GRSE Recruitment 2026 – 58 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited has opened online applications for the GRSE Recruitment 2026, offering 58 Journeyman and Driver (Vehicle) posts at its Kolkata shipyard. According to the published information, the recruitment is being held under Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J and OP), and the online application window opened on 30 October 2026.

The drive covers 55 Journeyman posts across 14 trades and 3 Driver (Vehicle) posts. Candidates with a Class 10 pass and the prescribed trade certificate or driving licence can apply online before the closing date of 28 November 2026, and they should verify every condition on the official website before submitting the form.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 Overview

GRSE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

GRSE has stated that if a fee is paid and deducted by 28 November 2026 but registration remains incomplete because of payment reconciliation, such transactions will be verified and updated by 30 November 2026. According to the published information, this does not extend the normal application deadline, so candidates should complete the form well before the last date.

GRSE Vacancy Details 2026

Journeyman Trade-wise Vacancies

The 55 Journeyman vacancies include backlog and PwBD-reserved positions as specified in the notification, and the PwBD reservation is included within the advertised total rather than added separately. For the Driver (Vehicle) post, 2 vacancies are for UR candidates and 1 for OBC candidates. Candidates preparing for other public sector engineering openings may also want to read our coverage of the BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026, which is another defence PSU opportunity.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must possess the qualifications prescribed for their selected post as on 1 October 2026. Journeyman posts require a Class 10 pass with the relevant National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the chosen trade. Driver (Vehicle) posts require a Class 10 pass, a valid Commercial LMV Driving Licence, and a minimum of six years of post-qualification experience driving light and heavy motor vehicles.

The notification excludes candidates holding specified higher professional qualifications, including Engineering or Technology degrees, MBA, CA, CMA, CS, LL.B., MCA, Ph.D. or equivalent higher professional qualifications. Candidates must disclose all educational qualifications, since concealing a qualification may lead to cancellation of selection even after appointment.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age relaxation applies as per the notification: 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST candidates for eligible reserved Journeyman posts, 10 years for PwBD (UR) candidates, and additional relaxations for ex-servicemen, ex-Agniveers and ex-GRSE trade apprentices. The maximum age after all applicable relaxations must not exceed 56 years.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the online payment gateway on the prescribed recruitment portal. No other payment mode is accepted.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process begins with application scrutiny and shortlisting, followed by a written examination, document verification, a practical trade test, and a medical examination. For Journeyman posts in Crane Operator, Driver Material Handling and Rigger trades, a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test is also held. Driver (Vehicle) candidates face a practical driving and trade test after the written examination. GRSE will shortlist candidates for the practical trade test in a ratio of approximately 1:5 based on written examination merit, subject to the notified tie rules.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

The written examination for both categories is an offline OMR-based test of 100 objective questions for 100 marks, with a duration of two hours. Part I covers trade or subject-related questions for 80 marks, and Part II covers General Knowledge, General Aptitude, Reasoning, Mental Ability and Numerical Ability for 20 marks. The paper is set in English and Hindi, and the exam centres are Kolkata and Ranchi, subject to change.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 Salary and Stipend

Selected Journeymen will undergo two years of training on a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 24,000 in the first year and Rs. 26,000 in the second year. After successful completion of training, they may be considered for absorption into the permanent Semi-Skilled grade, subject to performance, vacancies, medical fitness and organisational requirements. Completion of training does not automatically guarantee permanent absorption. The Driver (Vehicle) post carries a pay scale of Rs. 20,110 to Rs. 70,390 in Skilled Grade-III, along with Industrial DA, HRA and applicable allowances.

How to Apply for GRSE Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official GRSE website at www.grse.in and open the Careers section.
2. Find Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J and OP) for Journeyman and Driver (Vehicle) posts.
3. Read the detailed advertisement and confirm that you meet the trade, age and experience conditions as on 1 October 2026.
4. Register on the prescribed recruitment portal and fill the online application form carefully.
5. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee of Rs. 472, if applicable.
6. Submit the form before 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM, and keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet
• NAC or NTC trade certificate for the chosen Journeyman trade
• Valid Commercial LMV Driving Licence and experience proof (Driver post)
• Caste, EWS or PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Recent photograph and signature
• Valid photo identity proof

Candidates interested in other shipyard and PSU trades may also check our article on the BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 for a comparable artisan-level opportunity.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Official Website – GRSE
• Apply Online – GRSE Recruitment Portal
• Download Notification – GRSE Careers Page

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Disclaimer: This article is based on the published notification summary for GRSE Recruitment 2026. Candidates should verify all dates, eligibility conditions and application instructions on the official GRSE website before applying, since the official notification remains the final authority.