
Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Project Officer Recruitment 2025
Posted: 1 year ago
Posts: 3
Location: STATE (West Bengal)
Job Details
Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (Hooghly CSL), Howrah - a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited - invited online applications under Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2025-26/3 dated 06.08.2025 for three Project Officer posts on contract basis: two Project Officer (Mechanical), reserved one for ST and one for OBC, and one Project Officer (Electronics) reserved for OBC. Both require an engineering degree in the relevant discipline with 60% marks from a recognised university and a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in a shipbuilding, ship repair, marine related, port, engineering, government or semi-government organisation, with proficiency in a computerised environment desirable. Selection is by an objective type offline test of 50 marks over 60 minutes comprising 50 multiple choice questions in general knowledge (10 marks) and subject-based topics (40 marks), followed for shortlisted candidates by a PowerPoint presentation assessing work experience (30 marks) and a personal interview (20 marks). The engagement runs for a maximum of five years with consolidated pay escalating annually from Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 54,000 per month plus Rs. 3,000 per month compensation for extra hours of work.
- Level:
- state
- State:
- West Bengal
- Cities:
- Howrah
Job Summary
Contract recruitment by Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah for three Project Officer posts - Mechanical and Electronics - under Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2025-26/3 dated 06.08.2025.
Important Dates
Examination · Commencement of Online Application
Interview · Last Date of Online Application
Result · Application fee payment window
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. All applicants except ST:
- Rs. 400 (non-refundable, plus bank charges extra)
- 2. 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:
- 6th August 2025 to 26th August 2025
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| B.Tech-B.E | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Officer (Mechanical) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 60% of marks from a recognised University |
| Project Officer (Electronics) | Degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with 60% marks from a recognised University |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 2 - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 45 years |
| Age Limit As On | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Upper age limit | Shall not exceed 45 years as on 26 August 2025, i.e. applicants should be born on or after 27 August 1980 |
| OBC and ST relaxation | Relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 5 years for ST candidates in the posts reserved for them |
| Ex-servicemen relaxation | As per Government of India guidelines; in no case shall the age limit after all relaxations exceed 55 years |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
6. Physical Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature of work | The employment involves frequent visits to yards and vessels, so the posts are not identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 3
1. Project Officer (Mechanical) on Contract Basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 60% of marks from a recognised University
- Essential experience: Minimum two years post-qualification experience in a shipbuilding, ship repair, marine related, port, engineering, government or semi-government company or establishment
- Desirable: Proficiency and experience of working in a computerised environment
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ST | 1 | N/A |
| OBC | 1 | N/A |
2. Project Officer (Electronics) on Contract Basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with 60% marks from a recognised University
- Essential experience: Minimum two years post-qualification experience in a shipbuilding, ship repair, marine related, port, engineering, government or semi-government company or establishment
- Desirable: Proficiency and experience of working in a computerised environment
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| OBC | 1 | N/A |
Additional Information
- Category totals: ST 1, OBC 2, total 3
- Right to vary vacancies: Hooghly CSL reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, not to fill any of the vacancies, or cancel the recruitment process as per its requirement
- PwBD: Due to the frequent visits to yards and vessels inherent in the nature of the employment, the posts are not identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹46,000 - ₹54,000 Monthly
Other Information
- Consolidated pay - 1st year: Rs. 46,000 per month
- Consolidated pay - 2nd year: Rs. 48,000 per month
- Consolidated pay - 3rd year: Rs. 50,000 per month
- Consolidated pay - 4th year: Rs. 52,000 per month
- Consolidated pay - 5th year: Rs. 54,000 per month
- Pay structure: The consolidated pay escalates with each completed year of the five year contract; the range Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 54,000 per month reflects the first and fifth year rates
How to Apply
- 1. Mode:
- Online through the SAP portal after a one-time registration, accessed from www.cochinshipyard.in or www.hooghlycsl.com Career pages
- 2. Window:
- 6th August 2025 to 26th August 2025
Exam Pattern
- 1. Personal Interview:
- 20 marks.
- 2. Power Point Presentation on work experience:
- 30 marks.
Selection Process
- 1. Objective type offline test:
- 50 marks, 60 minutes, 50 multiple choice questions - General Knowledge 10 marks and Subject Based 40 marks. Each question carries 1 mark.
- 2. PowerPoint presentation:
- 30 marks, for assessing work experience
- 3. Personal interview:
- 20 marks
- 4. Total:
- 100 marks
- 5. Minimum pass mark:
- 45% of the total marks of the objective type test for OBC candidates, only for vacancies reserved for OBC; 40% for ST candidates, only for vacancies reserved for ST. Hooghly CSL may relax the minimum pass mark if the number of qualified candidates is insufficient.
- 6. Mark lists:
- Mark lists for each post are prepared on the marks secured in the objective type test
Admit Card Details
- 1. Mode of issue:
- Call letters were sent by e-mail to the address given in the application; the e-mail communication itself serves as the call letter.
- 2. Non-receipt:
- Candidates who did not receive the e-mail must inform careers@hooghlycsl.com by 17th January (year printed as 2025 in the notice).
- 3. Validity:
- The call letter to attend the selection test is purely provisional.
Reservation Details
- 1. Category split:
- ST 1 and OBC 1 for Project Officer (Mechanical); OBC 1 for Project Officer (Electronics)
- 2. General:
- Government of India directives on reservation shall apply
Document Requirements
- 1. Original certificates:
- Original certificates in proof of age, qualification, experience, caste and disability must be produced at the time of joining.
- 2. Communication:
- Details of the certificates required and of medical fitness have been communicated separately by e-mail to the provisionally short-listed candidates.
Preparation Tips
- 1. Study Material:
- Refer to standard engineering textbooks and previous year question papers for preparation.
- 2. Time Management:
- Allocate specific time slots for each subject and stick to a consistent study schedule.
Important Instructions
- 1. Stationery:
- Candidates must bring their own stationery items and avoid sharing them.
- 2. Movement within the premises:
- Movement to any area, building or work site other than the selection test venue is strictly prohibited.
- 3. No change of schedule:
- Requests for changing the date, time or venue of the selection test will not be entertained.
- 4. No TA/DA:
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the test.
- 5. Rejection correspondence:
- No correspondence regarding rejection of an application for ineligibility at any stage will be entertained.
- 6. Updates:
- Candidates should frequently visit the CSL / HCSL website career page; any change in the schedule will be notified on the CSL / HCSL website only.
Interview Details
- 1. Round:
- Phase-II comprises a Personal Interview and a Power Point Presentation on relevant work experience, held on 20.01.2026 at 08.30 A.M. at the HCSL Howrah premises.
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. Period of contract:
- The contract tenure is for a maximum period of five years subject to project requirements and individual performance
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Disqualification Conditions:
- Providing false information or failing to meet eligibility criteria will result in disqualification.
Other Information
- 1. Notification reference:
- Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2025-26/3 dated 06.08.2025
- 2. Organisation:
- Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited
- 3. Scope of this job record:
- This is the parent advertisement for the job. Later notices under it - the December 2025 scrutiny lists, the December 2025 test schedule and the January and March 2026 results - all descend from this advertisement.
Important Links
Contact Details
Email: careers@hooghlycsl.com
Address: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah - 711109, West Bengal
FAQ
Latest Notifications
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View PDFProvisional List of Shortlisted Candidates for Phase-II Selection to the Post of Project Officer (Mechanical) on Contract Basis
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View PDFOfficial Notification Released for Project Officer Recruitment – Hooghly Cochin Shipyard 2025
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Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Project Officer Recruitment 2025
Posted: 1 year ago
Posts: 3
Location: STATE (West Bengal)
Job Details
Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (Hooghly CSL), Howrah - a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited - invited online applications under Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2025-26/3 dated 06.08.2025 for three Project Officer posts on contract basis: two Project Officer (Mechanical), reserved one for ST and one for OBC, and one Project Officer (Electronics) reserved for OBC. Both require an engineering degree in the relevant discipline with 60% marks from a recognised university and a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in a shipbuilding, ship repair, marine related, port, engineering, government or semi-government organisation, with proficiency in a computerised environment desirable. Selection is by an objective type offline test of 50 marks over 60 minutes comprising 50 multiple choice questions in general knowledge (10 marks) and subject-based topics (40 marks), followed for shortlisted candidates by a PowerPoint presentation assessing work experience (30 marks) and a personal interview (20 marks). The engagement runs for a maximum of five years with consolidated pay escalating annually from Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 54,000 per month plus Rs. 3,000 per month compensation for extra hours of work.
- Level:
- state
- State:
- West Bengal
- Cities:
- Howrah
Job Summary
Contract recruitment by Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah for three Project Officer posts - Mechanical and Electronics - under Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2025-26/3 dated 06.08.2025.
Important Dates
Examination · Commencement of Online Application
Interview · Last Date of Online Application
Result · Application fee payment window
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. All applicants except ST:
- Rs. 400 (non-refundable, plus bank charges extra)
- 2. 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:
- 6th August 2025 to 26th August 2025
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| B.Tech-B.E | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Officer (Mechanical) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 60% of marks from a recognised University |
| Project Officer (Electronics) | Degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with 60% marks from a recognised University |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 2 - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 45 years |
| Age Limit As On | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Upper age limit | Shall not exceed 45 years as on 26 August 2025, i.e. applicants should be born on or after 27 August 1980 |
| OBC and ST relaxation | Relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 5 years for ST candidates in the posts reserved for them |
| Ex-servicemen relaxation | As per Government of India guidelines; in no case shall the age limit after all relaxations exceed 55 years |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
6. Physical Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature of work | The employment involves frequent visits to yards and vessels, so the posts are not identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 3
1. Project Officer (Mechanical) on Contract Basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 60% of marks from a recognised University
- Essential experience: Minimum two years post-qualification experience in a shipbuilding, ship repair, marine related, port, engineering, government or semi-government company or establishment
- Desirable: Proficiency and experience of working in a computerised environment
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ST | 1 | N/A |
| OBC | 1 | N/A |
2. Project Officer (Electronics) on Contract Basis
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with 60% marks from a recognised University
- Essential experience: Minimum two years post-qualification experience in a shipbuilding, ship repair, marine related, port, engineering, government or semi-government company or establishment
- Desirable: Proficiency and experience of working in a computerised environment
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| OBC | 1 | N/A |
Additional Information
- Category totals: ST 1, OBC 2, total 3
- Right to vary vacancies: Hooghly CSL reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, not to fill any of the vacancies, or cancel the recruitment process as per its requirement
- PwBD: Due to the frequent visits to yards and vessels inherent in the nature of the employment, the posts are not identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹46,000 - ₹54,000 Monthly
Other Information
- Consolidated pay - 1st year: Rs. 46,000 per month
- Consolidated pay - 2nd year: Rs. 48,000 per month
- Consolidated pay - 3rd year: Rs. 50,000 per month
- Consolidated pay - 4th year: Rs. 52,000 per month
- Consolidated pay - 5th year: Rs. 54,000 per month
- Pay structure: The consolidated pay escalates with each completed year of the five year contract; the range Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 54,000 per month reflects the first and fifth year rates
How to Apply
- 1. Mode:
- Online through the SAP portal after a one-time registration, accessed from www.cochinshipyard.in or www.hooghlycsl.com Career pages
- 2. Window:
- 6th August 2025 to 26th August 2025
Exam Pattern
- 1. Personal Interview:
- 20 marks.
- 2. Power Point Presentation on work experience:
- 30 marks.
Selection Process
- 1. Objective type offline test:
- 50 marks, 60 minutes, 50 multiple choice questions - General Knowledge 10 marks and Subject Based 40 marks. Each question carries 1 mark.
- 2. PowerPoint presentation:
- 30 marks, for assessing work experience
- 3. Personal interview:
- 20 marks
- 4. Total:
- 100 marks
- 5. Minimum pass mark:
- 45% of the total marks of the objective type test for OBC candidates, only for vacancies reserved for OBC; 40% for ST candidates, only for vacancies reserved for ST. Hooghly CSL may relax the minimum pass mark if the number of qualified candidates is insufficient.
- 6. Mark lists:
- Mark lists for each post are prepared on the marks secured in the objective type test
Admit Card Details
- 1. Mode of issue:
- Call letters were sent by e-mail to the address given in the application; the e-mail communication itself serves as the call letter.
- 2. Non-receipt:
- Candidates who did not receive the e-mail must inform careers@hooghlycsl.com by 17th January (year printed as 2025 in the notice).
- 3. Validity:
- The call letter to attend the selection test is purely provisional.
Reservation Details
- 1. Category split:
- ST 1 and OBC 1 for Project Officer (Mechanical); OBC 1 for Project Officer (Electronics)
- 2. General:
- Government of India directives on reservation shall apply
Document Requirements
- 1. Original certificates:
- Original certificates in proof of age, qualification, experience, caste and disability must be produced at the time of joining.
- 2. Communication:
- Details of the certificates required and of medical fitness have been communicated separately by e-mail to the provisionally short-listed candidates.
Preparation Tips
- 1. Study Material:
- Refer to standard engineering textbooks and previous year question papers for preparation.
- 2. Time Management:
- Allocate specific time slots for each subject and stick to a consistent study schedule.
Important Instructions
- 1. Stationery:
- Candidates must bring their own stationery items and avoid sharing them.
- 2. Movement within the premises:
- Movement to any area, building or work site other than the selection test venue is strictly prohibited.
- 3. No change of schedule:
- Requests for changing the date, time or venue of the selection test will not be entertained.
- 4. No TA/DA:
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the test.
- 5. Rejection correspondence:
- No correspondence regarding rejection of an application for ineligibility at any stage will be entertained.
- 6. Updates:
- Candidates should frequently visit the CSL / HCSL website career page; any change in the schedule will be notified on the CSL / HCSL website only.
Interview Details
- 1. Round:
- Phase-II comprises a Personal Interview and a Power Point Presentation on relevant work experience, held on 20.01.2026 at 08.30 A.M. at the HCSL Howrah premises.
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. Period of contract:
- The contract tenure is for a maximum period of five years subject to project requirements and individual performance
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Disqualification Conditions:
- Providing false information or failing to meet eligibility criteria will result in disqualification.
Other Information
- 1. Notification reference:
- Vacancy Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2025-26/3 dated 06.08.2025
- 2. Organisation:
- Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited
- 3. Scope of this job record:
- This is the parent advertisement for the job. Later notices under it - the December 2025 scrutiny lists, the December 2025 test schedule and the January and March 2026 results - all descend from this advertisement.
Important Links
Contact Details
Email: careers@hooghlycsl.com
Address: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, Howrah - 711109, West Bengal
FAQ
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