Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited Recruitment 2025 for Journeyman, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) stands as a leading Defence Shipbuilding organization, holding the prestigious Schedule-A Mini Ratna, Category-I status. Renowned for its role in enhancing the nation’s defence capabilities, GRSE specializes in constructing cutting-edge warships. The company is now inviting applications from skilled and enthusiastic Indian citizens for the position of Journeyman across multiple trades.
Important Note:
Applicants are strongly advised to thoroughly review the official notification before applying to ensure they meet all the eligibility conditions
Application Deadline: 4th August 2025
Vacancy Details (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited Recruitment 2025 for Journeyman)
| Sl. | Trade | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Essential Qualification |
| (a) | Journeyman (Crane Operator) | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Electrician trade |
| Desirable: Govt. recognized certification in Crane Operation | ||||||||
| (b) | Journeyman (Diesel Mechanic) | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Diesel Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic (Marine Diesel) trades |
| (c) | Journeyman (Driver – Material Handling) | 03 (incl. 01 backlog) | 1 | 1 | – | 01 (Backlog) | – | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Diesel Mechanic trade and valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License |
| Desirable: Govt. recognized certification in Crane Operation | ||||||||
| (d) | Journeyman (Electronic Mechanic) | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Electronic Mechanic trade |
| (e) | Journeyman (Electrician) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Electrician trade |
| (f) | Journeyman (Fitter) | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Fitter / Weapon Fitter / MMTM trades |
| (g) | Journeyman (Machinist) | 4 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Machinist / Turner / Machinist (Grinder) trades |
| (h) | Journeyman (Machine Operator) | 04 (incl. 01 backlog) | 1 | 01 (Backlog) | – | 1 | 1 | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Millwright Mechanic / MMTM trades |
| (i) | Journeyman (Pipe Fitter) | 6 | 2 | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Pipe Fitter / Plumbing trades |
| (j) | Journeyman (Rigger) | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Rigger / Carpenter trades |
| (k) | Journeyman (Structural Fitter) | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | Matriculation (10th pass) with NAC/NTC in Structural Fitter / Fabricator / Sheet Metal Work / Fitter trades |
Total Vacancies: 52
- UR: 20
- SC: 12
- ST: 2
- OBC: 12
- EWS: 6
Additional Reservations:
- 01 post reserved for PwBD (OH)
- 01 post reserved for PwBD (HH/PD)
- 01 post reserved for PwBD (MD) – Backlog
(Except for Journeyman – Crane Operator, Rigger, and Driver – Material Handling) - Reservation for Ex-servicemen (ESM) and dependents of those killed in action will be as per Government rules (Horizontal/Interlocking basis).
Age Limit (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited Recruitment 2025 for Journeyman)
Maximum age limit is 26 years as on 01.07.2025
(b) Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, where posts are reserved in respective categories.
(c) Age relaxations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)-
PwBD (UR) : 10 years
PwBD & OBC-NCL : 13 years
PwBD & SC : 15 years
PwBD & ST : 15 years
(d) Ex-servicemen who have put in not less than 6 months continuous service in Armed Forces of the union will be given relaxation in the age limit to the extent of period of service plus 03 years.
(e) Age relaxation of 3 years is applicable for those Ex-Trade Apprentices who had completed Apprenticeship Training in GRSE.
(f) Maximum age as on cut-off date after all relaxations for all categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM) and internal candidates shall not exceed 56 years.
Stipend (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited Recruitment 2025 for Journeyman)
The Journeymen in the aforesaid trades will be on 02 years training on fixed stipendiary basis
- 1 st year : Rs.24,000/- per month
- 2 nd year : Rs.26,000/- per month
(b) Recovery of PF on the consolidated amount and a matching contribution of the same amount by the company will be applicable as per prevailing rules. ESI contribution at the statutory rate, if applicable, will be recovered.
(c) First Aid facility at yard dispensary and hospitalization for self will be admissible. Hospitalization benefit will be extended as per extant rules of the company. GRSE: Employment Notification No. 2025/05(J) Page – 11 of 16
(d) Subsidized canteen facility will be provided
Selection Process: (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited Recruitment 2025 for Journeyman)
(a) In case large number of applications are received, the company may resort to shortlisting of candidates based on the percentage of marks scored in the qualifying examination.
(i) For candidates having NAC only, marks scored in “AITT under ATS examination leading to NAC” will be considered.
(ii) For candidates having NTC only or having both NAC & NTC, marks scored in ‘AITT under CTS examination leading to NAC” will be considered.
(b) The method of selection will be based on the Written Test followed by Practical (Trade) Test.
(c) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) of candidates shortlisted for Driver (Material Handling), Rigger and Crane Operator posts will be carried out in addition to Written Test and Practical Test before final selection. The PET will be of qualifying in nature. The standards of PET will be uploaded in GRSE website.
Written test (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited Recruitment 2025 for Journeyman)
(a) Pen & Paper based Test with OMR answer sheets will be held in Kolkata & Ranchi. Based on the number of responses the test centre may be changed as per the discretion of the Management. No request for change of Written Test Centre after final submission of application form will be entertained.
(b) No TA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the Written Test.
(c) Candidates eligible for more than one post may apply for each post accordingly. GRSE at its sole discretion may conduct the Written test for all the advertised post simultaneously in a single session. In-that event no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
| Part | Type of Questions | Marks | Remarks |
| Part-I | Subject (trade) related questions as per relevant trade syllabus (available on GRSE website) | 80 marks | • Duration of Written Test: 02 Hours
• Question Paper: Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions • Qualifying Marks: – Overall 50% (out of 100) – 45% for SC/ST/OBC – 40% for PwBD
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| Part-II | General Knowledge, General Aptitude, Reasoning, Mental Ability, Numerical Ability | 20 marks | |
| Total | 100 marks |
(e) Written Test Question paper will be bi-lingual (English and Hindi), In case any ambiguity / dispute arises in Question Paper on account of interpretation in versions other than English, the English version will prevail.
(f) Syllabus for each position will be uploaded in career section of GRSE website.
- Practical (Trade) test
(a) Practical (Trade) test will be of qualifying nature.
(b) Based on the performance in the written test and merit, the candidates will provisionally be shortlisted for Practical (Trade) Test in the ratio of 1:5 (for one vacancy, maximum of five candidates will be called in order of merit). In case of tie in the marks of the last candidate shortlisted for Practical Test, all the candidates having the same marks will be called.
(c) Practical (Trade) test will be based on the Qualitative requirement for the notified posts which will be uploaded in the website.
(d) Document verification of the shortlisted candidates will be carried out before the practical test to check whether they are meeting the eligibility criteria for the applied post as per the advertisement. Only those candidates who will clear the document verification stage will be allowed to appear in the practical test.
(e) Total marks for practical test will be 50 marks and Qualifying marks will be 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC and 40% for PwBD). The candidates qualified in Practical test will only be considered in the final merit list to be drawn on the basis of marks in written test
How to Apply? (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited Recruitment 2025 for Journeyman)
Candidates may apply for the positions as per their eligibility though the online portal only. No offline/ physical/ manual/ paper application will be entertained.
(b) At the time of application, candidates should keep in mind that the date of written test/ practical (trade) test for more than one post/ trade may coincide.
(c) All candidates have to submit application ONLINE through ‘Career section’ of GRSE website www.grse.in or on https://jobapply.in/grse2025
(d) All candidates are required to apply ONLINE where scanned copies of Educational qualification, Caste, Date of Birth etc. need to be uploaded. Candidates are required to take print out of auto generated filled in Application Format, put their signature at designated places and send it along with relevant testimonials (self-attested) in support of Caste, PwBD (if any), Date of Birth,
Educational Qualification to Post Box No. 3076, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 through ORDINARY POST only within the due date of 11 Aug 2025. The envelope containing the application should be super-scribed with “GRSE EN No. 2025/05(J)” and “Post (Trade) applied”.
(e) Candidates are advised to possess a currently valid e-mail ID which is to be entered in the on-line application form. They are also advised to retain this e-mail ID active at least for one year as any important information to them may be provided by GRSE through e-mail and also published in the web site.
(f) Candidates serving in Government / Quasi Government offices, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Organizations are instructed to submit their application through proper channel. In case, he/she sends an advance copy of the application, he will have to submit a “No Objection Certificate” from his employer at the time of verification of documents, failing which the candidature will not be considered.
(g) Please note that candidature of the candidate is liable to be cancelled if he / she submits more than one application for the same post/ trade.
(h) GRSE will not be responsible for any postal delay.
(i) Incomplete application is liable to be rejected.
(j) The detailed procedure of application and other guidelines are available on ‘How to apply’ in the website. For details log on to www.grse.in
(k) All correspondence with candidates shall be done through e-mail only. All information regarding Schedule / Written Test Admit Cards / Document Verification etc. shall be provided through e-mail / uploading on GRSE website. Responsibility of receiving, downloading and printing of written test admit card / call letter / any other information shall be of the candidate only. GRSE will not be responsible for any loss of e-mail sent, due to invalid / wrong e-mail ID provided by the candidate or delivery of e-mails to Spam/Bulk mail folder or for delay / non-receipt of information if a candidate fails to access his / her mail / website in time or DND activated mobile no. etc.
Application Fee: (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited Recruitment 2025 for Journeyman)
(a) Application fee is Rs. 472/- which can be remitted through online mode (Payment Gateway). Applicants belonging to SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Internal Candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee.
(b) The application fee is non-refundable and hence candidates are advised to ensure their eligibility for the post before applying.
(c) Please refer “Guidelines to Apply Online” in the portal https://jobapply.in/grse2025 for details regarding remittance of Application Fee through Payment Gateway.
(d) No other mode of payment will be accepted.
For more information please refer to the notification below
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