Introduction to GRSE Recruitment 2025
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the year 2025, inviting applications from qualified, talented, and energetic Indian Nationals for various Supervisor and Design Assistant posts. This is a golden opportunity for individuals seeking a rewarding career in a premier Defence Shipbuilder. The recruitment includes positions under both permanent and fixed-term employment. Key roles are available in S-1, S-2, S-3, and S-4 grades across diverse disciplines. The online registration process is commenced on 22 May 2025 and concludes on 12 June 2025.
About Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE)
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) is a distinguished Mini Ratna, Category-I company and one of India’s leading Defence Shipbuilders.
- It operating under the Ministry of Defence.
- GRSE plays a crucial role in enhancing the country’s defence preparedness by constructing state-of-the-art warships.
- The company’s registered and corporate office is located at GRSE Bhavan, 61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata – 700024.
GRSE Supervisor & Design Assistant Vacancy Breakdown 2025
GRSE has advertised a substantial number of vacancies across different grades and disciplines for both permanent and fixed-term contractual basis. Total notified vacancies are 56. Below is a summary of the available positions –
I. PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT:
| Post Name | Grade | Key Disciplines |
| Supervisor | S-3 Grade | Import & Export |
| Design Assistant | S-2 Grade | Hull & Hull Outfit/Forward Design Group, Electrical |
| Supervisor | S-2 Grade | Digital Branding |
| Supervisor | S-1 Grade | Human Resource & Admin, Office Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Security |
| Engine Technician | S-1 Grade | Electrical |
| Design Assistant | S-1 Grade | Mechanical, Electrical, Civil |
II. FIXED TERM EMPLOYMENT (03 years, extendable up to 02 more years ):
| Post Name | Grade | Key Disciplines |
| Supervisor | S-4 Grade | Electrical, Hull & Hull Outfit |
| Supervisor | S-3 Grade | Public Relations |
| Design Assistant | S-1 Grade | Mechanical, Electrical, Civil |
| Supervisor | S-1 Grade | Mechanical, Electrical, Stores (Mechanical), Stores (Electrical), Nursing, HR & Admin, Security |
GRSE Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the specified eligibility criteria as of 01 May 2025 for the post they are applying for.
Educational Qualification:
- Supervisor (S-3 Grade) (Import & Export): Graduate in any Discipline with valid ‘H’ / ‘G’ card holder (CBLR Regulation 13 Qualified).
- Design Assistant (S-2 Grade) (Hull & Hull Outfit/FDG): Diploma in Civil Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent.
- Design Assistant (S-2 Grade) (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Supervisor (S-2 Grade) (Digital Branding): Graduate with Diploma/PG Diploma (min 1 year) in Computer/IT/Networking etc. OR BCA/BCS OR B.Sc. in Computer Application/CS/IT.
- Supervisor (S-1 Grade) (HR & Admin): Graduate with Diploma/PG Diploma (min 1 year) in HRM/HRD/IR/Labour Welfare etc. OR BBA/BBM. Requires 60% marks in both.
- Supervisor (S-1 Grade) (Office Management): Diploma (min 2 years) in Modern Office Practice and Management/Modern Office Management/Modern Office Practice with 60% marks.
- Supervisor (S-1 Grade) (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil): Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline with specified percentage (60% or 55% for reserved categories in some cases).
- Engine Technician (S-1 Grade) (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical/Electronics & Telecom Engineering or equivalent with 55% marks.
- Design Assistant (S-1 Grade) (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil): Diploma in respective Engineering or B.Sc. (Shipbuilding & Repair) for Mechanical/Civil, with specified percentage (60% or 55% for reserved categories).
- Supervisor (Fixed Term – S-4 Grade) (Electrical/Hull & Hull Outfit): Diploma in relevant Engineering field or B.Sc. (Shipbuilding & Repair) for Hull & Hull Outfit.
- Supervisor (Fixed Term – S-3 Grade) (Public Relations): Graduation in Mass Communication/Media Science or Graduate with PG Diploma in Mass Communication (min 1 year).
- Supervisor (Fixed Term – S-1 Grade) (Nursing): Diploma in General Nursing Mid-Wifery (GNM) OR B.Sc. Nursing with 60% marks, registered with Nursing Council.
- Supervisor (Fixed Term – S-1 Grade) (Security): Graduate with Diploma in Security Management (min 1 year) or equivalent. Exemptions for Defence/Paramilitary/Police personnel with min 15 years service.
Age Limit (as on 01 May 2025):
- Supervisor (S-4 Grade) (FT): 38 years
- Supervisor (S-3 Grade) (Permanent/FT): 36 years
- Design Assistant (S-2 Grade): 32 years
- Supervisor (S-2 Grade): 32 years
- Supervisor (S-1 Grade) (Permanent/FT): 28 years
- Engine Technician (S-1 Grade): 28 years
- Design Assistant (S-1 Grade) (Permanent/FT): 28 years
Age Relaxation:
- Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per Government rules.
- No age bar for internal candidates (max age 56 years).
- Ex-servicemen: Deduction of service period from actual age, resultant age should not exceed max age by more than 3 years.
- Maximum age limit after all relaxations: 56 years.
Experience (as on 01 May 2025):
- Supervisor (S-3 Grade) (Import & Export): 05 years post-qualification experience in clearance of import/export consignments.
- Design Assistant (S-2 Grade) (Hull & Hull Outfit/FDG/Electrical): 3 years post-qualification experience in Ship Design in specified activities.
- Supervisor (S-2 Grade) (Digital Branding): 03 years post-qualification experience in IT, with min 01 year in IT related activities for branding/social media, website maintenance/development etc.
- Supervisor (Fixed Term – S-4 Grade) (Electrical/Hull & Hull Outfit): 7 years post-qualification experience in Shipbuilding/Ship Design/Ship Repair activity/Dickyards/Repair Yards in specified activities.
- Supervisor (Fixed Term – S-3 Grade) (Public Relations): 05 years post-qualification experience in Corporate Communication/PR activities.
- NIL Experience for:
- Supervisor (S-1 Grade) (HR & Admin, Office Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil – Permanent & FT)
- Engine Technician (S-1 Grade) (Electrical)
- Design Assistant (S-1 Grade) (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil – Permanent & FT)
- Supervisor (S-1 Grade) (FT) (Stores – Mechanical/Electrical, Nursing, Security)
GRSE Job Notification: Important Dates 2025
Stay updated with the crucial dates for the GRSE recruitment process:
| Event | Date |
| Start Date for Online Registration | 22 May 2025 (14:00 hrs) |
| Closing Date for Online Registration | 12 Jun 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Receipt of hardcopy of application (signed) with Certificates via Ordinary Post only | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Uploading of Admit Cards for Written Test (Tentative) | 1 week before Written Test |
| Schedule for Written Test at Kolkata/Ranchi (Tentative) | June/July 2025 (Schedule on GRSE website) |
| Document verification and Practical (Trade) Test | Schedule will be uploaded on GRSE website |
GRSE Supervisor Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will be offered an attractive remuneration package. The pay scales are IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pattern.
Approximate CTC per annum:
- Supervisor (S-4) – Fixed Term: Rs. 8.72 Lakhs approx.
- Supervisor (S-3) – Permanent: Rs. 8.71 Lakhs approx.
- Supervisor (S-3) – Fixed Term: Rs. 8.22 Lakhs approx.
- Design Assistant (S-2) – Permanent / Supervisor (S-2) – Permanent: Rs. 8.11 Lakhs approx.
- Supervisor (S-1) – Permanent / Engine Technician (S-1) – Permanent / Design Assistant (S-1) – Permanent: Rs. 7.51 Lakhs approx.
- Supervisor (S-1) – Fixed Term / Design Assistant (S-1) – Fixed Term: Rs. 7.08 Lakhs approx.
In addition to Basic Pay, candidates are entitled to Industrial DA, HRA, other perks @ 35% of Basic Pay, CPF, Performance Related Pay (PRP), etc., as per Company’s Rules.
GRSE Selection Process 2025
The selection process for GRSE recruitment will primarily involve:
- Written Test:
- Screening based on experience, marks, etc., may be done for shortlisting for the written test.
- The test will be held in Kolkata and Ranchi (test centers may change). No TA will be paid for appearing.
- Pattern of Written Test:
- Duration: 02 Hours.
- Language: Bi-lingual (English & Hindi).
- Type: Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions.
- Part-A (20 Questions, 20 Marks): General Knowledge, Aptitude, Mental ability, Data analysis, English, Numerical ability & Reasoning (10th Standard).
- Part-B (80 Questions, 80 Marks): Discipline related.
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks.
- Qualifying Marks: Overall 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
- Subjects for Part-B will vary based on the post/discipline. For posts with multiple disciplines in essential qualification, separate question papers will be set, and merit will be based on percentile scores.
- Practical (Trade) Test:
- Shortlisted candidates from the Written Test will be called for the Practical (Trade) Test.
- This test will be of qualifying nature.
- The areas for the practical test will be specific to the job role and discipline (e.g., 3D modeling for Design Assistants, workshop practices for Mechanical Supervisors, etc.).
- Qualifying marks in the selection test including Practical Test (which is qualifying) is 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
Document verification will be conducted before the Practical (Trade) Test.
How to Apply for GRSE Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply for GRSE Supervisor and other vacancies:
- Online Application:
- Applications must be submitted ONLINE through the ‘Career section’ of the GRSE website or directly at this ink. No offline/manual applications will be accepted.
- Candidates eligible for multiple posts must apply separately for each.
- Ensure you have a valid e-mail ID, which should remain active for at least one year.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents (Educational qualification, Caste, Date of Birth, etc.).
- Hard Copy Submission:
- After submitting the online application, take a printout of the auto-generated filled-in Application Format.
- Put your signature at the designated places.
- Send the signed application along with self-attested copies of relevant testimonials (Caste, PwBD, Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Experience) to: Post Box No. 3076, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 This must be sent through ORDINARY POST only to reach by 18 June 2025.
- Superscribe the envelope with “GRSE EN No. 2025/04 (S)” and “Post (Discipline) applied for”.
- For Government/PSU Employees:
- Submit applications through the proper channel. If sending an advance copy, a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from the employer is required at the time of document verification.
GRSE Application Fees
- Application Fee: Rs. 472/-.
- Payment Mode: Online through Payment Gateway.
- Exemption: SC/ST/PwBD/Internal Candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
GRSE Official Notification & Apply Link
- Download Official Notification PDF: Download Now
- Online Application Link: Apply Now
- Official GRSE Website: Visit Now
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Candidates are advised to thoroughly read the official notification before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and understand the terms and conditions of the recruitment. Good luck!