Chief Project Engineer Recruitment at Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹165,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks; Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 25 years of post-qualification experience in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering including 10 years in large infrastructure projects.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited is recruiting for the position of Chief Project Engineer on a contract basis to lead the Pandu Ship Repair facility project in Guwahati. This single vacancy offers a high-level consolidated monthly pay of ₹1,65,000 for engineering veterans with a degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. Candidates must have at least 25 years of post-qualification experience, including significant leadership in large infrastructure projects like shipyards or ports. This role is an exceptional opportunity for retired or senior professionals to spearhead critical maritime infrastructure development under a prestigious subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited.
- The upper age limit for applicants is 65 years as of the closing date of 09 June 2026.
- Engagement is initially for one year with a provision for extension based on project needs and performance.
- Selection is conducted through a Personal Interview worth 100 marks following a strict shortlisting process.
- No application fee is required for any category of candidates applying for this senior engineering post.
- The role requires full-time site availability at the Guwahati unit with potential transfers across HCSL units.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly consolidated pay of ₹1,65,000 plus applicable benefits and annual increases during the contract extension period.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Scrutiny of Applications Shortlisting Original Certificate Verification Personal Interview Medical Examination
Application Fees
All Categories: No application fee
Reservation
UR: 1 Government of India reservation directives apply for PwBD candidates.
How to Apply
- Download the application form Annexure-I from the official website.
- Fill in the details and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
- Sign the application form and gather all supporting documents.
- Scan the signed form and documents into a single PDF file.
- Include Aadhaar, age proof, degree certificates, and experience certificates in the PDF.
- Email the PDF to [email protected].
- Mention 'Application for the post of Chief Project Engineer' in the email subject line.
- Submit the email before the deadline of 09 June 2026, 23:59 hrs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly consolidated pay is ₹1,65,000, and higher pay may be considered for candidates with exceptional relevant experience.
Applicants must have a Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with at least 60% marks; an MBA or Master's degree is desirable.
The maximum age limit is 65 years as of 09 June 2026, meaning applicants must be born on or after 10 June 1961.
