GSL Executive Recruitment 2026 is open for 40 executive posts at Goa Shipyard Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Defence. Online applications run from 23 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (5:00 PM) on www.goashipyard.in.
The notification (Advt. No. 06/2026) covers 31 regular posts and 9 fixed-term posts, from Junior Manager (E-0) up to Chief General Manager (E-8). Salaries range from about Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40.28 lakh CTC a year. Most posts are filled through interview only, so engineers, CAs, HR, legal and IT professionals with the right experience have a direct route into a defence shipyard.
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Below you will find the full vacancy list, post-wise eligibility, salary, age limit, fees, selection process and the step-by-step way to apply.
GSL Executive Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Vasco-da-Gama, Goa |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 06/2026 |
| Post names | CGM, GM, AGM, DGM, Manager, Deputy Manager, Junior Manager |
| Total vacancies | 40 (31 regular + 9 fixed-term) |
| Pay grades | E-0 to E-8 (IDA 2017) |
| Selection | Interview (written test + interview for Junior Manager) |
| Application mode | Online, plus hard copy by post |
| Application fee | Rs 500 (exemptions apply) |
| Last date to apply online | 22 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official website | www.goashipyard.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 23 October 2026 (00:00 hrs) |
| Online application closes | 22 November 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last date for hard copy to reach GSL | 2 December 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age and experience | 30 September 2026 |
GSL Executive Vacancy Details 2026
The 40 vacancies include backlog reserved vacancies.
A. Regular Employment Posts (31)
| Post | Vacancies | Category-wise | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief General Manager (Finance) | 1 | UR-1 | E-8 |
| Additional GM / Deputy GM (Naval Architecture) | 2 | OBC(NCL)-1, UR-1 | E-6 / E-5 |
| Additional General Manager (Human Resources) | 1 | UR-1 | E-6 |
| Additional General Manager (Finance) | 2 | OBC(NCL)-2 | E-6 |
| Manager (Safety) | 2 | SC-1, UR-1 | E-3 |
| Manager (Public Relations) | 1 | UR-1 | E-3 |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) | 2 | EWS-1, ST-1 | E-2 |
| Deputy Manager (Technical) | 7 | UR-1, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-1, OBC(NCL)-2 | E-2 |
| Deputy Manager (Digital Design & Additive Manufacturing) | 2 | UR-2 | E-2 |
| Deputy Manager (Welding Automation) | 1 | OBC(NCL)-1 | E-2 |
| Deputy Manager (HVACR) | 1 | UR-1 | E-2 |
| Deputy Manager (Marketing & Costing) | 1 | OBC(NCL)-1 | E-2 |
| Deputy Manager (Information Technology) | 2 | UR-2 | E-2 |
| Deputy Manager (Rajbhasha) | 1 | OBC(NCL)-1 | E-2 |
| Deputy Manager (Finance) | 2 | PwBD(HH)-1, UR-1 | E-2 |
| Deputy Manager (Legal) | 1 | UR-1 | E-2 |
| Junior Manager (Coordination, Delhi Office) | 1 | UR-1 | E-0 |
| Junior Manager (Safety) | 1 | UR-1 | E-0 |
For the Naval Architecture post, GSL may offer the DGM grade to AGM applicants based on suitability.
B. Fixed Term Employment Posts (9)
These posts are for 3 years, extendable by up to 2 more years based on need and performance. They are not regular posts, and GSL gives no assurance of regular employment afterwards.
| Post | Vacancies | Category-wise | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief General Manager (HR&A) | 1 | UR-1 | E-8 |
| CGM / GM (Business Development) and CGM / GM (Technical) | 2 (combined) | UR-1, OBC(NCL)-1 | E-8 / E-7 |
| Deputy General Manager (Ship Repairs) | 1 | UR-1 | E-5 |
| Manager (Civil) | 3 | UR-2, SC-1 | E-3 |
| Deputy Manager (Ship Repairs) | 2 | UR-1, EWS-1 | E-2 |
Check Official Notice PDF Here
GSL Executive Salary 2026: Pay Scale and CTC
The E-8 Chief General Manager post pays the most, at about Rs 40.28 lakh CTC a year. Fixed-term (FTE) CTC is slightly lower than regular CTC at the same grade.
| Grade | Pay scale (IDA 2017) | Approx. CTC, regular (Rs lakh/yr) | Approx. CTC, FTE (Rs lakh/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-8 | Rs 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | 40.28 | 37.25 |
| E-7 | Rs 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 | – | 31.05 |
| E-6 | Rs 90,000 – 2,40,000 | 29.95 | – |
| E-5 | Rs 80,000 – 2,20,000 | 26.58 | 24.56 |
| E-3 | Rs 60,000 – 1,80,000 | 19.92 | 18.41 |
| E-2 | Rs 50,000 – 1,60,000 | 16.62 | 15.36 |
| E-0 | Rs 30,000 – 1,20,000 | 10.01 | – |
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GSL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Every post needs a specific degree plus a minimum number of years of post-qualification experience, counted up to 30 September 2026.
Regular posts
| Post | Essential qualification | Minimum experience |
|---|---|---|
| CGM (Finance) | Graduate + CA (ICAI) or CMA (ICMAI) | 23 years |
| AGM / DGM (Naval Architecture) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Naval Architecture | 16 years (AGM) / 13 years (DGM); AVEVA/Tribon, NAPA, AutoCAD, FEA |
| AGM (Human Resources) | Graduate + 2-year full-time MBA/MSW/PG in HRM, IR, Personnel Mgmt or similar | 16 years |
| AGM (Finance) | Graduate + CA or CMA | 16 years in two or more finance areas |
| Manager (Safety) | B.E./B.Tech (any branch) + 1-year Industrial Safety diploma (CLI/RLI) or 2-year PG in Safety Engg | 7 years |
| Manager (Public Relations) | Master’s in Journalism & Mass Communication / Media Advertising / Publicity | 7 years in PR or media; strong Hindi and English |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (Technical) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial or Marine | 4 years in shipbuilding/ship repair |
| Deputy Manager (Digital Design & Additive Mfg) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Chemical or Marine | 4 years in product/digital design, 3D printing or R&D |
| Deputy Manager (Welding Automation) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Marine or Robotics | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (HVACR) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial or Marine | 4 years in AC/refrigeration |
| Deputy Manager (Marketing & Costing) | B.E./B.Tech (Mech/Prod/Electronics/Electrical/Naval Arch) + MBA/PGD in Marketing & Finance | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (IT) | MCA or B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/CSIT | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (Rajbhasha) | Graduate + Hindi diploma/degree/translation course, or Master’s with Hindi | 4 years |
| Deputy Manager (Finance) | Graduate + CA or CMA | 4 years in finance/accounts |
| Deputy Manager (Legal) | LLB (3 or 5 year) + Bar Council enrolment | 4 years |
| Junior Manager (Coordination, Delhi) | Any degree or Diploma in Engineering | 15 years in Armed Forces, incl. 5 years liaison |
| Junior Manager (Safety) | Engineering diploma + 1-year Industrial Safety diploma (CLI/RLI) or 2-year PG in Safety | 15 years |
Fixed-term posts
| Post | Essential qualification | Minimum experience |
|---|---|---|
| CGM (HR&A) | Graduate + 2-year MBA/MSW/PG in HRM, IR or similar | 23 years, 10 in a senior HR/IR role |
| CGM / GM (Business Development) | B.E./B.Tech in Mech, Prod, Electronics, Electrical or Naval Arch | 23 years (CGM) / 20 years (GM), 7 senior years in BD/project mgmt |
| CGM / GM (Technical) | Same as above | 23 years (CGM) / 20 years (GM) in a shipyard or naval dockyard, 7 at senior level |
| DGM (Ship Repairs) | Same as above | 13 years in ship repair; Naval Commanders and above may apply |
| Manager (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Structural | 7 years as project/site manager, EPC experience |
| Deputy Manager (Ship Repairs) | B.E./B.Tech in Mech, Prod, Electronics, Electrical or Naval Arch | 4 years in shipbuilding/ship repair |
Experience rules to note
- Govt/PSU candidates need 2 years in the immediately lower pay scale (for example, E-1 for Deputy Manager, E-2 for Manager).
- Private sector candidates for E-7 and above need their last 2 years in a company with turnover of at least Rs 100 crore, in a similar role.
- Lateral entry to the 2nd year of a 4-year engineering degree counts as an equivalent qualification, as do 5-year integrated PG engineering degrees.
GSL Executive Age Limit 2026
The upper age limit ranges from 33 years (Deputy Manager, UR) to 57 years (CGM, OBC), as on 30 September 2026.
| Post level | UR / EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGM (regular and FTE) | 54 | 57 | – |
| GM (FTE) | 52 | 55 | – |
| AGM | 48 | 51 | – |
| DGM | 44 | 47 | – |
| Manager | 36 | – | 41 |
| Deputy Manager | 33 | 36 | 38 |
| Junior Manager | 40 | – | – |
Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL), Ex-Servicemen, Ex-Agniveers and PwBD follows Government of India rules. For GM and CGM posts, extra relaxation equal to surplus relevant experience may be given, provided at least 3 years of service remain.
Application Fee
The fee is Rs 500 (non-refundable), paid online through SBI ePay by debit card, credit card or net banking. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates, and internal GSL candidates, pay nothing. Applying for more than one post needs a separate application and fee for each.
GSL Executive Selection Process 2026
All posts except Junior Manager are filled through interview only. GSL may raise the minimum criteria to shortlist candidates if it gets many applications.
For the two Junior Manager posts, selection works like this:
- Written test (85 marks): UR/EWS need 50%; SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD need 45% (where the post is reserved).
- Document verification for those who qualify.
- Interview (15 marks) with the same qualifying percentages.
- Final merit on combined written and interview marks; ties go to the older candidate.
Outstation candidates called for interview get travel allowance: economy air fare for CGM/GM, and AC II tier rail fare for AGM and below (waitlisted rail tickets are not reimbursed).
How to Apply for GSL Recruitment 2026
Apply online first, then post a printed copy with your documents so it reaches GSL by 2 December 2026.
- Visit www.goashipyard.in and go to Notice Board → Careers → GSL Careers.
- Click Apply Online and choose your post. Read the eligibility and terms first.
- Fill in your personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the scanned documents listed below.
- Pay the Rs 500 fee through SBI ePay (if applicable) and download the fee receipt. No receipt means the payment failed.
- Submit the form. You cannot edit it after submission.
- Take two printouts. Post one with self-attested copies of all documents to: General Manager (HR&A), HR&A Department, Goa Shipyard Limited, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa – 403802.
Documents to keep ready
| Document | Max file size |
|---|---|
| Passport-size colour photo (light background) | 450 KB |
| Signature (black ink on white paper, scanned) | 450 KB |
| SSC certificate (proof of date of birth) | 500 KB |
| Educational mark sheets and degree | 1 MB |
| Caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable) | 500 KB |
| Experience certificates | 1 MB |
| Aadhaar card | 500 KB |
Government and PSU employees applying for regular posts must apply through proper channel or bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the selection process, along with proof of current pay scale. An NOC is not needed for fixed-term posts. For help, email [email protected].
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in GSL Executive Recruitment 2026? There are 40 vacancies: 31 regular posts and 9 fixed-term posts under Advt. No. 06/2026.
What is the last date to apply for GSL Executive Recruitment 2026? The online form closes at 5:00 PM on 22 November 2026. The printed form and documents must reach GSL by 2 December 2026.
What is the salary of a Deputy Manager at Goa Shipyard? Deputy Manager is an E-2 post with a pay scale of Rs 50,000–1,60,000 and an approximate CTC of Rs 16.62 lakh a year (Rs 15.36 lakh for fixed-term).
Is there a written exam for GSL executive posts? No, except for Junior Manager. All other posts are filled through interview only.
What is the application fee? Rs 500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and internal candidates are exempt.
Can freshers apply? No. Every post needs at least 4 years of post-qualification experience, and senior posts need 13 to 23 years.
Do I need to send a hard copy after applying online? Yes. Post a printout of the online form with all documents to the GM (HR&A), Goa Shipyard Limited, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa – 403802.
Are fixed-term posts permanent? No. They run for 3 years, extendable by up to 2 years, and end automatically unless GSL says otherwise in writing.
