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Cochin Shipyard (CSL) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Executive Trainee, Assistant Engineer & Workmen Marking Scheme PDF

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  • Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a premier Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, conducts rigorous multi-stage recruitments annually. Whether competing for prestigious Executive Trainee (ET) posts, supervisory Assistant Engineer (AE) roles, or skilled Workmen/Artisan trades, having absolute clarity on the official syllabus, section-wise mark distribution, and stage thresholds is essential. For live notifications, eligibility criteria, and direct application links, explore our verified CSL Recruitment 2026 Hub.

Cochin Shipyard Examination Framework & Selection Stages 2026

Cadre StreamPhase-I AssessmentPhase-II AssessmentFinal Weightage Matrix
Executive Trainee (ET)Objective CBT (100 Marks / 90 Mins)GD (10) + Writing Skills (10) + Interview (20)CBT: 60%, GD: 10%, Writing: 10%, Interview: 20%
Assistant Engineer (AE) / SupervisoryObjective CBT (General & Technical: 100 Marks)Technical Competency & Personal InterviewCBT / Written Test (80%) + Interview (20%)
Workmen / Technicians (W-6/W-7)Objective Test (70 Marks / 75 Mins)Practical / Trade Skill Test (30 Marks)Written Test: 70 Marks + Trade Test: 30 Marks
Trade & Graduate ApprenticesPure Qualifying Merit (No Written Exam)Document Verification & Medical Fitness100% Academic Merit (Degree / Diploma / ITI Marks)
  • Recruitment at Cochin Shipyard is structured into differentiated assessment paths based on the hierarchy of the cadre:

CSL Executive Trainee (ET) Phase-I CBT Exam Pattern

SectionSubject AreaNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Part A - 1General Awareness & Maritime Knowledge1010 Marks90 Minutes(Composite)
Part A - 2English Language & Comprehension1010 Marks
Part A - 3Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude1010 Marks
Part A - 4General Intelligence & Analytical Reasoning1010 Marks
Part BDiscipline Specific Core Engineering / Finance / HR6060 Marks
Total100 Questions100 Marks90 Minutes
  • The Phase-I Computer-Based Test for Executive Trainees is administered at online testing centers nationwide. The examination consists of two distinct segments: General Aptitude (40 marks) and Engineering Core Discipline (60 marks).
  • Marking Scheme Note: Each question carries 1 mark. In standard CSL Executive Trainee open recruitments, there is typically no negative marking, although candidates must verify the exact CEN instructions. Test medium is bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the English Language test.

2. Part B: Discipline Specific Core Engineering Syllabus

  • Mechanical Engineering: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Power Plant Engineering, IC Engines, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Manufacturing Technology (Welding, Machining, Metrology), and Marine Auxiliary Machinery.
  • Naval Architecture: Hydrostatics and Stability, Resistance and Propulsion, Ship Structures and Strength, Ship Design and General Arrangement, Motions in Waves (Seakeeping), Ship Maneuvering, Ship Construction Methods, and IMO/Class Society Rules.
  • Electrical Engineering: Circuit Theory, Electrical Machines (Transformers, Induction & Synchronous Machines), Power Systems, Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation, Control Systems, Power Electronics and Shipboard Drives, and Marine Switchgear.
  • Electronics & Instrumentation: Semiconductor Devices, Analog & Digital Circuits, Microprocessors & Microcontrollers, Signals and Systems, Industrial Instrumentation, Process Control, and Communication Systems (RADAR, Sonar, Marine Navigational Aids).
  • Civil Engineering: Structural Analysis, RCC and Steel Structures, Fluid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Concrete Technology, Marine Structures (Docks, Jetties, Quays, Dry Dock design), and Surveying.

Workmen / Artisan Cadre Exam Pattern (W-6 / W-7)

  • For skilled technician vacancies (Welders, Fitters, Machinists, Sheet Metal Workers, Crane Operators), the selection comprises:
  • Objective Written Test (70 Marks, 75 Minutes): General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics & Reasoning: 30 Marks Trade Theory (NCVT ITI Standard): 40 Marks
  • Practical / Trade Skill Test (30 Marks): Conducted at the shipyard workshop testing hands-on technical dexterity, accuracy of joints, surface finishing, machine operating skill, and adherence to industrial safety norms. Minimum 50% qualifying score in the practical test is mandatory.
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