Basic Nursing and Palliative Care/General Duty Assistant – CSL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹11,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Pass in Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in Basic Nursing and Palliative Care / General Duty Assistant.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Cochin Shipyard Limited invites applications for the General Duty Assistant apprenticeship, focusing on Basic Nursing and Palliative Care. This vocational program is designed for VHSE holders who want to build a career in health support and patient care within an institutional framework. Trainees in this 2026 batch will gain exposure to foundational nursing practices and palliative care techniques, essential for healthcare environments. This one-year apprenticeship bridges the gap between vocational training and professional healthcare service.
- Applicants must have passed VHSE in Basic Nursing and Palliative Care or as a General Duty Assistant.
- Selection will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the VHSE examination.
- There is a single seat available for this vocational apprenticeship role.
- The apprenticeship contract will be executed through the official government portal after certificate verification.
- A monthly stipend of ₹11,000 is paid to the trainee throughout the engagement.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹11,000/- per month as per the Apprentices Act.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Short-listing based on marks percentage in prescribed qualifications.
Seniority in age is considered in case of tied marks.
Certificate verification of original documents for shortlisted candidates.
Medical fitness examination.
Execution of apprenticeship contract agreement through the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal.
Application Fees
Application Fee: Nil
Reservation
Reservation shall be applicable as per Government of India Rules.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CSL website at www.cochinshipyard.in and navigate to the Career page (CSL Kochi).
- Read the published User Manual carefully before starting the application process.
- Complete Phase 1: One-time Registration in the SAP E-recruitment portal of CSL.
- Complete Phase 2: Submission of application against the specific Trade or Vocation applicable to your qualification.
- Ensure all required certificates for age, qualification, caste, and disability, along with a passport-size photograph, are uploaded.
- Verify all entries before final submission as data cannot be changed after the final step.
- Retain a soft copy or printout of the submitted application containing the unique registration number.
- Note the registration number for all future correspondence with CSL.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly stipend for the Basic Nursing and Palliative Care apprentice is ₹11,000.
Candidates must have passed Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in Basic Nursing and Palliative Care or General Duty Assistant.
Short-listing is done based on the percentage of marks obtained in the VHSE qualification.