The Goa Shipyard recruitment 2026 notice invites applications for 14 Expert / Specialist posts on a contract basis. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has released Advt. 08/2026 on goashipyard. in. Eligible Indian Nationals must send the application before the last date, 12 November 2026. The posts suit candidates with naval, dockyard and shipbuilding experience. One post suits a senior HR and industrial relations (IR) candidate.
The Goa Shipyard recruitment fills 14 posts across 9 disciplines, and a full post-wise breakdown follows below. GSL can post a selected candidate at any location in India. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Goa Shipyard Limited notification Advt. 08/2026. Last verified: 27 October 2026.
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is recruiting 14 Expert / Specialist posts on contract basis through Advt. 08/2026. The last date to receive the application with documents is 12 November 2026. Candidates fill the prescribed form from goashipyard.in and send it with documents to General Manager (HR&A), Goa Shipyard Limited.
Table of Contents
- Quick Summary of GSL Expert / Specialist Posts 2026
- About Goa Shipyard Limited
- Goa Shipyard Location and How the Posts Compare
- Important Dates
- Goa Shipyard Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details and Salary
- Terms of Engagement
- Eligibility for GSL Expert / Specialist Posts
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Important Links
- FAQs
Quick Summary of GSL Expert / Specialist Posts 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) |
| Notification | Advt. 08/2026 |
| Post | Expert / Specialist (contract basis) |
| Total Vacancy | 14 Posts |
| Salary | Consolidated monthly salary, negotiable |
| Application Mode | Prescribed form with documents, sent to GM (HR&A), GSL |
| Eligibility | Diploma, degree or graduation as per post, with 5 years’ relevant experience (10 years for post 9) |
| Age Limit | 63 years (67 years for post 9) as on 30 September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Application screening and interview |
| Place of Posting | Any location in India (GSL, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa) |
| Contract Period | 1 year, extendable |
| Last Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian Nationals |
About Goa Shipyard Limited
Goa Shipyard Limited is a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. It is a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-I company and an ISO 9001-2015 certified shipbuilder, ship repairer and engineering firm.
GSL designs and builds ships for the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard and other customers, including friendly foreign countries. The Goa Shipyard recruitment brings experts to its yard at Vaddem, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa.
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Goa Shipyard Location and How the Posts Compare
The shipyard sits at Vaddem in Vasco-Da-Gama, a port town in Goa. The notice lets GSL post a selected candidate at any location in India, so the work site can change with project needs.
Most posts in the Goa Shipyard recruitment name Navy and shipyard systems, such as fire control radars, gas turbines on Talwar class ships and ship lifts. That makes naval, Coast Guard and dockyard candidates the closest fit. Unlike a permanent vacancy, these are fixed-term contract posts with negotiable pay. Candidates can compare them with other latest jobs across India before deciding.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important Dates
The Goa Shipyard recruitment counts age and experience as on 30 September 2026. The company must receive the application by the last date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Age and experience cut-off | 30 September 2026 |
| Last date to receive application | 12 November 2026 |
The last date in the Goa Shipyard recruitment is for receipt of the form and documents at GSL, so the time matters.
Goa Shipyard Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details and Salary
GSL lists 9 posts with 14 vacancies in total. Each post is on a contract basis.
| No. | Post | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weapons and Sensors | 1 |
| 2 | Production Coordination and readiness of compartments and equipment | 2 |
| 3 | GES & SR | 1 |
| 4 | HVACR | 2 |
| 5 | Gas Turbines and Shafting | 2 |
| 6 | Ship Repair (Hull/Engg) | 2 |
| 7 | Ship Repair (Electrical) | 1 |
| 8 | Ship Lift / Shipwright | 2 |
| 9 | HR/IR | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
Salary under the Goa Shipyard recruitment is a consolidated monthly amount. The Selection Committee decides it at the time of selection. The committee considers equivalent government pay, job profile, academic qualification, and the nature, area and length of experience. It also considers the CTC of previous employment.
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Terms of Engagement
Every post in this Goa Shipyard recruitment follows the same contract terms.
- The engagement is for 1 year at first.
- GSL can extend it by 1 year at a time, until the person reaches 70 years of age, depending on the company’s need and the person’s performance.
- The expert may need to train GSL personnel on the critical systems or processes of the post.
- GSL can send the person to any location in India as it requires.
- The user department sets the working hours as the project needs.
- A person engaged full time cannot take up any other assignment during the contract. The person must not take part in activities that conflict with the employer’s interest.
The posts are on a contract basis only and give no claim to permanent employment. Management can fill or not fill a post, and can increase or reduce the number of posts.
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Eligibility for GSL Expert / Specialist Posts
Eligibility for the Goa Shipyard recruitment depends on the post. Only Indian Nationals can apply.
The upper age limit is 63 years for posts 1 to 8 and 67 years for post 9, as on 30 September 2026. Candidates can check their age with the age calculator. GSL also counts experience as on 30 September 2026.
Candidates for posts 1 to 8 in the Goa Shipyard recruitment need overall 15 years of service, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The candidate for post 9 needs overall 25 years of service, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. A candidate who applies for more than one post must send a separate application for each post.
Post 1: Weapons and Sensors (1 Post)
- Qualification: Diploma in Electronics, industrial electronics, electrical or equivalent. A 3-year apprenticeship with the National Council for Vocational Training also qualifies.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as EA (P), Foreman or Chargeman in maintenance, repair, installation, testing or integration of the systems below.
- Systems: Fire Control Radars (FCR) such as Lynx U2 and EON 51. Naval gun systems such as SRGM (Super Rapid Gun Mount) and AK 630. Missile systems, both Surface-to-Surface Missiles (SSM) and Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM).
- Desirable: Installation and integration of naval weapons and sensors onboard warships and patrol vessels. Setting-to-Work (STW), Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT) and Sea Acceptance Trials (SAT).
- Scope: Weapons and sensors for warships.
Post 2: Production Coordination and readiness of compartments and equipment (2 Posts)
- Qualification: Diploma in Engineering, Electronics, Electrical or equivalent. A 3-year apprenticeship with the National Council for Vocational Training also qualifies.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as Hull Artificer, ERA, EA(P), EA(R), Shipwright, Foreman or Chargeman in refits of frontline warships. Experience on Talwar and Teg class and other frontline Indian Navy warships is preferred.
- Desirable: Experience of deck machinery, APT (CITADEL), HVAC, and SATs and HATs of equipment and systems.
- Scope: Production coordination and readiness of compartments and equipment.
Post 3: GES & SR (1 Post)
- Qualification: Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in operation of ballast control system for a floating dock, FPSO or marine platform.
- Scope: Coordination for installation and trials of the ballast control system.
Post 4: HVACR (2 Posts)
- Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant HVAC work experience in PSUs, government or private sector.
- Desirable: Working knowledge of chiller plants, chilled water systems and their distribution, cooling water distribution, cooling towers, air handling units, air distribution system and Building Automation System (BAS). Experience in alarm monitoring and detection, scheduling operations, tracking faults and managing preventive maintenance.
- Scope: Execution of installation and commissioning of HVACR systems on Frigates, GES/SR projects and NGOPVs.
Post 5: Gas Turbines and Shafting (2 Posts)
- Qualification: Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as ERA, Chargeman or Foreman in operating and maintaining Gas Turbines on Indian Navy warships. Maintenance or installation of M7N MGTA onboard Talwar class is preferred.
- Desirable: 2 years in the Gas Turbine Testing and Tuning Team / Eksila.
- Scope: Project Production Coordinator / Mechanical.
Post 6: Ship Repair (Hull/Engg) (2 Posts)
- Qualification: Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as Hull Artificer or ERA in ship operations or ship maintenance. Preferred areas are installation, commissioning, operations, maintenance, repairs and overhaul of engineering and engineering control equipment, hull activities, and equipment costing, estimation and procurement.
- Desirable: Coordination of ship refit and repair activities.
- Scope: Project Production Coordinator / Mechanical.
Post 7: Ship Repair (Electrical) (1 Post)
- Qualification: Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as EA (P) or EA(R) in ship operations or maintenance. Preferred areas are installation, commissioning, operations, maintenance, repairs and overhaul of electrical, navigation and communication equipment, and estimation and costing of electrical equipment.
- Desirable: Coordination of ship refit and repair activities.
- Scope: Project Production Coordinator / Electrical.
Post 8: Ship Lift / Shipwright (2 Posts)
- Qualification: Diploma in Engineering or equivalent. An MCPO I or MCPO II equivalent rank sailor from the Seaman branch or Shipwright branch of the Indian Navy or Coast Guard also qualifies.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in shipwright, maintenance, docking, undocking and launching activities in a dockyard, shipbuilding yard or ship repair yard. Planning and executing safe mooring and unmooring operations.
- Also needed: Good knowledge of dock safety rules and of maintaining all lifting and handling appliances for Shiplift / Shipwright.
- Scope: Ship Lift / Shipwright.
Post 9: HR/IR (1 Post)
- Qualification: Graduate in any discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 25 years, with at least 10 years in a senior position. Experience in dealing with unions, IR matters, and wage and pay revision matters.
- Also needed: A retired or serving officer at E7/E8 level in Central PSUs.
- Scope: HR/IR/Labour Laws.
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Selection Process
The Selection Committee conducts selection for the Goa Shipyard recruitment. GSL decides its own screening criteria, and meeting the qualification rules does not guarantee an interview call.
- GSL screens the applications and documents.
- Shortlisted candidates attend an interview by video conference or in person.
- The Selection Committee selects candidates and decides the salary.
GSL sends interview call letters only to the registered email ID of shortlisted candidates. GSL pays no TA / DA for a personal interview. GSL posts the names of eligible candidates, the interview date and the selected candidates on goashipyard.in under the heading “Notice Board Careers Advertisement”.
How to Apply
Candidates apply for the Goa Shipyard recruitment with the prescribed form and supporting documents. Follow these steps.
- Read the full Advt. 08/2026 on goashipyard.in.
- Take the application form in the prescribed format, enclosed with the notification.
- Fill in the name, father’s or husband’s name, gender, age with date of birth, address, contact details and email ID.
- Fill in the educational qualification and the experience, starting from the last organisation to the first. Write the experience at the level of the post applied for.
- Paste a recent photo, add the names, addresses and phone numbers of two references, and sign every page.
- Fill in a separate form for each post.
- Attach the documents that support age, experience and qualification.
- Send the form with the documents to General Manager (HR&A), Goa Shipyard Limited, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa – 403802. It must reach GSL by 12 November 2026.
Candidates who face difficulty can write to recruitment@goashipyard.com.
Documents to keep ready
Candidates should keep these documents ready for the Goa Shipyard recruitment.
- Identity proof
- Copy of last pay certificate
- Address proof
- Copy of certificate for proof of educational qualification
- Copy of service verification certificate
GSL can reject a candidate who gives false or fabricated information, and can end the engagement later on the same grounds.
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Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Advt. 08/2026 notification | Download Goa Shipyard Advt. 08/2026 notification PDF |
| Official website | Visit Goa Shipyard Limited official website |
Should you apply?
The Goa Shipyard recruitment suits candidates who have worked on Navy systems, dockyard refits, ship lifts or shipyard HR and IR matters. The experience rules are specific, so candidates should match the post wording closely before applying.
The engagement is for 1 year at first. GSL can extend it by 1 year at a time until the person reaches 70 years of age. Salary is negotiable, so the exact amount becomes known only at selection. A posting can fall anywhere in India.
Seats per discipline in the Goa Shipyard recruitment are few, so competition for each post can be tight. Candidates who want a permanent position can browse other government jobs on this site.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
What is the last date for Goa Shipyard recruitment 2026?
The last date is 12 November 2026. GSL must receive the application with all documents by this date, so candidates should send the form early to reach the Vasco-Da-Gama office in time.
How much salary does GSL pay for Expert / Specialist posts?
Salary in the Goa Shipyard recruitment is a consolidated monthly amount and is negotiable. The Selection Committee decides it at selection, based on equivalent government pay, job profile, qualification, nature, area and length of experience, and the CTC of previous employment.
Can I apply for more than one GSL Expert post?
Yes. A candidate who applies for more than one post must send a separate application for each post. Posts 1 to 8 need at least 5 years of relevant experience, and post 9 needs at least 10 years.
Who is a good fit for the GSL Expert / Specialist posts?
In the Goa Shipyard recruitment, candidates who have served as artificers, chargemen or foremen on Navy ships, or who have worked in dockyards, fit posts 1 to 8 best. Post 9 fits a senior HR and IR officer from a Central PSU. Candidates should read the experience line of each post first.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.