Goa Shipyard Recruitment 2026: 91 Non-Executive Contract Vacancies | SSLC, ITI & Diploma
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) Recruitment 2026: Goa Shipyard Limited, a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category I Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has announced Advertisement No. 09/2026 for 91 non-executive vacancies across 20 advertised post entries. The recruitment covers Technical Assistants, Junior Supervisors, Welder, Instrument Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, EOT Crane Operator, Fitter-related posts, Nurse, Painter, Khalasi, Safety Steward, 3G Welder, Steward cum Cook and Hindi Translator.
Important: These are fixed-term contract jobs, not permanent appointments. The appointment is normally for three years, extendable by up to two additional years, with an absolute maximum of five years under the advertisement. GSL specifies consolidated monthly pay rather than the permanent employee pay-matrix salary. Work is associated with Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, plus a Mumbai Office Mechanical Technical Assistant opening; selected employees may be assigned elsewhere in India or abroad on GSL projects.
Online application window: 28 October 2026 at 00:00 hours to 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (17:00 hours), directly through Goa Shipyard’s official website under Notice Board → Careers → GSL Careers → Apply Online.
Fresher eligibility warning: Every post entry requires relevant work experience. Technical Assistant disciplines generally require two years of experience plus the prescribed three-year diploma. BE/BTech holders WITHOUT the required diploma are explicitly not eligible for Technical Assistant posts, even if they have higher engineering qualifications. Several trade vacancies require two years of shipbuilding-industry experience, and Steward cum Cook requires 10 years’ relevant experience.
Goa Shipyard Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 09/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 91 across 20 entries |
| Job Type | Fixed-term Contract (FTE): 3 years, extendable by 2 years, maximum 5 |
| Qualification | Post-wise SSC/10th, ITI, Engineering Diploma, B.Sc. Nursing/Nursing Diploma, Degree/PG and related certification |
| Experience | Required for every advertised entry, mostly 2 years, with special requirements for Translator, Technical/Shipyard work, Khalasi and Steward cum Cook |
| Monthly Consolidated Pay – First Year | ₹27,200–₹41,400 depending on post (subsequent annual amounts given below) |
| General/EWS Upper Age | Generally 33 years; 41 for Steward cum Cook; Hindi Translator OBC 36 (all as of 30 September 2026) |
| Selection | Written test (CBT or PBT), Document Verification and Skill/Trade test; post-specific weightage |
| Fee | ₹200, non-refundable; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/internal candidates exempt |
| Application Opens | 28 October 2026, 00:00 hours |
| Last Date | 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official Notification | Download 12-page Advertisement 09/2026 |
GSL Recruitment 2026 – 91 Post-wise Vacancies
| No. | Post | Seats | First-year Consolidated Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) | 1 | ₹41,400 |
| 2 | Junior Supervisor (Safety–Electrical) | 1 | ₹41,400 |
| 3 | Junior Supervisor (Substation) | 3 | ₹41,400 |
| 4 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | 15 | ₹31,200 |
| 5 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) – Mumbai Office | 1 | ₹31,200 |
| 6 | Technical Assistant (Electrical/Electronics) | 12 | ₹31,200 |
| 7 | Technical Assistant (Shipbuilding) | 10 | ₹31,200 |
| 8 | Technical Assistant (Instrumentation) | 2 | ₹31,200 |
| 9 | Technical Assistant (Civil) | 2 | ₹31,200 |
| 10 | Nurse (Male) | 4 | ₹31,200 |
| 11 | Shipwright Fitter | 4 | ₹28,700 |
| 12 | Welder | 7 | ₹28,700 |
| 13 | Instrument Mechanic | 4 | ₹28,700 |
| 14 | Diesel Mechanic | 1 | ₹28,700 |
| 15 | Khalasi | 4 | ₹28,700 |
| 16 | Safety Steward | 4 | ₹28,700 |
| 17 | EOT Crane Operator | 5 | ₹28,700 |
| 18 | 3G Welder (Semi-Skilled) | 5 | ₹27,200 |
| 19 | Painter (Semi-Skilled) | 4 | ₹27,200 |
| 20 | Steward cum Cook (Semi-Skilled) | 2 | ₹40,700 |
Total: 91 vacancies. Technical Assistant Mechanical: 15 Goa-associated seats and one separately advertised Mumbai Office seat (16 in total). Some reservations include backlog seats; PwBD reservations and other horizontal earmarkings must not be added to the advertised total.
Educational Qualifications and Essential Work Experience – All 20 Posts
The following requirements are taken from the official Advertisement 09/2026, pages 2–7. Work experience and age are reckoned as on 30 September 2026. Read the full PDF’s equivalence/grouping of diplomas, post-wise category reservation, and conditions before submitting an application.
1. Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) – 1 Vacancy
Essential education: Bachelor’s Hindi with English at degree level plus 1-year Hindi translation Diploma; OR relevant Bachelor’s degree + PG Hindi/Hindi Translation with English at degree level. Essential experience: 2 years relevant translation experience. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹41,400 / ₹43,500 / ₹45,700. Age limit: OBC(NCL): 36 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
2. Junior Supervisor (Safety–Electrical) – 1 Vacancy
Essential education: 3-year full-time Electrical Engineering Diploma + 1-year full-time Industrial Safety Diploma. Essential experience: 2 years relevant supervisory experience. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹41,400 / ₹43,500 / ₹45,700. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
3. Junior Supervisor (Substation) – 3 Vacancies
Essential education: 3-year full-time Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering Diploma + valid 33 kV supervisor licence/competency certificate. Essential experience: 2 years in substation/transformer/switchgear/power-distribution operations. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹41,400 / ₹43,500 / ₹45,700. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
4. Technical Assistant (Mechanical) – 15 Vacancies
Essential education: 3-year full-time Mechanical Engineering Diploma or an officially listed equivalent discipline. Essential experience: 2 years in the field. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹31,200 / ₹32,800 / ₹34,500. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
5. Technical Assistant (Mechanical) – Mumbai Office – 1 Vacancy
Essential education: 3-year full-time Mechanical Engineering Diploma or accepted equivalent discipline. Essential experience: 2 years in the field. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹31,200 / ₹32,800 / ₹34,500. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
6. Technical Assistant (Electrical/Electronics) – 12 Vacancies
Essential education: 3-year full-time Electrical / Electronics Engineering Diploma or accepted equivalent discipline. Essential experience: 2 years in the field. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹31,200 / ₹32,800 / ₹34,500. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
7. Technical Assistant (Shipbuilding) – 10 Vacancies
Essential education: 3-year full-time Shipbuilding Engineering or Fabrication Technology & Erection Engineering Diploma. Essential experience: 2 years in the field. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹31,200 / ₹32,800 / ₹34,500. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
8. Technical Assistant (Instrumentation) – 2 Vacancies
Essential education: 3-year full-time Instrumentation Engineering Diploma or accepted equivalent discipline. Essential experience: 2 years in the field. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹31,200 / ₹32,800 / ₹34,500. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
9. Technical Assistant (Civil) – 2 Vacancies
Essential education: 3-year full-time Civil Engineering Diploma or accepted equivalent discipline. Essential experience: 2 years in the field. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹31,200 / ₹32,800 / ₹34,500. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
10. Nurse (Male) – 4 Vacancies
Essential education: B.Sc. Nursing or minimum 2-year full-time Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery. Essential experience: 2 years in nursing. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹31,200 / ₹32,800 / ₹34,500. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
11. Shipwright Fitter – 4 Vacancies
Essential education: SSC with Training Certificate from Deck/Engine Department. Essential experience: 2 years in shipbuilding industry. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹28,700 / ₹30,200 / ₹31,800. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
12. Welder – 7 Vacancies
Essential education: ITI in Welder trade. Essential experience: 2 years in shipbuilding industry. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹28,700 / ₹30,200 / ₹31,800. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
13. Instrument Mechanic – 4 Vacancies
Essential education: ITI in Instrument Mechanic. Essential experience: 2 years relevant work. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹28,700 / ₹30,200 / ₹31,800. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
14. Diesel Mechanic – 1 Vacancy
Essential education: ITI in Diesel Mechanic. Essential experience: 2 years relevant work. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹28,700 / ₹30,200 / ₹31,800. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
15. Khalasi – 4 Vacancies
Essential education: SSC + ITI Fitter/Fitter General + 2 years shipbuilding experience; OR SSC + Deck/Engine Certificate + 2 years; OR SSC + 4 years specified shipbuilding work. Essential experience: 2 or 4 years depending on qualifying route. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹28,700 / ₹30,200 / ₹31,800. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
16. Safety Steward – 4 Vacancies
Essential education: SSC + 1-year Diploma in Industrial Safety / Fire & Safety / Safety Management. Essential experience: 2 years relevant work. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹28,700 / ₹30,200 / ₹31,800. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
17. EOT Crane Operator – 5 Vacancies
Essential education: SSC + ITI in Electrical/Electronics. Essential experience: 2 years of specific electrically operated crane installation, operation and maintenance. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹28,700 / ₹30,200 / ₹31,800. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
18. 3G Welder (Semi-Skilled) – 5 Vacancies
Essential education: SSC + 3G welding certification from authorised competent agency/government organisation. Essential experience: 2 years in shipbuilding industry. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹27,200 / ₹28,600 / ₹30,100. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
19. Painter (Semi-Skilled) – 4 Vacancies
Essential education: SSC. Essential experience: 2 years in shipbuilding industry. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹27,200 / ₹28,600 / ₹30,100. Age limit: UR/EWS: 33 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
20. Steward cum Cook (Semi-Skilled) – 2 Vacancies
Essential education: SSC with relevant experience in cooking and catering management. Essential experience: 10 years cooking/catering experience including duties specified for Armed Forces officers’ mess/ships. Consolidated monthly salary (years 1/2/3): ₹40,700 / ₹42,800 / ₹45,000. Age limit: UR/EWS: 41 as on 30 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
Important Technical Assistant Eligibility: Diploma Is Mandatory
Section C(ii) of the official advertisement specifically says: Applicants for a Technical Assistant post must possess a diploma in the respective engineering field. BE/BTech candidates without a diploma will not be considered. The notice lists recognised groupings for branches such as Mechanical/Marine, Electrical/Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation and Civil/Structural. A related higher degree on its own does not override this condition.
Most Technical Assistant posts also need 2 years’ in-line experience. Applicants holding only an engineering diploma without the required experience must not assume they are eligible. For Junior Supervisor (Substation), a valid 33 kV supervisor licence/competency certificate and two years of relevant substation experience are specifically required.
ITI and 10th Pass Posts – Experience Requirements
Welder (7) – Welder ITI and at least 2 years in the shipbuilding industry; Instrument Mechanic (4) – Instrument Mechanic ITI and 2 years; Diesel Mechanic (1) – ITI Diesel Mechanic with 2 years; EOT Crane Operator (5) – SSC + Electrical/Electronics ITI and 2 years of specifically described crane experience. 3G Welder (5) – SSC + authorised 3G Welding certification and 2 years shipbuilding; Painter (4) – SSC with 2 years in shipbuilding; Khalasi (4) – qualifying SSC + ITI/Deck-Engine route with 2 years, or SSC with 4 years of prescribed shipbuilding work.
Note on apprentices: National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) may be preferred in certain shipyard trades, but the notice does not state that an NAC universally removes essential work-experience requirements. Advance Trainee experience after an apprenticeship is counted towards relevant experience under GSL’s terms. Applicants should document the exact nature and duration of qualifying work.
Goa Shipyard Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit and Relaxation
The cut-off date is 30 September 2026. General/EWS upper age is 33 for most categories, 41 for Steward cum Cook. The one Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) vacancy is OBC-NCL with an advertised 36-year upper age.
Applicants eligible against their reserved-category seats may receive 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST and other relaxation for PwBD, ex-servicemen/Ex-Agniveer and internal candidates as permitted. The advertisement caps the age after all relaxations at 56 years. If applying against an unreserved vacancy, reserved-category candidates cannot automatically use reservation-specific relaxations. Follow the original conditions carefully.
Goa Shipyard Salary 2026 – Consolidated Monthly Pay
| Post group | Year 1/month | Year 2/month | Year 3/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi Translator; Junior Supervisor (Safety–Electrical / Substation) | ₹41,400 | ₹43,500 | ₹45,700 |
| Technical Assistants (all disciplines); 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 |
These are gross consolidated contractual payments before statutory deductions such as PF/ESI/income tax, not a regular PSU pay-scale salary. Additional medical, canteen, welfare and group personal accident benefits may apply per GSL rules. The contract terminates on expiry unless formally extended; the advertisement does not promise permanent absorption.
GSL Selection Process – Written Test and Trade/Skill Test
Selection comprises a Written Test, Document Verification and Skill/Trade Test. Written examinations may be Computer Based Test (CBT) or Pen-and-Paper Based Test (PBT). The written examination normally consists of 25% General Aptitude and 75% subject/trade questions. Do not assume a specific fixed question count or exam date without an official update.
| Advertisement entry | Written test weight | Skill/Trade test weight | Minimum marks – General/EWS | Minimum marks – eligible reserved categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts 1–3 (Translator / Junior Supervisors) | 50% | 50% | 40% | 35% |
| Posts 4–10 (Technical Assistants / Nurse) | 40% | 60% | 40% | 35% |
| Posts 11–20 (Shipwright Fitter through Steward cum Cook) | 30% | 70% | 40% | 35% |
The 35% minimum for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC candidates is applicable where the post is reserved for the concerned category. Internal FTE employees/advance trainees may be eligible for skill-test weightage under specific company rules. Actual test venue/date and shortlisting will be notified on GSL’s official site and/or registered email.
Goa Shipyard Application Fee
₹200 non-refundable for candidates required to pay. The fee must be paid through the SBI e-pay option inside the authorised online application using debit/credit card, net banking or another supported method. SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen applicants are exempt under the notification; eligible GSL internal candidates also need not pay. Follow the notice and online form for documentary requirements.
How to Apply Online for Goa Shipyard Recruitment 2026
- Visit Goa Shipyard Limited’s official website and navigate to Notice Board → Careers → GSL Careers.
- Download and read Advertisement 09/2026 (12 pages) to check qualification, mandatory experience, reservation, 30 September age cut-off and contract terms.
- From 28 October 2026 at 00:00, click the official Apply Online link and select the desired post. Applicants for more than one post must file separate applications.
- Prepare passport photo (less than 450 KB), scanned handwritten signature (less than 450 KB), SSC proof of date of birth (less than 500 KB), educational certificates (less than 1 MB), experience proof (less than 1 MB), Aadhaar (less than 500 KB), and category/disability/ESM documents where applicable.
- Enter all details carefully: the completed online application cannot be edited. Pay ₹200 using the official SBI e-pay system unless exempt and download the fee receipt.
- Submit the online form by 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM and print/save the auto-generated completed application for subsequent stages.
- Monitor GSL notices and registered email for written test, document verification, skill/trade assessment and results. For recruitment-related technical queries the PDF lists recruitment@goashipyard.com.
No mandatory postal hard-copy submission is prescribed here as the application method: the notification states online application only, but requires candidates to print the application for the later selection process. Do not confuse this notice with other shipyard recruitments requiring postal forms.
Goa Shipyard Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Age / experience cut-off date | 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 28 October 2026, 00:00 hours |
| Online application closes | 27 November 2026, 17:00 hours (5 PM) |
| Written / Skill Test | To be communicated by GSL; no exam date stated in Advertisement 09/2026 |
Official Notification and Application Links
| Original GSL Advertisement No. 09/2026 (PDF) | Download official 12-page Goa Shipyard Notification |
|---|---|
| Official GSL Careers / Apply Online | Visit goashipyard.in → Notice Board → Careers → GSL Careers |
| Recruitment Support Email | recruitment@goashipyard.com |
Frequently Asked Questions – Goa Shipyard Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are advertised?
91 non-executive fixed-term positions across 20 recruitment entries under Advertisement 09/2026.
Are these permanent defence PSU jobs?
No. They are fixed-term contractual appointments, usually three years extendable by up to two years, with maximum total service of five years.
Can ITI Welder candidates apply?
Yes for 7 Welder posts, subject to the compulsory two years of shipbuilding-industry experience and other conditions.
Can ITI Electrician candidates apply without experience?
Not on ITI alone. EOT Crane Operator requires the specified electrical/electronics ITI plus two years of practical electric-crane installation/maintenance/operation experience. Other electrical supervisory/technical assistant posts require diplomas, experience and, where prescribed, licences.
Can B.Tech-only applicants apply for Technical Assistant?
No. The advertisement explicitly requires a three-year engineering diploma in the relevant field for Technical Assistant; B.E./B.Tech without that diploma will not be considered.
Can general SSC/10th pass candidates apply for Painter?
Only with the required two years’ experience in the shipbuilding industry. A painting ITI is listed as desirable, not essential for Painter.
What is the salary?
First-year consolidated pay is ₹27,200–₹41,400 per month, depending on position, and rises to the advertised second/third-year amounts. Statutory deductions may apply.
What is the age limit?
Generally 33 years for UR/EWS, with 36 for the reserved Hindi Translator OBC vacancy and 41 for Steward cum Cook, plus applicable category-based relaxations.
When do online applications open and close?
28 October 2026 at midnight to 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
How much is the application fee?
₹200, non-refundable, with exemptions for SC/ST/PwBD/ex-servicemen and eligible GSL internal candidates.
What does selection involve?
Written examination, document verification and trade/skill test. Written and skill test weightage depends on the job group.
Disclaimer: Geosial Eduland is an independent recruitment news and information portal, not affiliated with Goa Shipyard Limited. These 91 posts and all details are taken from official Advertisement No. 09/2026, provided through the GSL website. The original notification, live recruitment portal and any official corrigenda govern final eligibility, dates, fees, reservations, vacancies and conditions.
