The Indian Navy has released an official recruitment advertisement in Employment News (10–16 October 2026) for the enrolment of designated Trade Apprentices across Naval Dockyard, Karwar, Karnataka and Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim, Goa. Conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, the recruitment drive offers 210 apprenticeship training slots for both ITI-qualified candidates and freshers. Eligible male and female Indian citizens can apply online via the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal and submit their application profile by post within 30 days of the notification release.
NSRY Karwar / NAY Goa Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Naval Ship Repair Yard, Karwar, Karnataka, and Naval Aircraft Yard, Goa, have issued the latest notification for recruiting ITI Apprentice Vacancies with 210 Posts.
| Organization | Indian Navy |
| Training Establishments | Naval Dockyard, Karwar & Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim |
| Notification Issue Date | Employment News (10–16 October 2026) |
| Apprenticeship Year | AY 2027–28 / 29 |
| Total Vacancies | 210 Slots (Karwar: 180, Goa: 30) |
| Training Commencing Date | April 12, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online Registration (NAPS Portal) + Offline Dispatch of Profile |
| Selection Mode | Preliminary Merit Screening & Written Examination |
| Official Portals | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in / indiannavy.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Schedule |
| Publication Date in Employment News | October 10, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 10, 2026 |
| Last Date for Dispatching Application by Post | Within 30 days from publication (November 09, 2026) |
| Written Examination Date | January 2027 (at Karwar) |
| Commencement of Apprenticeship Training | April 12, 2027 |
NSRY Karwar / NAY Goa Notification 2026: Vacancy Details
A total of 210 apprenticeship vacancies are available across technical and non-technical designations. Out of these, 180 slots are allocated to Naval Dockyard, Karwar, and 30 slots to Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim.
1. Naval Dockyard, Karwar (180 Posts)
| Trade Name | Training Duration | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Posts |
| Fitter | 1 Year | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
| Marine Engine Fitter | 1 Year | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Electrician | 1 Year | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 1 Year | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 1 Year | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Mechanic Mechatronics | 1 Year | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 1 Year | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 1 Year | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Shipwright Wood | 1 Year | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Mechanic Ref and AC | 1 Year | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| ICTM | 1 Year | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Painter (General) | 1 Year | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Pipe Fitter | 1 Year | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Tailor (General) | 1 Year | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| TIG/MIG Welder | 1 Year | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 1 Year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Operator Advance Machine Tool | 1 Year | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COPA | 1 Year | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Machinist | 1 Year | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mechanic (Embedded System & PLC) | 1 Year | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 1 Year | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 1 Year | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 1 Year | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Shipwright Steel | 2 Years | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Forger and Heat Treater (Fresher) | 2 Years | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Rigger (Fresher) | 2 Years | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Fresher) | 15 Months | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total Karwar Slots | 84 | 58 | 26 | 12 | 180 |
Horizontal Reservations at Karwar: 6 slots for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 6 slots for Children of Armed Force Personnel / Ex-Servicemen[cite: 203, 204].
2. Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim (30 Posts)
| Trade Name | Training Duration | Max Vacancies Per Trade | Total Slots |
| Electrician | 1 Year | 5 | 5 |
| Electrician Aircraft | 1 Year | 5 | 5 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 1 Year | 5 | 5 |
| Machinist | 1 Year | 5 | 5 |
| Mechanic Instrument Aircraft | 1 Year | 5 | 5 |
| Mechanic Radar & Radio Aircraft | 1 Year | 5 | 5 |
| Shipwright Wood | 1 Year | 2 | 2 |
| COPA | 1 Year | 2 | 2 |
| ICTSM | 1 Year | 2 | 2 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 1 Year | 2 | 2 |
| Painter (General) | 1 Year | 2 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 1 Year | 2 | 2 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 1 Year | 2 | 2 |
| Total Goa Slots | 30 |
NSRY Karwar / NAY Goa ITI Apprentice Jobs: Eligibility Criteria
Education Details
Candidates must possess the requisite educational qualifications as on the date of application:
| Category / Trades | Minimum Educational Qualification | Minimum Percentage |
| All ITI Trades | Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized Board AND National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade. | Pass |
Non-ITI Trades (Crane Operator & Forger and Heat Treater) | Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized Board. | Pass |
Non-ITI Trade (Rigger) | Passed Class 8th from a recognized School/Institution. | Pass |
Note: Where grades or CGPA are awarded, candidates must convert them into equivalent percentage values based on the board’s official formula.
Salary (Monthly Stipend)
Stipend is paid monthly according to Rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992:
| Category / Trade | Training Period | Monthly Stipend |
| ITI Certificate Holders | 01 to 12 Months | Rs. 9,600/- |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) | 01 to 03 Months 04 to 12 Months 13 to 15 Months | Rs. 4,100/- Rs. 8,200/- Rs. 9,020/- |
| Forger & Heat Treater | 01 to 03 Months 04 to 12 Months 13 to 24 Months | Rs. 4,100/- Rs. 8,200/- Rs. 9,020/- |
| Rigger | 01 to 03 Months 04 to 12 Months 13 to 24 Months | Rs. 3,400/- Rs. 6,800/- Rs. 7,480/- |
Age Limit
Upper Age Limit: There is no upper age restriction for apprenticeship enrolment as per Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) directives.
Minimum Age:
Non-Hazardous Trades: Minimum 14 years as of April 12, 2027 (Born on or before 12.04.2013).
Hazardous Trades: Minimum 18 years as of April 12, 2027 (Born on or before 12.04.2009).
Selection Process
The selection consists of a two-stage evaluation:
Preliminary Merit List (Shortlisting for Written Exam):
ITI Trades: Shortlisted based on the simple aggregate marks obtained in ITI and Class 10th.
Non-ITI Trades: Shortlisted based on marks obtained in Class 8th (for Rigger) or Class 10th (for Crane Operator/Forger).
Candidates are invited to the written examination in a ratio of 1:20 per trade and category.
Written Examination (100 Marks):
Objective OMR-based test containing 100 questions (duration: 2 hours).
Syllabus: Mathematics (35 Marks), General Science (35 Marks), and General Knowledge (30 Marks).
Bilingual paper (English & Hindi) with no negative marking.
Minimum qualifying marks: 40% aggregate.
Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final merit list candidates undergo document verification and medical fitness assessment through a District Hospital Surgeon.
Application Fee
All Candidates: Nil (Free). No application or examination fee is charged.
How to Apply
Visit the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Click on Candidate Login/Register and create your profile using a valid email and mobile number.
Complete your profile details (name, date of birth, educational qualifications, trade preferences, and identity verification).
Go to Apprenticeship Opportunities, enter Naval Dockyard, Karwar in the “Search by Establishment Name” field, and select location as Uttara Kannada.
Click Apply against your designated trade and submit the application.
Download and print your completed Candidate Profile from the portal.
Attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents:
Class 10th / 8th Marksheet
Consolidated and Semester-wise ITI Marksheets
Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
Disability Certificate (PwBD)
Identity Proof
Signed Certificate of Undertaking indicating your choice of training establishment (Karwar or Goa)
Dispatch the application envelope by Speed Post / Registered Post within 30 days of the notification date to:
The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka – 581308
Important Links
| Naval Dockyard Karwar Trade Apprentice Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Naval Dockyard Karwar Trade Apprentice Apply Online Link | Click Here |
