Goa Shipyard Limited Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 91 Non-Executive Posts (Advt. No. 09/2026)
1. Short Description
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has released Advertisement No. 09/2026 for Non-Executive posts on a fixed term contract basis.
The contract is for 3 years and can be extended by 2 years. Indian citizens who meet the eligibility requirements can apply online through the official website www.goashipyard.in.
There are 20 posts in total, including Technical Assistant, Junior Supervisor, Nurse (Male), Welder, Shipwright Fitter, EOT Crane Operator, Painter and Steward cum Cook. The total of all vacancies listed in the notification comes to 91.
2. Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) |
| Advertisement No. | 09/2026 |
| Type of Job | Direct recruitment on a fixed-term contract basis (3 years, extendable by 2 years) |
| Posts | Non-Executive posts (20 different posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 91 (sum of all post-wise vacancies; includes backlog reserved vacancies) |
| Application Mode | Online only, at www.goashipyard.in |
| Online Application Start | 28.10.2026 (from 00.00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 27.11.2026 (up to 17.00 hrs) |
| Age and Experience Cut-off Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Email for Online Application Difficulty | recruitment@goashipyard.com |
Post-wise Vacancies and Reservation
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) | 01 | OBC(NCL)-01 |
| 2 | Junior Supervisor (Safety-Electrical) | 01 | UR-01 |
| 3 | Junior Supervisor (Substation) | 03 | UR-02, ST-01 |
| 4 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | 15 | SC-01, ST-02, OBC(NCL)-04, EWS-02, UR-05, PwBD(OH)-01 |
| 5 | Technical Assistant - Mechanical (Mumbai office) | 01 | UR-01 |
| 6 | Technical Assistant (Electrical/Electronics) | 12 | ST-02, OBC(NCL)-02, EWS-02, UR-05, PwBD(HH)-01 |
| 7 | Technical Assistant (Shipbuilding) | 10 | ST-02, OBC(NCL)-02, EWS-01, UR-04, PwBD(MH)-01 |
| 8 | Technical Assistant (Instrumentation) | 02 | UR-02 |
| 9 | Technical Assistant (Civil) | 02 | UR-02 |
| 10 | Nurse (Male) | 04 | UR-02, OBC(NCL)-01, ST-01 |
| 11 | Shipwright Fitter | 04 | UR-02, OBC(NCL)-02 |
| 12 | Welder | 07 | ST-02, UR-03, OBC(NCL)-01, EWS-01 |
| 13 | Instrument Mechanic | 04 | ST-01, UR-03 |
| 14 | Diesel Mechanic | 01 | UR-01 |
| 15 | Glass | 04 | UR-02, OBC(NCL)-01, EWS-01 |
| 16 | Safety Steward | 04 | UR-02, OBC(NCL)-01, ST-01 |
| 17 | EOT Crane Operator | 05 | EWS-01, OBC(NCL)-01, UR-03 |
| 18 | 3G Welder (Semi-Skilled) | 05 | ST-01, EWS-01, OBC(NCL)-01, UR-02 |
| 19 | Painter (Semi-Skilled) | 04 | OBC(NCL)-01, UR-02, SC-01 |
| 20 | Steward cum Cook (Semi-Skilled) | 02 | UR-02 |
3. Company Name and Job Location
The recruiting company is Goa Shipyard Limited, a Government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. It is a Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna Category I Company engaged in designing and building ships for the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and other customers. The address given in the notification is Vaddem, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa - 403 802.
The posting will be at GSL or any other GSL units, project sites or offices as desired by GSL.
4. Qualification Eligibility
Educational qualification and experience are counted as on the cut-off date, 30.09.2026. The post-wise requirements are given below.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Essential Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) | Bachelor's degree in Hindi with English as one subject at degree level (compulsory or optional) with minimum 1 year diploma in Hindi translation (Hindi to English and vice-versa). OR Bachelor's degree in any subject with PG Diploma/Degree in Hindi/Hindi translation with English as one of the subjects at degree level (compulsory or optional). | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience of translation from Hindi to English and vice versa. Desirable: Master's degree in English/Hindi. |
| Junior Supervisor (Safety-Electrical) | Minimum 3 years full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering and one year full-time Diploma in Industrial Safety from a State Board of Technical Education or CLI/RLI (Ministry of Labour). | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a supervisory capacity. |
| Junior Supervisor (Substation) | Minimum 3 years full-time Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized Institute/University and a valid 33KV supervisor licence/competency certificate issued by the State Electrical Licensing Authority. | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in operation and maintenance of substations / transformers / switchgears / load management and power distribution in industrial establishments, shipyards, ports or power utilities. |
| Technical Assistant (Mechanical) and Technical Assistant - Mechanical (Mumbai office) | Minimum 3 years full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute/University. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line. |
| Technical Assistant (Electrical/Electronics) | Minimum 3 years full-time Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized Institute/University. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line. |
| Technical Assistant (Shipbuilding) | Minimum 3 years full-time Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering or Fabrication Technology & Erection Engineering from a recognized Institute/University. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line. |
| Technical Assistant (Instrumentation) | Minimum 3 years full-time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized Institute/University. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line. |
| Technical Assistant (Civil) | Minimum 3 years full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute/University. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line. |
| Nurse (Male) | BSc. Nursing or minimum 2 years full-time Diploma Course in Nursing & Midwifery from a recognized Institute/Board/University. | 2 years working experience in the line. |
| Shipwright Fitter | SSC with Training Certificate from Deck / Engine department. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line in the shipbuilding industry. |
| Welder | ITI in the trade of Welder. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line in the shipbuilding industry. |
| Instrument Mechanic | ITI in Instrument Mechanic. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line. |
| Diesel Mechanic | ITI in Diesel Mechanic. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line. |
| Glass | Any one of the following: (a) SSC with ITI in Fitter / Fitter General and 2 years experience in the line/trade from a shipbuilding industry; (b) SSC with certificate from deck/engine department and 2 years experience in the line/trade from a shipbuilding industry; (c) SSC with 4 years experience in the shipbuilding industry mainly in Shiplift / Shipwright / deck engine / Docking Undocking / Berthing sections. | As given with the qualification option. |
| Safety Steward | SSC and one year diploma in Industrial Safety / Fire & Safety / Safety Management from a recognized institute. | Minimum 2 years experience in the line. |
| EOT Crane Operator | SSC with ITI in Electrical / Electronics trade from a recognized institute. | Minimum 2 years relevant experience in installation, operation and maintenance of electrically operated cranes / electrical level luffing cranes. Must have hands-on experience in troubleshooting and attending breakdowns in power, PLC and control circuits of electrical cranes, knowledge of maintenance of HT equipment, and practical exposure to electrical repair and maintenance of Slip Ring Assembly Units, VCB and Cable Reel Drum of electrical cranes. Candidates should be physically fit and capable of working at heights. |
| 3G Welder (Semi-Skilled) | SSC and a certification course in 3G Welding from an authorised competent agency or Government Organisation. | Minimum 2 years experience in the shipbuilding industry. |
| Painter (Semi-Skilled) | Minimum SSC qualification. | Minimum 2 years experience in the shipbuilding industry. |
| Steward cum Cook (Semi-Skilled) | SSC with minimum 10 years experience in cooking and catering management. Experienced cook from Armed Forces Officers' Mess / IN Ships. Experience in planning menus, preparation of all types of cuisines and supervision of catering activities is essential. | As given with the qualification. |
Desirable Qualifications
- Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator): Master's degree of a recognized university in English/Hindi.
- Junior Supervisor (Substation): Candidates with a valid 33KV supervisor licence/competency certificate issued by the State Electrical Licensing Authority, Electricity Department of Goa will be preferred.
- Technical Assistant (Mechanical), Technical Assistant - Mechanical (Mumbai office) and Technical Assistant (Shipbuilding): Ability to work on AutoCAD.
- Shipwright Fitter and Welder: Preference to candidates with National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the shipbuilding industry, or relevant experience in Public Sector / Private Shipyards / Naval Workshops.
- Khalasi: Preference to candidates with NAC from shipyards like Goa Shipyard Limited, Mazagon Dock Limited, Cochin Shipyard Limited etc.
- EOT Crane Operator: Electrical supervisory licence permit for 11KV and above will be an added advantage.
- Painter: ITI in painting or any certification course in painting, with experience as a painter in shipbuilding or heavy engineering industry, will be preferred.
- Steward cum Cook: Candidates with qualifications from Armed Forces, Cookery / Stewards training school holding the rank of Leading and above can apply provided they fulfil the essential qualification and experience. Candidates should be able to cook Indian / Continental / Chinese food and handle Officers' lunches and dinners, food estimates, daily account records and lunch room / guest house inventory. Preference for cooks who have served as retinue staff to Two/Three star officers in the Armed Forces.
- For most posts (Sr. No. 2 to 20): Adequate working knowledge of Konkani/Marathi along with Hindi and English.
Important Note on Technical Assistant Posts
For Technical Assistant posts, a diploma in the respective engineering field is an essential requirement. Candidates who have done B.E./B.Tech and do not possess a diploma will not be considered.
The notification also gives a grouping of disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Civil) under the heading "Additional Note for Educational Qualification". Please read it in the official PDF before applying.
5. Age Limit
The upper age limit is counted as on 30.09.2026.
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) | OBC - 36 years |
| Sr. No. 2 to 19 (all other posts except Steward cum Cook) | UR/EWS - 33 years |
| Steward cum Cook | UR/EWS - 41 years |
- OBC(NCL) candidates get 3 years of age relaxation and SC/ST candidates get 5 years, over and above the upper age limit for UR/EWS candidates.
- Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveer and PwBD candidates is as per Government of India guidelines.
- Internal candidates get age relaxation as per GSL rules.
- After all age relaxations, the maximum age on the cut-off date should not be more than 56 years.
6. Salary and Facilities
Selected candidates will get a monthly consolidated pay as given below.
| Post | 1st Year (Rs.) | 2nd Year (Rs.) | 3rd Year (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) | 41,400 | 43,500 | 45,700 |
| Junior Supervisor (Safety-Electrical) | 41,400 | 43,500 | 45,700 |
| Junior Supervisor (Substation) | 41,400 | 43,500 | 45,700 |
| Technical Assistant (Mechanical), Mechanical (Mumbai office), Electrical/Electronics, Shipbuilding, Instrumentation, Civil | 31,200 | 32,800 | 34,500 |
| Nurse (Male) | 31,200 | 32,800 | 34,500 |
| Shipwright Fitter, Welder, Instrument Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Khalasi, Safety Steward, EOT Crane Operator | 28,700 | 30,200 | 31,800 |
| 3G Welder, Painter | 27,200 | 28,600 | 30,100 |
| Steward cum Cook | 40,700 | 42,800 | 45,000 |
Facilities and Other Details
- Statutory deductions such as PF, ESI and Income Tax will be made from the consolidated pay, and the balance will be paid monthly.
- Apart from the consolidated pay, employees are entitled to medical benefits, canteen, welfare facilities and a Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPAI) policy as per GSL rules.
- The engagement is normally for 3 years, extendable by another 2 years (one year or part thereof at a time). The total fixed term period including extension cannot exceed 5 years.
- There will be no transfer of service benefits from previous employment and no pay protection.
7. Selection Process in Points
- The selection process consists of a Written Test, Document Verification and a Skill/Trade Test.
- The written test may be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) or Pen and Paper Based Test (PBT).
- The written test will normally have 25% General Aptitude questions and 75% subject/trade related questions.
- For Sr. No. 1 to 3: Written test weightage is 50% and Skill test weightage is 50%.
- For Sr. No. 4 to 10: Written test weightage is 40% and Skill test weightage is 60%.
- For Sr. No. 11 to 20: Written test weightage is 30% and Skill test weightage is 70%.
- Minimum qualifying marks in the written test and skill test are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC candidates (where the post is reserved for the respective category).
- Internal FTE / Advance Trainee candidates are eligible for weightage in the skill test as per GSL rules.
- Call letters will be sent only by email to the registered email ID of shortlisted candidates.
- Meeting the qualifications alone does not entitle a candidate to be called for the selection process.
8. Important Documents
Keep scanned copies (preferably JPG/PDF) of the following documents ready before filling the online application.
| Document | File Size Limit |
|---|---|
| Passport size colour photograph with light background (preferably white), without anything covering the face and eyes | Below 450 KB |
| Candidate's signature on plain white paper with black ink (scanned, not digitalized) | Below 450 KB |
| SSC certificate as proof of date of birth | Not more than 500 KB |
| Educational qualification marksheet and degree | Not more than 1 MB |
| Caste / Disability / Ex-Serviceman certificate | Not more than 500 KB |
| Experience certificates | Not more than 1 MB |
| Aadhar Card | Not more than 500 KB |
- Reserved category candidates must submit a caste certificate in the prescribed proforma for "Appointment to posts under the Government of India". The OBC (NCL) certificate should not be more than 6 months old at the time of joining.
- EWS candidates must have an Income and Asset Certificate valid for the Financial Year 2026-2027.
- PwBD candidates must submit a disability certificate from the designated authority showing the percentage of disability.
- If a certificate is in a language other than English/Hindi, a self-certified translated copy in English or Hindi is required.
- After completing the online application, take a print out of the auto-generated application form and the fee receipt. The application form is required for the subsequent selection process.
- Selected candidates must produce a proper relieving letter before joining.
9. Important Dates and Links
This recruitment does not have an interview or walk-in. The selection is through a written test, document verification and skill/trade test.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27.11.2026 (17.00 hrs) |
How to Apply Online
- Visit www.goashipyard.in and, under Notice Board - 'Careers', click the link 'GSL Careers'.
- Click the 'Apply Now' button and select the post you wish to apply for.
- Read the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions before applying.
- Fill in the personal information, upload the documents and make the payment of the application fee.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post.
- The application cannot be edited after it is completed.
- If you face difficulty applying online, you can write to recruitment@goashipyard.com.
10. Application fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC and other candidates who are not exempted | Rs. 200/- (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (no fee) |
| Internal candidates | No fee |
- The fee is to be paid online through SBI e-pay (Debit card / Credit card / Net Banking, etc.).
- Applications without the prescribed fee are liable for rejection.
- After payment, wait for the server's intimation. Do not press the back or refresh button, to avoid double charges.
- A "Fee receipt" is generated on successful payment. If it is not generated, the payment has failed and the candidate should log in again and repeat the payment.
- The fee paid by ineligible candidates will be forfeited.
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