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Kochi Water Metro Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 50 Boat Operations Trainee Vacancies

11/11/2025

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Kochi Water Metro Limited (KWML) has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No: KWML/HR/2024-25/14 dated 03.11.2025) inviting online applications for Boat Operations Trainee posts. Eligible ITI and Diploma candidates can apply online through the official KWML or KMRL website before 20th November 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for freshers to work and gain experience in Kerala’s modern Water Transport System project – the Kochi Water Metro.

Organization Details

Organization: Kochi Water Metro Limited (KWML)
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Type: State PSU (Joint Venture of Government of Kerala & KMRL)
Notification No: KWML/HR/2024-25/14
Date of Notification: 03 November 2025
Last Date to Apply: 20 November 2025

Post Details

Post Name	Number of Vacancies	Duration of Training	Stipend
Boat Operations Trainee	50	1 Year	₹9,000/- per month (including ESI & EPF)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have minimum 60% marks in:

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ITI (Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, AC Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic) – Pass out in 2022, 2023, or 2024
OR
Diploma (Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics) – Pass out in 2022, 2023, or 2024

Other Requirements:

GPR License Certificate (Candidates without GPR will receive a reduced stipend of ₹7,000/month and will get ₹9,000/month upon obtaining the certificate.)
Freshers are eligible to apply.

Area of Training

The selected candidates will receive training in:

Boat operations, maintenance, and terminal activities
IV rules, vessel communication & navigation
Passenger safety, crowd handling, and customer facilitation
Firefighting & emergency rescue operations
Terminal operations, ticketing, and maintenance
Assisting in ITMS & OCC activities

Medical Standards

Distant Vision: 6/6 (both eyes)
Near Vision: 0.5 (both eyes)
Must have normal color vision; color blindness or squint is a disqualification.

Stipend Structure

₹9,000/- per month (for GPR license holders)
₹7,000/- per month (without GPR, until license obtained)
During Advanced Training (after 1-year training):
- ₹17,000 to ₹20,000 (based on qualification and year of training)

Selection Process

Written Test and/or Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.

General Conditions

Training is under KWML On-the-Job Training Scheme.
No employment guarantee after completion of training.
Age limit: Maximum 28 years as on 01.11.2025 (Relaxation applicable as per rules).
Only online applications will be accepted.
KWML reserves all rights regarding the selection process.

How to Apply

Visit the official Kochi Water Metro (KWML) or Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) website.
Fill the online application form through the provided recruitment link.
Upload self-attested copies of all supporting documents.
Incomplete or delayed applications will be rejected.
Last Date to Apply Online: 20 November 2025