GRSE Journeyman & Driver (Vehicle) Recruitment 2026 (58 Posts)

Name of PostGRSE Journeyman & Driver (Vehicle) Recruitment 2026 (58 Posts)
Post Date / Update30/10/2026
Advt No.Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP)  ·  Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE)
Short InformationGRSE is accepting online applications for 58 Journeyman and Driver (Vehicle) posts in Kolkata until 28 November 2026.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE)GRSE Journeyman & Driver (Vehicle) Recruitment 2026 (58 Posts)Advt No: Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP)  |  Short Details of Notification

Important Dates

  • Online application start : 30 Oct 2026, 2:00 PM
  • Last date to apply online : 28 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM
  • Fee reconciliation verification deadline : 30 Nov 2026
  • Admit card / written exam / trade test : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General, OBC, EWS and other non-exempt : Rs. 472
  • SC/ST, PwBD, GRSE internal candidates : Nil

Age Limit

  • Journeyman : Maximum 26 years as on 1 Oct 2026
  • Driver (Vehicle) : Maximum 32 years as on 1 Oct 2026

Total Post

58

Vacancy Details  ·  Total: 58 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Journeyman (Carpenter)210th plus NAC/NTC in Carpenter, Wood Work Technician or Shipwright
Journeyman (Crane Operator)210th plus NAC/NTC in Electrician
Journeyman (Diesel Mechanic)210th plus NAC/NTC in Diesel Mechanic or Marine Diesel
Journeyman (Driver Material Handling)210th plus NAC/NTC in Diesel Mechanic and heavy vehicle licence
Journeyman (Electrician)810th plus NAC/NTC in Electrician
Journeyman (Electronic Mechanic)610th plus NAC/NTC in Electronic Mechanic
Journeyman (Fitter)610th plus NAC/NTC in Fitter, Weapon Fitter or MMTM
Journeyman (GRP/FRP Worker)410th plus NAC/NTC in FRP/plastic processing
Journeyman (Machine Operator)310th plus NAC/NTC in Millwright Mechanic or MMTM
Journeyman (Painter)610th plus NAC/NTC in Painter or Industrial Painter
Journeyman (Pipe Fitter)410th plus NAC/NTC in Pipe Fitter or Plumbing
Journeyman (Rigger)410th plus NAC/NTC in Rigger, Carpenter or Wood Work Technician
Journeyman (Structural Fitter)410th plus NAC/NTC in Structural Fitter, Fabricator, Sheet Metal or Fitter
Journeyman (Welder)210th plus NAC/NTC in prescribed welding trades
Driver (Vehicle), Skilled Grade-III310th, commercial LMV licence and 6 years driving experience

Salary / Stipend

Journeyman stipend Rs. 24,000 in year one and Rs. 26,000 in year two; Driver (Vehicle) pay scale Rs. 20,110 to Rs. 70,390.

Exam and Shortlisting

The written test is an offline OMR paper of 100 questions worth 100 marks, lasting two hours, in English and Hindi, with centres in Kolkata and Ranchi. Journeyman candidates need 50% (general), 45% (SC, ST or OBC) or 40% (PwBD). Driver candidates need 40% (general), 35% (OBC) or 30% (PwBD). The practical test carries 50 marks, and about five candidates will be shortlisted for each opening.

Eligibility Limits and Absorption

Candidates holding higher professional degrees such as engineering, MBA, CA or Ph.D. are excluded. All qualifications must be disclosed, and concealment can lead to cancellation even after appointment. Journeyman training lasts two years, and absorption into the Semi-Skilled grade is possible but not guaranteed.

Mode of Selection

  1. Application screening and shortlisting
  2. Written examination (100 marks)
  3. Document verification
  4. Practical trade or driving test
  5. Physical efficiency test for certain Journeyman trades (qualifying)
  6. Medical examination

How to Fill the Form

  1. Visit the GRSE website and open the Careers section.
  2. Find Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP) and read the full advertisement.
  3. Open the recruitment portal and register or log in.
  4. Choose an eligible Journeyman trade or the Driver (Vehicle) post.
  5. Enter personal, category, qualification and experience details.
  6. Upload the required documents and driving or experience records where applicable.
  7. Pay the Rs. 472 fee if you are not exempt.
  8. Review the form and submit it before the deadline.

नोट: फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification ज़रूर पढ़ें और Last Date, Age Limit व Education Qualification मिला लें।

GRSE Journeyman & Driver (Vehicle) Recruitment 2026 (58 Posts) : Important Questions

Question: What is the last date to apply for GRSE Journeyman & Driver?

Answer: The last date to apply online is 28 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM. Apply a day or two early, these portals slow down near the deadline.

Question: How many vacancies are there?

Answer: Total posts: 58.

Question: What is the age limit?

Answer: Journeyman: Maximum 26 years as on 1 Oct 2026; Driver (Vehicle): Maximum 32 years as on 1 Oct 2026.

Question: What is the advertisement number of GRSE Journeyman & Driver?

Answer: The advertisement number is Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP), issued by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE).

Question: What is the official website?

Answer: https://www.grse.in/

GRSE Journeyman & Driver (Vehicle) Recruitment 2026 (58 Posts)

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