Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a listed premier Miniratna Schedule ‘A’ Company of the Government of India, has released the official notification (No. CSL/P&A/HRM/HRM GENERAL/PM_INTERNSHIP_SCHEME/2024/45, dated 26 August 2026) for the engagement of 227 interns under the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS). The internship training will be for Nine (9) months. Interested candidates can register online through the PMIS Portal.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 26 August 2026 |
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Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
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Educational Qualification
| I(A) - ITI Trades | Pass in Xth standard, and pass in ITI (National Trade Certificate - NTC). |
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| I(B) - SSLC | Pass in Xth standard. |
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| I(C) - HSE/ITI | Pass in XIIth standard / ITI (National Trade Certificate - NTC). |
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| I(D) - Diploma | Diploma in Engineering or Technology (relevant discipline) from a State Council/Board of Technical Education, a University, or an institution recognized as equivalent by the State/Central Government. |
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| I(E) - Graduation | Graduation (other than performing arts/B.Tech) - BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA etc. |
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| I(F) - Post Graduation | MA Hindi / MA Hindi with Translation. |
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Internship Details
| Internship Duration | Nine (9) months. |
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| Total Seats | 227 |
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| Registration | Online through PMIS Portal. |
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A. ITI Trades - 92 Seats | Stipend ₹11,000/month
| Trade | Seats |
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| Electrician | 10 |
| Fitter | 10 |
| Welder | 9 |
| Machinist | 8 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 4 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 2 |
| Draughtsman (Mech) | 2 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 2 |
| Painter (General)/Painter (Marine) | 4 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 10 |
| Ship Wright Wood/Carpenter/Wood Work Technician | 6 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 5 |
| Pipe Fitter/Plumber | 6 |
| Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic/Technician | 1 |
| Marine Fitter | 5 |
| Health Sanitary Inspector | 2 |
| Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics Intern | 4 |
| Total | 92 |
B. SSLC - 80 Seats | Stipend ₹11,000/month
| Discipline | Seats |
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| Grinder Intern | 20 |
| Painter Intern | 30 |
| Scaffolder Intern | 30 |
| Total | 80 |
C. HSE/ITI - 27 Seats | Stipend ₹11,000/month
| Discipline | Seats |
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| Intern Warehouse Assistant | 27 |
| Total | 27 |
D. Diploma - 16 Seats | Stipend ₹13,000/month
| Discipline | Seats |
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| Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| Electronics Engineering | 2 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| Catering/Hotel Management | 2 |
| Pharmacy | 2 |
| Nursing | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
E. Graduation - 11 Seats | Stipend ₹13,000/month
| Discipline | Seats |
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| Clerical | 11 |
| Total | 11 |
F. Post Graduation - 1 Seat | Stipend ₹13,000/month
| Discipline | Seats |
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| Intern Hindi | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Grand Total: 227 Seats
How to Apply Online for CSL Prime Minister Internship Scheme 2026
- Visit the PMIS Portal at pminternship.mca.gov.in.
- Before applying, go through the Candidate User Manual available under Manuals on the portal.
- Register on the portal and fill in your personal, educational, and other required details.
- Select the trade/discipline of your choice, corresponding to the qualification you hold.
- Upload the required documents as per the portal’s specifications.
- Review your application carefully before final submission, ensuring marks are entered correctly, as any discrepancy with certificates will lead to summary rejection.
- Regularly check the PMIS portal for updates, as offers of internship training will be communicated only through the portal and not by post.
CSL Prime Minister Internship Scheme 2026: Stipend & Training Details
Selected interns will undergo a 9-month internship training at Cochin Shipyard Limited and will receive a monthly stipend, inclusive of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) by the Government of India.
| Category | Monthly Stipend (incl. DBT) |
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| ITI Trades / SSLC / HSE-ITI Disciplines | ₹11,000/- |
| Diploma / Graduation / Post Graduation Disciplines | ₹13,000/- |
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
