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| DCIL Recruitment 2026: 28 Trainee Posts, Walk-in Dates |
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has scheduled walk-in interviews on 5 and 6 November 2026 for fleet personnel and trainee positions under Advertisement No. 04/2026. The notification lists 28 trainee vacancies across Trainee Marine Engineer, Trainee Electrical Officer and NCV (T), while fleet personnel vacancy numbers are not printed.
Fleet personnel interviews will be held at Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Chennai and Kochi on 5 November. Trainee interviews will take place at Visakhapatnam on 6 November. Candidates must bring the prescribed bio-data or application format and the required original certificates with one set of self-attested photocopies. Online application is not required.
Last Updated: 23 October 2026, 10:55 AM IST | Reviewed by Vijay Sah
Current Status: Notification Released. Walk-in interviews are scheduled for 5–6 November 2026.
Key points at a glance: 28 trainee vacancies are listed; fleet personnel vacancy numbers are not printed. Trainee interviews are on 6 November in Visakhapatnam, while fleet personnel interviews are on 5 November at four cities. The stipend is ₹25,000 per month plus victualling allowance for Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer, and ₹10,000 per month plus victualling allowance for NCV (T).
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) |
| Recruitment | Advertisement No. 04/2026 (Walk-in Interview) |
| Posts | 11 designations covering fleet personnel and trainees |
| Vacancies | 28 trainee vacancies; fleet personnel numbers are not printed |
| Application Mode | Walk-in interview; online application is not required |
| Walk-in Dates | 5 November 2026 for fleet personnel; 6 November 2026 for trainees |
| Reporting Time | From 10:00 AM onwards |
| Qualification | Post-specific maritime certificates, engineering qualifications or other requirements as listed in the notification |
| Stipend | ₹25,000/month plus ₹600/day victualling for Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer; ₹10,000/month plus ₹405/day for NCV (T) |
| Job Type | Central PSU; temporary contractual engagement |
| Current Status | Notification Released |
Overview of DCIL Recruitment 2026
Dredging Corporation of India Limited is a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the consortium of Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority and Deendayal Port Authority. Advertisement No. 04/2026 covers fleet personnel and trainee engagement on a purely temporary contractual basis.
The notice lists three trainee categories with a combined total of 28 posts. It also names eight fleet personnel designations, but does not print vacancy numbers for those positions. Selection criteria differ by post, so candidates should check the qualification, certificate and document requirements for the specific role before attending.
Important Dates and Walk-in Venues
| Post / Group | Walk-in Date | Reporting Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Personnel: Dredge Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, 2nd Engineer Officer, 4th Engineer Officer and Petty Officer (Dredging) | 5 November 2026 | From 10:00 AM onwards | Visakhapatnam: DCIL Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530022 Kolkata: DCIL, KOPT Quarters B3 & B5, Nimakmahal Road, Kolkata-700043 Chennai: Indian Maritime University, East Coast Road, Semmencherry, Chennai-600119 Kochi: DCIL, Dr. No. 57/566(D9), Chackalackal Building, KP Vallon Road, Kadavanthara, Kochi-682020 |
| Trainee Marine Engineer, Trainee Electrical Officer and NCV (T) | 6 November 2026 | From 10:00 AM onwards | DCIL Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530022, Andhra Pradesh |
Internal floating staff who have not signed off may appear through online VC mode. They must send their CV and documents to recruitfs@dcil.co.in by 3 November 2026, 3:00 PM.
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Category-wise Breakup |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer | 14 | UR-5, OBC-3, SC-2, ST-3, EWS-1 |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | 10 | UR-0, OBC-2, SC-4, ST-2, EWS-2 |
| NCV (T) | 4 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1 |
| Total trainee vacancies | 28 | UR-6, OBC-5, SC-7, ST-6, EWS-4 |
The notification also lists Dredge Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, 2nd Engineer Officer, 4th Engineer Officer and Petty Officer (Dredging). Their vacancy numbers and category-wise distribution are not printed.
Eligibility and Educational Qualifications
Trainee Marine Engineer — 14 Posts
Candidates must have either a four-year degree in Marine Engineering from an IMU-affiliated college or institute approved by DG Shipping, or from an institution recognised by a State or Central Government or AICTE; or a Graduate Marine Engineering qualification from a recognised university after completing a four-year engineering degree.
Candidates who have already acquired the Certificate of Competency (CoC) as MEO Class-IV, or are about to obtain it, are not eligible for Trainee Marine Engineer.
Trainee Electrical Officer — 10 Posts
Candidates must hold a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication/Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering recognised by a State or Central Government or AICTE. A four-month Electro Technical Officer (ETO) course from a DG Shipping-approved institute is also required.
NCV (T) — 4 Posts
Candidates must have passed SSC/Class 10 from a recognised education board, completed a pre-sea GP Rating course and passed the DG Shipping-approved Exit Examination with at least 60% aggregate marks. The age must be less than 25 years on the date of joining on board.
Fleet Personnel: Certificates and Experience
| Post | Required qualification or experience |
|---|---|
| Dredge Master | Certificate of Competency/COS as Master (FG), Dredge Master Grade-I or Master (NCV) |
| Chief Officer | Certificate of Competency as 1st Mate (FG), Dredge Master Grade-II or Mate (NCV) |
| 2nd Officer | Certificate of Competency as 2nd Mate (FG), NWKO NCV or Dredge Mate Grade-I, plus experience on dredgers as 2nd Officer performing independent watch-keeping duties |
| 3rd Officer | NWKO (NCV) certificate |
| Chief Engineer Officer | MEO Class-I Certificate, Dredge Engineer Grade-I, MEO Class-II with 12 months’ experience, or MEO Class-III (NCV-CEO) with OSV endorsement and 6 months’ experience |
| 2nd Engineer Officer | MEO Class-II Certificate, Dredge Engineer Grade-II, MEO Class-IV (FG) with 12 months’ experience, or MEO Class-III (NCV-SEO) with 12 months’ experience |
| 4th Engineer Officer | MEO Class-IV |
| Petty Officer (Dredging) | Eligible backgrounds include ex-CPO/PO/Leading Seaman in the Survey Branch with Survey Recorder Class, relevant Navigation/Seamanship background in the Indian Navy, NWKO (NCV), Dredge Mate Grade-II, or GPR with at least two years’ experience as a tube operator on dredgers. Refer to the advertisement for the full wording of the accepted qualifications. |
All candidates must possess valid Indian CDC, Passport, INDOS and basic STCW’2010 Certificates. The notification states that differently abled candidates need not apply. Qualifications above the prescribed essential qualification do not provide additional advantage.
Nationality and Domicile
The supplied notification details do not state a separate nationality or domicile condition. Candidates should follow the full advertisement for any post-specific instructions.
Reservation and Category Certificates
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS is stated to be as per Government of India guidelines. SC/ST certificates must follow Annexure-A, OBC certificates Annexure-B and EWS certificates Annexure-D. The OBC community certificate must mention non-creamy-layer status, and an additional self-declaration under Annexure-C is required. EWS certificates must be issued by the authorities listed in the notification and use the prescribed format.
Where a community certificate is in a language other than English, the notification requires an English version, duly signed and notarised.
Age Limit
| Post | Age requirement |
|---|---|
| NCV (T) | Less than 25 years on the date of joining on board |
A numeric age limit for the other listed posts is not provided in the supplied recruitment details. No category-wise age relaxation is specified in those details.
Stipend and Victualling Allowance
| Post | Monthly stipend | Victualling allowance | Training period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer | ₹25,000 | ₹600 per day | 6 months |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | ₹25,000 | ₹600 per day | 8 months |
| NCV (T) | ₹10,000 | ₹405 per day | 18 months |
The training period may be extended or curtailed depending on the Corporation’s or DG Shipping’s requirements. Fleet personnel remuneration is not printed in the supplied details.
Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers must provide a bank guarantee of ₹3 lakh or deposit the same amount with DCIL. They must serve DCIL for five years after completing the required training and obtaining CoC, where applicable to Trainee Marine Engineers, or after posting as ELOs for Trainee Electrical Officers.
Application Fee
The supplied notification details do not state an application fee.
Selection Process
- Fleet Personnel: Selection is based on interview performance. The minimum qualifying score is 50 out of 100 marks.
- Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer: Selection is based on marks in the prescribed qualification (80% weightage) and interview performance (20% weightage). General and OBC candidates must score at least 50% in each component: 40 out of 80 in qualification marks and 10 out of 20 in the interview. SC/ST candidates must score at least 45% in each component: 36 out of 80 in qualification marks and 9 out of 20 in the interview.
- NCV (T): Selection is based on qualification marks, with 50% weightage for SSC/Class 10 marks and 50% for the GP Rating Exit Examination.
If a large number of candidates attend, management may set shortlisting criteria. The notification also states that management may relax eligibility criteria and engage candidates based on suitability.
How to Attend the DCIL Walk-in Interview
- Download the prescribed bio-data or application format from the official DCIL career page or the advertisement.
- Complete the required details and bring the bio-data/application format to the venue for the relevant post.
- Carry all required certificates and documents in original, along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
- Report at the venue for the relevant post and city from 10:00 AM onwards on the scheduled date.
- Internal floating staff who have not signed off and wish to attend through online VC mode must send their CV and documents to recruitfs@dcil.co.in by 3 November 2026, 3:00 PM.
Candidates attending the walk-in interview under this advertisement do not need to apply online.
Documents Required at the Walk-in
The required documents depend on the post. The advertisement includes the following requirements for trainees:
Trainee Marine Engineer
- Class 10/SSC certificate as proof of date of birth.
- Semester-wise mark sheets for the four-year Marine Engineering degree or relevant engineering degree.
- Engineering degree or provisional degree certificate, with semester-wise marks.
- STCW 2010 modular course certificates.
- Valid Indian CDC, INDOS and Indian Passport.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS community certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable.
- OBC self-declaration, where applicable.
- Institute/university-certified CGPA/SGPA conversion certificate or methodology, if applicable.
Trainee Electrical Officer
- Class 10 certificate or statement of marks as proof of date of birth.
- Class 12 statement of marks or diploma documents, as applicable.
- Relevant four-year engineering degree or provisional degree certificate and semester-wise mark sheets.
- ETO course completion certificate from a DG Shipping-approved institute.
- Valid Indian CDC, INDOS and Indian Passport.
- Basic STCW’2010 modular course certificates.
- Prescribed community certificate and OBC declaration, where applicable.
- CGPA/SGPA conversion certificate or methodology, if applicable.
NCV (T) and Fleet Personnel
Bring the documents required for the relevant post as listed in the advertisement and bio-data format. The notice requires valid Indian CDC, Passport, INDOS and basic STCW’2010 Certificates for all candidates. Experience and competency certificates, as applicable to the post, should also be carried.
Original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies are required for verification. Applications that are incomplete, lack supporting documents or do not meet the prescribed criteria may be summarily rejected, and candidates without the required documents will not be allowed to attend the interview.
Contract Terms and Conditions
- The vacancies are purely temporary and contractual. They do not give candidates a right to claim regular or permanent employment with DCIL.
- The onboard training periods are 6 months for Trainee Marine Engineers, 8 months for Trainee Electrical Officers and 18 months for NCV (T). Training may be extended or curtailed based on operational or DG Shipping requirements.
- Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers must provide a ₹3 lakh bank guarantee or deposit and meet the stated five-year service commitment.
- Candidature remains provisional and is subject to verification of certificates and testimonials.
- False information, omissions or failure to meet the eligibility conditions may result in termination of training or employment.
- Management reserves the right to change vacancy numbers or selection criteria, shortlist candidates where required, or cancel the recruitment process.
- Canvassing at any stage will disqualify a candidate from the recruitment process.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Advertisement No. 04/2026 PDF |
| Official Website / Career Page | DCIL Career Page |
| Bio-data / Application Format | Refer to the format in the official advertisement and career page |
| Recruitment Email for eligible internal floating staff seeking VC mode | recruitfs@dcil.co.in |
Official recruitment contacts printed in the supplied details: recruitfs@dcil.co.in; 0891-2871235 / 2871245. Venue contacts: Kolkata 033-22825313 / 22826906; Chennai 044-29884893; Kochi 0484-2962032.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the total number of vacancies in DCIL Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement lists 28 trainee vacancies: 14 Trainee Marine Engineer, 10 Trainee Electrical Officer and 4 NCV (T). Fleet personnel vacancy numbers are not printed.
2. When are the DCIL walk-in interviews?
Fleet personnel interviews are scheduled for 5 November 2026. Trainee interviews are scheduled for 6 November 2026. Reporting begins at 10:00 AM onwards.
3. Where will the interviews be held?
Fleet personnel interviews are scheduled at Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Chennai and Kochi. Trainee interviews will be held at DCIL Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam.
4. Is online application required?
No. Candidates must attend the walk-in with the prescribed bio-data or application format and required documents.
5. What is the stipend for DCIL trainee posts?
Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers receive ₹25,000 per month plus ₹600 per day as victualling allowance. NCV (T) receives ₹10,000 per month plus ₹405 per day.
6. What is the age limit for NCV (T)?
NCV (T) candidates must be less than 25 years old on the date of joining on board.
7. Which documents are compulsory for candidates?
All candidates must possess valid Indian CDC, Passport, INDOS and basic STCW’2010 Certificates. The required originals and one set of self-attested photocopies must be produced at document verification, along with other post-specific documents.
8. Is the engagement permanent?
No. The notification describes the engagement as purely temporary and contractual, with no right to claim regular or permanent employment with DCIL.
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