India Ship Technology Centre (ISTC), a Section-8 Company under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has invited online applications from Indian citizens for Executive posts on a contract basis. The recruitment is notified under Vacancy Notification No. ISTC/HR/01/2026-27/RECRUITMENT PH. 1 (B) dated 25 August 2026.
The ISTC Executive Recruitment 2026 online application process is open from 01st September 2026 to 18th September 2026. This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, consolidated pay, selection process, application fee, official notification and the apply-online link.
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Post Name |
Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, Manager, Assistant Manager & Executive |
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| Total Vacancies |
09 Posts |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 35 / 40 / 45 / 57 years |
| Salary |
₹30,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month (consolidated) + 3% annual increase |
| Minimum Qualification |
Engineering Degree / MCA / CA-Inter / CMA-Inter / M.Com / MBA as per post |
| Application Fee |
₹400 (except SC/ST) |
| Selection Process |
Shortlisting + Written Test (if required) + Personal Interview |
| Job Location |
ISTC, Kochi |
| Last Date |
18 September 2026 |
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Post Name |
No of Vacancies |
Consolidated Pay |
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Engineering Manager (Contract) |
01 | ₹2,00,000 |
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Lead Engineer (R&D) (Contract) |
01 | ₹1,25,000 |
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Manager (Training & Skill Development) (Contract) |
01 | ₹80,000 |
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Assistant Manager (Technical) – NA / Marine / Mechanical (2) & Electrical / Electronics (1) |
03 | ₹50,000 |
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Assistant Manager (Information Technology) (Contract) |
01 | ₹50,000 |
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Executive (Finance) (Contract) |
01 | ₹30,000 |
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Executive (HR & Administration) (Contract) |
01 | ₹30,000 |
All posts are on a five-year contract, extendable based on organisational need and performance. Place of posting is ISTC, Kochi. ISTC may increase, decrease or cancel vacancies as per requirement.
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Post Name |
Age Limit |
Qualification & Experience |
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Engineering Manager |
40–57 years |
Degree in Naval Architecture / Marine / Mechanical Engineering + 15 years managerial experience in ship design / shipyard / R&D, including 5 years as section/department in-charge |
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Lead Engineer (R&D) |
35–45 years |
Degree in Mechanical / Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering + 12 years managerial experience including 4 years in large projects or R&D in commercial/defence shipbuilding |
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Manager (Training & Skill Development) |
Max. 40 years |
Engineering Degree in NA / Electrical / Marine / Mechanical / Industrial / Production; MBA/ME desirable; 7 years managerial experience in maritime/shipbuilding (2 years in training preferred) |
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Assistant Manager (Technical) |
Max. 35 years |
Degree in NA / Marine / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics + 3 years managerial experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, ports, design firms or R&D |
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Assistant Manager (IT) |
Max. 35 years |
B.E./B.Tech CS/IT or Master’s in CS/MCA/IT + 3 years experience in servers, storage, networking and troubleshooting |
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Executive (Finance) |
Max. 35 years |
CA Inter / CMA Inter / M.Com / MBA (Finance) + 1 year experience in budgeting, costing, taxation, accounts or audit |
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Executive (HR & Administration) |
Max. 35 years |
Two-year MBA (HR) / PG Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management + 1 year HR/Admin experience |
Experience is counted after the qualifying degree and as on 18 September 2026. Qualifications must be from an AICTE / statutory / Government-recognised institute. PSU/Government regular-cadre applicants need one year in the immediate lower scale; private-sector candidates should have comparable CTC.
Selection will be as follows:
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Scrutiny / shortlisting of online applications
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Written Test (for Assistant Manager and Executive posts, if applications are large)
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Certificate Verification
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Personal Interview
Rank lists will be based on written test (if held) and interview marks. In case of a tie, older candidates will be ranked higher. No TA/DA will be paid. Call letters will be issued only by email / ISTC website.
- General / OBC / EWS and others: ₹400 + bank charges (non-refundable)
- SC / ST candidates: Exempted
- Payment Method: Online only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking) from 01.09.2026 to 18.09.2026
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Date of Notification |
25 August 2026 |
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Commencement of Online Application |
01 September 2026 |
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Last Date of Online Application |
18 September 2026 |
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ISTC Executive Detailed Notification PDF |
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ISTC Executive Apply Online |
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ISTC Official Website |
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Join RozgarDwaar Alert Channel |
Candidates should apply online only through the ISTC / SAP portal. Do not send printouts or certificates by post. Submit only one application.
- Step 1: Read the User Manual and FAQ on istcindia.org before filling the form.
- Step 2: Complete one-time registration on the SAP online portal and apply for the relevant post between 01.09.2026 and 18.09.2026.
- Step 3: Upload certificates of age, qualification, experience and caste, along with a recent colour photograph.
- Step 4: Pay ₹400 online if fee is applicable and ensure the application status shows “In process”.
- Step 5: Save the registration number and a printout of the submitted form for future correspondence at career@istcindia.org / info@istcindia.org.
09 contractual Executive posts at ISTC, Kochi.
Consolidated pay from ₹30,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month, with a 3% annual increase, depending on the post.
18 September 2026.
Shortlisting, certificate verification and Personal Interview. A written test may also be held for Assistant Manager and Executive posts.
₹400 plus bank charges. SC/ST candidates are exempted.
No. Engagement is purely contractual for five years, extendable as per requirement and performance, with no claim for regular appointment.