⚓ Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026
283 Apprentice Vacancies – IT-28 | Apply Online
Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai has invited applications for Apprenticeship Training in 32 designated trades.
📌 Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice 2026 – Quick Details
📋 Recruitment Overview
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Notification / Employment News | 03–09 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 07 October 2026 – 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026 – 11:55 PM |
| Written Examination | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Medical Examination | As per Naval Dockyard schedule |
| Training Commencement | To be communicated / expected after selection |
👨🔧👩🔧 Who Can Apply?
Eligible candidates from across India can apply subject to the trade-wise qualification and apprenticeship requirements.
- ITI-qualified candidates can apply for the relevant designated trades.
- Non-ITI candidates can apply for the specified Rigger and Crane Operator Overhead trades.
- Both Male and Female candidates are eligible.
- Freshers meeting the prescribed qualification can apply.
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age and educational requirements on the crucial date.
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum age – 14 years for non-hazardous trades.
- Minimum age – 18 years for hazardous trades.
- Maximum age – No upper age limit under the applicable apprenticeship rules.
- Age/eligibility is considered on the crucial date, i.e. the closing date of online applications.
🎓 Educational Qualification
1. Rigger
8th Class Pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
2. Crane Operator Overhead (SI)
10th Class Pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
3. Other Designated ITI Trades
Candidates generally require:
- 10th Class / Matriculation with minimum 50% marks in the prescribed relevant subjects; and
- ITI qualification with minimum 50% aggregate marks in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT or as permitted under the applicable apprenticeship rules.
The exact eligible ITI trade must be checked against the designated trade listed in the official notification before application.
🔧 Trade-wise Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Trade | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advance Mechanic (Instruments) | 2 |
| 2 | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 6 |
| 3 | Electrician | 37 |
| 4 | Electronics Mechanic | 21 |
| 5 | Fitter | 21 |
| 6 | Foundryman | 1 |
| 7 | I&CTSM | 4 |
| 8 | Instrument Mechanic | 2 |
| 9 | Machinist | 10 |
| 10 | Marine Engine Fitter | 17 |
| 11 | Mason | 3 |
| 12 | Mechanic – Central AC Plant / Industrial Cooling / Package AC | 1 |
| 13 | Mechanic – Embedded System & PIC | 5 |
| 14 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 2 |
| 15 | Mechanic Diesel | 23 |
| 16 | Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 8 |
| 17 | Mechanic Mechatronics | 6 |
| 18 | Mechanic MTM | 11 |
| 19 | Mechanic Ref & AC | 5 |
| 20 | Operator Advance Machine Tool | 2 |
| 21 | Painter (G) | 8 |
| 22 | Pattern Maker | 1 |
| 23 | Pipe Fitter | 7 |
| 24 | Programming & Systems Administration Assistant | 2 |
| 25 | Sheet Metal Worker | 2 |
| 26 | Shipwright Steel | 7 |
| 27 | Shipwright Wood | 24 |
| 28 | TIG / MIG Welder | 11 |
| 29 | Welder (G&E) | 19 |
| 30 | Welder (Pipe & Pressure Vessels) | 9 |
| 31 | Crane Operator Overhead (SI) | 3 |
| 32 | Rigger | 3 |
| TOTAL | 283 | |
💰 Stipend During Apprenticeship
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend according to the applicable Government/MSDE apprenticeship guidelines and trade.
- Most designated trades: approximately ₹9,600 per month.
- Crane Operator Overhead (SI): approximately ₹8,200 per month.
- Rigger: approximately ₹6,800 per month.
📝 Selection Process
Selection is expected to proceed through the following stages:
- Application Screening / Shortlisting
- Merit-based shortlisting according to the prescribed criteria
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Selection / Joining for Apprenticeship Training
Where applications are significantly higher than the available vacancies, shortlisting may be carried out before candidates are called for the written examination.
📚 Written Examination Pattern
The written examination is an objective-type examination. The examination is generally based on the prescribed standard applicable to the trade.
| Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|
| General Science | 35 |
| Mathematics | 35 |
| General Knowledge | 30 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Duration: 2 Hours
Medium: English and Hindi
For Rigger, the examination standard is based on the prescribed 8th-standard level; for other trades, the examination is based on the prescribed 10th-standard level.
📄 Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:
- 10th / Matriculation certificate and marksheet, wherever applicable.
- 8th Class marksheet / Birth Certificate for Rigger applicants, as prescribed.
- ITI certificate for applicable trades.
- Consolidated ITI marksheet / all-semester marks.
- Aadhaar / valid identity document.
- Recent photograph and signature, if required by the portal.
- SC/ST/OBC certificate, wherever applicable.
- PwBD certificate, wherever applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen / Armed Forces-related certificate, wherever applicable.
- Other documents specifically requested by the application portal.
💻 How to Apply Online?
- Visit the official apprenticeship registration portal: apprenticeshipregistration.com
- Complete candidate registration using your valid mobile number and email ID.
- Complete your candidate profile and enter educational and ITI details correctly.
- Search for the relevant Naval Dockyard Mumbai apprenticeship opportunity / establishment and select the appropriate trade.
- Upload the required certificates and documents in the prescribed format.
- Check your trade, qualification, category and personal details carefully.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Save/print the submitted application and registration details for future use.
⚠️ Important Instructions for Candidates
- Apply only through the prescribed online portal.
- Do not wait until the last date to submit the application.
- Enter your name and date of birth exactly as recorded in your educational documents.
- Choose only the trade for which your ITI qualification is eligible.
- Keep your registered mobile number and email active throughout the recruitment process.
- Shortlisting for the examination does not automatically guarantee final selection.
- Original documents will be checked during document verification.
- Candidates should arrange their own travel and accommodation for the examination/verification if required.
- Mobile phones and prohibited electronic devices may not be permitted at the examination venue.
🔗 Important Links
Apply Online – Apprenticeship RegistrationApplication Portal: www.apprenticeshipregistration.com
Indian Navy Official Website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Candidates should read the complete official advertisement and follow instructions available on the prescribed application portal before submitting the application.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 283 apprenticeship vacancies across 32 designated trades.
Eligible 8th-pass, 10th-pass and ITI-qualified candidates can apply depending on the trade.
Yes. Eligible male and female candidates can apply subject to the prescribed trade requirements.
The minimum age is 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades. There is no upper age limit under the applicable apprenticeship rules.
The calculated closing date is 27 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. Candidates should verify the live portal before submitting the form.
The stipend is approximately ₹6,800 to ₹9,600 per month depending on the trade.
No. This is apprenticeship training. Completion of apprenticeship does not automatically provide permanent employment in the Indian Navy or Naval Dockyard.
The application is online through the prescribed apprenticeship registration portal.
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