DCI Recruitment 2026: Walk-In Interview for 28 Trainee Marine Engineer & Electrical Officer Posts

Dredging Corporation of India Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has announced Advertisement No. 04/2026, inviting applications for 28 trainee positions and various Fleet Personnel posts on a contract basis. This is a walk-in interview recruitment drive, providing a significant opportunity for candidates with maritime and engineering backgrounds to join a premier public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

The recruitment covers three trainee categories: Trainee Marine Engineer (14 posts), Trainee Electrical Officer (10 posts), and NCV Trainee (4 posts). Additionally, Fleet Personnel positions such as Dredge Master, Chief Officer, Second Officer, Third Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, Second Engineer Officer, Fourth Engineer Officer, and Petty Officer (Dredging) are also advertised, though the number of vacancies for these ranks is not specified.

Important Dates and Interview Schedule

Candidates must note the walk-in interview dates carefully. Fleet Personnel interviews will be held on 5 November 2026 at Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Chennai, and Kochi. Trainee interviews (Marine Engineer, Electrical Officer, and NCV Trainee) are scheduled for 6 November 2026 at Visakhapatnam only. Reporting time is 10:00 AM onwards on both days. Internal floating staff CV submission, where applicable, is on 3 November 2026 by 3:00 PM.

Vacancy Details and Reservation

The 28 trainee vacancies are distributed as follows: Trainee Marine Engineer – 14 posts (UR 5, OBC 3, SC 2, ST 3, EWS 1); Trainee Electrical Officer – 10 posts (OBC 2, SC 4, ST 2, EWS 2); NCV Trainee – 4 posts (UR 1, SC 1, ST 1, EWS 1). The reservation is as per government norms. Fleet Personnel vacancies are not quantified in the advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

For Trainee Marine Engineer: Four-year degree in Marine Engineering from an IMU-affiliated or DG Shipping-approved institute, or Graduate Marine Engineering after a four-year engineering degree. Candidates with MEO Class IV certificate are not eligible. For Trainee Electrical Officer: Four-year engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, or Electronics & Instrumentation, plus a four-month ETO course from a DG Shipping-approved institute. For NCV Trainee: 10th pass with approved pre-sea GP Rating course and DG Shipping-approved Exit Examination with at least 60% marks. Age limit for NCV Trainee is below 25 years as on joining date; other posts have no specified age limit in the notification. Fleet Personnel require specific competency certificates and experience as detailed in the notification.

Stipend and Training Period

Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000 plus ₹600 per day victualing allowance. NCV Trainees get ₹10,000 per month plus ₹405 per day victualing allowance. Training periods are 6 months for Trainee Marine Engineer, 8 months for Trainee Electrical Officer, and 18 months for NCV Trainee. Selected Trainee Marine Engineers and Electrical Officers must provide a bank guarantee of ₹3 lakh or deposit equivalent, linked to a five-year service commitment after training. NCV Trainees are not subject to this bond condition.

Selection Process

Fleet Personnel selection is based on interview performance with a minimum qualifying score of 50 out of 100. Trainee Marine Engineer and Electrical Officer selection comprises qualification marks (80 marks) and interview (20 marks). General/OBC candidates need 40/80 in qualification and 10/20 in interview; SC/ST need 36/80 and 9/20 respectively. NCV Trainee selection is based on 50% weightage for SSC/10th marks and 50% for GP Rating Exit Examination marks. No written examination is prescribed.

Application Fee

Advertisement No. 04/2026 does not prescribe any application fee for the walk-in interview. Candidates should beware of unauthorized agents.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview with the prescribed application form (bio-data/trainee application) downloaded from the official DCI careers page. Fill in all details, attach self-attested copies of required documents, and bring originals for verification. Documents include 10th certificate, engineering degree certificates, ETO/GP Rating certificates, CDC, passport, INDOS, STCW certificates, competency certificates, experience certificates, community certificate (if applicable), and others as specified. Report to the respective venue on the scheduled date and time.

Interview Venues

Fleet Personnel: Visakhapatnam – DCIL, Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam – 530022; Kolkata – DCIL, KOPT Quarters B3 & B5, Nimakmahal Road, Kolkata – 700043; Chennai – Indian Maritime University, East Coast Road, Semmencherry, Chennai – 600119; Kochi – DCIL, Dr. No. 57/566 (D9), Chackalackal Building, KP Vallon Road, Kadavanthara, Kochi – 682020. Trainee posts: Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam – 530022. Contact: 0891-2871235 / 0891-2871245, email: recruitfs@dcil.co.in.

Conclusion

This recruitment offers a promising career path in the maritime sector for qualified candidates. Interested individuals should carefully read the official notification, ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, and attend the walk-in interview with complete documentation. The positions are contractual and do not guarantee permanent employment, but they provide valuable experience and a competitive stipend.