An official vacancy notification has been announced for the recruitment of a Nursing Assistant-Cum-First Aider. This recruitment drive is being conducted by a prominent wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited to hire qualified healthcare support professionals on a fixed-term contractual basis. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the dedicated recruitment portal.
Recruitment Overview
- Hiring Organization: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL)
- Post Name: Nursing Assistant-Cum-First Aider
- Employment Type: Contractual Basis
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Selection Process: Objective Written Test, Practical Test, & Certificate Verification
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the baseline educational parameters and age brackets specified below to qualify for the selection process:
- Educational Qualification & Certifications
Applicants must meet any one of the following academic and technical requirements:
- A pass in Class 7th Standard paired with a valid First Aid Certificate issued by a recognized institution.
- Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in Domestic Nursing.
- General Duty Assistant qualification (QP No. HSS/Q5101 NSQF Level 4).
Desirable Attributes: Baseline working experience as a nursing assistant or first aider, alongside operational knowledge of the local regional language, is preferred.
- Age Boundaries & Pay Structure
- Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years (Standard upper relaxations apply smoothly to Ex-Servicemen and PwBD categories according to government statutory rules).
- Monthly Consolidated Stipend: Selected personnel receive a progressive consolidated monthly salary starting from Rs. 22,100/- per month during the initial year, scaling up to Rs. 23,400/- per month by the final year of the contractual tenure, along with additional allowances for extended duties.
- Application Fee
- General / OBC Candidates: Rs. 300/-
- SC / ST Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
How to Apply Online
- Access the Careers Portal: Open the official career homepage of Cochin Shipyard Limited and locate the active e-recruitment link for contract positions.
- Create Your Profile: Register on the recruitment platform using a valid mobile number and email ID to generate your specific login credentials.
- Complete the Application Form: Log in to your account and enter all personal details, contact information, and educational qualification data accurately.
- Upload Required Documents: Attach clean scanned copies of your standard certificates, nursing or first aid qualifications, a recent passport-size photograph, and valid identity proof.
- Pay Fee & Submit application: Complete the application fee payment via the integrated online payment gateway (if applicable), review your summary carefully, and click on the final submit button to download your acknowledgement sheet.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Official Online Submission Gateway

