
Kochi Water Metro Limited Recruitment 2025
Advt. No: KWML/HR/2024-25/14
Kochi Water Metro Limited Recruitment 2025: Kochi Water Metro Limited (KWML) invites online Application for the post of Boat Operations Trainee for ITI/ Diploma Pass student on 50 Seats for the trade of Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, AC Mechanic and Diesel Mechanic or Diploma in (Electrical/ Mechanical/ Electronics) for the post of Boat Operations Trainee. Eligible candidate can apply online from the below link.
Kochi Water Metro Limited (KWML), a state PSU, an integrated Water Transport System that is envisaged with objective of connecting the mainland with the islands around the Kochi lagoon through Modern
Water Transport system. The primary aim is to facilitate improving connectivity of the people around and thereby improving their livelihood and standard of living.
Kochi Water Metro Limited Recruitment 2025 Notification
Kochi Water Metro Limited (KWML) has been released the notification for the post of Boat Operation Trainee for ITI Student on 55 Post. The short information of this vacancy is given below.
| Recruitment Organisation | Kochi Water Metro Limited (KWML) |
| Post Name | Boat Operations Trainee (BOT) |
| Total Vacancy | 50 Seats |
| Qualification | 10th + ITI in Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, AC Mechanic and Diesel Mechanic or,
Diploma in (Electrical/ Mechanical/ Electronics) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 Years |
| Selection Process | Test and/ or Interview |
| Online Start | 03/11/2025 |
| Last Date | 20/11/2025 |
KWML Boat Operation Trainee Vacancy 2025
The Post
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Vacancy |
| 01 | Boat Operation Trainee | 50 |
Kochi Water Metro Limited Recruitment 2025 Educational Qualification
Candidate should have passed ITI or Diploma in the respective Trade or Discipline.
Age Limit Criteria as on 01/11/2025
The minimum Age limit is 18 years and Maximum Age Limit is 28 Years. Note: Age relaxation applicable as per reservation rules.
Stipend Per month
The stipend will be Rs.9000/- per month including statutory ESI & EPF
Refer point no 3 of General Conditions.
The Selection Process
The selection process will be based on Test and/or Interview only. For more information related to selection process please read the full notification before apply online.
Area of Training
Overall training in Boat Operations, Maintenance and Terminal operations like: –
- Familiarization of IV rules and vessel Communication
- Experience in inland waters of Kochi including port units.
- Assist the Boat crew in ensuring smooth operations of Boats/ Vessels.
- To assist in sailing, Safe navigation/ working practices of the boat/ vessel.
- Proper mooring of the vessel/ safe embarking/ disembarking of passengers while coming on to the jetties.
- Maintenance and up keep of vessel including cleaning and adhere to operators Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Proper fueling/ charging of battery charged, and manage supplies, as needed.
- Guidance for higher certification in IV.
- Firefighting and emergency rescue boat operations.
- Terminal operations, Ticketing
- Customer facilitation and crowd handling
- Passenger Management & safety Procedures.
- Terminal maintenance including AC, electrical & mechanical
- Assisting in ITMS & OCC activities.
General Conditions or Important Instruction
The Boat Operation Trainee advertised is under the “KWML On the Job Training Scheme” of the company framed to impart training to the unemployed qualified youths, preferably females.
Kochi Water Metro Limited Boat Operation Trainee Salary
The engagement will be initially for a period of one year and on successful completion of the training, those trainees holding GPR Certificate will only be qualified for advanced training programme for a further period of 2 years subject to selection process and terms & conditions of the Scheme.
Stipend during Advance Training 1st year is Rs. 17000/ 18000 and 2nd year is Rs. 19000/ 20000 for ITI/ Diploma holders respectively.
Kochi Water Metro Limited Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
Eligible and Interested candidate can apply online from the below link for Kochi Water Metro Limited Recruitment 2025. The last date for submission of online application is 20th November 2025.
| Online Start | 03/11/2025 |
| Last Date | 20/11/2025 |
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| Notification | Download |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
