Naval Dockyard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 320 Trade Apprentice Vacancies
Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam, under the Ministry of Defence (Navy), has released the official notification for the recruitment of 320 Trade Apprentices for the 2026–27 training batch. This recruitment is aimed at ITI-qualified Indian nationals who have also passed SSC/Matriculation with at least 50% marks. The selected candidates will undergo one year of training in designated trades as per the Apprentice Act. The application process has started from 1st December 2025 and will remain open until 2nd January 2026. All applications must be submitted online via the Apprenticeship India Portal. Selection will be made through a written exam followed by document and medical verification at Visakhapatnam.
Naval Dockyard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification
| Name of Organization | Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam (Ministry of Defence – Navy) |
| Post Names | Trade Apprentices (Designated Trades) |
| Education | SSC/Matric with 50% + ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade |
| Total Vacancies | 320 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Last Date To Apply | 2 January 2026 |
Naval Dockyard Apprentice 2026 Vacancy
| Post Name | Vacancy | Education |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (Designated Trades) | 320 | SSC/Matric pass with 50% + ITI Certificate in designated trade from NCVT/SCVT |
Education
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (SSC/Matriculation) with at least 50% marks and hold a full-time ITI certificate in the relevant designated trade with at least 50% marks from NCVT or SCVT. Only Indian nationals are eligible.
Salary
Stipend will be provided as per the Apprentices Act. The specific monthly stipend is not mentioned in the notification.
Age Limit
Age limit is not explicitly mentioned, but candidates should satisfy apprenticeship age norms as per Apprenticeship Act guidelines and Navy norms.
Application Fee
There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (at Visakhapatnam)
- Final Merit List
- Document Verification (at DAS, Visakhapatnam)
- Medical Examination (at DAS, Visakhapatnam)
How to Apply
➢ Step 1: Visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in starting from 1st December 2025.
➢ Step 2: Register on the portal (if not already done).
➢ Step 3: Search and select establishment ‘Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam’.
➢ Step 4: Fill the application form with accurate details. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, SSC mark sheet, ITI certificate, and other required documents.
➢ Step 5: Submit the completed form by 2nd January 2026 (11:50 PM).
➢ Step 6: Take a printout of the application for reference.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 1 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 January 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Written Examination | 22 March 2026 (AM) |
| Written Exam Result | 25 March 2026 (PM) |
| Document Verification | 30 March 2026 |
| Medical Examination | From 31 March 2026 onwards |
Application form, details & registration
| Apply | Apply Online |
| Notification | Download Notification |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Download Result | Sarkari Result |
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