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The Naval Dockyard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is now officially released for 320 posts at @www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. The employment notice invites ITI-qualified candidates to join the Apprentice Training School in Visakhapatnam. Operated under the Ministry of Defence, Naval Dockyard offers apprentices a chance to work on various projects and gain practical experience. This article covers all key details about eligibility, age, stipend, and vacancies. Candidates are advised to read it carefully to get complete information.
Naval Dockyard Apprentice 2026 Notification
The Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam (DAS-Vzg) invites applications from ITI-qualified Indian candidates for one-year apprenticeship training in various designated trades for the 2026–27 batch. This training is conducted as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. The official employment notice provides all details for candidates to understand the complete selection process. The link to download the notification in PDF format is given in the overview table.
Naval Dockyard 2026 Apprentice Recruitment: Highlights
The table below gives a quick overview of the apprenticeship program at Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam. It covers important details like eligibility, trade options, training duration, application deadlines, and selection process helping candidates understand the key points at a glance.
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| Application Fees
Fee Details: Rs.55/-for stamp postage |
Selection Criteria
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Naval Dockyard Apprentice 2026 Vacancy
The following table shows the number of apprenticeship seats available and provides a category-wise breakup of vacancies, helping candidates see the total number of openings for each trade and category.
| Trade | Total Vacancies | UR | OBC | SC | ST | PWD | Armed Forces |
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| Mechanic Diesel | 32 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 2 | – | – |
| Machinist | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Mechanic (Central AC Plant, Industrial Cooling & Package AC) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Foundryman | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Fitter | 60 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 4 | – | – |
| Pipe Fitter | 30 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | – | – |
| Electrician | 35 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 2 | – | – |
| Instrument Mechanic | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| Electronics Mechanic | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 20 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | – | – |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 30 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | – | – |
| Shipwright (Wood) | 30 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | – | – |
| Painter (General) | 15 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Mechanic Mechatronics | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | 15 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Total | 320 | 168 | 87 | 45 | 20 | 10 | 10 |
Naval Dockyard Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
To apply for Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam Trade Apprentice 2026, candidates should have passed SSC/Matric with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) with 65% marks in the relevant trade. The minimum age is 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades with no upper age limit as per MSDE guidelines. Applicants must be physically fit and should not have already completed apprenticeship training in the same trade.
| Post Name | Essential Education | Age Limit |
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| Mechanic Diesel | SSC 50% + ITI in Mechanic Diesel/Marine Engine Fitter 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Machinist | SSC 50% + ITI in Machinist/Machinist Grinder 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Mechanic (Central AC Plant, Industrial Cooling & Package AC) | SSC 50% + ITI in Mechanic Refrigeration/AC/Central AC Plant Mechanic 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Foundryman | SSC 50% + ITI in Foundryman 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Fitter | SSC 50% + ITI in Fitter 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Pipe Fitter | SSC 50% + ITI in Plumber/Fitter 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Electrician | SSC 50% + ITI in Electrician 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Instrument Mechanic | SSC 50% + ITI in Instrument Mechanic 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Electronics Mechanic | SSC 50% + ITI in Electronics Mechanic/related 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | SSC 50% + ITI in Welder (various) 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SSC 50% + ITI in Sheet Metal Worker 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Shipwright (Wood) | SSC 50% + ITI in Carpenter/Wood Work Technician 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Painter (General) | SSC 50% + ITI in Painter General 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Mechanic Mechatronics | SSC 50% + ITI in Mechanic Mechatronics/related 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | SSC 50% + ITI in COPA 65% from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute | Min 14 yrs (18 hazardous); No upper limit |
Naval Dockyard Apprentice Application Form 2026
Candidates must first register online and then send their filled application along with required documents by post. The application should reach the office on or before 02 January 2026. Make sure to clearly write the trade name on the envelope while sending it. The process is done in 2 stages, first registration on NAPS portal and then document submission by post to the organisation.
Naval Dockyard Apprentice Apply Online Link 2026
How to apply for Naval Dockyard Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Step 1-Online Registration: Register on www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in under the NAPS portal as a Candidate. Make sure the name and date of birth match exactly as per Aadhaar and SSC certificate.
Step 2-Profile Completion: Log in and fill in your education details, trade preference, Aadhaar/PAN/bank details, community information, and upload required documents. Ensure your profile shows 100% completion.
Step 3-Trade Application: Search for “NAVAL DOCKYARD” (Establishment ID: E08152800002), choose your preferred trade from the list and apply as per the portal instructions.
Step 4-Print Documents: Take a printout of the complete apprentice profile and two hall tickets (Annexure-I). Fill the hall tickets using a pen and paste your passport-size photographs.
Step 5 -Offline Submission: Send the apprentice profile, two hall tickets, check-off list (Annexure-II), self-attested copies of SSC & ITI mark sheets, Aadhaar, relevant certificates and a self-addressed stamped envelope (₹55/-) to:
Officer-in-Charge (Apprenticeship), Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, VM Naval Base S.O., P.O., Visakhapatnam – 530 014.
Naval Dockyard Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
Selection process for Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam apprentices follows a multi-stage merit-based procedure. Final Merit List is prepared trade-wise and category-wise based on written exam marks. If two candidates get the same marks, the older one is given preference Final selected candidates will begin their one-year apprenticeship training from 02 May 2026.
Shortlisting for Written Exam: Candidates are shortlisted based on their SSC/Matric (70%) and ITI (30%) marks. A trade and category-wise merit list is prepared and around 5 times the number of vacancies are called for the exam.
Written Examination: An OMR-based test with 100 multiple-choice questions from Mathematics (35), General Science (35) and General Knowledge (30) will be conducted. Each question carries 1 mark, the duration is 2 hours and there is no negative marking. The exam is scheduled for 22 March 2026 at Visakhapatnam.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates have to produce original documents like SSC and ITI certificates, Aadhaar, and applicable category certificates for verification. This is expected to be held on 30 March 2026.
Medical Examination: Candidates found eligible after document check will undergo a medical fitness test as per the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 starting from 31 March 2026 onwards.
Naval Dockyard Apprentice Salary 2026
Stipend eligibility follows Section 13 of Apprentices Act 1961 and recent amendments including MSDE OMs dated 15/23 Sep 2025. Amount applies uniformly across all 15 trades for the one-year training.
| Post Name | Stipend Amount | Duration |
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| Apprentice | Rs. 9,600 – Rs. 10,560 per month | 1 year (2026-27 batch) |
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