Goa Shipyard Recruitment 2026: Deputy Manager, Manager, Additional General Manager & Other Posts
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has invited online applications under Advt. No. 06/2026 for executive posts in finance, HR, naval architecture, safety, engineering, IT, legal and more. The notification does not print one grand total. Adding its two tables gives 40 vacancies: 31 regular posts and 9 fixed term posts. The pay scales run from Rs 30,000 to Rs 2,80,000, and every post asks for prior work experience.
Online applications open on 23 October 2026 and close at 17:00 on 22 November 2026. Printed copies must also reach the shipyard on or before 2 December 2026. If you want PSU jobs with real growth, read the post-wise tables before you pay any fee. GovtJobsAlert.in has listed every condition for you.
Key Highlights of GSL Recruitment 2026
GSL is a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence and a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-I company. It builds ships for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. The shipyard is at Vaddem, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Goa Shipyard Limited |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 40 (31 regular + 9 fixed term, sum of the two tables) |
| Posts | Regular posts 1 to 18, fixed term posts 1 to 6 |
| Pay Scale | Rs 30,000 to Rs 2,80,000 (IDA 2017) |
| Online Application | 23 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Hard Copy Receipt | On or before 2 December 2026 |
| Location | Vaddem, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa (Junior Manager Delhi Office post: Delhi) |
How Many Vacancies Are There in GSL Recruitment 2026?
The reservation split changes from post to post, so find your own row. The regular posts include backlog reserved vacancies, and the notification does not say how many.
Regular Employment Posts
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chief General Manager (Finance) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Additional General Manager (Naval Architecture) / Deputy General Manager (Naval Architecture) | UR 1, OBC(NCL) 1 | 2 |
| Additional General Manager (Human Resources) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Additional General Manager (Finance) | OBC(NCL) 2 | 2 |
| Manager (Safety) | UR 1, SC 1 | 2 |
| Manager (Public Relations) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) | EWS 1, ST 1 | 2 |
| Deputy Manager (Technical) | UR 1, SC 2, ST 1, EWS 1, OBC(NCL) 2 | 7 |
| Deputy Manager (Digital Design & Additive Manufacturing) | UR 2 | 2 |
| Deputy Manager (Welding Automation) | OBC(NCL) 1 | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (HVACR) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Marketing & Costing) | OBC(NCL) 1 | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Information Technology) | UR 2 | 2 |
| Deputy Manager (Rajbhasha) | OBC(NCL) 1 | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Finance) | PwBD(HH) 1, UR 1 | 2 |
| Deputy Manager (Legal) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Junior Manager (Coordination, Delhi Office) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Junior Manager (Safety) | UR 1 | 1 |
Look at the rows with no UR seat: Additional General Manager (Finance), Deputy Manager (Electrical), Welding Automation, Marketing & Costing and Rajbhasha. The notification shows only reserved seats for them.
Fixed Term Employment Posts
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chief General Manager (HR&A) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Chief General Manager / General Manager (Business Development) and Chief General Manager / General Manager (Technical) | UR 1, OBC(NCL) 1 shared across both posts | 2 |
| Deputy General Manager (Ship Repairs) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Manager (Civil) | UR 2, SC 1 | 3 |
| Deputy Manager (Ship Repairs) | UR 1, EWS 1 | 2 |
The notification prints a single shared cell for the two Chief General Manager / General Manager posts, so do not assume which post carries the UR seat or the OBC seat. GSL may also offer a lower grade than the one you applied for. An Additional General Manager (Naval Architecture) applicant can be considered for Deputy General Manager. A Chief General Manager applicant for Business Development or Technical can be considered for General Manager.
What is the Eligibility for GSL Recruitment 2026?
Posts above Junior Manager need post-qualification experience, counted on 30 September 2026. Engineering posts need a full time regular B.E. / B.Tech. from a recognised university or AICTE approved institution. Lateral entry (3rd semester of 8, or 2nd year of 4) counts as equivalent, and 5 year integrated PG degrees are allowed for technical posts. If your degree is in engineering, match your branch to the table.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|---|
| CGM (Finance) | Graduate and qualified CA or Cost Accountant | 23 years |
| AGM / DGM (Naval Architecture) | B.E. / B.Tech. in Naval Architecture | 16 years (AGM), 13 years (DGM) |
| AGM (HR) | Graduate with 2 year full time MBA / MSW / PG degree or diploma in HRM, IR, Personnel Management, Labour and Social Welfare, Labour Studies or Social Work | 16 years |
| AGM (Finance) | Graduate and qualified CA or Cost Accountant | 16 years |
| Manager (Safety) | B.E. / B.Tech. in any engineering and 1 year Industrial Safety diploma from CLI or RLI, or 2 year PG degree in Safety Engineering / Industrial Safety | 7 years |
| Manager (PR) | Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication, Media Advertising or Publicity | 7 years in Public Relations, with excellent Hindi and English |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) | B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (Technical) | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial or Marine Engineering | 4 years in shipbuilding or ship repair |
| Deputy Manager (Digital Design & Additive Manufacturing) | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Chemical or Marine Engineering | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (Welding Automation) | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Marine or Robotics Engineering | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (HVACR) | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial or Marine Engineering | 4 years in AC and refrigeration work |
| Deputy Manager (Marketing & Costing) | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Electronics, Electrical or Naval Architecture with MBA or PG diploma in Marketing & Finance | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (IT) | Full time regular MCA, or engineering degree in CS / IT / CSIT | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (Rajbhasha) | Graduate with Hindi diploma, degree or advanced certificate, or Hindi Translation diploma, or Master’s with Hindi as main subject | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (Finance) | Graduate and qualified CA or Cost Accountant | 4 years in finance and accounts |
| Deputy Manager (Legal) | Full time regular LLB (3 or 5 year) from a Bar Council of India recognised institute, plus State Bar Council enrolment document | 4 years |
| Junior Manager (Coordination, Delhi) | Degree in any discipline or Diploma in Engineering | 15 years in Armed Forces, with 5 years of liaison or coordination |
| Junior Manager (Safety) | Diploma in Engineering and 1 year Industrial Safety diploma from CLI or RLI, or 2 year PG degree or diploma in Safety Engineering | 15 years |
| CGM (HR&A), fixed term | Graduate with 2 year full time regular MBA / MSW / PG degree or diploma in HR streams | 23 years, 10 of them in a senior HR / IR position |
| CGM / GM (Business Development), fixed term | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Electronics, Electrical or Naval Architecture | 23 years (CGM), 20 years (GM), 7 in a senior position |
| CGM / GM (Technical), fixed term | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Electronics, Electrical or Naval Architecture | 23 years (CGM), 20 years (GM), in a major shipyard, dockyard or marine facility, 7 of the 20 years at a senior position |
| DGM (Ship Repairs), fixed term | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Electronics, Electrical or Naval Architecture | 13 years in ship repair. Naval officers of Commander rank and above with dockyard experience (or Coast Guard equivalent) meeting this may also be considered |
| Manager (Civil), fixed term | B.E. / B.Tech. in Civil, Civil & Structural or Structural Engineering | 7 years as project or site manager on a high value infrastructure project, with construction supervision and EPC contract experience |
| Deputy Manager (Ship Repairs), fixed term | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Electronics, Electrical or Naval Architecture | 4 years in shipbuilding or ship repair |
Desirable qualifications such as an MBA, a PG diploma or a Safety Officer certificate are only a plus. The date of result declaration counts as the date you got the qualification, and no relaxation is given on this account. If you work in a government department or PSU, part of your experience must be in the immediate lower pay scale, as shown below. CDA pay scale staff follow the GSL policy, with 2 years in the immediate lower scale.
| Post Applied | Service in Immediate Lower Scale |
|---|---|
| Chief General Manager | 2 years in E-7 |
| General Manager | 2 years in E-6 |
| Additional General Manager | 2 years in E-5 |
| Deputy General Manager | 2 years in E-4 |
| Manager | 2 years in E-2 |
| Deputy Manager | 2 years in E-1 |
For posts at E-7 and above (General Manager and Chief General Manager), private sector candidates need their last two years in a company with an annual turnover of at least Rs 100 crore, in a similar role. Below E-7 there is no turnover rule, but you must have done a similar role. PSU staff on fixed tenure with consolidated pay are treated like private sector candidates.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is counted as on 30 September 2026. The notification does not state a minimum age.
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Chief General Manager (Finance and HR&A) | UR 54 years |
| CGM / GM (Business Development and Technical) | CGM: UR 54, OBC(NCL) 57. GM: UR 52, OBC(NCL) 55 |
| AGM / DGM (Naval Architecture) | AGM: UR 48, OBC(NCL) 51. DGM: UR 44, OBC(NCL) 47 |
| AGM (HR) and AGM (Finance) | HR: UR 48. Finance: OBC(NCL) 51 |
| Deputy General Manager (Ship Repairs) | UR 44 years |
| Manager (Safety, PR and Civil) | UR 36, SC 41 |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical to Legal) | UR / EWS 33, OBC(NCL) 36, SC / ST 38 |
| Deputy Manager (Ship Repairs) | UR / EWS 33 |
| Junior Manager (Delhi and Safety) | UR 40 years |
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Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC(NCL), Ex-Servicemen, Ex-Agniveer and PwBD candidates follows Government of India rules, and internal candidates may get extra relaxation under GSL rules. For E-7 and above posts, the age limit can be relaxed by the extra years of relevant experience you hold over the notified experience. Even then, 3 years of residual service must remain on the cut-off date. CA candidates can also browse commerce and finance jobs.
What is the Salary for GSL Recruitment 2026?
Pay is in the IDA 2017 scale with 3% increments. GSL also gives Performance Related Pay, accident insurance, a contributory medical insurance policy and welfare items as per company rules.
| Grade and Posts | Pay Scale (Rs) | Approx CTC (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| E-8: Chief General Manager | 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | 40.28 (regular), 37.25 (fixed term) |
| E-7: General Manager | 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 | 31.05 (fixed term) |
| E-6: Additional General Manager | 90,000 – 2,40,000 | 29.95 |
| E-5: Deputy General Manager | 80,000 – 2,20,000 | 26.58 (regular), 24.56 (fixed term) |
| E-3: Manager | 60,000 – 1,80,000 | 19.92 (regular), 18.41 (fixed term) |
| E-2: Deputy Manager | 50,000 – 1,60,000 | 16.62 (regular), 15.36 (fixed term) |
| E-0: Junior Manager | 30,000 – 1,20,000 | 10.01 |
What is the Selection Process for GSL Recruitment 2026?
| Posts | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| All posts except Junior Manager | Interview only |
| Junior Manager posts | Written test (85 marks), then document verification, then interview (15 marks) |
For Junior Manager posts, you must score 50% or more in the written test (UR and EWS) or 45% or more (SC, ST, OBC(NCL), PwBD, if the post is reserved) to reach document verification and interview. The interview qualifying marks are the same. Final merit is the total of written test and interview marks, and a tie goes to the older candidate.
For the other posts, GSL can raise the minimum eligibility for shortlisting if many apply and can decide its own screening criteria. Call letters go only to the registered email ID of shortlisted candidates, so keep that inbox active. Outstation candidates called for interview get travel allowance on proof of journey: economy air fare for CGM and GM, AC II tier for Additional General Manager and below.
How to Apply Online for GSL Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the GSL website (link in Essential Links), go to Notice Board, then Careers, then GSL Careers |
| 2 | Click Apply Online and choose the post you want |
| 3 | Fill the form and upload your photo, signature and certificates in the sizes asked |
| 4 | Pay the fee online through SBI e-pay, unless you are exempted |
| 5 | Submit the form, because an unsubmitted form is incomplete, and download the fee receipt |
| 6 | Take two printouts of the form, post one with all documents to General Manager (HR&A), HR&A Department, Goa Shipyard Limited, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa – 403802 |
Keep ready a photo and signature below 450 KB each, SSC certificate (date of birth proof), mark sheets and degree, caste and experience certificates, and Aadhaar card. A fee receipt that was not generated means payment failed. Log in and pay again. You cannot edit the form after you complete it. If you cannot apply online, write to recruitment@goashipyard.com.
What are the Important Dates for GSL Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 23 October 2026 (00:00 hrs) |
| Last date for online application | 22 November 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last date for hard copy to reach GSL | 2 December 2026 |
| Age and experience cut-off date | 30 September 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for GSL Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC(NCL), EWS | Rs 500 (non-refundable) |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| Internal candidates | No fee |
You need a separate application and a separate fee for each post. A fee paid by an ineligible candidate is forfeited, and no correspondence will be entertained. A lesser amount, or a fee paid in any other mode, leads to rejection.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Online only | Applications made in any other manner shall not be considered and are summarily rejected |
| Hard copy | Print out the form and send it with documents, to reach by 2 December 2026 |
| Fee | An application without the prescribed fee is liable for rejection |
| Eligibility at any stage | You can be disqualified at any stage if you do not meet the criteria, and no travel cost is reimbursed |
| Reserved category on UR post | If your category has no seat in that post, you are treated as General with no relaxation |
| Certificates | OBC(NCL) certificate must not be more than 6 months old at joining. Temporary disability marked likely to improve is not eligible for reservation |
| Government or PSU staff | Apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate, without which you will not be allowed for the selection process. Also produce a document showing your current pay scale and the date you entered it. NOC not needed for fixed term posts, but GSL then bears no liability for salary, leave salary, gratuity or pension dues of your previous job |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is a disqualification |
| False information | Candidature is rejected, or selection cancelled even after selection |
| Fixed term posts | Three years, extendable up to 2 years, and no assurance of regular employment at the end |
| Rights of GSL | May fill or not fill posts, change the vacancy number, cancel the process or the advertisement, and deploy you in any location or department |
| Waitlisted rail tickets | Not entitled to travel allowance |
GSL Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for GSL Recruitment 2026 (Advt 06/2026) – 40 Posts: Chief General Manager, General Manager, Manager, Deputy Manager & Other Posts (Online application opens 23 Oct 2026 on www.goashipyard.in)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Choose the post that matches your degree and experience, and apply by 22 November 2026. Post your printout so it reaches GSL by 2 December 2026. Any corrigendum appears only on the GSL website. For more openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and browse PSU jobs.