CSL PMIS Internship 2026: 227 Paid Intern Seats at Cochin Shipyard for 10th Pass, ITI and Diploma Holders
Cochin Shipyard Limited has notified 227 internship seats under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, and this one is unusually open. You do not need a degree to be considered — a plain Xth pass is enough for one whole group of seats, an ITI trade certificate opens the largest group, and there are Diploma, Graduation and Post Graduation seats as well. Every intern draws a monthly stipend, so you are learning inside a working shipyard and earning while you do it. For anyone tracking PSU job notifications, this is a rare entry point.
Applications are made only through the PMIS portal, and the last date we have on record is 30 October 2026. Do not treat that as a leisurely runway. This article walks you through the trade-wise seats, the exact qualification for each group, the stipend, who is barred from applying, and the conditions that quietly cost people their candidature every year. Read the ineligibility rules before anything else — they rule out more applicants here than the qualification rules do. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in open while you fill the form.
What are the Key Highlights of CSL PMIS Internship 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) |
| Scheme | Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) |
| Total Seats | 227 |
| Qualification Groups | ITI, SSLC, HSE / ITI, Diploma, Graduation, Post Graduation |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs 11,000 or Rs 13,000 |
| Duration of Training | Nine months |
| Location | Kochi, Kerala |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Application Mode | Online through the PMIS portal only |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 October 2026 |
CSL PMIS Internship Vacancy Details 2026 — How Many Seats in Each Group?
The seats are split across six qualification groups. Find your own group first, because the qualification, the stipend and the competition are all different in each one.
| Group | Qualification Needed | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| I(A) ITI Trades | Xth pass and ITI (NTC) | 92 |
| I(B) SSLC | Xth pass | 80 |
| I(C) HSE / ITI | XIIth pass or ITI (NTC) | 27 |
| I(D) Diploma | Diploma in Engineering or Technology | 16 |
| I(E) Graduation | Any graduation except performing arts and B.Tech | 11 |
| I(F) Post Graduation | MA Hindi or MA Hindi with Translation | 1 |
ITI Trade-Wise Vacancy List for CSL PMIS Internship 2026
| Trade | Seats |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 10 |
| Fitter | 10 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 10 |
| Welder | 9 |
| Machinist | 8 |
| Ship Wright Wood / Carpenter / Wood Work Technician | 6 |
| Pipe Fitter / Plumber | 6 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 5 |
| Marine Fitter | 5 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 4 |
| Painter (General) / Painter (Marine) | 4 |
| Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics Intern | 4 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 2 |
| Draughtsman (Mech) | 2 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 2 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 2 |
| Health Sanitary Inspector | 2 |
| Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic / Technician | 1 |
SSLC, Diploma and Graduate Discipline-Wise Seats
| Discipline | Group | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Painter Intern | SSLC | 30 |
| Scaffolder Intern | SSLC | 30 |
| Grinder Intern | SSLC | 20 |
| Intern Warehouse Assistant | HSE / ITI | 27 |
| Civil Engineering | Diploma | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | Diploma | 2 |
| Electronics Engineering | Diploma | 2 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Diploma | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma | 2 |
| Catering / Hotel Management | Diploma | 2 |
| Pharmacy | Diploma | 2 |
| Nursing | Diploma | 2 |
| Clerical | Graduation | 11 |
| Intern Hindi | Post Graduation | 1 |
The Diploma group is worth a second look. Pharmacy, Nursing and Catering sit next to the five engineering branches, which means a shipyard internship is open to students who would never think to check a shipyard notification at all.
What is the Eligibility for CSL PMIS Internship 2026 (10th Pass, ITI, Diploma)?
Educational Qualification for CSL PMIS Internship 2026
| Group | Requirement |
|---|---|
| I(A) ITI Trades | Pass in Xth standard and pass in ITI (National Trade Certificate) |
| I(B) SSLC | Pass in Xth standard |
| I(C) HSE / ITI | Pass in XIIth standard or ITI (National Trade Certificate) |
| I(D) Diploma | Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline, granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education, by a University, or by an institution recognised by the State or Central Government as equivalent |
| I(E) Graduation | Graduation other than performing arts and B.Tech, such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA or BCA |
| I(F) Post Graduation | MA Hindi or MA Hindi with Translation |
If your certificate is an equivalent qualification rather than the exact one named above, you are still in the race — but only if you can produce an Equivalency Certificate from the competent authority at the time of certificate verification or joining. Apply for that certificate now rather than after you are short-listed, because it is issued by your board or university and takes weeks, not days. If you are a 10th pass candidate looking for government openings, the SSLC group needs nothing beyond your school certificate.
Age Limit for CSL PMIS Internship 2026
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 18 to 25 years |
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The notification prints one age band and nothing else — it does not name an “as on” cut-off date, and it does not list category-wise age relaxation. Work out your exact age before you register, and check the scheme details on the PMIS portal (link in Essential Links) for how the cut-off is applied, because the portal, not this advertisement, runs the age check.
Who Cannot Apply for the CSL PMIS Internship 2026?
This is the section that catches people. The bars below come from the scheme itself, and they apply even if your marks are excellent.
| Bar | Who it applies to |
|---|---|
| Elite institutions | Graduates or postgraduates from IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, IIITs and IISc |
| Professional degrees | Those having qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MBA or equivalent, MPhil and PhD |
| Already in a scheme | Those undergoing any skill, apprenticeship, internship or training programme under a Central or State Government scheme |
| NATS or NAPS done | Those who have completed apprenticeship or training under NATS or NAPS at any point |
| Family income | If the income of any family member exceeded Rs 12 lakh in the preceding financial year, as on the date of submission of the application |
| Government job in family | If any member of the family is a permanent or regular government employee |
The income bar and the family-employment bar are the two that surprise candidates most, because they have nothing to do with you personally. Check them honestly at home before you spend an evening on the form.
What is the Salary or Stipend for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?
| Qualification Group | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| ITI, SSLC and HSE / ITI | Rs 11,000 |
| Diploma, Graduation and Post Graduation | Rs 13,000 |
Both figures are inclusive of the Direct Benefit Transfer made by the Government of India, so this is the whole amount, not a base on top of which something else is added. Remember that it is a stipend for a nine-month training period, not a salary, and CSL states plainly that completing the internship creates no obligation on it to offer you employment and no right for you to claim one. Take the seat for the yard-floor experience and the certificate — a shipyard on your record opens doors that a classroom cannot.
What is the Selection Process for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Short-listing | Done on the percentage of marks you obtained in the prescribed qualification for your trade or discipline |
| Tie-break | Where two candidates have the same percentage, relative merit is decided by seniority in age |
| Offer of Internship | Issued to short-listed candidates through the PMIS portal |
| Certificate verification | Originals proving age, qualification, caste and disability, plus self-attested copies of each |
| Medical fitness | Provisional induction for internship training is subject to being found medically fit |
| Character and antecedents | Selection is subject to verification of character and antecedents, and of caste certificates where applicable |
Your marks are the whole game here, so enter them exactly as printed on your certificate. Note also that CSL has reserved the right to restrict, alter, cancel or modify the process if the need arises, so read the notification again if anything changes on the portal.
How to Apply Online for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check the scheme details and confirm you meet every eligibility condition (portal link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Read the Candidate User Manual published on the PMIS portal before you start filling anything |
| 3 | Register on the PMIS portal — this is the only accepted mode of application |
| 4 | Enter your marks exactly as they appear on your certificate, then submit |
| 5 | Keep checking the portal for your offer of Internship training |
Before you submit, put three things in one folder: your original age proof, your original qualification certificate, and your Equivalency Certificate if your degree or diploma is an equivalent one. Those are the papers whose absence forfeits your claim at verification, and none of them can be arranged at short notice. Candidates who apply through ITI and trade certificate openings should also keep the NTC original ready.
What are the Important Dates for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 26 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 30 October 2026 |
Be honest with yourself about one thing here: the notification itself does not print a closing date. It says only that CSL will post the seats on the PMIS portal from time to time and that candidates should visit the portal periodically. The 30 October 2026 date is the deadline on our tracker, so treat it as your working target and check the portal yourself every week — a group can open and shut between two visits.
What is the Application Fee for CSL PMIS Internship 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Nil |
There is no application fee for anybody. Nobody needs to pay a rupee to any agent, centre or middleman for this internship, and any person who asks you for money in exchange for a seat is running a fraud. Applications go through the government portal, and nothing else counts.
What Conditions Can Cost You the Cochin Shipyard Internship?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Wrong marks entered | If the marks you enter differ from the marks on your certificate, the application will be summarily rejected |
| Equivalent qualification | Without the Equivalency Certificate at verification or joining, your candidature will not be considered |
| False or suppressed information | If you cannot produce originals, or anything you furnished is found false, you shall not be considered for selection and your candidature or appointment will be cancelled or rejected without further notice |
| Late replies to queries | Replies received after the stipulated date and time shall not be considered, and no further correspondence shall be entertained |
| E-mail delays | Cochin Shipyard shall not be responsible for any delay or non-receipt of such e-mails within the stipulated date and time |
| No offer by post | The offer of Internship training shall not be sent by post — short-listed candidates are informed only through the PMIS portal |
| Applying is not selection | Mere submission of the application shall not confer any right to acceptance of candidature and does not constitute an offer of appointment |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification |
| No claim to a job | On completion, CSL has no obligation to offer employment and no right to employment can be claimed |
| Seats may change | Seat numbers are based on existing requirement and may vary; CSL may decline to fill notified seats and may restrict, alter, cancel or modify the process |
| Travel and stay | No travel expenses are admissible for certificate verification or during the training period, and boarding or lodging will not be provided |
| Nationality and jurisdiction | Only Indian nationals need apply, and any legal dispute lies only before the Courts, Tribunals or Forums at Ernakulam |
Essential Links — CSL PMIS Internship 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online on the PMIS Portal
- Visit Cochin Shipyard Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Nine months inside a Miniratna shipyard, a stipend every month, and no fee to get in — for a student who has just finished school, an ITI, a diploma or a degree, that is a strong first line on a blank resume. Check your group in the table, confirm you are clear of the six ineligibility bars, and register on the PMIS portal well before 30 October 2026 instead of on the closing evening. If you are a diploma holder scanning for openings or watching government jobs in Kerala, keep this one bookmarked and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on it.