GRSE Journeyman & Driver Recruitment 2026: 58 Posts, Apply by 28 Nov

By Chandra Sekhar

Last updated: 9 Nov 2026

GRSE Journeyman Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 58 posts (55 Journeyman + 3 Driver). Last date is 28 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Journeyman stipend is ₹24,000 in first year and ₹26,000 in second year. Apply online at GRSE application portal or via grse.in. Advertisement No. 2026/05 (J&OP).

About GRSE

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited is a Navratna defence public sector unit under the Ministry of Defence. It builds ships and related equipment. This recruitment is for skilled trades and drivers at its Kolkata facilities.

Nature of the role

Journeymen undergo two years of training on stipend and may be absorbed in semi-skilled grade subject to performance and need. Drivers join in skilled grade with regular pay scale plus allowances.

Who can apply

• Journeyman: 10th pass + NAC/NTC in the specific trade (Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Welder etc.).
• Driver: 10th pass + valid Commercial LMV licence + minimum 6 years post-qualification driving experience.
• Age within limits as on 1 October 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.

Who should skip

• Candidates without the exact NAC/NTC for the chosen trade.
• Drivers lacking 6 years verified experience or commercial licence.
• Those above the age limit even after relaxations.

Dates and fee

Fee is ₹472 for General/OBC/EWS. SC/ST/PwBD/internal candidates are exempt.

Available positions

55 Journeyman posts across trades such as Electrician (8), Electronic Mechanic (6), Fitter (6), Painter (6) and others, plus 3 Driver (Vehicle) posts. Category-wise split is printed in the official notice.

Journeyman (various trades) — ₹24,000 / ₹26,000 stipend — 55 vacancies

Eligibility

• Matriculation (10th) + NAC or NTC in the relevant trade.
• Maximum age 26 years as on 01.10.2026 (relaxations apply).

Driver (Vehicle) — Pay scale ₹20,110-70,390 — 3 vacancies

Eligibility

• 10th pass + Commercial LMV Driving Licence.
• Minimum 6 years post-qualification driving experience of light and heavy vehicles.
• Maximum age 32 years as on 01.10.2026.

Selection stages

1. Online application with fee (if applicable).
2. Written test (centres: Kolkata and Ranchi).
3. Practical test / trade test for Journeyman.
4. Document verification and medical examination.

Apply steps

1. Visit the official application portal or grse.in careers section.
2. Read Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP) fully.
3. Register, fill the form for one trade (separate application per trade if applying for more than one).
4. Upload documents and pay fee by 28 November 2026.

FAQs

What is the last date for GRSE Journeyman 2026?
28 November 2026, 23:59 hrs.

How many posts are there?
58 total (55 Journeyman + 3 Driver).

What is the stipend?
₹24,000 per month in first year and ₹26,000 in second year for Journeyman.

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