Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Office Assistant on a fixed-term contract basis. This recruitment aims to fill a total of eight vacancies at the UCSL facility in Malpe, Karnataka.
Vacancy Details
Post & Reservation Details
- Total vacancies: 8
- General (UR): 5
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 1
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 2
Educational Qualification & Experience
- Essential Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (except Fine Arts), Science, or Computer Applications with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university.
- Desirable Skills:
- Proficiency in computer applications such as SAP, MS Project, MS Office, etc.
- Experience:
- Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in any of the following:
- Shipyards
- Engineering Companies
- Commercial Organizations
- Government / Semi-Government Establishments
- Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in any of the following:
Contract Period & Posting Location
- Nature of Employment: Temporary, for a maximum period of five years (subject to project requirements and individual performance).
- Work Location: UCSL, Malpe, or project sites as decided by UCSL.
Salary Structure
- First Year: ₹25,000/- per month
- Second Year: ₹25,510/- per month
- Third Year: ₹26,040/- per month
- Fourth Year: ₹26,590/- per month
- Fifth Year: ₹27,150/- per month
Age Limit & Relaxation
- Maximum Age: 30 years as of 17 March 2025 (applicants should be born on or after 18 March 1995).
- Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- SC: 5 years
- PwBD & Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines (age should not exceed 45 years after applying relaxations).
Selection Process
1. Objective Type Offline Test (80 Marks, 90 Minutes)
- General Knowledge – 5 Marks
- Reasoning – 5 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 10 Marks
- General English – 10 Marks
- Discipline-related Questions – 50 Marks
2. Descriptive Type Offline Test (20 Marks, 45 Minutes)
- Writing Skills (English Language)
Minimum Pass Marks
- General Category: 50%
- OBC: 45% (only for OBC-reserved vacancies)
- SC/PwBD: 40%
Final Selection Criteria
- Candidates must pass both tests.
- Descriptive test will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum marks in the objective test.
- Rank lists will be prepared based on total marks secured in both tests.
- In case of a tie, preference will be given to:
- Higher marks in discipline-related questions.
- Older candidates (seniority by age).
Application Process
- Online Application Start Date: 15 February 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 17 March 2025
- Application Fee:
- ₹300/- (Non-refundable) for general applicants.
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Exempted from fee payment.
- Application Mode: Online through www.cochinshipyard.in (Career Page → UCSL, Malpe) or www.udupicsl.com.
General Instructions
- Candidates must upload valid age, qualification, experience, and reservation certificates.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the selection tests.
- Call letters will be sent via email/website notification (not by post).
- Rank lists will be valid for 18 months for future vacancies.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
For queries, contact: career@udupicsl.com or 0820-2538604.
