GRSE Recruitment 2026: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has released Employment Notification No. 2026/05 for 58 vacancies of Journeyman and Driver (Vehicle). Candidates with 10th qualification and relevant ITI/NAC/NTC certificates can apply for Journeyman posts, while the Driver (Vehicle) post requires a valid Commercial LMV Driving Licence and six years of driving experience. The online application process is open from 30 October to 28 November 2026.
Company Name:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE)
Positions: Journeyman and Driver (Vehicle)
Job Location:
Kolkata, West Bengal. Selected candidates may be posted at any GRSE unit, project or company location, including Raichak and Timber Pond.
Salary / Stipend:
Journeyman:
- 1st Year: ₹24,000 per month
- 2nd Year: ₹26,000 per month
Journeymen will undergo two years of training on a fixed stipendiary basis. After successful completion of training, they may be considered for absorption into the permanent roll in the Semi-Skilled (SSK) grade, subject to performance, organisational requirements, vacancy availability and medical fitness.
Driver (Vehicle):
Pay Scale: ₹20,110–3%–₹70,390, plus applicable Industrial DA, HRA, allowances, CPF, gratuity, medical and canteen benefits as per company rules.
Qualification & Experience:
Journeyman:
- Carpenter: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Carpenter, Wood Work Technician or Shipwright (Wood) trade.
- Crane Operator: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Electrician trade. Government-recognised Crane Operation certification is desirable.
- Diesel Mechanic: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Diesel Mechanic, Mechanic Diesel or Mechanic (Marine Diesel) trade.
- Driver Material Handling: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Diesel Mechanic trade and a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence. Government-recognised Crane Operation certification is desirable.
- Electrician: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Electrician trade.
- Electronic Mechanic: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Electronic Mechanic trade.
- Fitter: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Fitter, Weapon Fitter or MMTM trade.
- GRP/FRP Worker: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Fiber Reinforced Plastic Processor or Plastic Processing Operator trade, OR 10th Pass with NSQF Plastic FRP Operator course.
- Machine Operator: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Millwright Mechanic or MMTM trade.
- Painter: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Painter (General), Painter (Marine) or Industrial Painter trade.
- Pipe Fitter: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Pipe Fitter or Plumbing trade.
- Rigger: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Rigger, Carpenter or Wood Work Technician trade.
- Structural Fitter: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Structural Fitter, Fabricator, Sheet Metal Work or Fitter trade.
- Welder: 10th Pass with NAC/NTC in Welder or relevant specified welding trade.
Driver (Vehicle) – Skilled, Grade-III:
- Matriculation (10th Pass).
- Valid Commercial LMV Driving Licence.
- Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles in an organisation, firm or rental agency on a direct employment basis.
- Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence is desirable.
- Experience as a Staff Car Driver for senior officers of Government organisations/PSUs is desirable.
- Candidates must have a clean driving record, without accident history, police complaints for accidents, major traffic violations, reckless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol during the last six years.
Total Vacancies: 58 Posts
Journeyman – 55 Posts
- Carpenter – 02 Posts
- Crane Operator – 02 Posts
- Diesel Mechanic – 02 Posts
- Driver Material Handling – 02 Posts
- Electrician – 08 Posts
- Electronic Mechanic – 06 Posts
- Fitter – 06 Posts
- GRP/FRP Worker – 04 Posts
- Machine Operator – 03 Posts
- Painter – 06 Posts
- Pipe Fitter – 04 Posts
- Rigger – 04 Posts
- Structural Fitter – 04 Posts
- Welder – 02 Posts
Driver (Vehicle) – 03 Posts
Age Limit (As on 01 October 2026):
Journeyman:
- Maximum Age: 26 Years
- OBC: 3 Years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 Years relaxation
- PwBD: 10 years for UR, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST.
Driver (Vehicle):
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- OBC: 3 Years relaxation
- PwBD: 10 years for UR and 13 years for OBC-NCL.
- Applicable age relaxation is also available for Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers as per the notification.
Selection Process:
Selection will be based on the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Practical (Trade) Test
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET), wherever applicable
- Medical Examination
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹472
- SC/ST/PwBD/Internal Candidates: No Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.
Important Dates:
- Online Application Starting Date: 30 October 2026 (2:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 28 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Written Test Date: To be announced
- Admit Card Release Date: To be announced
- Document Verification and Practical Test: Schedule will be announced on the GRSE website.
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the GRSE official website or the recruitment application portal.
Official Notification: Click Here
Apply Link: Click Here