NEW CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026: GNM + 1 Year Experience Required, Apply Online

CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026: Cochin Shipyard Limited has released 1 Male Nurse post. GNM with 1 year experience can apply online before 3 October 2026.

CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026

Advertising no. :- CSL/P&A/RECTT/CONTRACT/NURSE/2025/9 Dated 09 September 2026

Introduction:

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a premier Miniratna Schedule A Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released a recruitment notification inviting applications from eligible male Indian nationals for the post of Nurse on a contract basis for a period of three years.

CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026 - Overview:

organization name

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)

Post Name

Nurse (Male)

post type

Contract Basis (3 years, extendable up to a further period of 2 years)

application mode

Online

application fees

 Rs. 300 for General/OBC candidates (plus bank charges extra). SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment.

No Of Vacancy

 Nurse (Male): 01 vacancy (Unreserved)

education qualification

three-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, valid registration as Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN & RM) with the Kerala Nurses Midwives Council (KNMC), and

1 year of post-qualification experience as a Nurse in a Hospital, Nursing Home, Primary Health Centre, First Aid Centre, Occupational Health Centre, Industrial Healthcare Facility, or similar healthcare establishment.

selection process

Certificate Verification followed by Objective Type Test (30 Marks) and Practical Test (70 Marks)

age limit( as of  03 October 2026  )

Upper age limit is 40 years (Applicants should be born on or after 04 October 1986)

(Age relaxation applicable: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10-15 years for PwBD as per rules)

salary

First Year: Consolidated pay of Rs. 23,300 per month plus Rs. 5,830 per month compensation for extra hours of work.

Second Year: Consolidated pay of Rs. 24,000 per month plus Rs. 6,000 per month compensation for extra hours of work.

Third Year: Consolidated pay of Rs. 24,800 per month plus Rs. 6,200 per month compensation for extra hours of work.


CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026 - Important Dates:

Candidates should check the following dates before submitting their application.

  • Notification Date: 09 September 2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 11 September 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 03 October 2026
  • Exam Date: To be notified by CSL

The selection schedule will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through email/CSL website.

CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026 - Exam Pattern:

The selection consists of two parts:
Part A: Objective Type Test (Duration: 35 Minutes, Total Questions: 30, Total Marks: 30, No negative marking)

* General Knowledge/Aptitude: 10 Marks
* Discipline-Related Subject: 20 Marks

Part B: Practical Test (Total Marks: 70)

* The pass mark for Unreserved category is 50% of total marks in each test, while for PwBD candidates it is 40% of total marks in each test.

CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026 - Important Direct Link:

CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026 - Exam Tips Preparation:

  1.  Focus on core nursing diploma subjects, especially occupational healthcare, first aid, emergency nursing, and medical record management.
  2.  Revise basic general knowledge, current affairs, and basic numerical aptitude for the general section.
  3.  Practice practical nursing procedures, emergency response protocols, and patient assessment techniques for the practical exam.
  4.  Manage your time during the objective test since you have 35 minutes to solve 30 questions.

CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026 - How To Apply?

Step 1: Visit the official CSL website at www.cochinshipyard.in and go to the Career page (CSL, Kochi).
Step 2: Read the official user manual and instructions carefully before registering.
Step 3: Complete the One-Time Registration in the SAP Online Portal.
Step 4: Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
Step 5: Upload mandatory documents including proof of age, educational qualifications, registration certificate, experience certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph.
Step 6: Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking (if applicable).
Step 7: Submit the application and verify that the application status displays “In process”. Keep a printout or soft copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

CSL Nurse Vacancy 2026 - FAQs?

Q1: What is the maximum age limit for applying to this post?
👉A1: The upper age limit is 40 years as on 03 October 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates as per rules.

Q2: Is female candidates eligible to apply for this vacancy?
👉A2: No, this recruitment notification is specifically for the post of Nurse (Male).

Q3: Is registration with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council mandatory?
👉A3: Yes, valid registration as Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN & RM) with the Kerala Nurses Midwives Council (KNMC) is required.

Q4: Do candidates need to send physical copies of their application form by post?
👉A4: No, candidates do not need to send hard copies of the application form or documents by post. All applications must be submitted online only.

Q5: Is there any negative marking in the Objective Type Test?
👉A5: No, there is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.

 

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