Office Assistant (Contractual) Recruitment

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) (UCSL)
Job Category	Administrative
Eligibility Qualification	Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree)
Number of Vacancies	4 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹25,000 - ₹27,150 Per Month
Age Limits	Maximum 30 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	Minimum two years of post-qualification experience in office administration, data entry, record maintenance, and report generation.
Application Fee	Application fee of ₹300/- (non-refundable) for General/OBC candidates. No application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Fee must be paid online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking during the application period. Candidature is considered only upon receipt of the application fee (where applicable).

📄 Details & Description

Recruitment for Office Assistant positions on a five-year contractual basis at Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), Malpe, Karnataka.
Positions are temporary and subject to project requirements and individual performance.
Posting may include transfers to other UCSL units or project sites across India.
Responsibilities include office administration, data entry, record maintenance, and report generation.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (excluding Fine Arts/Performing Arts), Science, Commerce, Business Administration, or Computer Applications from a recognized university.
Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying degree.
Minimum two years of post-qualification experience in office work, data entry, record maintenance, and report generation in a Public/Private sector or Commercial Organization.
Desirable: Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and SAP applications.
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Domicile in Karnataka is mandatory for shortlisting.

⚙️ Selection Process

Selection is based on a two-phase written test: Objective Type Test (70 marks) and Descriptive Type Test (30 marks).
Objective Type Test includes General Knowledge (5 marks), Reasoning (5 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (10 marks), General English (10 marks), and Discipline-related questions (40 marks).
Descriptive Type Test assesses writing skills (30 marks).
Minimum pass marks: 50% for unreserved candidates, 45% for OBC candidates (for reserved vacancies), and 40% for SC candidates (for reserved vacancies) and PwBD candidates.
Shortlisted candidates must undergo certificate verification for age, educational qualification, experience, and reservation categories.
Final selection is subject to medical fitness and verification of original certificates.
Rank lists are prepared based on aggregate marks in both tests, with ties resolved by discipline-related marks and age seniority.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, and PwBD (with specified benchmark disabilities).

📂 Required Documents

Proof of age (e.g., birth certificate, SSLC/10th certificate).
Educational qualification certificates (degree, mark sheets).
Experience certificates (original and self-attested copies).
Caste certificate (for OBC/SC candidates, issued by Revenue Authority not below Tahsildar rank).
Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates, minimum 40% disability, issued as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017).
Recent passport-sized color photograph.
Discharge certificate/Pension Payment Order (for Ex-servicemen).
Equivalency certificate (if applicable for qualifications).

💳 Application Fee Details

Application fee of ₹300/- (non-refundable) for General/OBC candidates.
No application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Fee must be paid online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking during the application period.
Candidature is considered only upon receipt of the application fee (where applicable).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for the Office Assistant position?

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (excluding Fine Arts/Performing Arts), Science, Commerce, Business Administration, or Computer Applications with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university. Additionally, they must have a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in office work, data entry, record and report generation, and maintenance of files and records in a public or private sector organization.

Q. Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?

Yes, the upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 5 years for SC candidates. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-servicemen, age relaxation is as per Government of India guidelines, with the maximum age limit not exceeding 45 years after all relaxations.

Q. What is the selection process for the Office Assistant position?

The selection process includes a Written Test (Objective Type Test for 70 marks and Descriptive Type Test for 30 marks). The Objective Type Test covers General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and Discipline-related topics. The Descriptive Type Test assesses writing skills. Candidates must score a minimum of 50% in each test to qualify.

Q. Are there any application fees, and who is exempted?

Yes, the application fee is ₹300 (non-refundable) for general candidates. However, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q. What is the contract period and remuneration for the Office Assistant position?

The contract period is for a maximum of five years, subject to project requirements and individual performance. The remuneration starts at ₹25,000 per month in the first year and increases annually, reaching ₹27,150 per month in the fifth year.