Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026: Apply Online for 227 Paid Intern Posts

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a premier Miniratna Schedule ‘A’ Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has officially released its notification (Ref: CSL/P&A/HRM/HRM GENERAL/PM_INTERNSHIP_SCHEME/2024/45) for the engagement of interns under the prestigious Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026.

This nationwide employment and skill-enhancement framework provides a rare pathway for young Indian citizens to secure hands-on industrial training in modern shipbuilding, maritime engineering, and corporate operations at CSL’s facilities in Kochi, Kerala. The intake covers a diverse array of academic levels spanning from SSLC (10th pass) to Post-Graduation. Applications must be submitted through the centralized government portal.

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, Kerala
Enterprise Status	Miniratna Schedule ‘A’ Public Sector Undertaking (Govt. of India)
Scheme Association	Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026
Notification Reference	CSL/P&A/HRM/HRM GENERAL/PM_INTERNSHIP_SCHEME/2024/45
Post Designations	Industrial, Technical, Clerical, and Administrative Interns
Total Internship Openings	227 Vacancies
Training Location	Kochi, Kerala
Duration of Internship	Nine (9) Months
Application Mode	Online Only (via official PMIS Portal)
Application Fee	Nil (Free of cost)
Official Portal	pminternship.mca.gov.in

Important Schedule & Key Timeline

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Notification Release Date	26th August 2026
Commencement of Online Registrations	Active Now on PMIS Portal
Closing Date for Applications	Open dynamically via PMIS Portal (Tracker Target: 30th October 2026)
Issuance of Internship Offers	Published directly on the portal after screening

Post-Wise Vacancy & Category Distribution

The 227 internship slots are systematically allocated across six distinct educational qualification brackets:

Qualification Stream / Category Code	Focus Area / Target Group	Number of Seats
Group I(A) – ITI Trades	10th Pass + National Trade Certificate (NTC) in designated trades	92
Group I(B) – SSLC	Pass in 10th Standard (Grinder, Painter, Scaffolder Interns)	80
Group I(C) – HSE / ITI	12th Pass or ITI (Warehouse Assistant Interns)	27
Group I(D) – Diploma	Engineering & Technology Diplomas (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)	16
Group I(E) – Graduation	General Graduation (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, etc., excluding B.Tech)	11
Group I(F) – Post Graduation	MA Hindi / MA Hindi with Translation	01
—	Total Combined Openings	227 Seats

Detailed Trade-Wise & Discipline-Wise Breakdowns

1. ITI Trades (Group I-A) – 92 Seats

• Electrician: 10
• Fitter: 10
• Sheet Metal Worker: 10
• Welder: 9
• Machinist: 8
• Ship Wright Wood / Carpenter / Wood Work Technician: 6
• Mechanic Diesel: 5
• Pipe Fitter / Plumber: 6
• Marine Fitter: 5
• Electronic Mechanic: 4
• Painter (General) / Painter (Marine): 4
• Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics: 4
• Instrument Mechanic: 2
• Draughtsman (Mechanical): 2
• Draughtsman (Civil): 2
• Health Sanitary Inspector: 2
• Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic: 1

2. SSLC & HSE/ITI Categories – 107 Seats

• Scaffolder Intern (SSLC): 30 Posts
• Painter Intern (SSLC): 30 Posts
• Grinder Intern (SSLC): 20 Posts
• Intern Warehouse Assistant (HSE / ITI): 27 Posts

3. Diploma, Graduation & Post Graduation Streams – 28 Seats

• Diploma Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical): 10 Posts (2 per discipline)
• Clerical / Administrative Intern (Graduation – BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA): 11 Posts
• Post-Graduation (MA Hindi / Hindi with Translation): 1 Post

Stipend & Financial Support Structure

Interns engaged under CSL PMIS 2026 receive monthly financial assistance, which includes Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) funded by the Government of India combined with industrial allowances:

Qualification Category	Monthly Consolidated Stipend
ITI, SSLC, and HSE / ITI Streams	₹11,000/- per month
Diploma, Graduation, and Post-Graduation Streams	₹13,000/- per month

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Specifications

• Age Range: Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as of the application reference date.

2. Educational Criteria by Group

• Group I(A): Pass in 10th Standard (SSLC) plus National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) in the respective trade.
• Group I(B): Pass in 10th Standard (SSLC).
• Group I(C): Pass in 12th Standard (HSE) or ITI.
• Group I(D): Full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant branch from a recognized State Council or Board.
• Group I(E): Graduation degree (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, etc., excluding B.Tech and professional fine/performing arts degrees).
• Group I(F): Master’s Degree in Hindi or Hindi with Translation.

3. Ineligibility Constraints (Who Cannot Apply?)

Candidates falling under any of the following categories are strictly disqualified from applying:

• Graduates or post-graduates from premier elite institutions including IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, IIITs, and IISc.
• Holders of professional degrees such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MBA, or higher research degrees like M.Phil and Ph.D..
• Individuals currently enrolled in full-time academic education or regular employment.

Selection Methodology

1. Portal Submission Screening: Verification of applications logged through the official central PMIS interface.
2. Academic Merit Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination prescribed for the specific trade or discipline.
3. Tie-Breaker Rule: If two or more candidates obtain identical percentage marks, relative merit is decided by age seniority (older candidates are given preference).
4. Offer Generation & Document Verification: Shortlisted applicants receive an official Offer of Internship Training via the PMIS portal, followed by physical verification of original educational certificates, age proof, identity cards, and medical fitness records at Cochin Shipyard.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official PMIS Portal: Go to the official central web portal at pminternship.mca.gov.in.
2. Candidate Registration: Register yourself by providing your active mobile number, email address, and personal identification details to set up your profile.
3. Complete Profile Metrics: Fill in your educational background, marks achieved, technical qualifications, and personal preferences accurately.
4. Search CSL Opportunities: Search for listings posted by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) under the respective trade or discipline matching your qualification.
5. Final Application Submission: Review all entered information against your original mark sheets and submit your application online. Save a digital copy of your submission reference.

🔗 Official PMIS Central Portal Link to Apply Online

🔗 Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Official Corporate Website

📄 Download CSL PMIS Internship 2026 Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the duration of the CSL PMIS Internship 2026?

A: The internship program runs for a fixed duration of Nine (9) months from the date of joining.

Q2: Is there any application fee required to apply for these internship posts?

A: No, the application process is completely free of cost (Nil application fee).

Q3: What is the monthly stipend provided to ITI and Diploma interns?

A: ITI and SSLC category interns receive ₹11,000/- per month, while Diploma, Graduation, and Post-Graduation interns receive ₹13,000/- per month.

Q4: Can B.Tech engineering graduates apply for the Graduation category?

A: No, B.Tech graduates and professional degree holders (such as MBA, CA, MBBS, etc.) are explicitly ineligible to apply under the PMIS guidelines.

Q5: Through which platform should applications be submitted?

A: Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the official central government Prime Minister Internship Scheme portal at pminternship.mca.gov.in.