Goa Shipyard opens 91 contract jobs for diploma, ITI holders till Nov 27
By Rhea MalhotraDigital Life Writer, Peepals Yuva
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Goa Shipyard opened applications on October 28, 2026 for 91 fixed-term non-executive posts, from technical assistants to welders, until November 27.
What Happened
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a public sector shipbuilder, opened online applications on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 for 91 non-executive posts on a fixed-term contract, under its Advertisement No. 09/2026. The vacancies range from technical assistants in mechanical, electrical, shipbuilding, instrumentation and civil branches to welders, a male nurse and crane operators. The last date to apply on the company's website, goashipyard.in, is November 27, 2026. A few job listings give the total as 92, so applicants should check the official advertisement for the final post-wise count.
Key Facts
- Employer: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa.
- Advertisement: No. 09/2026, non-executive posts on a fixed-term contract of three years, extendable by up to two years.
- Total: 91 posts across about 20 categories, according to most listings.
- Largest group: 42 Technical Assistant posts in mechanical, electrical/electronics, shipbuilding, instrumentation and civil branches.
- Other posts include welder, 3G welder, male nurse, junior supervisor, shipwright fitter, diesel mechanic, painter, EOT crane operator and steward-cum-cook.
- Application window: October 28 to November 27, 2026, online only.
- Fee: Rs 200; candidates from SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen categories are exempt.
- Selection: a written test followed by document verification and a skill or trade test.
Why It Matters
For young people with a polytechnic diploma or an ITI trade certificate, jobs at a public sector shipyard are a valuable opening. A contract post there gives hands-on experience in shipbuilding, heavy engineering and marine systems, along with a regular monthly salary for the length of the contract. That experience counts with other shipyards, ports and engineering firms later on.
The largest share of posts, 42 Technical Assistant positions, is aimed at diploma holders. Listings say this post needs a three-year diploma in the relevant engineering branch along with two years of experience in the field, so it suits people a few years into their careers rather than fresh graduates. Trade posts such as welder, painter and diesel mechanic are open to those with the relevant ITI qualification and experience set out in the advertisement. The male nurse post requires a B.Sc. in Nursing.
Applicants should be clear about the terms. These are fixed-term contract posts, not permanent jobs, with a contract of three years that can be extended by two. Listings report first-year monthly pay of roughly Rs 27,200 to Rs 41,400 depending on the post, and an upper age limit of 33 years for unreserved and EWS candidates, with relaxations for reserved categories; both details should be checked against the official notice.
What should a reader do next? Download Advertisement No. 09/2026 from goashipyard.in, check the post-wise qualification, experience and age rules, keep scanned copies of your diploma or ITI certificate and experience letters ready, and apply before November 27, 2026. Prepare for a written test on your trade or branch, followed by a practical skill test.
| Post group | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (all branches) | 42 |
| Welder and 3G Welder | 12 |
| Nurse (Male) | 4 |
| Other trades and supervisory posts | 33 |
| Total | 91 |
Impact
Short-term: Diploma and ITI holders across India have a month, until November 27, to apply for 91 contract posts at a public sector shipyard, with a written test and trade test to follow.
Long-term: The posts add skilled staff at Goa Shipyard and give those selected three to five years of shipbuilding experience, which can lead to further work in the maritime and heavy engineering sectors.
Who is affected: Polytechnic diploma holders, ITI-trained welders, mechanics and painters, nursing graduates, and Goa Shipyard's production teams.
Key Takeaway
Goa Shipyard's Advertisement No. 09/2026 offers 91 fixed-term non-executive posts, mostly for diploma and ITI holders, with applications open until November 27, 2026.
Questions and Answers
How many posts are there in the Goa Shipyard recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. 09/2026 lists 91 non-executive posts according to most listings, including 42 Technical Assistant posts; a few listings say 92, so check the official notice.
What is the last date to apply for Goa Shipyard non-executive posts?
Online applications run from October 28 to November 27, 2026, on goashipyard.in.
Are the Goa Shipyard posts permanent?
No. They are fixed-term contract posts for three years, which can be extended by up to two more years.
How will candidates be selected?
Through a written test, followed by document verification and a skill or trade test.
Who can apply for the Goa Shipyard Technical Assistant post?
Listings say candidates need a three-year diploma in the relevant engineering branch and two years of experience in that line; the age limit is reported at 33 years for unreserved and EWS candidates, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Disclaimer: Prepared by the Peepals newsroom from publicly available sources with AI assistance. Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and may change. Images may be representative. Not professional advice. Report an error via our contact page.
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