Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released under Advertisement No. 02/2026 to recruit eligible candidates for Fleet Personnel and Trainee posts on a contract basis. The Walk-In Interview is scheduled from 23rd to 25th June 2026. Check all important details from this article.
Dredging Corporation of India Limited Recruitment 2026
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL), headquartered at H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530 022, and operating under a Consortium of Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority, and Deendayal Port Authority, has invited applications from dynamic, result-oriented professionals with proven track records and trainees for various Fleet Personnel and Trainee positions on a contract basis.
The recruitment is being conducted through a Walk-In Interview mode. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to send their Bio-data along with all relevant documents to recruitfs@dcil.co.in on or before 17th June 2026 by 3:00 PM. Candidates can also download the detailed notification and Bio-data format from the official DCI website at https://www.dredge-india.com/career.
DCI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
A detailed DCIL Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advt. No. 02/2026 has been released by Dredging Corporation of India Limited at their official website https://www.dredge-india.com/career. Vacancies have been announced for Fleet Personnel ranks such as Dredge Master, Chief Engineer Officer, Petty Officer (Dredging), and others, as well as Trainee posts including Trainee Marine Engineer, Trainee Electrical Officer, and NCV (Trainee). Candidates interested in applying must go through the detailed notification PDF to check all the important details.
Dredging Corporation of India Recruitment 2026 – Summary
Dredging Corporation of India Limited has announced this recruitment for experienced fleet professionals as well as fresh trainees in the maritime and engineering domain. Selection will be based on either an interview or a marks-based merit process depending on the category of post.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Organization | Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) |
| Posts | Fleet Personnel & Trainees |
| Advt. No. | 02/2026 |
| Mode of Recruitment | Walk-In Interview |
| Last Date to Send Documents | 17th June 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Walk-In Interview Dates | 23rd–25th June 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.dredge-india.com/career |
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Send Bio-data/Documents | 17th June 2026 (by 3:00 PM) |
| Walk-In Interview – Fleet Personnel & Trainee ERR/SHM/Cook | 23rd June 2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Walk-In Interview – Trainee Marine Engineer / Trainee Electrical Officer | 24th June 2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Walk-In Interview – NCV (Trainee) | 25th June 2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
DCI Recruitment 2026 – Fleet Personnel Vacancies
The following ranks are being recruited under the Fleet Personnel category:
| Rank | COC/COP/Experience Required |
|---|---|
| Dredge Master | COC/COS as Master (FG)/Dredge Master Gr-I/Master (NCV) |
| Inland Master | Inland Master 1st Class / Inland Master 2nd Class |
| Chief Officer | COC as 1st Mate (FG)/Dredge Master Gr-II/Mate (NCV) |
| 2nd Officer | COC as 2nd Mate (FG)/NWKO-NCV/Dredge Mate Gr-I with independent watch-keeping experience |
| 3rd Officer | NWKO (NCV) Certificate Holder |
| Chief Engineer Officer | MEO Class-I / Dredge Engineer Gr-I or MEO Class-II with 12 months experience |
| 2nd Engineer Officer | MEO Class-II / Dredge Engineer Gr-II or MEO Class-IV (FG) with 12 months experience |
| 4th Engineer Officer | Holder of MEO Class-IV |
| Petty Officer (Dredging) | Ex-CPO/PO/Leading Seaman (Navy Survey/Navigation branch) / NWKO (NCV) / Dredge Mate Gr-II / GPR with 2 years as tube operator |
| Engine Room Rating | COC as Rating (Engine Room Watch Keeping) with 3 months experience as ERR-I |
| Trainee ERR | COC as Rating forming part of Engine Room Watch Keeping |
| Seaman / Helmsman (S/H/Man) | COC as Rating (Navigational Watch Keeping) with 6 months experience |
| Trainee SHM | COC as Rating forming part of Navigational Watch Keeping |
| Trainee Cook | Cook CDC / COC as Cook / Pea Sea Training in Catering Discipline |
Trainee Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Category-wise Breakup |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer (TME) | 15 | UR-6, OBC-3, SC-2, ST-3, EWS-1 |
| Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO) | 15 | UR-4, OBC-3, SC-4, ST-2, EWS-2 |
| NCV Trainee (NCV-T) | 15 | UR-6, OBC-4, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-1 |
DCI Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Trainee Marine Engineer: Must have completed a four-year Degree in Marine Engineering from any IMU-affiliated college/institute approved by DG Shipping/AICTE, or hold a Graduate Marine Engineering qualification after completing a four-year Engineering Degree.
Trainee Electrical Officer (TELO): Must hold a four-year Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication/Communication Engineering, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering recognized by any State/Central Government or AICTE. Must also have completed a four-month ETO course from a DG Shipping-approved institute.
NCV Trainee: Minimum SSC/10th class pass from a recognized education board, along with a Pre-sea GP Rating course and Exit Examination approved by DG Shipping with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Age must be less than 25 years as on the date of joining on board.
Stipend for Trainees
| Trainee Post | Monthly Stipend | Victualing Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer | Rs. 25,000/- | Rs. 600/- per day |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | Rs. 25,000/- | Rs. 600/- per day |
| NCV Trainee | Rs. 10,000/- | Rs. 405/- per day |
| Trainee SHM / Trainee ERR | Rs. 15,000/- | Rs. 405/- per day |
| Trainee Cook | Rs. 10,000/- | Rs. 405/- per day |
Candidates selected as Trainee Marine Engineer or TELO must execute a Bank Guarantee of Rs. 3 Lakhs and serve DCI for five years after completing their training. Trainee SHM, ERR, and Cook candidates must execute a Bank Guarantee of Rs. 1 Lakh and serve for two years post-training.
Selection Process
For Fleet Personnel: Selection is based solely on performance in the Walk-In Interview. The minimum qualifying score is 50 out of 100 marks.
For Trainee Marine Engineers and TELOs: Selection is based on 80% weightage for marks in the prescribed qualification and 20% for interview performance. The minimum cut-off is 50% in each component (i.e., 40/80 in qualification and 10/20 in interview).
For NCV Trainees: Selection is based on 50% weightage for SSC/10th class marks and 50% for the GPR Exit Examination. No interview is conducted.
DCI Walk-In Interview 2026 – Venue
All Walk-In Interviews will be held at:
DCIL, Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam – 530 022, Andhra Pradesh Email: recruitfs@dcil.co.in Contact No.: 0891-2871235 / 2871245
Senior officers (Dredge Masters, Inland Masters, Chief Officers, 2nd Officers, Chief Engineer Officers, 2nd Engineer Officers) who are unable to attend in person may request to appear via Video Conferencing (VC) mode by mentioning “Request for attending Interview through VC Mode” in the email subject line while sending their Bio-data by 17th June 2026.
DCI Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
Candidates must:
- Download the Bio-data format from the DCI official website: https://www.dredge-india.com/career
- Fill in the Bio-data and attach self-attested copies of all required certificates (educational qualifications, COC/CDC/Passport/INDOS/STCW, caste certificate, etc.)
- Send the complete application package via email to recruitfs@dcil.co.in on or before 17th June 2026 by 3:00 PM
- Carry original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies on the date of Walk-In Interview
Note: Candidates attending the Walk-In Interview under this advertisement need not apply online.
FAQs
What is the advertisement number for DCI Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement number is 02/2026, released by Dredging Corporation of India Limited.
What is the last date to submit documents for DCI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to send Bio-data and supporting documents to recruitfs@dcil.co.in is 17th June 2026 by 3:00 PM.
When is the Walk-In Interview for DCI Recruitment 2026?
The Walk-In Interview is scheduled on 23rd June 2026 for Fleet Personnel, 24th June 2026 for Trainee Marine Engineers and TELOs, and 25th June 2026 for NCV Trainees.
Where will the DCI Walk-In Interview be held?
The interview will be held at DCIL, Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530022.
Are differently abled candidates eligible for DCI Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, differently abled candidates are not eligible to apply.
