UCSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Released: Apply to 12 ITI and Diploma Apprentice Vacancies by October 14

• Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited is recruiting 12 apprentices in Electrician, Plumber, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
• ITI apprentices will receive ₹12,600 per month and Diploma apprentices ₹13,200 per month, along with the applicable meals allowance.
• Applications close on October 14, 2026; ITI candidates apply by email, while Diploma candidates apply through the NATS portal.

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) has announced 12 apprenticeship training seats for ITI and Diploma holders in Karnataka. The UCSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes nine ITI Trade Apprentice seats for Electrician and Plumber trades and three Diploma Apprentice seats in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on October 14, 2026. ITI applicants need Class 10 along with ITI and a National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade, while Diploma Apprentice candidates require a Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the applicable discipline. The apprenticeship training period will be one year.

The application procedure differs between the two apprentice categories. ITI Trade Apprentice applications must be submitted by email, while Diploma Apprentice candidates are required to register and apply through the NATS portal. There is no application fee, and the closing date for both categories is October 14, 2026. Selection will be merit-based, followed by certificate verification and medical fitness requirements.

UCSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification

UCSL Apprentice Vacancy Details

The 12 apprenticeship seats are divided between nine ITI Trade Apprentice and three Diploma Apprentice positions.

ITI Trade Apprentice – 9 Seats

Diploma Apprentice – 3 Seats

Educational Qualification

For ITI Trade Apprentice positions, candidates must have passed Class 10 and completed ITI in the relevant trade with a National Trade Certificate.

Diploma Apprentice applicants must possess a Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.

Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training under an applicable apprenticeship law are not eligible for the engagement.

Stipend and Training Period

ITI Trade Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,600 plus the applicable meals allowance.

Diploma Apprentices will receive ₹13,200 per month along with the applicable meals allowance.

The duration of apprenticeship training for the notified positions is one year.

Age Limit

Candidates must have completed at least 18 years of age as on October 14, 2026.

No separate maximum age limit is specified in the recruitment details provided.

Selection Process

UCSL will shortlist candidates based on marks obtained in the prescribed educational qualification.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original certificates and supporting documents. Final selection will be subject to merit, applicable reservation requirements and medical fitness.

No written examination is specified for the apprenticeship selection process.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for candidates applying for the UCSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

How to Apply for UCSL ITI Trade Apprentice Posts

The ITI Trade Apprentice application is to be submitted through email rather than through the NATS application process.

1. Download the prescribed ITI Apprentice application form.
2. Complete all required details in the application.
3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the form.
4. Attach the required age, educational, ITI/NTC and other supporting certificates.
5. Scan the completed application form and documents.
6. Email the application to ucslapprenticeship@gmail.com by October 14, 2026.
7. Candidates should retain the registration details received after successful submission.

How to Apply for UCSL Diploma Apprentice Posts

Diploma Apprentice candidates must submit their applications through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.

1. Register or log in to the NATS portal.
2. Complete the required candidate profile and apprenticeship registration.
3. Search for “UDUPI COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED” in the establishment section.
4. Select the relevant Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering apprenticeship opportunity.
5. Complete and submit the application within the prescribed deadline.
6. Retain the submitted application details for future reference.

Application form, details & registration

Documents Required

Applicants should keep their date-of-birth proof, educational qualification certificates, mark sheets and ITI/NTC or Diploma certificates ready.

Applicable category certificates and disability certificates should also be provided where relevant. Candidates shortlisted for certificate verification will be required to produce their original documents for verification.