Goa Shipyard Expert / Specialist Recruitment 2026 — 14 Posts
Goa Shipyard Limited wants 14 Experts / Specialists on contract across 9 posts under Advt. 08/2026. The roles cover Weapons and Sensors, production coordination, GES & SR ballast systems, HVACR, Gas Turbines and Shafting, hull and electrical ship repair, ship lift work and one HR/IR position. The first term is one year, and the pay is negotiable rather than fixed. Your form and documents must reach GSL by 12 November 2026. If you have years behind you in a dockyard, a shipyard, the Navy or a Central PSU and want to keep working after retirement, this notice deserves a careful read.
About Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
GSL is a Mini Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, located at Vaddem, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa. It designs and builds ships for the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard and other customers, and is a Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna Category-I company. These expert roles support work such as installation and trials on frigates, NGOPVs and GES/SR projects. Engaged experts may be posted anywhere in India and may have to train GSL staff on their system or process.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Expert / Specialist – Weapons and Sensors | 1 |
| Expert / Specialist – Production Coordination & readiness of compartments/equipment | 2 |
| Expert / Specialist – GES & SR | 1 |
| Expert / Specialist – HVACR | 2 |
| Expert / Specialist – Gas Turbines and Shafting | 2 |
| Expert / Specialist – Ship Repair (Hull/Engg) | 2 |
| Expert / Specialist – Ship Repair (Electrical) | 1 |
| Expert / Specialist – Ship Lift / Shipwright | 2 |
| Expert / Specialist (HR/IR) | 1 |
Eligibility
Posts 1 to 8 mostly ask for a Diploma in Engineering or a related branch; posts 1 and 2 also accept a 3-year NCVT apprenticeship, HVACR accepts a diploma or degree, and Ship Lift accepts an MCPO I or MCPO II rank sailor from the Seaman or Shipwright branch of the Navy or Coast Guard. The HR/IR post takes a graduate in any discipline. Experience decides most of it: posts 1 to 8 need 15 years of total service with at least 5 years of relevant work, such as Fire Control Radars and naval guns for Weapons and Sensors. HR/IR needs 25 years, including 10 in a senior role, ideally at E7/E8 level in a Central PSU.
The maximum age is 63 years for posts 1 to 8 and 67 years for the HR/IR post, counted as on 30 September 2026. The notice gives no minimum age and no category-wise relaxation. Experience is also counted on the same date, so work out both figures for 30 September 2026 rather than for the day you post your form.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Receive Application (with documents) | 12 November 2026 |
| Age and Experience Counted As On | 30 September 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be announced on GSL website |
Application Fee
| All candidates | Not mentioned in notification |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Consolidated monthly emoluments, negotiable (fixed by Selection Committee) |
No salary figure is printed. The monthly consolidated emoluments are negotiable and will be fixed by the Selection Committee when you are selected. The committee weighs equivalent government pay, the job profile, your qualification, the nature and length of your experience, and your previous CTC. The form asks for your last drawn salary in every organisation, so keep pay proof handy. Tenure can be extended a year at a time until age 70.
Selection Process
Management first screens the applications and may raise the bar to shorten the list. Shortlisted candidates are then interviewed by video conferencing or in person, as GSL decides. Interview calls go only to your registered e-mail. Meeting the eligibility does not guarantee a call, and no TA or DA is paid for a personal interview. Names of eligible candidates, interview dates and final results go up on the GSL website under Notice Board > Careers > Advertisement.
How to Apply
The notice is a little confusing on this. It mentions online applications, but clause 18 asks you to send the prescribed form with documents by post, and no online portal is named. Download the advertisement from the official notification page, fill the form at its end, and list your experience from the latest employer backwards with designations, dates and last drawn salary. Add two references, sign every page and attach ID proof, last pay certificate, address proof, qualification and service verification papers. Send it to General Manager (HR&A), Goa Shipyard Limited, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa – 403802. Use a separate form for each post. No fee is mentioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in Goa Shipyard Expert Recruitment 2026?
There are 14 vacancies across 9 Expert / Specialist posts.
What is the last date?
Your application with documents must reach GSL by 12 November 2026.
What is the salary?
It is not fixed. Monthly consolidated pay is negotiable and decided by the Selection Committee.
Is there an application fee?
No fee or payment mode is mentioned. Check the GSL website for any corrigendum.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but you must send a separate application for each post.