Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited, Malpe, has issued this recruitment notice for experienced executive-level hiring on permanent rolls. The opening covers one Assistant General Manager post in the Contract Cell and multiple Deputy Manager posts across Quality Control, Painting, Contract Cell, Machinery Design and Electrical Design. For most Deputy Manager posts, UCSL has allowed either a relevant engineering degree or a three-year diploma, but the qualification route affects the minimum experience required.
This is not an entry-level recruitment. The notification is meant for candidates who already have substantial post-qualification managerial experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore fabrication, petrochemical, marine engineering or closely related government and semi-government establishments, depending on the post. Some posts also require additional certifications such as NDT Level 2 or painting inspection certification.
If you are planning to apply, focus on four things first: the exact discipline accepted for your post, whether your experience matches the notified work area, whether you meet the age cut-off as on 12 May 2026, and whether your documents are ready for online upload. The selection process is also experience-heavy, with weightage given to work experience, PowerPoint presentation, group discussion and interview.
UCSL Recruitment 2026 Overview
Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited has invited online applications from Indian citizens for executive posts on permanent rolls at its Malpe unit in Karnataka. The recruitment covers one Assistant General Manager post and five specialized Deputy Manager categories, with a total of 7 vacancies.
The notification is aimed at experienced professionals. The Assistant General Manager post requires an engineering degree with at least 15 years of relevant managerial experience, while the Deputy Manager posts require either a relevant degree or diploma plus 7 to 10 years of post-qualification managerial experience, depending on the qualification route.
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Grade | UR | OBC | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant General Manager (Contract Cell) | E5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Quality Control) | E2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Deputy Manager (Painting) | E2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Contract Cell) | E2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Machinery Design) | E2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical Design) | E2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Total notified vacancies are 7. The Deputy Manager (Electrical Design) vacancy is identified as a backlog vacancy.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online application | 20 April 2026 |
| Last date to submit online application | 12 May 2026 |
Candidates should complete both registration and final application submission within the active application window. The notification does not mention any offline submission route.
Educational Qualification and Certification Requirements
| Post | Minimum qualification | Extra requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant General Manager (Contract Cell) | Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Marine Engineering with minimum 60% marks | No mandatory extra certification notified |
| Deputy Manager (Quality Control) | Degree in Mechanical or Naval Architecture Engineering, or three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Marine or Shipbuilding Engineering | NDT Level 2 or ASNT Level 2 certification |
| Deputy Manager (Painting) | Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or three-year Diploma in any branch of Engineering | NACE Level 2, Frosio Paint Inspector certification, or equivalent |
| Deputy Manager (Contract Cell) | Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine or Naval Architecture Engineering, or three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine or Shipbuilding Engineering | No mandatory extra certification notified |
| Deputy Manager (Machinery Design) | Degree in Mechanical, Marine or Naval Architecture Engineering, or three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Marine or Shipbuilding Engineering | No mandatory extra certification notified |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical Design) | Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electrical and Instrumentation, or Electronics and Communication Engineering, or three-year Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Shipbuilding Engineering | No mandatory extra certification notified |
The notification also says the minimum qualification must be from a recognized university, institute or examination board approved by the appropriate statutory authority. Candidates claiming equivalent qualifications should be ready to produce an equivalency certificate from the competent authority.
Experience Required for Each Post
Experience is the main filter in this recruitment. The notified minimum post-qualification managerial experience is as follows:
- Assistant General Manager (Contract Cell): minimum 15 years in areas such as subcontracting, vendor development, purchasing, operations, managing government tenders or sub-contracts in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore fabrication, marine engineering or related government and semi-government establishments.
- Deputy Manager posts through degree route: minimum 7 years of post-qualification managerial experience.
- Deputy Manager posts through diploma route: minimum 10 years of post-qualification managerial experience.
Post-specific experience must also match the notified work area. For example, Quality Control needs experience in quality control of outfitting, machinery, piping, structural outfit or fabrication functions; Machinery Design needs experience in machinery or piping design applications such as AutoCAD, Tribon, Aveva or CADMATIC; Electrical Design needs experience in electrical design applications such as AutoCAD, Tribon, Aveva or CADMATIC.
Only experience gained after the qualifying examination is counted. Training periods, including apprentice, executive trainee, management trainee or similar training, are not counted as work experience.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Post | Upper age limit as on 12 May 2026 | Date of birth cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant General Manager (Contract Cell) | 55 years | Born on or after 13 May 1971 |
| Deputy Manager posts | 35 years | Born on or after 13 May 1991 |
For Deputy Manager posts, the upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates and 5 years for SC candidates against reserved posts. Ex-servicemen are eligible for relaxation of 10 years for Deputy Manager posts and 5 years for the Assistant General Manager post, subject to the maximum age ceiling mentioned in the notification.
After applying all age relaxations, the upper age limit cannot exceed 45 years for Deputy Manager posts and 55 years for the Assistant General Manager post.
Salary, Pay Scale and Benefits
| Post level | Pay scale | Monthly emoluments as notified |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant General Manager (E5) | Rs 80,000-3%-2,20,000 | Rs 1,58,720 |
| Deputy Manager (E2) | Rs 50,000-3%-1,60,000 | Rs 99,200 |
The monthly emoluments shown in the notification include basic pay, dearness allowance, house rent allowance and perks and allowances at the prevailing rates on the date of notification. Other notified benefits include contributory provident fund, accident insurance coverage, reimbursement of medical expenses under the contributory medical insurance policy, leave encashment and National Pension System benefits as applicable.
Selected candidates will be placed at the minimum of the pay scale. The notification clearly says pay protection will not be considered.
Place of Posting and Service Liability
The primary posting is at the UCSL Malpe unit or project sites as decided by UCSL. Candidates should not assume that the appointment is limited to one desk or one local office.
The appointment carries the obligation to serve in any department of UCSL, on board ships, or at any unit, work site or project undertaken in any part of India or abroad, as required by the company.
Selection Process and Weightage
The notified selection process includes three stages after shortlisting: PowerPoint Presentation, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The PowerPoint Presentation is specifically meant to highlight the candidate's work experience and is limited to a maximum of 10 minutes.
| Assessment component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Work experience in relevant job area | 40 |
| PowerPoint Presentation on work experience | 30 |
| Group Discussion | 10 |
| Personal Interview | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Only candidates meeting the notified work experience and job requirements are taken forward to group discussion and interview. UCSL may conduct the selection process at Malpe or through electronic media.
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs 1,000 and it is non-refundable. Bank charges, if any, are extra. Payment has to be made through the online payment options provided in the application facility, such as debit card, credit card or internet banking.
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. No other payment mode is accepted under the notification.
How to Apply and Documents to Keep Ready
- Go to the UCSL or Cochin Shipyard careers page and read the user manual and FAQ before starting the form.
- Complete the one-time registration in the SAP online portal.
- Submit the application for the relevant post between 20 April 2026 and 12 May 2026.
- Upload proof of age, educational qualification, experience, caste certificate if applicable, required certification, and a recent passport-size colour photograph.
- Check that the final application status is shown as in process after submission.
Applications sent directly or by any mode other than the online portal are not accepted. Applicants should not submit more than one application. Incomplete applications, withdrawn applications and applications left in draft status are not considered.
Candidates currently employed in government, public sector or private sector organizations should keep their appointment letters, pay slip, CTC proof and experience certificates ready. If selected further, an NOC may be required before final selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit the online application is 12 May 2026.
A total of 7 vacancies are notified.
The notification states that these executive posts are on permanent rolls of Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Yes. For several Deputy Manager posts, UCSL allows a relevant three-year diploma route, but diploma holders need higher post-qualification experience than degree holders and must meet the post-specific discipline and certification requirements.
The application fee is Rs 1,000 for applicable candidates. SC and ST candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
The upper age limit is 55 years for Assistant General Manager and 35 years for Deputy Manager posts as on 12 May 2026, with notified relaxations for reserved categories and ex-servicemen.
Selection is based on PowerPoint Presentation, Group Discussion and Personal Interview, with additional weightage given to relevant work experience.