GRSE Journeyman & Driver (Vehicle) Recruitment 2026 - 58 Posts (EN 2026/05 J&OP)
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, a Navratna defence shipyard under the Ministry of Defence, has issued Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP) for 58 posts: 55 Journeyman posts across 14 trades (Carpenter, Crane Operator, Diesel Mechanic, Driver Material Handling, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, GRP/FRP Worker, Machine Operator, Painter, Pipe Fitter, Rigger, Structural Fitter and Welder) and 3 Driver (Vehicle) posts in Skilled Grade-III. Journeymen are engaged for 2 years on a fixed stipend (Rs 24,000 in year 1 and Rs 26,000 in year 2) with possible absorption into the SSK grade; Drivers are placed in the Skilled grade pay scale Rs 20,110-3%-70,390. Online registration is open from 30.10.2026 (14:00) to 28.11.2026 (23:59) through the link on grse.in. The written test will be held at Kolkata and Ranchi. This is an independent summary and not an official government website; please read the official notice before applying.
Important dates
Online registration opens
30 Oct 2026 · 02:00 pm IST
Online registration closes
28 Nov 2026 · 11:59 pm IST
Eligibility / age cut-off
1 Oct 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
Journeyman: Matriculation (Class 10) pass with NAC/NTC (ITI) in the relevant trade - e.g. Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Painter, Pipe Fitter/Plumbing, Diesel Mechanic, Electronic Mechanic, Carpenter, Rigger, Structural Fitter, Millwright/MMTM, FRP/Plastic Processing; Driver Material Handling also needs a valid heavy vehicle driving licence. Maximum age 26 years as on 01.10.2026. Driver (Vehicle): Matriculation with a valid commercial LMV driving licence and at least 6 years' post-qualification experience driving light and heavy motor vehicles (HMV licence desirable), clean driving record; maximum age 32 years as on 01.10.2026. Qualifications counted as on 01.10.2026; relaxations as per notice, overall cap 56 years.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years | Where posts are reserved |
| SC / ST | 5 years | Journeyman posts, where reserved |
| Ex-Agniveer | 3 years | Further 2 years for first batch; overall cap 56 years after all relaxations |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman (Carpenter) | Total | 2 |
| Journeyman (Crane Operator) | Total | 2 |
| Journeyman (Diesel Mechanic) | Total | 2 |
| Journeyman (Driver Material Handling) | Total | 2 |
| Journeyman (Electrician) | Total | 8 |
| Journeyman (Electronic Mechanic) | Total | 6 |
| Journeyman (Fitter) | Total | 6 |
| Journeyman (GRP/FRP Worker) | Total | 4 |
| Journeyman (Machine Operator) | Total | 3 |
| Journeyman (Painter) | Total | 6 |
| Journeyman (Pipe Fitter) | Total | 4 |
| Journeyman (Rigger) | Total | 4 |
| Journeyman (Structural Fitter) | Total | 4 |
| Journeyman (Welder) | Total | 2 |
| Driver (Vehicle) - Skilled Grade-III | Total | 3 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | All | ₹472 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Internal candidates | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Shortlisting on marks of the qualifying examination if applications are many
Written test (100 marks, 2 hours, bilingual) at Kolkata/Ranchi
Practical (trade) test
Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying) for Driver Material Handling, Rigger and Crane Operator
Document verification and medical examination
How to apply
- Open www.grse.in > Career and read Employment Notification 2026/05 (J&OP)
- Use the APPLY ONLINE link given there (jobapply.in/grse2026) and register between 30.10.2026 and 28.11.2026 (23:59)
- Pay Rs 472 online if not exempt
- Keep the application printout; admit card dates will be announced on the GRSE website
Official notification
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10 Nov 2026 · Reviewed publication