🎯 The Indian Navy has announced a big apprenticeship opportunity for young candidates: 210 Trade Apprentice seats at Naval Dockyard Karwar (Karnataka) and Naval Aircraft Yard Goa for the training year 2027-28/29. The notice has been published in the Employment News dated 10–16 October 2026, and the last date to submit applications is 9 November 2026.
This is a strong opening for 8th, 10th and ITI pass candidates, since the application fee is completely free and several trades do not even need an ITI certificate.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Selection Process
- Important Links
Overview
The Indian Navy is filling 210 apprentice seats for its training establishments at Karwar and Goa. Naval Dockyard Karwar has 180 seats (161 one-year trade seats and 19 seats in two-year / non-ITI trades), while the Naval Aircraft Yard at Dabolim, Goa has 30 seats across one-year trades.
Vacancy Details
- Naval Dockyard Karwar – one-year trades: 161 seats (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Marine Engine Fitter, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Welder, Pipe Fitter and other ITI trades)
- Naval Dockyard Karwar – two-year / non-ITI trades: 19 seats (Shipwright Steel, Crane Operator Overhead, Forger & Heat Treater, Rigger)
- Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim – one-year trades: 30 seats (Shipwright Wood, COPA, Electrician, Electrician Aircraft, Electronics Mechanic, ICT System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Mechanic Instrument Aircraft, Mechanic Radar & Radio, Painter, Sheet Metal Worker, Welder)
- Total: 210 seats
Eligibility Criteria
- ITI trades at Karwar and Goa: Class 10th pass + relevant ITI certificate (NCVT / SCVT)
- Shipwright Steel (Karwar, 2 years): Class 10th pass + ITI in Fitter
- Crane Operator Overhead – Steel Industry (15 months): Class 10th pass; freshers can apply
- Forger and Heat Treater (2 years): Class 10th pass; freshers can apply
- Rigger (2 years): Class 8th pass; freshers can apply
- Age limit: minimum 14 years; the notification states no upper age limit.
Important Dates
- Employment News publication: 10–16 October 2026
- Online registration starts: through the Apprenticeship India portal (open now)
- Last date to apply: 9 November 2026 (documents must reach by this date)
- Written examination: January 2027
Application Fee
- All categories: no application fee
How to Apply
- Register as a candidate on the Apprenticeship India portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and activate your profile through the email verification link.
- Log in and complete your profile with personal, educational, address, bank and Aadhaar details.
- Go to Apprenticeship Opportunities and search for “Naval Dockyard, Karwar”.
- Select your eligible trade, establishment and location, submit the application and download your Candidate Profile.
- Print the profile and attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, ITI mark sheets, Aadhaar card, category certificate and the prescribed undertaking form.
- Send the complete set by Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka – 581308. The envelope must reach by 9 November 2026.
- Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active for updates.
Selection Process
- Preliminary merit list
- Written examination
- Final merit list
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Stipend: ITI trade apprentices get Rs 9,600 per month. For non-ITI trades the stipend is Rs 4,100 (months 1–3), then Rs 8,200 (months 4–12) and Rs 9,020 (months 13–15/24) for Crane Operator and Forger trades; Rigger apprentices get Rs 3,400 / Rs 6,800 / Rs 7,480 across the three phases.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Apply Online on Apprenticeship India Portal
- Official Website: Indian Navy – Official Website
- Official notification PDF: Source Listing on sarkaricsc.com
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