Recruitment overview
India Ship Technology Centre has issued notification No. ISTC / HR / 01 / 2026-27 / RECRUITMENT PH. 1, dated 23 October 2026, for two Personal Secretary (Trainee) positions. ISTC is a Section 8 company under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. The positions are based at Kochi, and applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens.
Eligibility and training terms
Applicants need a recognized three-year bachelor's degree with at least 75% marks in one of the listed disciplines: Arts, Commerce, Science, Computer Applications or Business Administration. Fine Arts and Performing Arts are excluded. Familiarity with SAP, MS Project, MS Office and similar computer applications is desirable.
The upper age limit is 25 years as on 04 November 2026, with applicants required to have been born on or after 05 November 2001. PwBD relaxation follows Government of India guidelines. Training runs for one year with a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹20,000. Depending on organizational needs, available vacancies and individual performance, successful trainees may be considered for contractual posts for up to five years, with further extension subject to organizational requirements and performance.
Application steps and deadline
The online application window runs from 23 October 2026 to 04 November 2026. Open the Career section of the ISTC website, select ISTC and complete both registration and application submission. Keep age and qualification proofs, applicable caste and disability certificates, a passport-size colour photograph and signature ready for upload.
The application fee is ₹600 unless the applicant belongs to an exempt SC, ST or PwBD category. After submission, retain the application bearing the system-generated unique registration number. No application printout or documents should be posted to ISTC.
How selection works
The objective online test, descriptive online test and skill test together carry 100 marks. Descriptive answers are evaluated only for candidates shortlisted in objective-test merit order. Aggregate marks determine the rank list. Ties are resolved first through marks in the Discipline portion of the objective test, then through seniority in age.