available in CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 139 apprenticeship training seats are notified, comprising 78 Graduate Apprentice and 61 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice seats.

2. What is the last date for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 1 September 2026.

3. Who can apply for CSL Graduate Apprentice 2026?

Eligible Engineering/Technology degree holders in the relevant disciplines can apply, subject to the notification's other conditions. Candidates must be Kerala domiciles and should have passed during 2022–2026.

4. What is the age limit for CSL Technician Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must be above 18 years of age as on 1 September 2026. Specific upper-age relaxation details are not provided in the notification.

5. How are candidates selected for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates are shortlisted based on the percentage of marks in their prescribed qualification. Tie-breaking is based first on passing-year seniority and then age. Certificate verification and medical fitness are also part of the selection process.