GSL Trainee Project Executive Recruitment 2026: 31 Contract Posts at Goa Shipyard
Goa Shipyard Limited has opened applications for 31 Trainee Project Executive posts on a contract basis. GSL is a Mini Ratna Category I defence shipyard under the Ministry of Defence that builds ships for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. If you are an engineering graduate in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Naval Architecture, or a qualified Chartered Accountant, this is a solid way into a defence PSU career. The consolidated pay starts at Rs 35,000 a month and rises to Rs 40,000.
The online window opened on 4 September 2026 and shuts at 5 PM on 3 October 2026. One thing to be clear about before you start: these are contract posts for two years, extendable by up to one more year, and GSL says plainly they are not against a regular post. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in walks you through the discipline-wise seats, the age ceilings, the fee and the conditions that quietly decide who stays in the race.
What are the Key Highlights of GSL Trainee Project Executive Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Goa Shipyard Limited (Ministry of Defence) |
| Advertisement Number | 05/2026 |
| Post | Trainee Project Executive (contract basis) |
| Total Vacancies | 31 |
| Contract Period | 2 years, extendable up to 1 more year |
| Consolidated Pay | Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 per month |
| Job Location | Goa and any other GSL unit or project site |
| Application Window | 4 September 2026 to 3 October 2026 (5 PM) |
How Many Vacancies are in GSL Trainee Project Executive 2026?
The reservation split changes from one discipline to the next, so read your own row rather than the total. These 31 seats are the unfilled vacancies carried forward from Advertisement No. 02/2025 and 02/2026, and the advertisement is open on an all-India basis.
| Discipline | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | UR 0 / OBC(NCL) 1 / SC 3 / ST 1 / EWS 2 / PwBD 2 | 9 |
| Electrical | UR 3 / OBC(NCL) 2 / SC 2 / ST 2 / EWS 2 / PwBD 1 | 12 |
| Electronics | UR 1 / OBC(NCL) 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 1 / PwBD 1 | 5 |
| Naval Architecture | UR 2 / OBC(NCL) 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 4 |
| Finance | UR 1 | 1 |
The Mechanical discipline lists no Unreserved seat at all — its nine seats are earmarked for OBC(NCL), SC, ST, EWS and PwBD candidates. Electronics and Naval Architecture carry no ST seat, and Naval Architecture has no EWS seat either. The PwBD seats are discipline-specific too: Mechanical has one coded MH and one for low vision, Electrical has one for hearing impairment, and Electronics has one for low vision.
If your category has no seat in the discipline you want, GSL still lets you apply against an Unreserved seat — but you are then treated as a General candidate and no relaxation in any criteria applies to you, including the higher age ceiling.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for GSL Trainee Project Executive 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Discipline | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engineering) of 4 years in Mechanical |
| Electrical | Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engineering) of 4 years in Electrical |
| Electronics | Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engineering) of 4 years in Electronics |
| Naval Architecture | Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engineering) of 4 years in Naval Architecture |
| Finance | Graduate and qualified CA or Cost Accountant, or a 2-year PG Diploma or PG degree in Finance |
GSL accepts a wider set of branches than those four names suggest.
| Discipline | Branches Also Grouped Here |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | Mechanical & Industrial, Mechanical & Production, Marine Engineering |
| Electrical | Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation |
| Electronics | Electronics & Communication, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control |
| Naval Architecture | Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering |
If you hold one of these engineering degrees, do not rule yourself out on the branch name alone.
Lateral entry to the 3rd semester of an 8-semester course, or the 2nd year of a 4-year course, counts as an equivalent qualification. Five-year integrated post-graduate technical degrees taken after 10+2 are also allowed for the technical posts. Commerce candidates should read the finance route closely — it asks for a graduation plus the professional qualification, not one or the other.
You also need at least one year of relevant experience, or one year of Graduate Apprenticeship training, as on 31 July 2026. Apprenticeship in any industry counts for this advertisement. Only post-qualification experience is counted, so time you worked before your degree was awarded will not help you here.
Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age as on 31.07.2026 |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 31 years |
| SC / ST | 33 years |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including any age relaxation you qualify for. →
Relaxation is also granted to Ex-Servicemen, Agniveers and PwBD candidates as per existing government guidelines. If you served as a Graduate Apprentice or Advance Trainee at GSL, you get age relaxation equal to the number of years you spent there.
What is the Salary for GSL Trainee Project Executive 2026?
| Year of Contract | Consolidated Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| 1st year | Rs 35,000 |
| 2nd year | Rs 38,000 |
| 3rd year (extended tenure) | Rs 40,000 |
The pay is a consolidated Rs 35,000 a month in year one, rising to Rs 40,000 in the extended third year.
The notification states the pay as a consolidated figure and does not mention any separate allowance. GSL counts 70% of the consolidated pay as Basic pay for statutory benefits such as Provident Fund and Gratuity. There is no transfer of service benefits and no pay protection, so an NOC is not mandatory here — but a proper relieving letter must be produced before joining.
Candidates who complete two years as a Trainee Project Executive at GSL earn internal weightage in marks for Junior Project Executive posts advertised later. Postings can be at any GSL unit, work site or project in India or abroad, including on board ships.
What is the Selection Process for GSL Trainee Project Executive 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written test | 25% General Aptitude and 75% subject or trade questions; CBT or pen-and-paper |
| Document verification | Category-wise list; ratio of 1:5 on written-test marks if the response is large; shortlisted candidates must produce all the relevant documents in original at this stage |
| Group discussion / interview | Only for candidates who clear document verification |
| Component | Weightage in Final Grading |
|---|---|
| Written test | 85% |
| Group discussion / interview | 15% |
You need 40% marks if you are General or EWS and 35% if you are SC, ST, PwBD or OBC (NCL) to clear the written test, and the same minimums apply again in the group discussion or interview. With 85% weightage the written test decides most of your final score, so put your preparation into your core subject rather than general aptitude — three questions in four come from your discipline.
Outstation candidates called for the group discussion or interview are paid to-and-fro AC II tier rail fare by the shortest route from their registered nearest station, on production of the actual tickets, through ECS only.
What are the Important Dates for GSL Trainee Project Executive 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 4 September 2026, 00:00 hrs |
| Last date to apply | 3 October 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Age and experience cut-off | 31 July 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for GSL Trainee Project Executive 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates including OBC (NCL) and EWS | Rs 500 |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| GSL Graduate Apprentices or Advance Trainees, present or past | Exempted |
The fee is paid online only, through SBI e-pay by debit card, credit card or net banking. Notice that OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates are not exempted here even though OBC (NCL) gets age relaxation. The fee is non-refundable, so check your eligibility before you pay. If no fee receipt is generated the payment has failed — log in again and repeat it.
What Conditions Can Cost You This GSL Job?
These are the lines candidates skip, and each one can end your candidature.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Contract only | The posts are not against a regular post; the contract stands terminated automatically at the end of the period unless GSL intimates otherwise in writing, and GSL gives no assurance of regular employment |
| Offline applications | Applications made in any manner other than the online system shall not be considered and will be summarily rejected |
| Instructions | Applications filled online contrary to the instructions given shall be rejected, and you cannot edit the form after submitting it |
| False information | Candidature is liable to be rejected at any stage, and the selection cancelled even after selection, if any information is found false or fabricated |
| Eligibility | If at any time you are found not to meet the eligibility criteria, the candidature is summarily rejected forthwith and travel expenses are not reimbursed |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification of your candidature |
| Fee payment | An application without the prescribed fee is liable for rejection; a lesser amount or any other payment mode means the candidature is rejected, and a fee paid by an ineligible candidate is forfeited with no correspondence entertained |
| Shortlisting | Merely fulfilling the qualification does not entitle you to be called for the selection process |
| Reserved-category certificates | SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates must submit a caste certificate in the Prescribed Proforma meant for “Appointment to posts under the Government of India” from the designated authority, naming your caste, the Act or Order under which it is recognised and the village or town you ordinarily live in; PwBD candidates need a disability certificate from the designated authority under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 stating the percentage of disability, and EWS candidates an EWS certificate from the designated authority |
| Certificate validity and translation | The OBC (NCL) certificate must not be more than 6 months old at the time of joining; an SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS or PwBD certificate issued in a language other than English or Hindi needs a self-certified translation, and GSL reserves the right to verify that certificate’s genuineness, with penal action under GSL rules and Government guidelines if it is found false |
| Disability | A disability falling under the temporary “likely to improve” category is not eligible for reservation, while “progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve” conditions are treated as eligible |
| GSL’s discretion | Management may fill or not fill the posts, increase or reduce the vacancies, raise the eligibility criteria for shortlisting, or cancel the advertisement and the selection process without assigning any reason |
| Travel fare (TA) | Outstation candidates called for the group discussion or interview are paid TA through ECS mode only, so you are expected to bring the details needed to process that payment; the ECS form is on the GSL website under “Notice Board – Careers – Advertisement” |
| Corrigendum and results | Any corrigendum is uploaded on the GSL website only, so check goashipyard.in regularly under “Notice Board – Careers – Advertisement”; the names of eligible candidates, the date of selection and the names or roll numbers of selected candidates are hosted there too |
| Other terms | GSL may call for additional documentary evidence of your education, may also fill future vacancies from the valid panel of selected candidates, is not responsible for non-receipt of email or for loss of your email ID and password, and any dispute falls in Goa jurisdiction only; candidates who find it difficult to apply online may write to recruitment@goashipyard.com |
| Enquiries | Interim enquiries will not be entertained |
How to Apply Online for GSL Trainee Project Executive 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the GSL official website and go to Notice Board, then Careers, then GSL Careers (see Essential Links) |
| 2 | Click Apply Now and select the discipline you want to apply for |
| 3 | Read the eligibility and the terms and conditions before filling anything |
| 4 | Fill in your details and upload the scanned documents |
| 5 | Pay Rs 500 through SBI e-pay unless you fall in an exempted category, then wait for the intimation from the server — do not press back or refresh, or you may be charged twice |
| 6 | Submit, download the fee receipt and print the auto-generated application form |
Keep every scan ready before you begin.
| Document to Scan | File Size Limit (JPG or PDF preferred) |
|---|---|
| Passport-size colour photograph (light background, preferably white; face and eyes unobstructed) | Below 450 KB |
| Signature in black ink on plain white paper, pen-scanned and not digitalized | Below 450 KB |
| SSC certificate as date-of-birth proof | Max 500 KB |
| Educational marksheet and degree | Max 1 MB |
| Caste or disability certificate | Max 500 KB |
| Experience certificates | Max 1 MB |
| Aadhaar card | Max 500 KB |
Print the completed form, because you must carry it to the later selection stages, and use an email ID you check daily since call letters go out by email only.
Essential Links for GSL Trainee Project Executive Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Website | Goa Shipyard Limited |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
If you hold a four-year engineering degree in one of these disciplines and a year of work or apprenticeship behind you, this is a real chance to build warships early in your career. Be clear about the contract nature of the job before you pay, and remember that if your category has no seat in your discipline you compete as a General candidate. Apply well before 5 PM on 3 October 2026, and keep watching Goa job updates on GovtJobsAlert.in.