Overview संक्षिप्त विवरण
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited, a Navratna defence shipyard under the Ministry of Defence, has issued Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP). It invites applications for 55 Journeyman posts across 14 trades and 3 Driver (Vehicle) posts. Journeyman posts need Class 10 with an NAC/NTC in the trade, while the Driver post needs Class 10, a valid commercial LMV licence and 6 years of driving experience. Online registration is open from 30 October to 28 November 2026.
Source: the official notification published by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE). Official website: grse.in. Apply only on the official website.
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Total No. of Vacancies
- Number of Posts
- 58
- Recruiter
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE)
Application Dates
- Starting Date to Apply
- 30-10-2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 28-11-2026
Salary
- Salary
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Journeyman stipend Rs 24,000 per month (year 1) and Rs 26,000 per month (year 2). Driver (Vehicle) pay scale Rs 20,110-3%-70,390 (Skilled grade).
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
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Journeyman Class 10 (Matriculation) with NAC/NTC in the relevant trade. Driver (Vehicle) Class 10 with valid commercial LMV driving licence and minimum 6 years' driving experience.
Age Limit
- Age Limit
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Journeyman maximum 26 years as on 01-10-2026 (OBC +3, SC/ST +5 where posts are reserved). Driver (Vehicle) maximum 32 years as on 01-10-2026 (OBC +3). PwBD, ex-servicemen and ex-Agniveer relaxations as per notification.
Application Fees
- Fees by Category
- Rs 472 (online). SC/ST/PwBD and internal candidates are exempt. Fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Selection Process
- Written test (100 marks), then document verification and qualifying practical (trade) test (50 marks). Physical efficiency test for Driver (Material Handling), Rigger and Crane Operator trades.
How to Apply
- How to Apply
- Apply online only at https://jobapply.in/grse2026 between 30-10-2026 (14:00) and 28-11-2026 (23:59). Pay the fee online and keep a printout of the application.
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Last date 28 Nov 2026 · 19 days left Check that you meet the eligibility above before you apply.
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About GRSE Journeyman & Driver Recruitment 2026 – 58 Posts
Post-wise vacancies
The notification lists 55 Journeyman vacancies and 3 Driver (Vehicle) vacancies. Journeyman trades include Carpenter, Crane Operator, Diesel Mechanic, Driver (Material Handling), Electrician (8 posts), Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, GRP/FRP Worker, Machine Operator, Painter, Pipe Fitter, Rigger, Structural Fitter and Welder. Some trades carry backlog posts, and the notice says the numbers may be increased or decreased.
Eligibility in detail
- Journeyman: Matriculation (Class 10) with a National Apprenticeship Certificate or National Trade Certificate in the matching trade. The maximum age is 26 years on 01 October 2026, with 3 years extra for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST where posts are reserved.
- Driver (Vehicle), Skilled Grade III: Matriculation with a valid commercial LMV licence and at least 6 years of post-qualification driving experience. The maximum age is 32 years, with 3 years extra for OBC, and the applicant needs a clean driving record.
- Graduates, engineers and other higher professional degree holders are not eligible for these posts.
Selection process
If many applications arrive, GRSE may shortlist on marks in the qualifying trade examination. Selection is through a written test of 100 marks (80 trade questions and 20 on general knowledge, aptitude and reasoning) followed by a qualifying practical trade test of 50 marks. Document verification comes before the practical test, and a qualifying physical efficiency test applies to Driver (Material Handling), Rigger and Crane Operator trades. Written tests are planned at Kolkata and Ranchi.
Pay
Journeymen are engaged on a two-year training stipend of Rs 24,000 a month in the first year and Rs 26,000 in the second. The Driver post is in the Skilled grade with pay scale Rs 20,110-3%-70,390.
How to apply
- Register on the online portal jobapply.in/grse2026 between 30 October and 28 November 2026.
- Pay the Rs 472 fee online; SC, ST, PwBD and internal candidates are exempt.
- Check the GRSE career page for the admit card and test schedule, which will be announced later.
Important points
The fee is non-refundable. Ex-Agniveers expected to be released by 31 March 2027 may apply, and the notice sets out age relaxation for them. The date of the result or mark sheet counts as the date of acquiring the qualification.