Cochin Shipyard Limited has released the admit card for Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026. The official Phase I schedule dated 10 April 2026 states that call letters have been generated and can now be downloaded from the CSL career portal by candidates who completed registration for the Executive Trainee posts.
The Phase I Objective Type Online Test will be held on 27 April 2026 in various test centres in Kerala. The official notice also confirms the exam timing as 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with reporting time at 12:30 PM. The exact venue, test city and test-related instructions are mentioned in the individual call letter.
This recruitment covers 64 Executive Trainee vacancies across Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Naval Architecture, Civil, Safety, Finance and Human Resource disciplines. Candidates should download the admit card early, verify all details on it, and follow the instructions on photo ID, photographs and document handling before the exam day.
CSL Executive Trainee Admit Card 2026 Status
The CSL Executive Trainee admit card is officially available now. As per the Phase I schedule notice issued by Cochin Shipyard Limited on 10 April 2026, call letters for the Objective Type Online Test have been generated.
This means candidates who submitted their application for Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 can log in and download their call letter from the official CSL recruitment login page. The admit card is required for entry to the Phase I test.
Direct Link to Download CSL Executive Trainee Admit Card 2026
Candidates can download the call letter using the official admit card login page published through the CSL recruitment portal.
You need your Application Number and password generated at the time of registration to access the admit card.
CSL Executive Trainee 2026 Exam Date and Timing
The official Phase I schedule confirms the exam date and time for the Objective Type Online Test.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam stage | Phase I - Objective Type Online Test |
| Exam date | 27 April 2026 (Monday) |
| Exam time | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Reporting time | 12:30 PM |
| Test centres | Various centres in Kerala |
| Venue and test city | Given in the individual call letter |
Candidates should not rely on assumptions about the exam city or venue. The official notice clearly states that those details are communicated separately in the call letter.
How to Download the CSL Executive Trainee Call Letter
- Open the official admit card login page.
- Enter your Application Number.
- Enter the password created at the time of registration.
- Complete the login process.
- Download and save the call letter PDF.
- Take at least two printouts for exam day.
The official recruitment notice advises candidates to keep the registration details safely because the same credentials are used for downloading the admit card.
Details to Check on the Admit Card
After downloading the admit card, check all important details carefully before the exam date.
- Candidate name
- Application or registration number
- Post applied for
- Exam date
- Exam time and reporting time
- Exam venue and test city
- Candidate instructions
- Space for photograph and signature, if shown on the call letter
If any detail appears unclear or mismatched, candidates should use the official CSL recruitment channels listed on the career page instead of relying on third-party sources.
Documents Required at the Exam Centre
The official schedule gives specific instructions about what must be carried to the Phase I online test.
- Two printed copies of the call letter
- One original valid government photo ID
- Recent passport-size photographs pasted in the appropriate place on both copies of the call letter
- Candidate signature in the required places on both copies
Only these photo identity proofs are accepted: Aadhaar, Election ID Card, Passport or Driving License.
One copy of the call letter has to be submitted to the invigilator at the test centre, and the other copy should be retained by the candidate until the selection process is completed.
What Not to Forget Before Appearing for the Test
Candidates should reach the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the official schedule. The Phase I exam starts at 2:00 PM, but reporting is at 12:30 PM, so late arrival can create avoidable problems.
- Do not go without the printed call letter.
- Do not go without an original valid photo ID.
- Do not assume original academic certificates are required at the online test centre.
- Do not skip reading the instructions printed on the admit card.
The official notice also states that candidates need not carry original certificates, mark sheets or photocopies of those documents to the online test centres.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
The Executive Trainee recruitment process has two phases.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase I | Objective Type Online Test - 60 marks |
| Phase II | Group Discussion, Writing Skills and Personal Interview - 40 marks |
The official notification states that the online test is 60 minutes long and contains 60 multiple choice questions. The paper includes General Awareness, English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Subject Based questions. Each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking.
Marks for final ranking are distributed as 60 for the online test, 10 for Group Discussion, 10 for Writing Skills and 20 for Personal Interview.
Posts and Vacancies Covered Under This Admit Card
The current Executive Trainee recruitment notification covers 64 vacancies in total.
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 31 |
| Electrical | 11 |
| Electronics | 4 |
| Naval Architecture | 9 |
| Civil | 3 |
| Safety | 3 |
| Finance | 2 |
| Human Resource | 1 |
| Total | 64 |
Candidates should confirm that the discipline shown in the call letter matches the post for which they applied.
Notification Snapshot and Help for Login Issues
The Executive Trainee recruitment was notified under Vacancy Notification No. CSL/P&A/RECTT/PERMANENT/EXECUTIVE TRAINEE/2026/1 dated 28 January 2026. The application window opened on 28 January 2026 and closed on 20 February 2026.
The notification also states that the upper age limit was 27 years as on 20 February 2026, and the application fee was Rs. 1000 for applicable candidates, with exemption for SC and ST candidates and for PwBD candidates in Human Resource and Finance posts.
If you are unable to log in to download the admit card, use the official login page's Forgot Application No/Password option. The page provides account recovery support through the registered user details and mobile number. For further clarification, CSL has published the recruitment contact email as career@cochinshipyard.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CSL Executive Trainee Admit Card 2026 released?
Yes. CSL has released the call letter for the Executive Trainee 2026 Phase I Objective Type Online Test.
What is the exam date for the CSL Executive Trainee online test?
The Phase I Objective Type Online Test is scheduled for 27 April 2026.
What time does the CSL Executive Trainee exam start?
The test will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and the reporting time is 12:30 PM.
What login details are required to download the admit card?
Candidates need their Application Number and password generated during registration.
Which photo ID documents are accepted at the exam centre?
Only Aadhaar, Election ID Card, Passport or Driving License issued by the government are accepted.
How many copies of the call letter should I carry?
You should carry two printed copies of the call letter. One copy is submitted to the invigilator and one should be kept by the candidate.
Do I need to carry original certificates to the online test?
No. The official schedule states that candidates need not carry original certificates, mark sheets or photocopies to the online test centre.