Dredging Corporation of India Limited has released the DCI Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt No. 02/2026) on its official website @dredge-india.com. A total of 45 trainee vacancies (15 TME + 15 TELO + 15 NCV(T)) have been announced along with openings for experienced Fleet Personnel on contract basis. Walk-in interviews begin on 23rd June 2026 at Dredge House, Visakhapatnam. The last date to send soft copy of bio-data is 17th June 2026 by 15:00 hours. Candidates for senior fleet ranks (Dredge Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, 2nd Engineer Officer) may also attend via VC Mode if unable to appear in person.
DCI Recruitment 2026 - Notification Released
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL), under the Consortium of Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority, and Deendayal Port Authority, has issued Advertisement No. 02/2026 inviting applications for Fleet Personnel and Trainee positions on a contract basis. Interested candidates can download the official notification PDF from https://www.dredge-india.com/career.
Official Notification PDF: Available at dredge-india.com/career
DCI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Post Categories | Fleet Personnel & Trainees (TME / TELO / NCV(T)) |
| Total Trainee Vacancies | 45 (15 TME + 15 TELO + 15 NCV(T)) |
| Engagement Type | Contract Basis |
| Walk-In Interview Dates | 23rd, 24th & 25th June 2026 |
| Soft Copy Submission Deadline | 17th June 2026 by 15:00 hours |
| Venue | Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam – 530022 |
| Official Website | dredge-india.com/career |
| [email protected] |
DCI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Fleet Personnel Vacancies
DCIL is recruiting experienced professionals for the following fleet ranks on a contract basis. The number of vacancies for fleet personnel is not fixed and is based on operational requirements.
| Rank | Required COC / COP / Experience |
|---|---|
| Dredge Master | COC/COS as Master (FG) / Dredge Master Gr-I / Master (NCV) |
| Inland Master | Inland Master 1st Class / Inland Master 2nd Class |
| Chief Officer | COC as 1st Mate (FG) / Dredge Master Gr-II / Mate (NCV) |
| 2nd Officer | COC as 2nd Mate (FG) / NWKO-NCV / Dredge Mate Gr-I with independent watch keeping experience |
| 3rd Officer | NWKO (NCV) certificate holder |
| Chief Engineer Officer | MEO Class-I / Dredge Engineer Gr-I / MEO Class-II (12 months exp.) / MEO Class-III NCV-CEO with OSV endorsement (6 months exp.) |
| 2nd Engineer Officer | MEO Class-II / Dredge Engineer Gr-II / MEO Class-IV (FG) with 12 months exp. / MEO Class-III NCV-SEO with 12 months exp. |
| 4th Engineer Officer | MEO Class-IV holder |
| Petty Officer (Dredging) | Ex-CPO / PO / Leading Seaman (Survey/Navigation branch of Indian Navy) / NWKO(NCV) / Dredge Mate Gr-II / GPR with min. 2 years tube operator experience |
| Engine Room Rating | COC as Rating (Engine Room Watch Keeping) with 3 months onboard experience as ERR-I |
| Trainee ERR | COC as Rating forming part of Engine Room Watch Keeping |
| Seaman / Helmsman (S/H/Man) | COC as Rating (Navigational Watch Keeping) with 6 months onboard experience |
| Trainee SHM | COC as Rating forming part of Navigational Watch Keeping |
| Trainee Cook | Cook CDC (Cookery) / COC as Cook / Pea Sea Training in Catering Discipline |
Trainee Vacancies (Category-wise Breakdown)
A total of 45 trainee vacancies have been released under DCI Recruitment 2026.
| Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer (TME) | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO) | 15 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| NCV Trainee (NCV(T)) | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
How to Apply for DCI Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply for DCI Recruitment 2026 through Walk-In Interview. Follow the steps below:
- Visit the official DCI website at https://www.dredge-india.com/career.
- Download the prescribed Bio-Data format available on the career page.
- Fill in the Bio-Data form completely - include post applied for, date of birth, qualifications, CDC/Passport/INDOS details, and full experience history.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates (COC, CDC, Passport, INDOS, STCW 2010, Mark Sheets, Caste Certificate as applicable).
- Send the soft copy of your Bio-Data and all documents to [email protected] on or before 17th June 2026 by 15:00 hours.
- Senior fleet ranks unable to attend in person (Dredge Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, 2nd Engineer Officer) - mention "Request for attending Interview through VC Mode" in the subject line of your email.
- Appear at the walk-in interview venue with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies on the scheduled date.
- Candidates currently on board (internal floating staff) who cannot sign off must attend via VC mode with the recommendation of the Master concerned.
Note: Candidates attending the Walk-In Interview under this advertisement need not apply online.
DCI Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
The walk-in interview for DCI Recruitment 2026 is scheduled across three days based on post category.
| Event | Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Soft Copy Submission Deadline | 17th June 2026 by 15:00 hours |
| Walk-In Interview - Fleet Personnel & Trainee ERR/SHM/Cook | 23rd June 2026 from 10:00 AM |
| Walk-In Interview - Trainee Marine Engineer & TELO | 24th June 2026 from 10:00 AM |
| Walk-In Interview - NCV Trainee (NCV(T)) | 25th June 2026 from 10:00 AM |
DCI Recruitment 2026 - Stipend / Salary
DCIL provides stipend to all trainees during the training period.
| Post | Stipend | Victualing Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer (TME) | Rs. 25,000/- per month | Rs. 600/- per day |
| Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO) | Rs. 25,000/- per month | Rs. 600/- per day |
| Trainee SHM / Trainee ERR | Rs. 15,000/- per month | Rs. 405/- per day |
| Trainee Cook | Rs. 10,000/- per month | Rs. 405/- per day |
| NCV Trainee (NCV(T)) | Rs. 10,000/- per month | Rs. 405/- per day |
Bank Guarantee Requirement:
- TME / TELO: Rs. 3,00,000/- (must serve DCI for 5 years post-training)
- Trainee SHM / ERR / Cook: Rs. 1,00,000/- (must serve DCI for 2 years post-training)
DCI Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
What is the Qualification for DCI Trainee Marine Engineer 2026?
Candidates must have completed a 4-year Degree in Marine Engineering from any IMU-affiliated college / DG Shipping approved institute / State or Central Government recognised institute / AICTE-approved institute. Candidates holding a Graduate Marine Engineering certificate after completing a 4-year Engineering Degree are also eligible. Candidates who already hold or are about to obtain MEO Class IV COC are not eligible for TME.
What is the Qualification for DCI Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO) 2026?
Candidates must hold a 4-year Degree in one of the following disciplines from a State/Central Government or AICTE recognised institute:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Telecommunication / Communication Engineering
- Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Additionally, candidates must have completed a 4-month Electro Technical Officer (ETO) course from a DG Shipping approved institute and possess basic STCW 2010 certificates.
What is the Qualification for NCV Trainee (NCV(T)) 2026?
Candidates must have passed SSC / 10th Class from a recognised education board AND completed a Pre-Sea GP Rating course, passing the Exit Examination approved by DG Shipping with a minimum 60% aggregate marks. Age must be less than 25 years as on the date of joining on board.
What Documents Are Mandatory for All Candidates?
All candidates must possess the following valid documents:
- Indian CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
- Indian Passport
- INDOS Number
- Basic STCW 2010 Certificates
DCI Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
Fleet Personnel Selection
Fleet Personnel candidates will be selected based solely on their Interview performance. The minimum qualifying score is 50 marks out of 100.
Trainee Marine Engineer & TELO Selection
Selection is based on a combined score of 100 marks:
- 80% weightage - Marks obtained in prescribed qualification
- 20% weightage - Interview performance
- Minimum cut-off: 50% in each component separately (i.e., 40/80 in qualification + 10/20 in interview)
For GME candidates, the percentage is calculated based on the 4-year Engineering Degree marks.
NCV Trainee (NCV(T)) Selection
Selection is based on marks (no interview):
- 50% weightage - SSC / 10th Class marks
- 50% weightage - GPR Exit Examination marks
DCI Recruitment 2026 - Training Period
| Post | Training Duration |
|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer (TME) | 6 months (onboard) |
| Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO) | 8 months (onboard) |
| NCV Trainee (NCV(T)) | 18 months (onboard) |
| Trainee SHM / Trainee ERR | 12 months |
| Trainee Cook | 6 months |
Training period may be extended or curtailed based on DCI / DG Shipping requirements.
DCI Recruitment 2026 - Walk-In Interview Venue
DCIL, Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam – 530 022, Andhra Pradesh
Email: [email protected] Contact No: 0891-2871235 / 2871245
Documents Required for DCI Walk-In Interview 2026
For Trainee Marine Engineer (TME)
- 10th class / SSC certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Semester-wise mark sheets of 4-year Marine Engineering / Engineering Degree
- Engineering Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate with all semester mark sheets
- STCW 2010 Modular Course Certificates
- Valid Indian CDC, INDOS and Indian Passport
- Caste certificate in prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC/EWS as applicable)
- OBC self-declaration (Annexure-C) - OBC candidates only
- CGPA/SGPA conversion certificate certified by University (if applicable)
For Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO)
- 10th class pass certificate (proof of date of birth)
- 12th class / Diploma statement of marks
- Engineering Degree Certificate with all semester mark sheets (Electrical / Electronics / related disciplines)
- ETO Course completion certificate from DG Shipping approved institute
- Valid Indian CDC, INDOS and Indian Passport
- Basic STCW 2010 Modular Course Certificates
- Caste certificate in prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC/EWS as applicable)
- OBC self-declaration (Annexure-C) - OBC candidates only
- CGPA/SGPA conversion certificate certified by University (if applicable)
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