GRSE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has released Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP) for the recruitment of Journeyman and Driver (Vehicle) posts. A total of 58 vacancies are available across various technical trades and the Driver category.

Eligible Indian candidates can submit their applications online through the official GRSE website. The online registration process started on 30 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 28 November 2026.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 – Job Overview

Important Dates

The application closing time is 11:59 PM on 28 November 2026.

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the payment gateway.

Vacancy Details

GRSE has announced 58 vacancies, including 55 Journeyman posts and 3 Driver posts.

Journeyman Vacancy Details

Driver Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification

1. Journeyman Posts

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) and possess the relevant National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the applicable trade.

2. Driver (Vehicle)

Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

• Passed Matriculation (Class 10).

• Possess a valid Commercial LMV Driving Licence.

• Have at least 6 years of post-qualification experience driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles.

• Experience must be in an organisation, firm or rental agency on a direct employment basis.

• A valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence is desirable.

Candidates must also have a clean driving record without accident history, major traffic violations or relevant police complaints during the last six years.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as of 1 October 2026.

Age Relaxation

• OBC: 3 years for both recruitment categories.

• SC/ST: 5 years for Journeyman posts where applicable.

• PwBD: 10 years for UR, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST in the Journeyman category.

• Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers: Relaxation as per notification and applicable government rules.

Salary / Pay Scale

Journeyman Salary

Selected candidates will undergo two years of training on a fixed monthly stipend.

After successful completion of training, candidates may be considered for absorption into the permanent Semi-Skilled (SSK) grade, with a pay scale of ₹19,900–69,650, subject to performance, organisational requirements, vacancies and other conditions.

Driver Salary

Industrial DA, HRA, allowances, CPF, gratuity and other applicable benefits will be provided according to company rules.

Selection Process

The selection process differs slightly between Journeyman and Driver recruitment.

Journeyman Selection

1. Application screening and shortlisting, if required.

2. Written Examination.

3. Document Verification.

4. Practical (Trade) Test.

5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Crane Operator, Rigger and Driver Material Handling posts.

Driver Selection

1. Application screening based on eligibility and relevant experience.

2. Written Examination.

3. Document Verification.

4. Practical (Trade) Test.

5. Medical Examination.

Written Examination Pattern

• Duration: 2 hours.

• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions.

• Examination Mode: Offline (OMR-based).

• Examination Centres: Kolkata and Ranchi.

The Journeyman written test qualifying requirement is 50% overall, with category-based relaxation as specified in the notification. For Driver posts, the qualifying requirement is 40% overall, with applicable relaxation for OBC and PwBD candidates.

The practical test is qualifying in nature. The final merit list will be prepared based on written examination marks among candidates who qualify in the practical test.

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How to Apply for GRSE Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

1. Visit the official GRSE website at www.grse.in.

2. Open the Careers section and find Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP).

3. Read the detailed recruitment notification carefully.

4. Click the online application link.

5. Register and enter the required personal, educational and other details.

6. Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including educational, date-of-birth, category and experience certificates, wherever applicable.

7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

8. Review the application form and submit it.

9. Download and save the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates can also apply through the dedicated application portal. Incomplete applications and multiple applications for the same post/trade may lead to rejection.

Important Links

The application portal is provided in the official notification. Check the detailed advertisement and available documents before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are available in GRSE Recruitment 2026?

There are 58 vacancies: 55 Journeyman posts and 3 Driver posts.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online registration is 28 November 2026.

3. What is the application fee?

The application fee is ₹472. SC, ST, PwBD and internal candidates are exempted.

4. What is the qualification for Journeyman posts?

Candidates must have passed Class 10 and hold the relevant NAC or NTC certificate in the applicable trade.

5. Where will the written examination be conducted?

The notification mentions Kolkata and Ranchi as examination centres.

6. Is the Journeyman job permanent?

Journeyman candidates will initially undergo two years of training. Permanent absorption may be considered after successful training, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.