Welder – UCSL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 10
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹17,000 - ₹61,020 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: ITI (National Trade Certificate) or NSFQ level equivalent in the trade of Welder.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum two years post-qualification experience in areas of Gas cutting and welding (MIG/semi-automatic) in a shipyard or engineering firm.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Welder recruitment 2026 at Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited features 10 vacancies for skilled professionals holding an ITI in the Welder trade. This permanent position offers a competitive W4 grade pay scale starting at ₹17,000, reaching up to ₹61,020 over time. Joining this Government of India subsidiary provides an excellent platform for welders to work on advanced maritime projects using MIG and semi-automatic welding techniques. It is a premier opportunity for those looking to secure a full-time technical role in the growing Indian shipbuilding industry.
- The upper age limit is 30 years, with relaxations of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
- Employment is on permanent rolls at Udupi CSL Malpe or other project sites as required by the company.
- Selection is based on a 30-mark objective test and a 70-mark practical test in the welding trade.
- The application deadline for submitting online forms through the official portal is 17 July 2026.
- Benefits include National Pension System, Gratuity, Accident Insurance, and Earned Leave encashment.
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Additional Salary Information
W4 Grade Pay Scale: ₹17,000–3%–₹61,020 with a starting basic of ₹17,000 plus DA, HRA, and other allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Phase I: Objective type offline test (30 marks) Phase II: Practical Test in the relevant trade (70 marks) Certificate Verification
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹ 400 SC/ST: Nil
Reservation
UR: 4 OBC: 4 SC: 1 EWS: 1
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.udupicsl.com or www.cochinshipyard.in.
- Navigate to the Career page and select UCSL, MALPE.
- Complete the Phase 1 Registration process.
- Proceed to Phase 2 for the Submission of the application.
- Pay the application fee of ₹ 400 online (if applicable).
- Retain a soft copy or printout of the system-generated registration number.
- Ensure the application is submitted between 18 June 2026 and 17 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum age limit for the Welder post is 30 years as of 17 July 2026, with applicable government relaxations for reserved categories.
The selection process consists of a Phase I Objective type offline test (30 marks) and a Phase II Practical Test (70 marks).
The Welder position carries a basic pay of ₹17,000 in the W4 scale, with total monthly gross emoluments of ₹29,997.
