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Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited Fireman Recruitment 2024-25

Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited

Domain: Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Result - Final Selection List

Posted: 2 years ago

Location: STATE (West Bengal)

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Job Details

Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL), Howrah, invited applications for posts on contract basis under Advertisement Number HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2024-25/9 dated 04.03.2025, published on the HCSL and CSL websites. This notice deals with one post in that advertisement - Scaffolder on contract basis at Clause I (Sl. No. 3) - which stands cancelled due to administrative reasons.

Level:
state
State:
West Bengal
Cities:
Howrah
Other Information:
  • Issuing office: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah - 711109

Job Summary

Contract recruitment by Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited under Advertisement Number HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2024-25/9 dated 04.03.2025, in which the post of Scaffolder at Clause I (Sl. No. 3) has been cancelled for administrative reasons by a notice dated 5th August 2025.

Important Dates

  1. Examination · Referred advertisement

Fee Structure

Application Fee

1. All applicants except SC/ST:
Rs. 200 (non-refundable, plus bank charges extra)
2. SC / ST:
Exempt from payment of the application fee

Payment Methods

1. Mode:
Online only - debit card, credit card, internet banking etc. through the online application facility. No other mode of payment shall be accepted.
2. Payment window:
4 March 2025 to 24 March 2025

Other Information

1. Candidature:
For applicants to whom the fee applies, candidature shall be considered only on receipt of the application fee

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Graduation Not RequiredRequired

2. Other Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
FiremanPass in SSLC plus firefighting training (four to six months) or an NBCD certificate including shipboard firefighting
Semi-Skilled RiggerPass in IV Std.
ScaffolderPass in X Std.

3. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

4. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - 45 years
Age Limit As On24 Mar 2025
Upper age limitShall not exceed 45 years as on 24 March 2025, i.e. applicants should be born on or after 25 March 1980
OBC and SC/ST relaxationRelaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 5 years for SC/ST candidates in posts reserved for them
Ex-servicemen relaxationAs per Government of India guidelines; in no case shall the age limit after all relaxations exceed 50 years

5. Citizenship

CriteriaDetails
NationalityIndian citizens only

6. Language Requirements

CriteriaDetails
DesirableGood communication skills and working knowledge in Hindi/Bengali

7. Physical Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Nature of workWorking at heights, in shops, docks and confined areas, climbing vertical ladders, entering manholes and narrow passages on board ships
Physical testThe physical test forms part of the selection for Fireman (30 marks) and Scaffolder (20 marks) and includes climbing

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Post Details

1. Scaffolder on contract basis

Additional Information

  • Vacancy count: The notice does not state the number of vacancies for the cancelled Scaffolder post, so no count has been recorded.

Salary Details

> Salary Range: ₹22,100 - ₹22,100 Monthly

> Gross Salary: ₹22,100 Monthly

Other Information

  • Basis of the consolidated pay: Rs. 22,100 per month is the consolidated pay for candidates meeting the minimum experience requirement of three years

Cut Off Marks

1. Objective Type Test:
Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% to qualify for the next phase.

How to Apply

1. Before applying:
Go through the User Manual and FAQ published on www.cochinshipyard.in (Career page, HCSL) or www.hooghlycsl.com (Career page) before filling the online application
2. Two phases:
One-time registration in the SAP online portal, then submission of the application against the applicable post
3. Portal and window:
The website is functional for submitting applications from 04.03.2025 at 10:00 hrs onwards, with the last date for online submission 24.03.2025
4. Nothing to post:
Applicants need not send the online application printout, certificates, or the application fee by DD, challan or cheque by post to Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Ltd

Exam Pattern

1. Objective Type Test:
The test will carry 30 marks with no negative marking. Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% to qualify for the next phase.
2. Practical & Physical Test:
This phase will carry 70 marks and will be conducted for candidates who qualify the Objective Type Test.

Selection Process

1. Method:
Practical and physical tests given 100% weightage, with marks awarded accordingly for final selection
2. Fireman:
Practical test 70 marks, physical test 30 marks, total 100 marks
3. Semi-Skilled Rigger:
Practical test 100 marks, total 100 marks
4. Scaffolder:
Practical test 80 marks, physical test 20 marks, total 100 marks
5. Physical test:
The physical test shall include climbing
6. Minimum pass mark:
50% of the total marks of each test for unreserved posts and EWS candidates; 45% for OBC candidates only for vacancies reserved for OBC; 40% for SC/ST candidates only for vacancies reserved for SC/ST. HCSL may relax the minimum pass mark if the number of qualified candidates is insufficient.
7. Shortlisting:
Depending on the number of applications, HCSL may scrutinise applications and prepare a shortlist based on eligibility ascertained from the certificates submitted; only shortlisted candidates may be permitted to attend the selection process
8. Certificate verification:
Mark lists per post are prepared from the Phase-I test; candidates scoring the minimum pass mark and above are shortlisted for certificate verification, and must produce originals in proof of age, educational qualification, reservation and experience

Reservation Details

1. Fireman:
UR 2, SC 1, ST 1, OBC 1
2. Semi-Skilled Rigger:
UR 1, OBC 1
3. Scaffolder:
UR 1, SC 2, OBC 1, EWS 1
4. General:
Government of India directives on reservation shall apply

Document Requirements

1. Required Documents:
Candidates must submit scanned copies of their educational certificates, ID proof, and category certificates if applicable.

Preparation Tips

1. Preparation Strategy:
Focus on understanding the job requirements and practicing relevant skills.

Important Instructions

1. Place of posting:
Posting is at HCSL project sites as desired by HCSL, with liability to transfer between project sites. The appointment carries the obligation to serve in any department of HCSL, on board ships, or at any work site or project in any part of India or abroad.

Bond or Service Agreement

1. Period of contract:
The contract tenure of all posts is for a maximum period of five years subject to project requirements and individual performance

Disqualification Criteria

1. Experience certificate not submitted:
Applicants who did not submit the experience certificate mentioned in the notification were not shortlisted
2. Fire and Safety course certificate not submitted:
Applicants who did not submit the Fire and Safety course certificate mentioned in the notification were not shortlisted
3. SSLC certificate not submitted:
Applicants who did not submit the SSLC certificate mentioned in the notification were not shortlisted

Other Information

1. Notice reference:
HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2024-25/9 dated 5th August 2025
2. Issued by:
Sr. Manager (IR & HR), Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited
3. Scope of the cancellation:
Only the post of Scaffolder on contract basis at Clause I (Sl. No. 3) is cancelled. The notice makes no statement about the other posts in the same advertisement, so the recruitment as a whole is not recorded as cancelled and the display stage has been kept as Miscellaneous rather than Cancelled.
4. Information not stated:
The notice gives no eligibility, vacancy count, fee, salary, selection process or application dates, so those fields have been left out of this record.

Contact Details

Address: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah - 711109, West Bengal

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