Project Assistant (Electronics) Recruitment 2024
Domain: Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Result - Final Selection List
Posted: 2 years ago
Posts: 6
Location: STATE (West Bengal)
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Job Details
Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL), Howrah - a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited - recruits Project Assistants on fixed term contract basis under Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/3/2024 dated 24.07.2024. The notification covers three disciplines - Office, Mechanical and Electronics - with 6 posts in all, of which the Electronics discipline carries 1 unreserved post requiring a three-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education and two years of post-qualification experience (or three years of post-qualification training). The engagement is temporary, for a maximum period of three years subject to project requirements and individual performance.
- Level:
- state
- State:
- West Bengal
- Cities:
- Howrah
- Other Information:
- Issuing office: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah - 711109
- Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings arising out of this advertisement, an application in response to it or the selection process can be instituted only in the Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Howrah/Kolkata, which have sole and exclusive jurisdiction.
- Exam Centers:
- Objective type test: Depending upon the number of applications, the objective type test shall be held at HCSL through offline mode. The allocation of examination centre shall be at the sole discretion of HCSL.
Job Summary
Contract recruitment of 6 Project Assistants (Office, Mechanical and Electronics disciplines) at Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah, for a maximum term of three years, with applications by e-mail between 24th July 2024 and 31st August 2024 and selection by an objective and descriptive written test totalling 100 marks.
Important Dates
Examination · Last Date of Application
Result · Age and post-qualification experience reckoned as on
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. Application Fee:
- NIL
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma | Required |
| B.A | Required |
| B.Sc | Required |
| BCA | Required |
| B.B.A-B.M.S | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant (Office) | Essential: pass in a 3-year Bachelor's Degree in Arts (other than fine arts/performing arts) or in Science or in Computer Applications or Business Administration with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised university. Desirable: proficiency in computer applications like AutoCAD, SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc. |
| Project Assistant (Mechanical) | Essential: three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education. Desirable: proficiency in computer applications like SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc. |
| Project Assistant (Electronics) | Essential: three-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education. Desirable: proficiency in computer applications like SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc. |
| Recognition | The minimum qualification stipulated must be from a University/Examination Board recognised by AICTE or the appropriate statutory authority in India/State/Central Government. |
| Equivalency | Applicants holding qualifications equivalent to any prescribed qualification must submit an Equivalency Certificate issued by the Competent Authority; without it their candidature shall not be considered. |
| Higher qualifications not accepted | Applicants without the prescribed qualification but holding higher qualifications such as B.Tech or M.Sc shall not be considered. |
| Grade point conversion | Where the University/Institute/Examination Board defines criteria for converting aggregate grade points into class or percentage, that shall be accepted; where it does not, aggregate grade points may be multiplied by 10 to get the required percentage. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 2 - N/A years |
| Acceptable certificates | Experience certificates obtained only from companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or foreign companies of equivalent status shall be considered for shortlisting to attend the selection process. |
| Currently employed applicants | In the absence of an experience certificate, applicants presently working in any company (private, public sector or government) should submit a copy of the appointment or offer letter issued by the organisation and the latest pay slip or copy of last pay drawn as proof of experience. For past employment, an experience certificate showing the date of joining and relieving should be submitted. All certificates must be produced in original during certificate verification. |
| Ex-servicemen | Ex-servicemen should submit a Discharge Certificate/Book or Pension Payment Order from the Armed Forces. Qualifications endorsed in the Discharge Certificate must be matched by working experience in the relevant discipline in the Armed Forces, and such qualifications acquired during service are counted for post-qualification experience. Those claiming equivalency must produce a certificate of equivalency or an endorsement in the Discharge Certificate. |
| Contractor experience | Work experience obtained from contractors (proprietary and partnership firms) engaged by companies may be considered based on the endorsement of the Principal Employer on the certificate issued by the contractor, supported by further proof such as ESI/EPF statements. Training certificates issued by contractors without the endorsement of the Principal Employer shall not be considered. |
| Serving HCSL/CSL contract staff | Applicants who are in the final year of contract on the rolls of HCSL or units of CSL as on the date of this vacancy notification are eligible to apply, subject to meeting all other notified requirements. Those in the first or second year of contract in HCSL or units of CSL are not eligible to apply for the same posts. |
| Description of duties | Applicants should clearly specify the nature of work performed and the duties and responsibilities handled in each job, and submit an experience certificate in proof of the same during certificate verification. |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 30 years |
| Age Limit As On | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Upper age limit | Shall not exceed 30 years as on 31.08.2024, i.e. applicants should be born on or after 01.09.1994. |
| OBC relaxation | Relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates in posts reserved for them. |
| PwBD and Ex-servicemen relaxation | As per Government of India guidelines. However, in no case shall the age limit after applying all age relaxations exceed 45 years. |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Applications are invited from Indian citizens only - only Indian nationals need apply. |
6. Physical Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Medical fitness | Candidates short-listed for appointment must undergo a medical examination in hospitals prescribed by HCSL; the reports are examined by the Medical Officer of HCSL and appointment is subject to verification of medical fitness. |
| PwBD | In the case of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities the degree of disability should be a minimum of 40%, supported by a valid Certificate of Disability in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 6
1. Project Assistant (Office) on contract basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Pass in a 3-year Bachelor's Degree in Arts (other than fine arts/performing arts) or in Science or in Computer Applications or Business Administration with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised university.
- Desirable qualification: Proficiency in computer applications like AutoCAD, SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc.
- Essential experience: Minimum of two years' experience in a shipyard, engineering company, commercial organisation, or Government / Semi Government company or establishment.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age limit: 30 years as on 31.08.2024, relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) against reserved posts.
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 3 | N/A |
| OBC | 1 | N/A |
2. Project Assistant (Mechanical) on contract basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education.
- Desirable qualification: Proficiency in computer applications like SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc.
- Essential experience: Minimum of two years' experience in a shipyard, engineering company, commercial organisation, or Government / Semi Government company or establishment.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age limit: 30 years as on 31.08.2024.
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 1 | N/A |
3. Project Assistant (Electronics) on contract basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Three-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education.
- Desirable qualification: Proficiency in computer applications like SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc.
- Essential experience: Minimum of two years post-qualification experience or three years post-qualification training in a shipyard, engineering company, commercial organisation, network service provider company, or Government / Semi Government company or establishment.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age limit: 30 years as on 31.08.2024.
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 1 | N/A |
Additional Information
- Right to vary vacancies: HCSL reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, not to fill up any of the vacancies, or cancel the recruitment process as per its requirement.
- Future vacancies: The number of posts indicated is based on existing requirement and shall vary with future requirements; vacancies arising during the validity period of the rank list shall be filled from that rank list at the discretion of HCSL.
- Period of contract: The posts are temporary in nature and for a maximum period of three years subject to project requirements and individual performance.
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹24,400 - ₹25,900 Monthly
Other Information
- Basis of the figures: Consolidated pay per month escalates over the three-year contract: Rs. 24,400 in the first year, Rs. 25,100 in the second year and Rs. 25,900 in the third year. This is one escalating scale for the same engagement, recorded as a single range.
- Previous employment liabilities: HCSL shall not bear any liability on account of salary, leave salary, gratuity or pension contribution related to a candidate's previous employment in Government or Public Sector Undertakings.
Cut Off Marks
- 1. Objective Type Test:
- 50% for General and EWS, 45% for OBC in reserved posts.
How to Apply
- 1. Mode:
- Applicants should fill in the application form (Annexure I) with a recent passport size photograph pasted, and e-mail the scanned copies of the signed application form along with supporting documents in one PDF file to careers@hooghlycsl.com. Applications submitted direct or by any other mode shall not be accepted.
- 2. Subject line:
- Mention "Application for the post of..................................(Name of the post)" as the subject of the e-mail.
- 3. Last date:
- The last date for receipt of applications through careers@hooghlycsl.com is 31.08.2024, latest by 23:59 hrs (IST).
- 4. Completeness:
- The application form must be complete in all respects as per the advertisement notification. Filling of garbage or junk details in any field can lead to rejection. Applications that are incomplete, not in the prescribed format, not legible, without the required enclosures or unsigned will be summarily rejected without assigning any reason.
- 5. Acknowledgement:
- Applicants should ensure that their application has been received at HCSL by obtaining acknowledgement via e-mail careers@hooghlycsl.com and via telephone 033-2955 8283 Ext: 241.
- 6. Additional enclosures noted in Annexure I:
- Write the Advertisement No., category and post applied for on the top of the envelope, and attach a sheet in the applicant's own handwriting giving justification, in a maximum of 300 words, as to why the applicant considers himself/herself fit for the post.
Exam Pattern
- 1. Objective Type Test:
- 90 minutes duration, 80 multiple choice questions, each carrying one mark, with no negative marking.
- 2. Objective Type Test - General Knowledge:
- 5 marks
- 3. Objective Type Test - Reasoning:
- 5 marks
- 4. Objective Type Test - Quantitative Aptitude:
- 10 marks
- 5. Objective Type Test - General English:
- 10 marks
- 6. Objective Type Test - Discipline related:
- 50 marks
- 7. Descriptive Type Test:
- 45 minutes duration - Writing skills (English language), 20 marks
Syllabus Details
- 1. Objective Type Test Syllabus:
- Includes General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and Discipline related topics.
- 2. Descriptive Type Test Syllabus:
- Focuses on writing skills in English.
Selection Process
- 1. Method:
- Selection shall be through an Objective Type Test and a Descriptive Type Test conducted out of 100 marks in total.
- 2. Marks distribution:
- Project Assistants on contract basis - Objective Type Test 80 marks, Descriptive Type Test 20 marks, Total 100 marks.
- 3. Mode and centre:
- Depending upon the number of applications, the objective type test shall be held at HCSL through offline mode; allocation of the examination centre is at the sole discretion of HCSL.
- 4. Minimum pass marks:
- For unreserved posts and for EWS candidates - 50% of the total marks of each test. For OBC candidates - 45% of the total marks of each test, only for vacancies reserved for OBC.
- 5. Evaluation of descriptive test:
- The descriptive test answer sheets shall be evaluated only for those candidates who secure the minimum pass mark and above in the objective type test.
- 6. Certificate verification:
- Candidates who score the minimum prescribed pass marks and above in the selection tests shall be short-listed for verification of certificates. Selection is subject to verification of eligibility requirements (age, educational qualification, reservation and experience), for which originals plus self-attested copies must be produced, failing which the candidate is not considered further.
- 7. Rank list:
- Rank lists shall be prepared on the aggregate marks secured in the Objective Type Test and Descriptive Type Test. Ties are broken by marks scored in the discipline part of the objective type test, and thereafter by seniority in age.
- 8. Provisional selection:
- Only candidates who successfully complete certificate verification shall be provisionally considered for selection against the notified posts in the order of merit and reservation, subject to medical fitness.
- 9. Syllabus:
- Detailed syllabus for the objective type test and descriptive type test will be published shortly on the website.
Admit Card Details
- 1. Call letters:
- Call letters shall not be sent to short-listed candidates by post. They shall be informed to download the call letter by e-mail or through the HCSL website www.hooghlycsl.com.
- 2. Schedule:
- The schedule of the selection process shall be intimated to short-listed applicants through e-mail or the HCSL website (Career page). Candidates are requested to check the website frequently for updates.
Reservation Details
- 1. Government directives:
- Government of India directives on reservation shall apply.
- 2. OBC certificate:
- Applicants belonging to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) must produce a valid recent community certificate in the prescribed format issued by a Revenue Authority not below the rank of Tahsildar, failing which their candidature shall not be considered against the reserved post nor for other concessions or relaxations applicable to the category.
- 3. PwBD certificate:
- For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities the degree of disability should be a minimum of 40%, with a valid certificate of disability in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
- 4. Category split:
- Project Assistant (Office) - UR 3, OBC 1; Project Assistant (Mechanical) - UR 1; Project Assistant (Electronics) - UR 1.
Document Requirements
- 1. Aadhaar:
- Scanned copy of Aadhaar Card
- 2. Age proof:
- Relevant certificates to prove age - Birth Certificate / SSLC or SSC / Passport
- 3. Qualification:
- All qualifying degree certificates
- 4. Marks:
- Consolidated mark sheets / all semester mark sheets
- 5. Experience:
- Experience certificates
- 6. Disability certificate:
- If applicable
- 7. Caste certificate:
- If applicable
- 8. Consequence of omission:
- Applicants must ensure that the scanned copy of the signed application form with photo pasted and all certificates proving age, educational qualification, experience, caste and disability are sent by e-mail, failing which their candidature shall not be considered and shall be rejected.
Preparation Tips
- 1. Exam Preparation:
- Focus on understanding the syllabus, practicing previous years' question papers, and improving writing skills for the descriptive test.
Important Instructions
- 1. Canvassing:
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- 2. TA/DA:
- No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the selection process.
- 3. No right conferred:
- Mere submission of an application, issue of a call letter and attending the selection process confers no right of acceptance of candidature, is not an acknowledgement of fulfilling the eligibility criteria, does not constitute an offer of appointment and does not entitle the applicant to any claim for employment in HCSL.
- 4. Rejection correspondence:
- No correspondence regarding the rejection of an application in case of ineligibility shall be entertained.
- 5. Additional evidence:
- HCSL reserves the right to call for additional documentary evidence in support of educational qualification, experience or other notified eligibility requirements; replies must be only through careers@hooghlycsl.com and HCSL is not responsible for delay or non-receipt of such e-mails within the stipulated date and time.
- 6. Record retention:
- All documents related to this selection shall be preserved for a period of two years from the date of publication of results.
- 7. Amendments:
- Any amendment, modification or addition to this advertisement shall be published on the HCSL website only.
- 8. Acceptance of terms:
- Submission of an application shall be considered as unconditional acceptance of all terms and conditions of this vacancy notification.
- 9. No obligation to appoint:
- HCSL reserves the right not to fill up the vacancies notified. Filling up is subject to the suitability of candidates in the rank list, availability of projects and job requirements, and HCSL may restrict, alter, cancel or modify the recruitment process without notice or reason.
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. Contract term:
- The posts are temporary and for a maximum period of three years subject to project requirements and individual performance. The vacancies are purely on contract basis for a specific period and HCSL is not liable to offer appointment during or after completion of the contract period.
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. False information:
- If at the time of certificate verification or joining the short-listed candidate is found not to meet the eligibility requirements, fails to produce certificates in original, or if at any stage information furnished is found false or incorrect or facts have been suppressed, the candidate shall not be considered for selection and the candidature or appointment will be cancelled or rejected without further notice.
- 2. Canvassing:
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- 3. Improper application:
- Applications that are incomplete, not in the prescribed format, not legible, without the required enclosures or unsigned will be summarily rejected.
Other Information
- 1. Notification reference:
- Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/3/2024 dated 24.07.2024
- 2. Issued by:
- Senior Manager (IR & HR), Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited
- 3. Organisation:
- Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited.
- 4. Rank list validity:
- Rank lists shall be maintained for the post and operated only in the event of occurrence of a vacancy during the validity period, which is up to 18 months from the date of reporting of the last candidate from the list of candidates advised to join on publication of the result, unless a fresh notification for the same post is issued. Such a vacancy is not treated as a fresh vacancy.
- 5. Annexure I:
- The advertisement carries the application format (Annexure I) as pages 11 to 13, covering personal details, correspondence and permanent addresses, academic performance, experience and a declaration.
- 6. Scope of this record:
- This notification covers all three Project Assistant disciplines (Office, Mechanical and Electronics). The full detail of all three is recorded here because the vacancy notification is a single document; the stored job relates to the Electronics discipline.
Important Links
- 1. HCSL website
Contact Details
Email: careers@hooghlycsl.com
Phone: 033-2955 8283 Extn: 241
Address: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah - 711109, West Bengal
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Project Assistant (Electronics) Recruitment 2024
Domain: Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Result - Final Selection List
Posted: 2 years ago
Posts: 6
Location: STATE (West Bengal)
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Job Details
Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL), Howrah - a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited - recruits Project Assistants on fixed term contract basis under Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/3/2024 dated 24.07.2024. The notification covers three disciplines - Office, Mechanical and Electronics - with 6 posts in all, of which the Electronics discipline carries 1 unreserved post requiring a three-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education and two years of post-qualification experience (or three years of post-qualification training). The engagement is temporary, for a maximum period of three years subject to project requirements and individual performance.
- Level:
- state
- State:
- West Bengal
- Cities:
- Howrah
- Other Information:
- Issuing office: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah - 711109
- Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings arising out of this advertisement, an application in response to it or the selection process can be instituted only in the Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Howrah/Kolkata, which have sole and exclusive jurisdiction.
- Exam Centers:
- Objective type test: Depending upon the number of applications, the objective type test shall be held at HCSL through offline mode. The allocation of examination centre shall be at the sole discretion of HCSL.
Job Summary
Contract recruitment of 6 Project Assistants (Office, Mechanical and Electronics disciplines) at Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah, for a maximum term of three years, with applications by e-mail between 24th July 2024 and 31st August 2024 and selection by an objective and descriptive written test totalling 100 marks.
Important Dates
Examination · Last Date of Application
Result · Age and post-qualification experience reckoned as on
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. Application Fee:
- NIL
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma | Required |
| B.A | Required |
| B.Sc | Required |
| BCA | Required |
| B.B.A-B.M.S | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant (Office) | Essential: pass in a 3-year Bachelor's Degree in Arts (other than fine arts/performing arts) or in Science or in Computer Applications or Business Administration with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised university. Desirable: proficiency in computer applications like AutoCAD, SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc. |
| Project Assistant (Mechanical) | Essential: three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education. Desirable: proficiency in computer applications like SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc. |
| Project Assistant (Electronics) | Essential: three-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education. Desirable: proficiency in computer applications like SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc. |
| Recognition | The minimum qualification stipulated must be from a University/Examination Board recognised by AICTE or the appropriate statutory authority in India/State/Central Government. |
| Equivalency | Applicants holding qualifications equivalent to any prescribed qualification must submit an Equivalency Certificate issued by the Competent Authority; without it their candidature shall not be considered. |
| Higher qualifications not accepted | Applicants without the prescribed qualification but holding higher qualifications such as B.Tech or M.Sc shall not be considered. |
| Grade point conversion | Where the University/Institute/Examination Board defines criteria for converting aggregate grade points into class or percentage, that shall be accepted; where it does not, aggregate grade points may be multiplied by 10 to get the required percentage. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 2 - N/A years |
| Acceptable certificates | Experience certificates obtained only from companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or foreign companies of equivalent status shall be considered for shortlisting to attend the selection process. |
| Currently employed applicants | In the absence of an experience certificate, applicants presently working in any company (private, public sector or government) should submit a copy of the appointment or offer letter issued by the organisation and the latest pay slip or copy of last pay drawn as proof of experience. For past employment, an experience certificate showing the date of joining and relieving should be submitted. All certificates must be produced in original during certificate verification. |
| Ex-servicemen | Ex-servicemen should submit a Discharge Certificate/Book or Pension Payment Order from the Armed Forces. Qualifications endorsed in the Discharge Certificate must be matched by working experience in the relevant discipline in the Armed Forces, and such qualifications acquired during service are counted for post-qualification experience. Those claiming equivalency must produce a certificate of equivalency or an endorsement in the Discharge Certificate. |
| Contractor experience | Work experience obtained from contractors (proprietary and partnership firms) engaged by companies may be considered based on the endorsement of the Principal Employer on the certificate issued by the contractor, supported by further proof such as ESI/EPF statements. Training certificates issued by contractors without the endorsement of the Principal Employer shall not be considered. |
| Serving HCSL/CSL contract staff | Applicants who are in the final year of contract on the rolls of HCSL or units of CSL as on the date of this vacancy notification are eligible to apply, subject to meeting all other notified requirements. Those in the first or second year of contract in HCSL or units of CSL are not eligible to apply for the same posts. |
| Description of duties | Applicants should clearly specify the nature of work performed and the duties and responsibilities handled in each job, and submit an experience certificate in proof of the same during certificate verification. |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 30 years |
| Age Limit As On | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Upper age limit | Shall not exceed 30 years as on 31.08.2024, i.e. applicants should be born on or after 01.09.1994. |
| OBC relaxation | Relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates in posts reserved for them. |
| PwBD and Ex-servicemen relaxation | As per Government of India guidelines. However, in no case shall the age limit after applying all age relaxations exceed 45 years. |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Applications are invited from Indian citizens only - only Indian nationals need apply. |
6. Physical Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Medical fitness | Candidates short-listed for appointment must undergo a medical examination in hospitals prescribed by HCSL; the reports are examined by the Medical Officer of HCSL and appointment is subject to verification of medical fitness. |
| PwBD | In the case of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities the degree of disability should be a minimum of 40%, supported by a valid Certificate of Disability in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 6
1. Project Assistant (Office) on contract basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Pass in a 3-year Bachelor's Degree in Arts (other than fine arts/performing arts) or in Science or in Computer Applications or Business Administration with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised university.
- Desirable qualification: Proficiency in computer applications like AutoCAD, SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc.
- Essential experience: Minimum of two years' experience in a shipyard, engineering company, commercial organisation, or Government / Semi Government company or establishment.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age limit: 30 years as on 31.08.2024, relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) against reserved posts.
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 3 | N/A |
| OBC | 1 | N/A |
2. Project Assistant (Mechanical) on contract basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education.
- Desirable qualification: Proficiency in computer applications like SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc.
- Essential experience: Minimum of two years' experience in a shipyard, engineering company, commercial organisation, or Government / Semi Government company or establishment.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age limit: 30 years as on 31.08.2024.
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 1 | N/A |
3. Project Assistant (Electronics) on contract basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Three-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education.
- Desirable qualification: Proficiency in computer applications like SAP, MS Project, MS Office etc.
- Essential experience: Minimum of two years post-qualification experience or three years post-qualification training in a shipyard, engineering company, commercial organisation, network service provider company, or Government / Semi Government company or establishment.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age limit: 30 years as on 31.08.2024.
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 1 | N/A |
Additional Information
- Right to vary vacancies: HCSL reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, not to fill up any of the vacancies, or cancel the recruitment process as per its requirement.
- Future vacancies: The number of posts indicated is based on existing requirement and shall vary with future requirements; vacancies arising during the validity period of the rank list shall be filled from that rank list at the discretion of HCSL.
- Period of contract: The posts are temporary in nature and for a maximum period of three years subject to project requirements and individual performance.
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹24,400 - ₹25,900 Monthly
Other Information
- Basis of the figures: Consolidated pay per month escalates over the three-year contract: Rs. 24,400 in the first year, Rs. 25,100 in the second year and Rs. 25,900 in the third year. This is one escalating scale for the same engagement, recorded as a single range.
- Previous employment liabilities: HCSL shall not bear any liability on account of salary, leave salary, gratuity or pension contribution related to a candidate's previous employment in Government or Public Sector Undertakings.
Cut Off Marks
- 1. Objective Type Test:
- 50% for General and EWS, 45% for OBC in reserved posts.
How to Apply
- 1. Mode:
- Applicants should fill in the application form (Annexure I) with a recent passport size photograph pasted, and e-mail the scanned copies of the signed application form along with supporting documents in one PDF file to careers@hooghlycsl.com. Applications submitted direct or by any other mode shall not be accepted.
- 2. Subject line:
- Mention "Application for the post of..................................(Name of the post)" as the subject of the e-mail.
- 3. Last date:
- The last date for receipt of applications through careers@hooghlycsl.com is 31.08.2024, latest by 23:59 hrs (IST).
- 4. Completeness:
- The application form must be complete in all respects as per the advertisement notification. Filling of garbage or junk details in any field can lead to rejection. Applications that are incomplete, not in the prescribed format, not legible, without the required enclosures or unsigned will be summarily rejected without assigning any reason.
- 5. Acknowledgement:
- Applicants should ensure that their application has been received at HCSL by obtaining acknowledgement via e-mail careers@hooghlycsl.com and via telephone 033-2955 8283 Ext: 241.
- 6. Additional enclosures noted in Annexure I:
- Write the Advertisement No., category and post applied for on the top of the envelope, and attach a sheet in the applicant's own handwriting giving justification, in a maximum of 300 words, as to why the applicant considers himself/herself fit for the post.
Exam Pattern
- 1. Objective Type Test:
- 90 minutes duration, 80 multiple choice questions, each carrying one mark, with no negative marking.
- 2. Objective Type Test - General Knowledge:
- 5 marks
- 3. Objective Type Test - Reasoning:
- 5 marks
- 4. Objective Type Test - Quantitative Aptitude:
- 10 marks
- 5. Objective Type Test - General English:
- 10 marks
- 6. Objective Type Test - Discipline related:
- 50 marks
- 7. Descriptive Type Test:
- 45 minutes duration - Writing skills (English language), 20 marks
Syllabus Details
- 1. Objective Type Test Syllabus:
- Includes General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and Discipline related topics.
- 2. Descriptive Type Test Syllabus:
- Focuses on writing skills in English.
Selection Process
- 1. Method:
- Selection shall be through an Objective Type Test and a Descriptive Type Test conducted out of 100 marks in total.
- 2. Marks distribution:
- Project Assistants on contract basis - Objective Type Test 80 marks, Descriptive Type Test 20 marks, Total 100 marks.
- 3. Mode and centre:
- Depending upon the number of applications, the objective type test shall be held at HCSL through offline mode; allocation of the examination centre is at the sole discretion of HCSL.
- 4. Minimum pass marks:
- For unreserved posts and for EWS candidates - 50% of the total marks of each test. For OBC candidates - 45% of the total marks of each test, only for vacancies reserved for OBC.
- 5. Evaluation of descriptive test:
- The descriptive test answer sheets shall be evaluated only for those candidates who secure the minimum pass mark and above in the objective type test.
- 6. Certificate verification:
- Candidates who score the minimum prescribed pass marks and above in the selection tests shall be short-listed for verification of certificates. Selection is subject to verification of eligibility requirements (age, educational qualification, reservation and experience), for which originals plus self-attested copies must be produced, failing which the candidate is not considered further.
- 7. Rank list:
- Rank lists shall be prepared on the aggregate marks secured in the Objective Type Test and Descriptive Type Test. Ties are broken by marks scored in the discipline part of the objective type test, and thereafter by seniority in age.
- 8. Provisional selection:
- Only candidates who successfully complete certificate verification shall be provisionally considered for selection against the notified posts in the order of merit and reservation, subject to medical fitness.
- 9. Syllabus:
- Detailed syllabus for the objective type test and descriptive type test will be published shortly on the website.
Admit Card Details
- 1. Call letters:
- Call letters shall not be sent to short-listed candidates by post. They shall be informed to download the call letter by e-mail or through the HCSL website www.hooghlycsl.com.
- 2. Schedule:
- The schedule of the selection process shall be intimated to short-listed applicants through e-mail or the HCSL website (Career page). Candidates are requested to check the website frequently for updates.
Reservation Details
- 1. Government directives:
- Government of India directives on reservation shall apply.
- 2. OBC certificate:
- Applicants belonging to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) must produce a valid recent community certificate in the prescribed format issued by a Revenue Authority not below the rank of Tahsildar, failing which their candidature shall not be considered against the reserved post nor for other concessions or relaxations applicable to the category.
- 3. PwBD certificate:
- For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities the degree of disability should be a minimum of 40%, with a valid certificate of disability in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
- 4. Category split:
- Project Assistant (Office) - UR 3, OBC 1; Project Assistant (Mechanical) - UR 1; Project Assistant (Electronics) - UR 1.
Document Requirements
- 1. Aadhaar:
- Scanned copy of Aadhaar Card
- 2. Age proof:
- Relevant certificates to prove age - Birth Certificate / SSLC or SSC / Passport
- 3. Qualification:
- All qualifying degree certificates
- 4. Marks:
- Consolidated mark sheets / all semester mark sheets
- 5. Experience:
- Experience certificates
- 6. Disability certificate:
- If applicable
- 7. Caste certificate:
- If applicable
- 8. Consequence of omission:
- Applicants must ensure that the scanned copy of the signed application form with photo pasted and all certificates proving age, educational qualification, experience, caste and disability are sent by e-mail, failing which their candidature shall not be considered and shall be rejected.
Preparation Tips
- 1. Exam Preparation:
- Focus on understanding the syllabus, practicing previous years' question papers, and improving writing skills for the descriptive test.
Important Instructions
- 1. Canvassing:
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- 2. TA/DA:
- No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the selection process.
- 3. No right conferred:
- Mere submission of an application, issue of a call letter and attending the selection process confers no right of acceptance of candidature, is not an acknowledgement of fulfilling the eligibility criteria, does not constitute an offer of appointment and does not entitle the applicant to any claim for employment in HCSL.
- 4. Rejection correspondence:
- No correspondence regarding the rejection of an application in case of ineligibility shall be entertained.
- 5. Additional evidence:
- HCSL reserves the right to call for additional documentary evidence in support of educational qualification, experience or other notified eligibility requirements; replies must be only through careers@hooghlycsl.com and HCSL is not responsible for delay or non-receipt of such e-mails within the stipulated date and time.
- 6. Record retention:
- All documents related to this selection shall be preserved for a period of two years from the date of publication of results.
- 7. Amendments:
- Any amendment, modification or addition to this advertisement shall be published on the HCSL website only.
- 8. Acceptance of terms:
- Submission of an application shall be considered as unconditional acceptance of all terms and conditions of this vacancy notification.
- 9. No obligation to appoint:
- HCSL reserves the right not to fill up the vacancies notified. Filling up is subject to the suitability of candidates in the rank list, availability of projects and job requirements, and HCSL may restrict, alter, cancel or modify the recruitment process without notice or reason.
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. Contract term:
- The posts are temporary and for a maximum period of three years subject to project requirements and individual performance. The vacancies are purely on contract basis for a specific period and HCSL is not liable to offer appointment during or after completion of the contract period.
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. False information:
- If at the time of certificate verification or joining the short-listed candidate is found not to meet the eligibility requirements, fails to produce certificates in original, or if at any stage information furnished is found false or incorrect or facts have been suppressed, the candidate shall not be considered for selection and the candidature or appointment will be cancelled or rejected without further notice.
- 2. Canvassing:
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- 3. Improper application:
- Applications that are incomplete, not in the prescribed format, not legible, without the required enclosures or unsigned will be summarily rejected.
Other Information
- 1. Notification reference:
- Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/3/2024 dated 24.07.2024
- 2. Issued by:
- Senior Manager (IR & HR), Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited
- 3. Organisation:
- Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited.
- 4. Rank list validity:
- Rank lists shall be maintained for the post and operated only in the event of occurrence of a vacancy during the validity period, which is up to 18 months from the date of reporting of the last candidate from the list of candidates advised to join on publication of the result, unless a fresh notification for the same post is issued. Such a vacancy is not treated as a fresh vacancy.
- 5. Annexure I:
- The advertisement carries the application format (Annexure I) as pages 11 to 13, covering personal details, correspondence and permanent addresses, academic performance, experience and a declaration.
- 6. Scope of this record:
- This notification covers all three Project Assistant disciplines (Office, Mechanical and Electronics). The full detail of all three is recorded here because the vacancy notification is a single document; the stored job relates to the Electronics discipline.
Important Links
- 1. HCSL website
Contact Details
Email: careers@hooghlycsl.com
Phone: 033-2955 8283 Extn: 241
Address: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah - 711109, West Bengal
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