Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) notification regarding the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS):
​Overview

• ​Organization: Cochin Shipyard Limited (A Government of India Enterprise / Miniratna Company)
• ​Scheme: Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)
• ​Total Duration: 9 Months
• ​Application Fee: Nil

Vacancies & Monthly Stipend

​The program features a total of 227 seats across various academic and technical qualifications:

• ​A. ITI Trades (92 Seats) [cite:, 1.1.2]: Includes Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Electronic Mechanic, Draftsman, Painter, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Sheet Metal Worker, Carpenter, Diesel Mechanic, Plumber, Refrigeration/AC Mechanic, Marine Fitter, Health Sanitary Inspector, etc.
  • ​Stipend: ₹11,000/- per month (inclusive of DBT by Govt. of India) [cite:]
• ​B. SSLC Level (80 Seats) [cite:, 1.1.2]: Grinder Intern (20), Painter Intern (30), Scaffolder Intern (30).
  • ​Stipend: ₹11,000/- per month
• ​C. HSE / ITI Level (27 Seats) [cite:]: Intern Warehouse Assistant.
  • ​Stipend: ₹11,000/- per month
• ​D. Diploma (16 Seats) [cite:]: Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Catering/Hotel Management, Pharmacy, and Nursing (2 seats each).
  • ​Stipend: ₹13,000/- per month
• ​E. Graduation (11 Seats) [cite:]: Clerical roles (BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, etc.).
  • ​Stipend: ₹13,000/- per month
• ​F. Post Graduation (1 Seat) [cite:]: Intern Hindi (MA Hindi / MA Hindi with Translation).
  • ​Stipend: ₹13,000/- per month

​Eligibility Criteria

• ​Age Limit: 18 to 25 years [cite:].
• ​Educational Qualifications: Ranges from pass in X^{th} standard/ITI up to Graduation, Post Graduation, and Diplomas depending on the specific trade or discipline [cite:].

Ineligibility Criteria:

• ​Graduates/Postgraduates from premier institutions like IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, IIITs, and IISc
• ​Holders of professional/higher degrees such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MBA, MPhil, or PhD
• ​Individuals currently undergoing or previously completed training under NATS or NAPS, or other government skill/apprenticeship schemes
• ​Candidates whose family member has an annual income exceeding ₹12 Lakh in the preceding financial year, or if any family member is a permanent/regular government employee

​Selection Procedure

• ​Shortlisting: Based on the percentage of marks obtained in the required qualifying examination for the respective trade (age seniority is used to break ties)
• ​Verification: Shortlisted candidates will receive offers via the PMIS portal and must produce original certificates (age, qualification, caste, disability) along with self-attested copies
• ​Induction: Provisional induction is subject to successful certificate verification and medical fitness

​Important Instructions

• ​How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online through the official PMIS Portal: https://pminternship.mca.gov.in
• Candidates should review the User Manual on the portal prior to applying
• ​Expenses: CSL will not provide boarding, lodging, or travel expenses for certificate verification or during the training period
• ​Employment Status: This internship does not guarantee or confer any right to future employment at Cochin Shipyard