Dredging Corporation of India Recruitment 2026: Walk-In Interviews for 28 Trainee and Fleet Personnel Posts

Overview of DCI Recruitment 2026

Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026, announcing contract-based openings for 28 trainee positions alongside various Fleet Personnel roles. Eligible candidates are invited to attend walk-in interviews scheduled for November 2026. This recruitment drive offers temporary contractual employment and does not guarantee permanent government positions.

Vacancy Details and Post-Wises Breakdown

The official notification specifies a total of 28 trainee vacancies across three distinct categories. Additionally, several Fleet Personnel positions have been advertised, though the exact number of vacancies for those specific ranks is not specified in the notification.

• Trainee Marine Engineer: 14 posts
• Trainee Electrical Officer: 10 posts
• NCV Trainee: 4 posts
• Fleet Personnel: Various ranks (Number of vacancies Not specified)

Important Dates and Walk-In Interview Schedule

Candidates must report directly to the designated venues for document verification and selection proceedings. No prior online application is required.

• Fleet Personnel Interviews: 5 November 2026
• Trainee Positions Interviews: 6 November 2026
• Reporting Time: From 10:00 AM onwards
• Trainee Interview Venue: Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam – 530022, Andhra Pradesh
• Fleet Personnel Interview Venues: Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Chennai, and Kochi

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limits

Eligibility requirements vary by post category:

• Trainee Marine Engineer: Four-year degree in Marine Engineering from an IMU-affiliated, DG Shipping-approved, or recognized institute, or Graduate Marine Engineering. Candidates with or about to obtain MEO Class IV Certificates are ineligible.
• Trainee Electrical Officer: Four-year engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, along with a four-month ETO course and basic STCW courses.
• NCV Trainee: 10th Standard (SSC) pass, approved pre-sea GP Rating course, and DG Shipping-approved Exit Examination with at least 60% aggregate marks. Applicants must be below 25 years of age as of the date of joining on board.
• Fleet Personnel: Prescribed maritime competency certificates or relevant professional experience. Specific age limits are Not specified.

Stipend and Financial Terms

Selected candidates will receive monthly stipends and daily victualing allowances during their training period:

• Trainee Marine Engineer & Electrical Officer: ₹25,000 per month plus ₹600 per day victualing allowance.
• NCV Trainee: ₹10,000 per month plus ₹405 per day victualing allowance.
• Fleet Personnel Salary: Not specified in the official notification.

Service Bond Conditions

Selected Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers must submit a ₹3 lakh bank guarantee or deposit with DCI, tied to a five-year service commitment. This condition does not apply to NCV Trainees.

Application Fee and Selection Process

• Application Fee: Not specified (No online fee required).
• Selection Stages:
• Fleet Personnel: Assessed via interview (Minimum qualifying score: 50 out of 100).
• Trainee Marine Engineer & Electrical Officer: Evaluated through qualification marks and interview performance.
• NCV Trainee: Selection based on 50% weightage for 10th marks and 50% weightage for GP Rating Exit Exam marks.

How to Verify and Attend

Interested candidates should review Advertisement No. 04/2026 on the official Dredging Corporation of India website, download the prescribed bio-data form, fill in all required details, and bring original certificates along with self-attested copies to the walk-in venue.