Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 320
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹9,600 - ₹10,560 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: SSC/Matriculation with minimum 50% marks and ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade with minimum 65% marks
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 14 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam invites applications from ITI qualified candidates for one-year apprenticeship training in various designated trades. This program offers hands-on technical experience and skill development within a premier naval maintenance facility.
- Apprentices gain valuable practical exposure to naval engineering and maintenance operations.
- The program provides a recognized certification under the Apprentices Act, enhancing future employability in defence and industrial sectors.
- Training takes place at the Apprentices School in Visakhapatnam, a hub for maritime excellence.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend based on Apprentices Act 1961 regulations
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on SSC/Matric and ITI marks (70:30 ratio)
Written Examination (OMR based)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Application Fees
No application fee is required for this enrollment.
Reservation
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Armed Forces quota as per Apprentices Act 1961.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Register online at the NAPS portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and complete your profile.
- Step 2: Apply for the "Naval Dockyard" opportunity (Establishment ID: E08152800002) on the portal and print your profile.
- Step 3: Download and fill the Hall Ticket format (Annexure-I) and Check-off List (Annexure-II) from the notification.
- Step 4: Prepare an envelope containing the printed profile, two filled hall tickets, and self-attested copies of required certificates.
- Step 5: Enclose a self-addressed empty envelope with Rs. 55/- postal stamps.
- Step 6: Send the application by post to "The Officer-in-Charge (for Apprenticeship), Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, VM Naval Base S.O., P.O., Visakhapatnam - 530 014, Andhra Pradesh" by 2nd January 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must be at least 14 years old. There is no upper age restriction, but specific birth date cutoffs apply for hazardous vs non-hazardous trades.
It is a hybrid process; you must register online at the apprenticeship portal and then send a hard copy application by post to the Naval Dockyard.
The monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 9,600/- to Rs. 10,560/- depending on regulations and the specific trade.