Dredging Corporation of India Limited has opened a fresh maritime recruitment under Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 28 specified trainee posts, along with additional contractual fleet-personnel ranks for which the notification does not state a numerical vacancy count. The trainee intake comprises 14 Trainee Marine Engineers, 10 Trainee Electrical Officers and 4 NCV Trainees. DCIL is conducting walk-in interviews rather than an online application process: fleet personnel will be interviewed on 5 November 2026, while trainee candidates will report on 6 November 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards at the prescribed venues. At a basic level, the trainee posts require the relevant marine/electrical engineering route or Class 10 plus approved GP Rating training, together with the maritime certificates specified by DCIL. Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers receive ₹25,000 per month plus ₹600 per day victualing allowance, while NCV Trainees receive ₹10,000 per month plus ₹405 per day. Selection for TME and TELO combines qualifying-examination marks with interview performance; NCV selection uses Class 10 and GP Rating exit-exam marks. These engagements are temporary and contractual and do not create a right to regular employment with DCIL.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) |
| Advertisement | 04/2026 |
| Recruitment mode | Walk-in interview |
| Specified trainee vacancies | 28 |
| Additional fleet-personnel ranks | Vacancy count not stated |
| Fleet-personnel interview | 5 November 2026 |
| Trainee interview | 6 November 2026 |
| Reporting time | 10:00 AM onwards |
| Employment nature | Temporary contractual / training |
| Primary trainee venue | Dredge House, Visakhapatnam |
Trainee Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer | 14 |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | 10 |
| NCV Trainee | 4 |
| Total | 28 |
The notification separately invites experienced fleet personnel for Dredge Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, 2nd Engineer Officer, 4th Engineer Officer and Petty Officer (Dredging) ranks. DCIL does not specify a numerical vacancy count for those fleet ranks.
Basic Qualification
At a basic level:
- Trainee Marine Engineer: relevant Marine Engineering / Graduate Marine Engineering route.
- Trainee Electrical Officer: relevant four-year electrical/electronics engineering degree plus the prescribed Electro Technical Officer course.
- NCV Trainee: Class 10 plus approved Pre-sea GP Rating training and the required exit examination.
Candidates must also hold the maritime documents and certificates prescribed in the official advertisement, including valid CDC, Passport, INDOS and basic STCW certificates where applicable.
Age Limit
For NCV Trainees, the notice states that candidates should be below 25 years on the date of joining on board. Candidates should use the official advertisement for the exact age treatment applicable to the trainee category they are applying for.
Stipend
| Trainee category | Stipend / allowance |
|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer | ₹25,000/month + ₹600/day victualing allowance |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | ₹25,000/month + ₹600/day victualing allowance |
| NCV Trainee | ₹10,000/month + ₹405/day victualing allowance |
Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers must also comply with DCIL's notified service-bond / bank-guarantee condition.
Selection Process
Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer
Selection uses:
- 80% weightage for marks in the prescribed qualification; and
- 20% weightage for interview.
NCV Trainee
Selection uses:
- 50% weightage for Class 10 marks; and
- 50% weightage for the GP Rating Exit Examination.
Fleet Personnel
Fleet personnel are selected on interview performance. The notification states a minimum qualifying score of 50 marks out of 100 for fleet-personnel selection.
Training Period
| Trainee category | Training period |
|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer | 6 months |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | 8 months |
| NCV Trainee | 18 months |
Training may be extended or curtailed depending on DCIL / DG Shipping requirements.
Walk-in Schedule
| Candidate group | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet personnel | 5 November 2026, 10:00 AM onwards | Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Kolkata or Kochi as listed in notice |
| TME / TELO / NCV Trainees | 6 November 2026, 10:00 AM onwards | Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam – 530022 |
How to Apply for DCIL Recruitment 2026
- Open the official DCIL Careers page and select Advertisement No. 04/2026 – Recruitment of Floating Personnel and Trainees on Contract Basis.
- Read the official Advertisement No. 04/2026 PDF and identify the correct trainee or fleet-personnel category.
- Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator only after confirming the age condition applicable to your post.
- Organise education, maritime certificates, category documents and identity records with the Government Job Document Checklist.
- If experience is required for a fleet rank, total supported sea-service or professional periods with the Work Experience Calculator.
- Read How to Apply for Government Jobs in India for a general document-checking workflow.
- Download and complete the bio-data/application format included in the official advertisement.
- Carry the completed form, originals and one set of self-attested photocopies to the applicable walk-in venue.
- Fleet personnel should attend on 5 November 2026; trainee candidates should attend on 6 November 2026, reporting from 10:00 AM onwards.
- Do not submit a separate online application; the notification expressly states that walk-in candidates need not apply online.
Documents to Prepare
| Document / record | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Class 10 / SSC certificate | Date-of-birth / basic record |
| Engineering degree / marksheets, where applicable | TME / TELO eligibility |
| ETO course certificate, where applicable | TELO eligibility |
| GP Rating records / Exit Examination proof | NCV eligibility |
| Valid Indian CDC | Maritime eligibility |
| Valid Indian Passport | Maritime eligibility |
| INDOS | Maritime eligibility |
| STCW 2010 certificates | Maritime eligibility |
| Category / EWS certificate, where applicable | Reservation claim |
| Prescribed application / bio-data | Walk-in registration |
Important Candidate Notes
- The 28 figure applies only to the three trainee categories.
- DCIL has not stated a numerical vacancy count for the additional fleet-personnel ranks.
- The notified engagements are temporary and contractual.
- Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers are subject to the notified ₹3 lakh bank-guarantee/deposit and service condition.
- Candidates must carry originals plus self-attested copies for document verification.
- DCIL states that candidates attending this walk-in under Advertisement 04/2026 need not apply online.
- Recheck the official DCIL Careers page before travel for any update to venue, timing or recruitment conditions.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DCIL Careers | Official current opening |
| Advertisement No. 04/2026 | Official detailed notification |
FAQ
How many trainee vacancies are available?
There are 28 specified trainee vacancies: 14 Trainee Marine Engineers, 10 Trainee Electrical Officers and 4 NCV Trainees.
Are there more DCIL posts in this advertisement?
Yes. DCIL also invites several fleet-personnel ranks, but the notification does not state their numerical vacancy count.
When are the walk-in interviews?
Fleet personnel attend on 5 November 2026. Trainee candidates attend on 6 November 2026.
What is the trainee stipend?
TME and TELO candidates receive ₹25,000 per month plus ₹600/day victualing allowance; NCV Trainees receive ₹10,000 per month plus ₹405/day.
Is an online application required?
No. The advertisement states that candidates attending the walk-in under this advertisement need not apply online.
Is this permanent recruitment?
No. The notification states that the vacancies are temporary and contractual and do not create a right to permanent DCIL employment.