- India Ship Technology Centre (ISTC), a Section 8 company under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways whose recruitment is listed on the Cochin Shipyard career page, is recruiting two Personal Secretary (Trainee) posts in Kochi under notification ISTC/HR/01/2026-27/RECRUITMENT PH.
- 1 dated 23 October 2026.
- A circular dated 4 November 2026 extended the last date for online applications from 4 to 13 November 2026.
- Candidates need a three-year bachelor's degree in Arts (other than fine/performing arts), Commerce, Science, Computer Applications or Business Administration with at least 75% marks; skills in SAP, MS Project and MS Office are desirable.
- The upper age limit is 25 years as on 4 November 2026.
- Training is for one year at a consolidated stipend of ₹20,000 a month, after which successful trainees may be considered for contractual posts for up to five years.
- The fee is ₹600; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt.
- Selection is by an online objective test, an online descriptive test and a skill test (100 marks in all) at centres in Kerala.
Recruitment overview
Important dates
- Notification date
- 4 Nov 2026
- Application window
- 23 October – 13 November 2026 (extended from 4 November)
Application fees
- Application fee
- ₹600 (plus bank charges)nil for SC/ST/PwBD
Vacancy details
- Total posts
- 2
Age limit
- Age limit
- Max 25 years as on 04.11.2026 (born on or after 05.11.2001)PwBD relaxation as per Govt. rules
Eligibility
- Qualification
- Three-year Bachelor's degree in Arts (other than fine/performing arts), Commerce, Science, Computer Applications or Business Administration with min. 75% marksdesirable: SAP, MS Project, MS Office
- Location
- ISTC, Kochi, Kerala
Pay & selection
- Pay
- Consolidated stipend ₹20,000 per month during the first year of training
- Selection process
- Online objective test + online descriptive test + skill test (total 100 marks), centres in Kerala/Kochicertificate verification
Important links
| Vacancy notification, Personal Secretary (Trainee) (PDF) | Download ↗ |
|---|---|
| Corrigendum – last date extended to 13.11.2026 (PDF) | Download ↗ |
| Apply online | Apply online ↗ |
| CSL career detail page (ISTC) | Open ↗ |
Check the official notice for complete details before taking action.
Recruiting organisation
- Recruiting board
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Hiring department / company
- India Ship Technology Centre · central
- Experience
- Freshers
- Employment type
- Contract
Source & checking
CSL
Source checked
8 Nov 2026, 9:39 am IST
CSL career detail page (ISTC, last date 13-11-2026), the vacancy notification PDF dated 23.10.2026 and the extension circular dated 04.11.2026 read on 07.11.2026. The original notice pre-dates the window; the 04.11.2026 extension is the new item. notification_date is the extension date. No closing time stated; 23:59 assumed.
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