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If you have passed Class 10 and hold an ITI trade certificate, here is a direct route into a central government job. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), a Navratna defence public sector company under the Ministry of Defence, has opened 58 posts — 55 Journeyman posts across 14 trades and 3 Driver (Vehicle) posts — with a monthly stipend of Rs 24,000 in the first year and Rs 26,000 in the second year for Journeymen. The last date to apply online is 28 November 2026.
The opportunity does not end with training: after two years, Journeymen may be considered for absorption into a permanent Semi-Skilled grade. But eligibility is trade-specific, and holders of certain higher qualifications are not eligible at all — so read the full details before you apply.
Quick Summary
| Organisation | Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata |
| Total vacancies | 58 (Journeyman 55 + Driver 3) |
| Notification No. | 2026/05 (J&OP) |
| Benefit | Journeyman stipend Rs 24,000–26,000/month; Driver pay scale Rs 20,110–70,390 |
| Eligibility | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in the relevant trade (Journeyman); Class 10 + Commercial LMV licence + 6 years’ experience (Driver) |
| Age limit | Journeyman max 26 years; Driver max 32 years (as on 1 October 2026) |
| Application fee | Rs 472 (General/OBC/EWS); nil for SC/ST, PwBD and GRSE internal candidates |
| Last date to apply | 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| How to apply | Online only — jobapply.in/grse2026 |
What posts are available?
GRSE has announced 58 vacancies: 55 Journeyman posts spread across 14 trades and 3 Driver (Vehicle) posts in Skilled Grade-III.
Journeyman — trade-wise vacancies
| S. No. | Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carpenter | 2 |
| 2 | Crane Operator | 2 |
| 3 | Diesel Mechanic | 2 |
| 4 | Driver Material Handling | 2 |
| 5 | Electrician | 8 |
| 6 | Electronic Mechanic | 6 |
| 7 | Fitter | 6 |
| 8 | GRP/FRP Worker | 4 |
| 9 | Machine Operator | 3 |
| 10 | Painter | 6 |
| 11 | Pipe Fitter | 4 |
| 12 | Rigger | 4 |
| 13 | Structural Fitter | 4 |
| 14 | Welder | 2 |
| Total | 55 |
Electrician has the most openings at 8, followed by Electronic Mechanic, Fitter and Painter with 6 each.
Journeyman — category-wise vacancies
| Unreserved (UR) | 23 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 10 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 7 |
| Total | 55 |
Backlog and PwBD-reserved posts are included within this total and must not be added separately.
Driver (Vehicle) — 3 posts
| Post | UR | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver (Vehicle) — Skilled Grade-III | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Who can apply?
For Journeyman posts, candidates must have passed Class 10 and hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade. A general ITI certificate in an unrelated trade is not enough — the trade must match exactly what the notification prescribes.
For the Driver post, candidates need Class 10, a valid Commercial LMV Driving Licence and at least 6 years of post-qualification experience driving light and heavy motor vehicles. A Heavy Vehicle licence is desirable. Applicants must have a clean driving record — no major accidents, serious traffic violations or drink-driving in the preceding six years.
One important condition: candidates holding higher professional qualifications — Engineering or Technology degrees, MBA, CA, CMA, CS, LL.B., MCA, Ph.D. or equivalent — are not eligible. Concealing a qualification can lead to cancellation of selection even after appointment.
Trade-wise essential qualification (Journeyman)
| Trade | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Carpenter / Wood Work Technician / Shipwright (Wood) |
| Crane Operator | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Electrician (Government-recognised crane operation certificate desirable) |
| Diesel Mechanic | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Diesel Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic (Marine Diesel) |
| Driver Material Handling | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Diesel Mechanic + valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence |
| Electrician | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Electrician |
| Electronic Mechanic | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Electronic Mechanic |
| Fitter | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Fitter / Weapon Fitter / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (MMTM) |
| GRP/FRP Worker | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Fibre Reinforced Plastic Processor / Plastic Processing Operator, or prescribed NSQF Plastic FRP Operator course |
| Machine Operator | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Millwright Mechanic / MMTM |
| Painter | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Painter (General) / Painter (Marine) / Industrial Painter |
| Pipe Fitter | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Pipe Fitter / Plumbing |
| Rigger | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Rigger / Carpenter / Wood Work Technician |
| Structural Fitter | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in Structural Fitter / Fabricator / Sheet Metal Work / Fitter |
| Welder | Class 10 + NAC/NTC in prescribed Welder trades (Gas & Electric, TIG/MIG, GMAW/GTAW, Pipe, Structural and other notified specialisations) |
What is the age limit?
Age is calculated as on 1 October 2026.
| Journeyman | Maximum 26 years |
| Driver (Vehicle) | Maximum 32 years |
Age relaxation
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST (for eligible reserved Journeyman posts) | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST, where applicable) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Qualifying military service + 3 years |
| Ex-Agniveers | 3 years; up to 5 years for eligible first-batch candidates |
| Ex-GRSE Trade Apprentices (Journeyman) | 3 years |
The maximum age after all applicable relaxations must not exceed 56 years.
What is the salary and stipend?
Selected Journeymen will undergo two years of training on a fixed monthly stipend:
| First year | Rs 24,000 per month |
| Second year | Rs 26,000 per month |
After successful completion of training, Journeymen may be considered for absorption into the permanent Semi-Skilled (SSK) grade, with a pay scale of Rs 19,900–69,650 and one year of probation. This depends on performance, vacancies, medical fitness and organisational requirements. Please note: completing training does not guarantee permanent absorption.
The Driver (Vehicle) post carries a pay scale of Rs 20,110–70,390 (Skilled Grade-III), along with Industrial DA, HRA and applicable allowances, plus CPF, gratuity, medical and canteen benefits as per rules. The probation period is one year.
What is the application fee?
| General / OBC / EWS and other non-exempt candidates | Rs 472 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| GRSE internal candidates | Nil |
The fee must be paid online through the prescribed payment gateway. It is non-refundable, and no other payment mode is accepted.
Important dates
| Online application begins | 30 October 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Last date to apply online | 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date to pay the fee | 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Written examination date | Not announced yet |
Note: if the fee is paid and deducted by 28 November 2026 but registration remains incomplete due to payment reconciliation, such transactions will be verified and updated by 30 November 2026. This does not extend the normal application deadline.
What is the selection process?
For Journeyman:
- Application scrutiny and shortlisting, if required
- Written examination
- Document verification
- Practical trade test
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET, qualifying only) for Crane Operator, Driver Material Handling and Rigger posts
- Medical examination
For Driver (Vehicle):
- Screening and shortlisting based on eligibility and experience
- Written examination
- Document verification
- Practical driving / trade test
- Pre-employment medical examination
Candidates will be shortlisted for the practical trade test in a ratio of approximately 1:5 based on written examination merit.
What is the exam pattern?
The written examination is an OMR-based test with 100 objective questions for 100 marks and a duration of 2 hours. The question paper will be in English and Hindi. Exam centres are Kolkata and Ranchi (subject to change).
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | Trade / Subject-related questions | 80 |
| Part II | General Knowledge, General Aptitude, Reasoning, Mental Ability and Numerical Ability | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Minimum qualifying marks in the written examination
| Category | Journeyman | Driver (Vehicle) |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 50% | 40% |
| SC / ST / OBC | 45% | OBC: 35% |
| PwBD | 40% | 30% |
The practical trade test carries 50 marks and is qualifying in nature — candidates must score at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC where applicable, 40% for PwBD). The final merit list will be prepared from written examination marks among candidates who qualify in the practical trade test and other applicable stages.
Which documents are required?
- Class 10 pass certificate and marksheet
- Age or date-of-birth proof
- Relevant NAC/NTC trade certificate (Journeyman applicants)
- Commercial LMV Driving Licence (Driver applicants), and Heavy Vehicle licence where applicable
- Experience certificates or accepted employment records, where required
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificates, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Ex-Serviceman or Ex-Agniveer documents, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate for eligible serving employees, where required
Driver applicants must provide documentary evidence of their six years of driving experience — appointment letters, recent pay slips or employer confirmation may be required during verification.
How to apply online
- Visit the official GRSE website at grse.in and open the Careers section.
- Locate Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP) for Journeyman and Driver (Vehicle) and read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Open the recruitment application portal at jobapply.in/grse2026.
- Complete the registration or login process as instructed.
- Select the eligible Journeyman trade or Driver (Vehicle) post.
- Enter personal details, date of birth, category, educational qualifications and relevant experience.
- Upload the prescribed documents, including driving licence and experience documents where applicable.
- Pay the application fee of Rs 472 if not exempted.
- Review the application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the online form before 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM, and save or print the application confirmation.
Remember: applications are accepted online only — offline, postal or email applications are not accepted. Candidates may apply for more than one post if eligible, but must not submit duplicate applications for the same post or trade. Examination dates for different posts may coincide.
Important links
| Apply online | jobapply.in/grse2026 |
| GRSE Careers (official) | grse.in |
| GRSE official website | grse.in |
Read the detailed advertisement on the official website before applying. The exam date and admit card have not been announced yet — this information has not been officially announced — so keep checking the GRSE Careers page and your registered email.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many total vacancies are there in GRSE Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 58 vacancies — 55 Journeyman posts across 14 trades and 3 Driver (Vehicle) posts — under Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP).
Q2: What is the last date to apply?
A: Online applications close on 28 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 30 October 2026.
Q3: What is the essential qualification for Journeyman posts?
A: Class 10 pass along with an NAC or NTC certificate in the relevant trade. A general ITI certificate in an unrelated trade is not sufficient.
Q4: How much stipend will Journeymen receive?
A: Rs 24,000 per month in the first year and Rs 26,000 per month in the second year of the two-year training. Absorption into the permanent SSK grade may be considered afterwards, but it is not guaranteed.
Q5: What is the application fee?
A: Rs 472 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST, PwBD and GRSE internal candidates are fully exempted.
Q6: Can degree holders apply?
A: No. Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as Engineering/Technology degrees, MBA, CA, CMA, CS, LL.B., MCA or Ph.D. are explicitly not eligible.
Q7: When will the exam be held?
A: The exam date and admit card have not been announced yet. This information has not been officially announced — keep checking the GRSE Careers page at grse.in.
Next Action
Apply online at jobapply.in/grse2026 before 28 November 2026, and read the detailed notification on grse.in first.
