- DCIL is recruiting for Fleet Personnel and Trainee positions on a contract basis across multiple roles in dredging operations.
- Fleet Personnel roles include Dredge Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, 2nd Engineer Officer, 4th Engineer Officer, and Petty Officer (Dredging).
- Trainee roles include Trainee Marine Engineer (TME), Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO), and NCV (Trainee).
- Positions are based in Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Chennai, and Kochi with interviews held at specified locations.
- Walk-in interviews will be held on 05.11.2026 (for Fleet Personnel) and 06.11.2026 (for Trainees).
- No online application required; candidates must bring bio-data and documents for walk-in interviews.
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🎓 Diploma
🎓 B.Tech
🎓 Engineering Degree
Dredging Corporation of India Limited – Fleet Personnel & Trainee Positions
Dredging Corporation of India Limited
Total Vacancies
28
Job Location
Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), B.Tech (btech), Engineering Degree (engineering-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 28 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Stipend during training period: Rs. 25,000/- per month (TME/TELO) or Rs. 10,000/- per month (NCV(T)) plus victualing allowance. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 25 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Fleet Personnel**: Experience on dredgers required for **2nd Officer, Petty Officer (Dredging)** roles. - **Trainee roles**: No prior experience required; training provided. |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned. Walk-in interviews only. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Fleet Personnel: Must hold relevant Certificate of Competency (COC/COS) or MEO Class certificates as specified for each rank. Experience on dredgers is mandatory for certain roles.
- Trainee Marine Engineer (TME) must have a four-year degree in Marine Engineering from an IMU-affiliated college or equivalent.
- Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO) must have a four-year degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and a four-month ETO course from a DG Shipping-approved institute.
- NCV (Trainee) must have SSC/10th class pass with a Pre-sea GP rating course and Exit Examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
- Age limit for NCV (Trainee): Must be less than 25 years as of the joining date.
- Reservations: Vacancies are reserved for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories as per Government of India guidelines.
- Trainee Marine Engineer (TME) must have a four-year degree in Marine Engineering from an IMU-affiliated college or equivalent.
- Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO) must have a four-year degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and a four-month ETO course from a DG Shipping-approved institute.
- NCV (Trainee) must have SSC/10th class pass with a Pre-sea GP rating course and Exit Examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
- Age limit for NCV (Trainee): Must be less than 25 years as of the joining date.
- Reservations: Vacancies are reserved for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories as per Government of India guidelines.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Fleet Personnel: Selection based on interview performance. Minimum qualifying score is 50 marks out of 100.
- Trainee Marine Engineer & TELO: Selection based on 80% weightage for academic marks and 20% weightage for interview performance. Minimum cut-off marks: 40/80 for academic and 10/20 for interview (General/OBC) or 36/80 for academic and 9/20 for interview (SC/ST).
- NCV (Trainee): Selection based on 50% weightage for SSC/10th class marks and 50% weightage for GPR Exit Examination marks.
- Trainee Marine Engineer & TELO: Selection based on 80% weightage for academic marks and 20% weightage for interview performance. Minimum cut-off marks: 40/80 for academic and 10/20 for interview (General/OBC) or 36/80 for academic and 9/20 for interview (SC/ST).
- NCV (Trainee): Selection based on 50% weightage for SSC/10th class marks and 50% weightage for GPR Exit Examination marks.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
📂 Required Documents
- For Fleet Personnel: COC/COS/COP, CDC, Passport, INDOS, STCW 2010 Certificates, and relevant experience proof.
- For Trainee Marine Engineer: 10th/SSC certificate, semester-wise mark sheets, Engineering Degree Certificate, STCW 2010 Certificates, CDC, Passport, INDOS, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- For Trainee Electrical Officer: 10th/12th mark sheets, Engineering Degree Certificate, ETO Course Completion Certificate, STCW 2010 Certificates, CDC, Passport, INDOS, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- For NCV (Trainee): 10th class pass certificate, Pre-sea GP rating course completion proof, Exit Examination certificate, CDC, Passport, INDOS, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- All candidates: Must bring one set of photocopies of all documents duly self-attested.
- For Trainee Marine Engineer: 10th/SSC certificate, semester-wise mark sheets, Engineering Degree Certificate, STCW 2010 Certificates, CDC, Passport, INDOS, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- For Trainee Electrical Officer: 10th/12th mark sheets, Engineering Degree Certificate, ETO Course Completion Certificate, STCW 2010 Certificates, CDC, Passport, INDOS, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- For NCV (Trainee): 10th class pass certificate, Pre-sea GP rating course completion proof, Exit Examination certificate, CDC, Passport, INDOS, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- All candidates: Must bring one set of photocopies of all documents duly self-attested.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee mentioned. Walk-in interviews only.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Trainee Marine Engineer (TME) under DCIL’s Advt. No. 04/2026?
There are 14 vacancies for Trainee Marine Engineer (TME) under DCIL’s Advt. No. 04/2026, with reservations as follows: UR-5, OBC-3, SC-2, ST-3, and EWS-1.
Q.
What is the stipend for Trainee Marine Engineers during the training period?
Trainee Marine Engineers will receive a stipend of Rs. 25,000/- per month plus a victualing allowance of Rs. 600 per day during the training period.
Q.
What is the age limit for NCV (Trainee) applicants?
The maximum age limit for NCV (Trainee) applicants is less than 25 years as of the date of joining.
Q.
Is there an application fee for DCIL’s recruitment under Advt. No. 04/2026?
No, there is no application fee for DCIL’s recruitment under Advt. No. 04/2026. Walk-in interviews are mandatory, and no online application is required.
Q.
Where and when will the walk-in interviews for Trainee Electrical Officers be held?
The walk-in interviews for Trainee Electrical Officers will be held on 06.11.2026 from 10:00 AM onwards at Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530022.