Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply for 283 Vacancy

The Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Mumbai has officially issued an employment notification (Advertisement No: DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28) inviting applications for enrolment in Apprenticeship Training across various designated trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive aims to fill 283 apprentice positions for ITI pass, non-ITI (Class 10th pass), and 8th-pass candidates. Eligible and interested candidates can complete the online registration process via the official apprentice enrolment portal.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 283 designated apprentice vacancies are categorized as follows:

• Unreserved (UR): 180 seats
• Other Backward Class (OBC – NCL): 52 seats
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 28 seats
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 23 seats
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – Horizontal Quota): 8 seats
• Ex-Servicemen & Wards (ESM – Horizontal Quota): 7 seats

Trade-Wise Vacancies, Training Period & Stipend

The recruitment covers 30 ITI trades and 2 non-ITI trades:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• For Rigger: Candidate must have passed 8th Standard with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• For Crane Operator Overhead (SI): Candidate must have passed 10th Standard with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• For All Other Trades: Candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in 10th Standard and at least 50% aggregate marks in relevant ITI trades (consolidated marks of all semesters) recognized by NCVT or SCVT.

Age Criteria

• No Upper Age Limit: In accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961, there is no maximum age limit for undertaking apprenticeship training.
• Minimum Age for Non-Hazardous Trades: 14 years as on the application closing date.
• Minimum Age for Hazardous Trades: 18 years as on the application closing date (applicable to Foundryman, Pattern Maker, Painter (G), TIG/MIG Welder, Welder (G&E), and Welder Pipe & Pressure Vessels).

Physical Fitness Standards

• Height: Minimum 137 cm
• Weight: Minimum 25.4 kg
• Chest Expansion: Minimum 3.8 cm
• General Health: Must be free from infectious diseases, morbid eye conditions, and chronic systemic illnesses.

Selection Process

The selection of apprentices involves shortlisting followed by a competitive written test and verification:

1. Shortlisting of Applications: Shortlisting is conducted at a ratio of 1:25 per vacancy based on merit.

   • For ITI Trades: Equal weightage (50:50) of Class 10th and ITI marks.

   • For Crane Operator: 100% weightage of Class 10th marks.

   • For Rigger: 100% weightage of Class 8th marks.

2. Written Examination:

   • Question Paper Format: Objective type (OMR sheet format), containing 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each.

   • Language: Bilingual (English and Hindi).

   • Total Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes).

   • Syllabus Standard: Class 10th level for all trades, except Rigger which is aligned with the Class 8th syllabus.

1. Tie-Resolution Rule: In the event of a tie in written examination marks, preference is given to the candidate who is older in age. If the date of birth is also identical, candidates are ranked in alphabetical order of their first names.

2. Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Shortlisted applicants will undergo physical verification of all uploaded credentials and must submit a medical fitness certificate from a Government Hospital.

Important Dates

• Notification Published in Employment News: 03 – 09 October 2026 issue
• Online Registration Opens: 5th day from notification publication at 10:00 hrs
• Online Registration Closes: 21st day from opening date up to 23:55 hrs
• Examination Centre: Mumbai and its suburban districts (e.g., Thane, Kandivali)
• Commencement of Training: Tentatively scheduled for November / December 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the apprentice application portal at https://www.apprenticeshipregistration.com.

2. Complete the initial registration by entering an active email address and valid mobile number.

3. Fill in basic personal details, academic scores (converted from CGPA/Grade points to percentage where necessary), and select the desired designated trade.

4. Upload clear scanned copies of required documents in JPEG/PDF format (under 400 KB each, with passport photo and signature sized between 50–100 KB):

   • Recent passport-size photograph with white background

   • Signature with black ink on white paper

   • Class 10th certificate / Birth Certificate as age proof

   • Class 8th mark sheet (for Rigger trade)

   • Consolidated ITI mark sheet (for ITI trades)

   • Category / Caste / Disability / ESM Certificate (if applicable)

   • Valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof

5. Verify all entered data and submit the form online.

6. Download and print a copy of the completed application form and retain login credentials for downloading the E-admit card.

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