Udupi Cochin Shipyard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 9 ITI Vacancies, Electrician and Plumber
Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), Malpe, Karnataka, has released a notification for engagement of Trade Apprentices (ITI) under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible ITI certificate holders can apply for one year of apprenticeship training.
A total of 9 ITI Apprentice seats are available for the Electrician and Plumber trades. The apprenticeship training will be for a period of one year.
Only candidates who are domicile of Karnataka will be considered for this recruitment. Interested candidates have to fill the prescribed application form and send the signed application form along with supporting documents through email.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) |
| Location | Malpe, Karnataka |
| Parent Company | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) |
| Recruitment Type | ITI Trade Apprentices |
| Advertisement Number | UCSL/HR/APP/VN-ReN-ITI/2026/97 |
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Total Seats | 9 |
| Eligible Trades | Electrician and Plumber |
| Apprenticeship Duration | 1 Year |
| Eligibility | 10th Pass + ITI in the concerned trade |
| Domicile | Karnataka |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Stipend | ₹12,600 per month + Meals Allowance |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Application Mode | |
| Application Start Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 October 2026 |
Company Name and Job Location
Company Name: Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL)
Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and is located at Malpe in Karnataka.
Apprenticeship Location: Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), Malpe, Karnataka.
qualification Eligibility
Candidates applying for the UCSL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 should fulfil the following educational and eligibility requirements:
- Candidates must have passed 10th Standard.
- Candidates must have passed ITI in the concerned trade.
- The ITI qualification should be a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the designated trade.
- Only candidates who are domicile of Karnataka will be considered.
- Candidates must meet the physical standards prescribed under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 and amendments, if any.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training in any organisation for any duration under the Apprentices Act, 1961, are not eligible to apply.
Trade-wise Vacancy Details:
| Sl. No. | Designated Trade | Number of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | 5 |
| 2 | Plumber | 4 |
| Total | 9 | |
Age Limit
The candidate should have completed at least 18 years of age as on 14 October 2026.
The official notification does not mention a maximum age limit in the eligibility table for these ITI Trade Apprentices.
Salary and Facilities
Selected candidates will receive a monthly apprenticeship stipend as mentioned in the official notification.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | ₹12,600 |
| Meals Allowance | Provided as mentioned in the notification |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Boarding / Lodging | Not provided by UCSL |
Important: The amount mentioned in the notification is the apprenticeship stipend of ₹12,600 per month along with meals allowance. Candidates should note that this is an apprenticeship engagement and not a regular permanent employment appointment.
Selection Process
The selection process for UCSL ITI Trade Apprentices will be based on the candidate's marks in the prescribed qualification and applicable reservation conditions.
- Application submission
- Shortlisting based on percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification
- Certificate Verification
- Medical Fitness
- Final selection against the notified seats
- Execution of Apprenticeship Contract through the Apprenticeship India Portal
If more than one candidate obtains the same percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, relative merit will be decided based on seniority in age.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email ID and will have to appear for certificate verification.
Important Documents
Candidates should prepare the following documents for application and certificate verification:
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Filled, signed and with recent passport-size photograph pasted |
| 10th Certificate | Proof of age and educational qualification |
| ITI Certificate | Proof of qualification in the concerned trade |
| Caste Certificate | If applicable |
| Disability Certificate | If applicable |
| Other Supporting Certificates | As applicable to the candidate |
Shortlisted candidates will have to produce the original certificates along with self-attested copies during certificate verification.
Interview Date and Location
The notification does not announce a fixed interview date. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about certificate verification through their registered email ID and/or the UCSL/CSL website.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | As per schedule communicated to shortlisted candidates |
| Apprenticeship Location | Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), Malpe, Karnataka |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
How to Apply for UCSL ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates have to apply using the prescribed application form given with the official notification.
- Download the application form from the official UCSL recruitment notification.
- Fill in all required details carefully.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the application form.
- Sign the application form.
- Scan the signed application form along with the photograph.
- Attach scanned copies of the required supporting certificates.
- Send the application form and supporting documents through email to the official UCSL recruitment email ID.
- After applying, candidates should wait for the unique registration number to be sent by UCSL through email.
- Keep the unique registration number safely for future reference.
Application Email: career@udupicsl.com
Application Fee: There is no application fee for this recruitment.
Important Information for Candidates
- Only Karnataka domicile candidates will be considered.
- There are 9 total apprenticeship seats.
- There are 5 seats for Electrician and 4 seats for Plumber.
- Candidates must have passed 10th and ITI in the concerned trade.
- The minimum age is 18 years as on 14 October 2026.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, are not eligible.
- No application fee is required.
- UCSL will not provide boarding or lodging during the apprenticeship training period.
- No travel expenses will be paid for certificate verification or during the apprenticeship training period.
- Completion of apprenticeship does not create any right to permanent employment in UCSL.
- Candidates should regularly check the official UCSL/CSL website and their registered email for recruitment updates.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Recruitment Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
| UCSL Official Website | Visit Official UCSL Website |
| Apprenticeship India Portal | Visit Apprenticeship India Portal |
Conclusion
Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited has announced 9 Trade Apprentice vacancies for ITI candidates in the Electrician and Plumber trades. Eligible Karnataka domicile candidates who have passed 10th and ITI in the concerned trade can apply for the one-year apprenticeship training.
The application process starts on 15 September 2026 and the last date to submit the application is 14 October 2026. Candidates should carefully fill the prescribed application form and send it with all required documents to the official email address before the closing date.
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| ITI Apprenticeship 2026 Karnataka |
Note: This article is prepared from the official UCSL notification No. UCSL/HR/APP/VN-ReN-ITI/2026/97 dated 15 September 2026 for information and reference. Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying.
