Goa Shipyard (GSL) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 11 Welder, Shipwright Fitter and Other Posts

Goa Shipyard (GSL)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 11 Welder, Shipwright Fitter and Other Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official GSL website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the GSL Welder, Shipwright Fitter and Other Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

GSL Special Recruitment Drive 2026 Overview

GSL Special Recruitment Drive 2026 Vacancy Details

Special Recruitment Drive (Scheduled Tribes) - 9 Posts

Special Recruitment Drive (Other Backward Classes) - 2 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications

For ST Category Posts:

• Assistant Superintendent (Stores/Commercial): Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) OR Graduate in any discipline with Diploma in Commercial/Supply Chain Management/Materials management/Logistics management/other relevant qualification equivalent to 01-year Diploma in Material Management from a recognized University/Institute.
• Structural Fitter: ITI & NCTVT (National Apprenticeship Certificate) in Structural Fitter/Fitter/Fitter General/Sheet Metal Worker trade.
• Welder: ITI in the trade of Welder.
• Technical Assistant (Mechanical): Minimum 03 years full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute/University.
• Shipwright Fitter: SSC with Training Certificate from Deck/Engine department.

For OBC Category Posts:

• Assistant Superintendent (Finance): Graduate having passed Intermediate examination from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Institute of Cost Accountants of India OR MBA Finance.
• Junior Supervisor (Mechanical - Safety): Minimum 03 years' full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and one-year full time Diploma in Industrial Safety awarded by Board of Technical Education of any State Government/Union territory or CLI, RLI (Ministry of Labour).

Essential Qualifications

• For Technical Assistant (Mechanical) and Junior Supervisor (Mechanical-safety), diploma in Mechanical engineering is essential requirement. Candidates who have done B.E./B.Tech and do not possess Diploma will not be considered.
• All qualifications must be from recognized Universities/Institutes/Boards as per UGC/AICTE/Government norms.

Desirable

• Assistant Superintendent (Stores/Commercial): 2 years Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Commercial/Supply Chain Management from a recognized University/Institute. Adequate working knowledge of Konkani/Marathi along with Hindi & English.
• Structural Fitter: Preference will be given to those candidates who have undergone National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Shipbuilding Industry or have relevant work experience in Public Sector/Private Shipyards/Naval Workshops. Adequate working knowledge of Konkani/Marathi along with Hindi & English.
• Welder: Preference will be given to those candidates who have undergone National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Shipbuilding Industry or have relevant work experience in Public Sector/Private Shipyards/Naval Workshops. Adequate working knowledge of Konkani/Marathi along with Hindi & English.
• Technical Assistant (Mechanical): Ability to work on Auto CAD. Adequate working knowledge of Konkani/Marathi along with Hindi & English.
• Shipwright Fitter: Adequate working knowledge of Konkani/Marathi along with Hindi & English.
• Assistant Superintendent (Finance): Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Finance recognized by Govt of India. Adequate working knowledge of Konkani/Marathi along with Hindi & English.
• Junior Supervisor (Safety - Mechanical): Adequate working knowledge of Konkani/Marathi along with Hindi & English.

Experience

• Assistant Superintendent (Stores/Commercial): Minimum 2 Years Post qualification relevant work experience.
• Structural Fitter: Minimum 02 years' experience in the line.
• Welder: Minimum 02 years' experience in the line.
• Technical Assistant (Mechanical): Minimum 02 years of experience in the line.
• Shipwright Fitter: Minimum 02 years' experience in the line/trade from Shipbuilding Industry.
• Assistant Superintendent (Finance): Minimum 2 years post qualification relevant work experience in Finance function.
• Junior Supervisor (Safety - Mechanical): Minimum 2 years post qualification relevant work experience.

Salary/Stipend

• Assistant Superintendent (Stores/Commercial): Pay scale of Rs.21,000-3%-70,000 (S-1 Grade)
• Assistant Superintendent (Finance): Pay scale of Rs.21,000-3%-70,000 (S-1 Grade)
• Junior Supervisor (Mechanical - Safety): Pay scale of Rs.21,000-3%-70,000 (S-1 Grade)
• Technical Assistant (Mechanical): Pay scale of Rs.16,600-3%-63,500 (W-8 Grade)
• Structural Fitter: Pay scale of Rs.15,100-3%-53,000 (W-5 Grade)
• Welder: Pay scale of Rs.15,100-3%-53,000 (W-5 Grade)
• Shipwright Fitter: Pay scale of Rs.15,100-3%-53,000 (W-5 Grade)
• All positions are on regular basis with benefits as per company rules.

Age Limit

• For ST Category Posts: Maximum upper age limit is 38 years as on 30.11.2025 (Including Age Relaxation)
• For OBC Category Posts: Maximum upper age limit is 36 years as on 30.11.2025 (Including Age Relaxation)
• Relaxation in age will be granted to Ex-Servicemen/Agniveer and PwBD candidates as per existing Government guidelines and as amended from time to time.
• Internal candidates will get age relaxation as per GSL rules.
• As on cut-off date, the maximum age after all age relaxations should not be more than 56 years.
• For the candidates who has completed advance training from GSL, the period of training will be considered as experience for the relevant posts and weightage will be awarded as per the Advance Training Scheme.

Application Fee

• General/OBC Candidates: Rs.200/- (Non-Refundable) to be paid online through SBI e-pay (by Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking, etc.)
• ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Exempted from payment of application fee, as per Government of India rules
• Internal Candidates: No fee is required to be paid by internal candidates who apply for the said posts
• Application without prescribed fees shall be liable for rejection.
• Application fee is non-refundable; therefore, candidates are requested to verify their eligibility thoroughly before making any payment.
• The candidature of applicants submitting fee of lesser amount or depositing fee through any other mode other than the prescribed method, will be rejected.
• After submitting payment information in the online application form, please wait for the intimation from the server. Do not press back or refresh button in order to avoid double charges.
• On successful completion of the transaction, "Fee receipt" would be generated. Candidates have to download and take print of fee receipt.
• Non-generation of 'Fee Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. In case of failure of payment, candidates are advised to login again and repeat the process payment.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• The selection process shall consist of Written test, Document Verification and Skill/Trade test.
• The written test may be conducted through Computer based Test (CBT) or Pen Paper based Test (PBT) internally/externally.
• Written Test will normally consist of 25% General Aptitude and 75% subject/trade related questions.
• Outstation candidates who clear the written test and qualify for the Skill/Trade Test after Document verification only will be paid to and fro sleeper class rail fare by shortest route from their nearest railway station to Goa Shipyard Limited only on production of proof of journey (Hard copy of Tickets) as per rules of the Company.
• ST candidates on being eligible and appearing for written test will be reimbursed to and fro sleeper class rail fare by shortest route from their nearest railway station to GSL/exam venue only on production of proof of journey (Hard copy of Tickets) as per rules of the Company.
• Payment of TA shall be made through ECS mode after completion of the selection process only.
• Candidates having "Wait Listed" tickets for Rail journey are NOT entitled for TA Reimbursement.
• Merely calling of the candidates for the written test/skill test does not confer any right that the candidate fulfils the eligibility criteria mentioned in the Advertisement.

General Information/Instructions

• Candidates have to submit caste certificate, in the Prescribed Proforma meant for "Appointment to posts under the Government of India" from the designated authority indicating clearly the candidate's caste.
• The OBC (NCL) certificate should not be more than 06 months old at the time of joining.
• The candidates under PwBD category belonging to the reserved category will have to submit the disability certificate from the designated authority as stipulated in Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 indicating clearly the percentage of disability.
• If the ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD certificate has been issued in a language other than English/Hindi, the candidates will be required to submit a self-certified translated copy of the same either in English or Hindi.
• Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveer belonging to the reserved category can also apply against the advertised posts subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
• Concessions & relaxations will be granted to PwBD candidates applying against the said posts as per Government guidelines in vogue.
• PwBD candidates belonging to ST category are eligible to apply against Assistant Superintendent (Stores/Commercial) and Welder posts.
• PwBD candidates belonging to OBC category are eligible to apply against Assistant Superintendent (Finance) post.
• The posting shall be at GSL/any other GSL units/project sites as desired by GSL. However, depending upon project requirements, the candidates are liable to be transferred within different units of GSL.
• The appointment to the post carries with it the obligation to serve in any department of GSL or on-board ships or in any of the units/work sites/projects undertaken in any part of India or abroad as the case may be.
• The candidates may note that the applications are to be made only through online application system as per the instructions given. Applications made in any other manner shall not be considered and shall be summarily rejected.
• Candidates have to clearly declare the complete experience while filling the online application from initial appointment to the cutoff date.
• Management reserves the right to fill or not to fill the posts and also to fill up future vacancies, if any from the valid panel of selected candidates as per the rules of the company.
• At the sole discretion of GSL Management the number of vacancies notified may be increased or reduced.
• Mere fulfillment of qualifications and other requirements as laid down does not entitle a candidate to be called for selection process.
• Candidates working in Government/Quasi Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel or produce "No Objection Certificate" at the time of selection process.
• Management reserves the right to transfer any selected candidate in any position as per requirement of Company, irrespective of position he has been originally selected for.
• The candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post.
• The Government directives on reservation will be strictly followed.
• Interim enquiries will not be entertained.
• Canvassing in any form may lead to disqualification of candidature.
• Management reserves the right to call for any additional documentary evidence in support of qualification, experience, etc. of the applicants.
• In case, at any time, it is found that the candidate is not meeting the eligibility criteria, the candidature will summarily be rejected forthwith.
• Management reserves the right to raise the eligibility criteria for short listing the applications.
• Management reserves the right to reject the candidature if it is found that false or fabricated information is furnished in the application.
• Applications received without following the online process will not be entertained. Only ONLINE applications received through GSL recruitment portal will be considered.
• Management reserves the right to cancel the advertisement and/or the selection process there under without assigning any reason.
• Corrigendum, if any, will be uploaded on our website only. Candidates are requested to check our website regularly under the heading "Notice Board - Careers - Advertisement".
• Call letters for selection process will be sent only through E-mail to shortlisted candidates' registered Email ID.
• Information regarding names of shortlisted candidates, date of written test, names/roll number of selected candidates etc. will be hosted on the website.
• Management will not be responsible for non-receipt of email and loss of their E-mail ID and password.
• In the event of finding difficulty to apply online you may contact us through Email: [email protected]
• Applications received contrary to instructions given shall be rejected.
• For any dispute, the Jurisdiction shall be Goa only.

How to Apply

• Visit the official website www.goashipyard.in
• Under the link Notice Board - 'careers' click the link 'GSL Careers'.
• Click on 'Apply Now' button and select the post you wish to apply for.
• Go through the eligibility criteria and the Terms and Conditions of the advertisement before applying online.
• Keep scanned copies ready before proceeding to fill up the Online Application:
  • Passport size color Photograph with light background (preferably white) - Size below 450 kb
  • Candidate's signature on plain white paper with black ink - Size below 450 kb
  • SSC certificate as proof of date of Birth - Not more than 500 kb
  • Educational qualification mark sheet & degree - Not more than 1 Mb
  • Caste/Disability certificate/Ex-Serviceman certificate - Not more than 500 kb
  • Experience certificates - Not more than 1 Mb
  • Aadhar Card - Not more than 500 kb
• After completion of Personal information in online application form, fill the Payment details and make the online payment of application fees.
• Pay application fee of Rs.200/- (Non-Refundable) online through SBI e-pay (by debit card/credit card/net banking etc.). ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment.
• After submitting payment information, please wait for the intimation from the server. Do not press back or refresh button.
• On successful completion of the transaction, "Fee receipt" would be generated. Download and take print of fee receipt.
• After completing the Online application, SUBMIT the application form without which the form will be considered as incomplete.
• Take print out of auto generated filled in Application Form as the same is required to be produced for subsequent Selection Process.
• After completing the Online application, the candidate will not be allowed to edit his application details.
• Candidates should ensure all uploaded documents are clear, legible and in the prescribed format and size.
• Online Application opens from 00:00 hrs. on 05.01.2026 and closes at 17:00 hrs. on 04.02.2026.

GSL Welder, Shipwright Fitter and Other Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 
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