Overview
Goa Shipyard Limited, a premier government-owned shipbuilding company under India’s Ministry of Defence, is hiring fresh engineering graduates for specialized training as Trainee Project Executives. This is an excellent opportunity for young engineers looking to kick-start their career in ship design, manufacturing, and repair for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.
🏢 Organization Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) |
| Company Type | Schedule ‘B’ Mini Ratna Category I, Government of India Undertaking |
| Headquarters | Vasco-da-Gama, Goa |
| Specialization | Ship Design & Manufacturing (Naval and Coast Guard vessels) |
| Certification | ISO 9001-2008 Certified |
📊 Total Vacancies
Total Posts: 25 Trainee Project Executive positions across 4 engineering disciplines
💼 Post Type
Trainee Project Executive (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer/IT)
This is a structured 3-year trainee program that combines on-the-job training with formal development in a government shipbuilding facility.
🕐 Job Type
Contract-Based Position
- Initial Duration: 2 years
- Possible Extension: Up to 1 additional year (based on performance & organizational requirement)
- Nature: Not against a regular permanent post
💻 Application Mode
Online Only
Applications must be submitted through the official GSL website. Note: This is Stage-I recruitment restricted to candidates sponsored by Local Employment Exchange. Stage-II open recruitment will follow for unfilled vacancies.
🌐 Official Website
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date/Information |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 02/2026 (STAGE-I) |
| Cut-off Date (Age & Experience) | 31st December 2025 |
| Written Test | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Interview/Group Discussion | To be announced |
Note: Check the official website regularly under “Notice Board – Careers – Advertisement” for test date updates.
📍 Vacancy Details by Discipline
| Engineering Discipline | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Trainee Project Executive – Mechanical | 10 |
| Trainee Project Executive – Electrical | 08 |
| Trainee Project Executive – Electronics | 05 |
| Trainee Project Executive – Computer/IT | 02 |
| TOTAL | 25 |
Important Note: Vacancies are distributed across reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, UR, EWS) as per government norms. Candidates from reserved categories can also apply for unreserved posts under existing government rules.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
You must have a Full-time Regular Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc Engineering) of 4 years duration from a recognized university or institute in your chosen discipline.
Acceptable Qualifications by Post:
For Mechanical Posts:
- B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc in Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, or Marine Engineering
For Electrical Posts:
- B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, or Electrical & Instrumentation
For Electronics Posts:
- B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Instrumentation & Control
For Computer/IT Posts:
- B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Technology
Equivalent Qualifications Accepted:
- Lateral entry graduates (3rd semester to 8-semester course, or 2nd year of 4-year course)
- 5-year integrated postgraduate degree programs in engineering disciplines (after 10+2)
💰 Salary/Stipend (Per Month)
| Year of Service | Monthly Stipend | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹35,000 | Consolidated |
| 2nd Year | ₹38,000 | Consolidated |
| 3rd Year (if extended) | ₹40,000 | Consolidated |
Important Salary Details:
✓ 70% of consolidated pay is treated as Basic Pay for calculating statutory benefits like PF (Provident Fund) and Gratuity
✓ Statutory Benefits Included: PF contributions, Gratuity as per government rules
✓ Contract Nature: This is a purely contractual position with NO guarantee of regular/permanent employment after contract completion
✓ Extension: Extension to the 3rd year depends on organizational requirement and your individual performance
🎯 Selection Process
The selection happens in 3 stages:
Stage 1: Written Test
- Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Pen & Paper based test
- Subjects: 25% General Aptitude + 75% Subject/Trade-Specific questions
- Duration & Marks: As per official notification (to be released)
- Passing Marks:
- General/EWS: Minimum 40%
- SC/ST/PwBD/OBC: Minimum 35%
Stage 2: Document Verification
- Shortlisted candidates from written test (typically in 1:5 ratio based on marks) will be called
- Bring all original documents
- Required Documents:
- Educational certificates & mark sheets
- Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates (as applicable)
- Experience certificates
- Identity proof, address proof
Stage 3: Group Discussion & Personal Interview
- Only candidates clearing document verification are eligible
- Evaluation: Group Discussion & Interview combined
- Minimum Marks Required:
- General/EWS: 40%
- SC/ST/PwBD/OBC: 35%
Final Selection Weightage:
- Written Test: 85% of total score
- Interview/Group Discussion: 15% of total score
✓ Selection list will be displayed on GSL website under “Notice Board – Careers”
⏳ Age Limit (As on 31st December 2025)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) / EWS | 28 years |
| OBC | 31 years |
| SC/ST | 33 years |
Special Age Relaxation:
- PwBD Candidates: As per Government of India guidelines
- Ex-Servicemen/Agniveers: As per existing government rules
- GSL Graduate Apprentices/Advance Trainees: Age relaxation equal to the years served as apprentice/trainee in GSL
📝 Experience Requirement
Minimum Required: 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience (as on 31st December 2025)
Who Needs Experience?
Candidates sponsored by Local Employment Exchange must have:
- 1 year relevant work experience in their engineering discipline, OR
- 1 year Graduate Apprenticeship training, OR
- Apprenticeship/internship in any recognized industry
Important Notes:
- Only post-qualification experience counts
- Experience must be relevant to your engineering discipline
- Apprenticeships in any industry qualify as experience
- GSL will give additional age relaxation if you’ve worked as Graduate Apprentice or Advance Trainee
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 (Non-refundable) | Demand Draft |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | FREE | Exempted |
| GSL Graduate Apprentices/Advance Trainees | FREE | No fee |
Fee Payment Instructions:
- Submit as Demand Draft (DD) in favor of “Goa Shipyard Limited”
- Payable at: Vasco-da-Gama, Goa
- Pay per application (separate fees if applying for multiple posts)
- Without proper fee, your application will be rejected
📑 How to Apply
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Check Eligibility First
- Verify you meet all educational, age, and experience requirements
- Check the cut-off date: 31/12/2025
- Prepare Documents
- Gather educational certificates, mark sheets
- Category certificates (if applicable)
- Experience certificates
- Valid email ID and contact number
- Visit Official Website
- Go to www.goashipyard.in
- Navigate to “Careers” → “Notice Board – Advertisement”
- Fill Online Application Form
- Provide accurate personal details
- Select your preferred discipline
- Upload scanned documents as requested
- Submit Application Fee
- Prepare Demand Draft as per guidelines
- Submit via postal mail to GSL with application reference
- Keep Records
- Save application confirmation
- Note down your registration number/email ID
- Monitor your registered email for updates
- Monitor Website
- Regularly check GSL website for test date notification
- Call letters will be sent only via email
Important Application Tips:
- Only one application per post (submit separate applications for multiple posts)
- Verify eligibility thoroughly before paying fee (non-refundable)
- Use a valid and active email ID
- Double-check all information before submission
- Don’t apply through unauthorized channels
⚙️ Key Documents Required
At Application Stage:
- Valid email ID and phone number
- High school certificate (10th standard)
- Bachelor’s degree certificate & mark sheets
At Document Verification (Must Carry Originals):
✓ Educational Documents:
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- All semester/year mark sheets
- Provisional/completion certificate
- Degree convocation document
✓ Category Documents (if applicable):
- SC/ST certificate from designated authority
- OBC (NCL) certificate (NOT older than 6 months)
- EWS certificate from designated authority
- PwBD certificate showing disability percentage (as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016)
✓ Experience Documents:
- Experience certificates from previous employers
- Graduate Apprenticeship certificates
- Internship/apprenticeship certificates
✓ Identification & Address Proof:
- Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License
- Any official address proof
✓ Important Notes:
- All certificates must be in English or Hindi. If in other language, provide self-certified translation
- Caste certificates will be verified by GSL
- False documents will lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action
- GSL may request additional proof at any stage
📘 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download |
| Official Website | www.goashipyard.in |
| Apply Online | Visit www.goashipyard.in → Careers Section |
| Contact Email | recruitment@goashipyard.in |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I apply for multiple disciplines? A: Yes, but you must submit separate applications for each discipline with corresponding application fees.
Q: Is this a permanent job? A: No. This is a 2-year contract position with possible 1-year extension. There’s no guarantee of permanent employment after contract ends.
Q: Who can apply – only fresh graduates? A: Fresh graduates with 1 year relevant experience are eligible. Local Employment Exchange sponsorship is required for Stage-I.
Q: What if I haven’t worked yet? A: Graduate Apprenticeship training counts as experience. Candidates with such training can apply.
Q: Will I get traveling allowance for interviews? A: No. GSL does not reimburse traveling expenses for attending selection processes.
Q: When will the test schedule be announced? A: Dates will be notified on GSL website. Keep checking regularly and monitor your email.
Q: Can OBC candidates apply for unreserved posts? A: Yes, but they won’t get any relaxation in SC/ST/OBC category benefits for unreserved posts.
Q: What if I find my certificates in another language? A: Provide a self-certified English/Hindi translation along with the original.
📢 Key Things to Remember
✓ This is Stage-I recruitment through Local Employment Exchange sponsorship
✓ Check eligibility requirements carefully – GSL can reject ineligible applications anytime
✓ Application fee is non-refundable – don’t apply casually
✓ All communication via email only – keep your inbox monitored
✓ False information means automatic rejection and possible legal action
✓ GSL reserves right to increase/decrease posts or cancel selection without notice
✓ Bring original documents to document verification – photocopies alone won’t work
✓ Selection is purely merit-based – no reservations except as per government rules
🎁 Why Choose GSL as Your Career Start?
- Government Prestige: Work for a Schedule ‘B’ Mini Ratna company
- Quality Training: 2-3 years structured on-the-job training in shipbuilding
- Industry Exposure: Work on real naval ship projects
- Statutory Benefits: PF, Gratuity as per government standards
- Career Growth: Opportunity to transition to permanent roles
- National Service: Build ships for India’s defense forces
