Overview
Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL) is recruiting two contract‑basis operator posts (Operator (Crane) and Operator (MHE & Transporter)) for the year 2025. Eligible candidates must hold SSLC and ITI–NTC qualifications with at least three years of relevant experience, be Indian citizens, and be under 45 years of age (with ex‑servicemen relaxation up to 50 years). The salary is ₹23,300 per month, with additional compensation for extra hours. Applications are accepted online from 09.12.2025 to 29.12.2025, with a ₹300 fee for general candidates. The selection process involves an objective test followed by a practical test.
Key Details
- Organization
- Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL)
- Qualification
- SSLC pass and ITI–NTC in relevant trade plus minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience
- Vacancies
- 2
- Posted
- 09.12.2025
- Last date to apply
- 29.12.2025
Important Dates
| notification_date | 09.12.2025 |
| commencement_of_online_application | 09.12.2025 (10:00 hrs) |
| last_date_of_online_application | 29.12.2025 |
| experience_eligibility_cut_off_date | 29.12.2025 |
| start_date_for_apply | 09.12.2025 |
| last_date_for_apply | 29.12.2025 |
Important Links
Selection Process
Objective Type Test (30 marks) followed by Practical Test (70 marks)
How to Apply
Visit the official website https://www.hooghlycsl.com or https://www.cochinshipyard.in, Navigate to the Career page and select HCSL Operator Recruitment 2025, Fill out the online application form, Upload required certificates (age, qualification, experience, caste) and a recent photograph, Pay the application fee of ₹300 (non‑refundable) via online payment options, Submit the application, Retain the printout of the online application with the unique registration number for future correspondence
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HCSL Operator Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline?
notification date: 09.12.2025; commencement of online application: 09.12.2025 (10:00 hrs); last date of online application: 29.12.2025; experience eligibility cut off date: 29.12.2025; start date for apply: 09.12.2025; last date for apply: 29.12.2025
What is the application fee?
general: ₹300 (non‑refundable, plus bank charges); SC/ST: waived
What is the age limit?
Not specified to 45 years; applicants born on or after 30 December 1980; age relaxation for ex‑servicemen up to 50 years
What is the selection process?
Objective Type Test (30 marks) followed by Practical Test (70 marks)