Recruitment for 91 posts at Goa Shipyard: Application process begins today, deadline is November 27; check eligibility criteria..
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has announced recruitment for non-executive positions under Advertisement No. 09/2026. A total of 91 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. Eligible Indian citizens may apply online. The recruitment will be on a fixed-term contract basis. The application process will commence on October 28, 2026, and the deadline for submission is November 27, 2026.
Goa Shipyard Limited is a Schedule ‘A’, Miniratna Category-I Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It constructs specialized vessels for the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard, and international clients.
Key Recruitment Details
Organization Name: Goa Shipyard Limited
Advertisement Number: 09/2026
Total Vacancies: 91
Number of Positions: 20 types of non-executive roles
Mode of Application: Online
Application Start Date: October 28, 2026
Application Deadline: November 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM
Reference Date for Age and Experience Calculation: September 30, 2026
Job Type: Fixed-term contract
Positions Available:
The recruitment includes roles such as Technical Assistant, Junior Supervisor, Hindi Translator, Nurse, Welder, Mechanic, Fitter, Crane Operator, Painter, and others. The details of the positions and vacancies are as follows:
Name of Position Vacancies
Technical Assistant (Mechanical) 15
Technical Assistant (Electrical/Electronics) 12
Technical Assistant (Shipbuilding) 10
Welder 7
EOT Crane Operator 5
3G Welder (Semi-skilled) 5
Nurse (Male) 4
Shipwright Fitter 4
Instrument Mechanic 4
Khalasi (General Helper/Deck Hand) 4
Safety Steward 4
Junior Supervisor (Substation) 3
Additionally, recruitment will also be conducted for positions such as Hindi Translator, Junior Supervisor (Safety-Electrical), Technical Assistant (Instrumentation and Civil), Diesel Mechanic, Painter, and others.
What will be the salary?
The monthly consolidated salary varies based on the position and the year of the contract. For the first year, the salary ranges from ₹27,200 to ₹41,400 per month. In the second and third years, the salary will increase according to the prescribed rates.
In accordance with the terms of the contract and company rules, employees will be provided with benefits such as medical facilities, canteen facilities, and group personal accident insurance. Statutory deductions—such as PF (Provident Fund), ESI (Employee State Insurance), and income tax—will be applied as per the prevailing regulations.
What is the age limit?
For most positions, the maximum age limit for unreserved and EWS (Economically Weaker Section) candidates is 33 years. However, different age limits apply to certain specific positions. Age will be calculated as of September 30, 2026. Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator): Maximum age 36 years for OBC candidates
Steward-cum-Cook (Semi-skilled): Maximum age 41 years
Most other posts: Maximum age 33 years
Age Limit Relaxations
3 years of relaxation beyond the prescribed limit for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
5 years of relaxation for SC and ST candidates
Relaxations for PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates, ex-servicemen, and former Agniveers as per applicable government rules
The maximum age limit, after accounting for all types of relaxations, cannot exceed 56 years.
Educational Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications for these posts vary by position. Candidates must fulfill the required educational qualifications and experience for the respective post by September 30, 2026.
Technical Assistant: A minimum of a three-year full-time diploma in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution and at least two years of relevant work experience are required. Candidates holding only a BE or B. degree, without the prescribed three-year diploma, will not be considered eligible.
Junior Supervisor (Safety-Electrical): A three-year diploma in Electrical Engineering, a one-year full-time diploma in Industrial Safety, and at least two years of supervisory experience are required.
Junior Supervisor (Substation): A three-year diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering, a valid 33 KV supervisor license or certificate of competency, and two years of experience in the relevant field are required.
Hindi Translator: A prescribed bachelor's degree with Hindi and English as subjects, or a diploma/degree in Hindi translation, along with at least two years of translation experience, is required.
Nurse (Male): A B.Sc. in Nursing or a minimum of a two-year full-time diploma in Nursing and Midwifery, along with two years of work experience, is required. ITI-based posts: For positions such as Welder, Instrument Mechanic, and Diesel Mechanic, an ITI qualification in the relevant trade and a specified amount of experience are required. Specific qualification and experience requirements are also prescribed for other roles, including Shipwright Fitter, Khalasi, Safety Steward, EOT Crane Operator, and Painter.
For the position of Steward-cum-Cook, candidates are required to have an SSC (Secondary School Certificate) qualification, along with at least 10 years of experience in cooking and catering management.
What is the selection process?
The recruitment process at Goa Shipyard will involve several stages:
Written Examination: The examination may be conducted either in a computer-based format or via the pen-and-paper mode.
Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in the written examination will have their original certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, and identity documents verified.
Skill or Trade Test: Candidates will be assessed on their practical proficiency in the relevant field of work.
The written examination will consist of questions where 25% of the total marks are based on general aptitude, and 75% are based on the relevant subject or trade.
Weightage for Written Examination and Skill Test
Category of Posts Written Examination Skill Test
Posts at Serial Numbers 1 to 3 50% 50%
Posts at Serial Numbers 4 to 10 40% 60%
Posts at Serial Numbers 11 to 20 30% 70%
The minimum qualifying marks are set at 40% for General and EWS candidates, while for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD (persons with disabilities) candidates, the threshold is 35%.
What is the application fee?
Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹200.
SC, ST, PwD, Ex-servicemen, and internal candidates of Goa Shipyard are exempted from the application fee.
The fee can be paid online via the SBI e-Pay gateway using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee may be rejected.
How to apply for Goa Shipyard recruitment?
Candidates can apply online by following the steps given below:
Visit the official website of Goa Shipyard at goashipyard.in. Go to the ‘Notice Board’ section on the website, then navigate to the ‘Careers’ or ‘GSL Careers’ section.
Click on the online application link provided next to advertisement number 09/2026.
Select the relevant post and enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and employment-related information.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the fee of ₹200, if applicable.
Download the payment receipt and keep a printed copy of your application safe after submission.
