Overview
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has announced recruitment for two contract nurse posts (one male and one female) for the year 2026. Eligible candidates with a three‑year diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery and four years of nursing experience can apply online between 29 December 2025 and 14 January 2026. The selection process includes an objective test, practical test, document verification and medical examination. The monthly pay ranges from ₹23,300 to ₹24,800 over three years, with additional compensation for extra hours. The application fee is ₹300 for general candidates and exempt for SC/ST/PwBD categories.
Key Details
- Organization
- Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
- Qualification
- Three year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery with four years of experience as Nurse in a Hospital or Nursing Home or Primary Health Centre or First Aid Centre in a Factory
- Vacancies
- 2
- Posted
- 29 December 2025
- Last date to apply
- 14 January 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 29 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 29 December 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 14 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified on CSL website |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced on CSL website |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Male: 1; Female: 1
Selection Process
Objective Type Test (35 minutes, 30 multiple choice questions, 1 mark each, no negative marking; 10 marks General, 20 marks Discipline related), Practical Test (70 marks), Document/Certificate Verification, Medical Examination as prescribed by CSL. Minimum pass mark 50% for unreserved posts and 40% for PwBD candidates.
How to Apply
Visit the official website: cochinshipyard.in, Go to Career page → CSL, Kochi and read the User Manual and FAQ before filling the online application, Complete the One Time Registration in the SAP Online portal, Submit the online application for the Nurse posts between 29 December 2025 and 14 January 2026, Ensure all certificates towards proof of age, educational qualification, experience, caste and a recent passport size colour photograph are uploaded in the SAP online application portal, Pay the applicable application fee online using the available payment options, Ensure all entries in the online application are correctly filled and the application is successfully submitted (status shown as “In process” in “My Applications”), Retain a soft copy/printout of the online application with the unique registration number generated by the system for future reference, Applicants should not send the online application printout/certificates/application fee by post to Cochin Shipyard Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Cochin Shipyard CSL Nurse Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 02 Posts?
Notification Release Date: 29 December 2025; Online Application Start Date: 29 December 2025; Online Application End Date: 14 January 2026; Last Date for Fee Payment: 14 January 2026; Exam Date: To be notified on CSL website; Admit Card Release Date: To be announced on CSL website
What is the application fee?
General: ₹ 300/-; SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted
What is the age limit?
Maximum 40 years as on 14 January 2026 (age relaxation for PwBD and Ex-servicemen as per Government of India guidelines, but not exceeding 50 years)
What is the selection process?
Objective Type Test (35 minutes, 30 multiple choice questions, 1 mark each, no negative marking; 10 marks General, 20 marks Discipline related), Practical Test (70 marks), Document/Certificate Verification, Medical Examination as prescribed by CSL. Minimum pass mark 50% for unreserved posts and 40% for PwBD candidates.