The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, through Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), has launched the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026. A total of 227 internship seats across six qualification categories are available for candidates aged 18‑25 years. Applications are to be submitted online via the official PMIS portal.
Cochin Shipyard Limited, a Miniratna‑A public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is offering internships under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme for a period of nine months.
Vacancy Details
A. ITI Trades (Total: 92 seats, Stipend: ₹11,000/month)
S. No.
Trade
No. of Seats
1
Electrician
10
2
Fitter
10
3
Welder
9
4
Machinist
8
5
Electronic Mechanic
4
6
Instrument Mechanic
2
7
Draughtsman (Mech)
2
8
Draughtsman (Civil)
2
9
Painter (General)/Painter (Marine)
4
10
Mechanic Motor Vehicle
2
11
Sheet Metal Worker
10
12
Ship Wright Wood/Carpenter/Wood Work Technician
6
13
Mechanic Diesel
5
14
Pipe Fitter/Plumber
6
15
Refrigeration and Air‑Conditioning Mechanic/Technician
1
16
Marine Fitter
5
17
Health Sanitary Inspector
2
18
Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics Intern
4
B. SSLC (Total: 80 seats, Stipend: ₹11,000/month)
S. No.
Discipline
No. of Seats
1
Grinder Intern
20
2
Painter Intern
30
3
Scaffolder Intern
30
C. HSE/ITI (Total: 27 seats, Stipend: ₹11,000/month)
S. No.
Discipline
No. of Seats
1
Intern Warehouse Assistant
27
D. Diploma (Total: 16 seats, Stipend: ₹13,000/month)
S. No.
Discipline
No. of Seats
1
Civil Engineering
2
2
Electrical Engineering
2
3
Electronics Engineering
2
4
Instrumentation Engineering
2
5
Mechanical Engineering
2
6
Catering/Hotel Management
2
7
Pharmacy
2
8
Nursing
2
E. Graduation (Total: 11 seats, Stipend: ₹13,000/month)
S. No.
Discipline
No. of Seats
1
Clerical
11
F. Post Graduation (Total: 1 seat, Stipend: ₹13,000/month)
S. No.
Discipline
No. of Seats
1
Intern Hindi
1
Eligibility Criteria
Category
Corresponds To
Educational Qualification
I(A)
ITI Trades
Pass in Xth standard AND Pass in ITI (National Trade Certificate – NTC)
I(B)
SSLC
Pass in Xth standard
I(C)
HSE/ITI
Pass in XIIth standard / ITI (National Trade Certificate – NTC)
I(D)
Diploma
A Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline
I(E)
Graduation
Graduation (e.g., BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, etc.)
I(F)
Post Graduation
MA Hindi / MA Hindi with Translation
Age limit for all categories: 18‑25 years.
Pay Scale & Salary
ITI Trades, SSLC, and HSE/ITI: ₹11,000 per month (DBT)
Diploma, Graduation, and Post‑Graduation: ₹13,000 per month (DBT)
No travel, boarding or lodging expenses are provided.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this internship (Application Fee: Nil).
Important Dates
Last Date for Online Application
30‑10‑2026
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification.
If marks are equal, seniority in age decides merit.
Shortlisted candidates receive an offer through the PMIS portal.
Certificate verification (age, qualification, caste, disability, if any) on the date mentioned in the offer letter.
Successful verification leads to provisional induction for the internship, subject to medical fitness.
What is the total number of internship seats?
There are 227 seats across six qualification categories.
Is there any application fee?
No, the application fee is nil.
What is the stipend amount?
₹11,000 per month for ITI, SSLC and HSE/ITI categories; ₹13,000 per month for Diploma, Graduation and Post‑Graduation categories.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online submission is 30‑10‑2026.
Which age group can apply?
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age.
How long is the internship?
The internship duration is 9 months.
