GRSE Recruitment 2026 Notification - Summary
GRSE recruitment 2026 notification is the official employment notice No. 2026/05 (J&OP) published by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited under the Ministry of Defence for 58 vacancies across technical cadres. This recruitment drive invites applications for 55 Journeyman posts across 14 trades and 3 Driver (Vehicle) posts on regular and training terms.
Online registrations opened on 30 October 2026 and conclude on 28 November 2026 on jobapply.in/grse2026 and grse.in. Technical job seekers can also view the BDL recruitment notification and check the related BHEL artisan recruitment notification.
GRSE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organization | Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Notification number | Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP) |
| Post names | Journeyman (55 posts) and Driver Vehicle (3 posts) |
| Total vacancies | 58 posts |
| Stipend and pay scale | Journeyman: ₹24,000 to ₹26,000 stipend | Driver: ₹20,110 to ₹70,390 |
| Educational qualification | Class 10 with ITI, NTC, or NAC (Journeyman) / Class 10 with driving licence (Driver) |
| Age limit | 26 years for Journeyman, 32 years for Driver (as on 01.10.2026) |
| Application dates | 30 October 2026 to 28 November 2026 |
| Selection process | Written test in Kolkata and Ranchi, practical trade test, and document check |
| Official portals | grse.in and jobapply.in/grse2026 |
Trade Vacancies and Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet these trade requirements before submitting the application:
- Journeyman posts cover trades including Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Pipe Fitter, Machinist, Painter, and related shipyard specializations.
- Applicants for Journeyman must have passed Class 10 with a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from a recognized ITI.
- Driver posts require Class 10 pass, a valid commercial heavy or light motor vehicle licence, and at least 3 years of continuous driving experience.
- The application fee is ₹472 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD, and internal employees pay no fee.
How to Apply for GRSE Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to submit the online application form:
STEP 1 – Visit the official application portal at jobapply.in/grse2026 or open the Career section on grse.in.
STEP 2 – Click on Fresh Candidate to complete user registration with your name, email address, and mobile phone number.
STEP 3 – Log in with your registration details and select the post of Journeyman with your specific ITI trade or Driver.
STEP 4 – Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, ITI marks, and driving experience records.
STEP 5 – Upload scanned copies of your passport photo, signature, Class 10 mark sheet, and trade certificate.
STEP 6 – Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway and print your application receipt.
