Engine Driver on contract basis – CSL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹23,300 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Pass in VII standard and possession of a valid Engine Driver Certificate issued by the Competent Authority under the Inland Vessels Act 2021.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum one year of experience as an Engine Driver of a Motor Boat is required.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Cochin Shipyard Limited is seeking skilled Engine Drivers to manage and maintain motor boat propulsion systems on a five-year contract basis. This role is critical for ensuring the mechanical reliability of shipyard vessels, requiring hands-on expertise in engine operations and routine technical inspections. It provides a professional environment for maritime technicians to work within a Schedule A Government of India enterprise, offering competitive consolidated pay and structured annual increments. Candidates will play a key role in the daily maritime logistics and project support operations at the Kochi shipyard or its various project sites.
- Applicants must hold a valid Engine Driver Certificate issued by a Competent Authority under the Inland Vessels Act 2021.
- The contract offers a stable five-year term subject to individual performance and the specific needs of CSL projects.
- Candidates should be prepared for deployment across different CSL units or on-board ships as per organizational requirements.
- The selection is conducted through a practical test held at CSL Kochi, requiring a minimum of 50% marks for unreserved candidates.
- Interested individuals must complete the two-phase online registration on the CSL SAP portal before the July 22 deadline.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹23,300 for the first year, with annual increments and compensation for extra duty hours.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Scrutiny of online applications and shortlisting Certificate Verification Practical Test (100 Marks) Medical Examination
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹ 200 SC/ST: Nil
Reservation
UR: 1 OBC: 1
How to Apply
- Go to the official website www.cochinshipyard.in and navigate to the Career page (CSL, Kochi).
- Read the User Manual and FAQ before starting the application.
- Complete the One-time Registration in the SAP Online portal.
- Fill in the online application form with correct details.
- Upload a recent passport size colour photograph and all required certificates (age, qualification, experience, caste).
- Pay the application fee of ₹ 200 online (if applicable) using Debit/Credit card or Internet Banking.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 22 July 2026.
- Retain a soft copy or printout of the submitted application and registration number for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Engine Driver receives a consolidated monthly pay of ₹23,300 in the first year, plus annual increases and extra work hour allowances.
The maximum age limit is 45 years as on 22 July 2026, with a 3-year relaxation available for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
Candidates must have passed VII standard and hold a valid Engine Driver Certificate issued under the Inland Vessels Act 2021.