Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) — Indian Navy
The Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) has issued an official recruitment notification for Trade Apprentice, announcing a total of 210 vacancies located in Karnataka. The online application window opens on 10 October 2026 and closes on 09 November 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold 10th pass plus ITI in relevant trade for ITI posts, 10th pass for Crane Operator and Forger, and 8th pass for Rigger. and be within the prescribed age limit of No upper age limit; minimum 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades as on 12 April 2027., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 9,600 per month for ITI certificate holders and slab rates for non-ITI trades.. The selection procedure comprises Preliminary merit list based on marks, 100-mark OMR written examination, document verification, and medical fitness.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 10 Oct 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
09 Nov 2026
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| Fee Payment Deadline | 09 Nov 2026 |
| Exam Date | 01 Jan 2027 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
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| Total Vacancies | 210 |
| Qualification | 10th pass plus ITI in relevant trade for ITI posts, 10th pass for Crane Operator and Forger, and 8th pass for Rigger. |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit; minimum 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades as on 12 April 2027. |
| Salary | Rs. 9,600 per month for ITI certificate holders and slab rates for non-ITI trades. |
| Application Fee |
General: ₹0
OBC: ₹0
EWS: ₹0
SC: ₹0
ST: ₹0
fee_exempted: Yes
payment_mode: None
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| Selection Process | Preliminary merit list based on marks, 100-mark OMR written examination, document verification, and medical fitness. |
Rs. 9,600 per month for ITI certificate holders and slab rates for non-ITI trades
Cut-off Date: As on 12 April 2027 — Candidates must be between 14 to 27 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 14 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 13 Apr 2000 to 12 Apr 2013 |
| EWS | 14 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 13 Apr 2000 to 12 Apr 2013 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 14 yrs | 30 yrs | +3 yrs | 13 Apr 1997 to 12 Apr 2013 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 14 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 13 Apr 1995 to 12 Apr 2013 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 14 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 13 Apr 1995 to 12 Apr 2013 |
| PwD (General) | 14 yrs | 37 yrs | +10 yrs | 13 Apr 1990 to 12 Apr 2013 |
Prescribed Age: 14–27 Years (As on As on 12 April 2027)
Official Prescribed Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month stipend for ITI holders
The Indian Navy has officially announced the Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 210 Trade Apprentice positions across premier technical facilities located in Karnataka and Goa. This training program is hosted under the aegis of the Indian Navy at Naval Dockyard Karwar, Karnataka, and Naval Aircraft Yard Goa. Aspiring candidates looking to build a rock-solid career in technical defence domains can also examine similar openings such as the DRDO GTRE Consultant Recruitment 2026 for 3 Posts recruitment details for parallel opportunities in research establishments.
| Establishments | Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka 581308 (180 seats) and Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim, Goa 403801 (30 seats) |
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| Training year | AY 2027–28/29, under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 |
| Total seats | 210 (Karwar: UR 84 · OBC 58 · SC 26 · ST 12; PwBD 6 and ex-servicemen's children 6 horizontal) |
| Qualification | 10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade; 10th pass for Crane Operator Overhead and Forger & Heat Treater; 8th pass for Rigger |
| Age | No upper age limit; minimum 14 (non-hazardous trades) or 18 (hazardous trades) on 12 April 2027 |
| Stipend | Rs. 9,600 per month for ITI certificate holders; slab rates for non-ITI trades (see below) |
| Duration | One year for 23 Karwar trades and all Goa trades; two years for Shipwright Steel, Forger & Heat Treater and Rigger; 15 months for Crane Operator Overhead |
| Application fee | None; the notice warns that no money is to be paid to anyone |
| Mode | Online registration on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, then printed profile by speed or registered post |
| Last date | Within 30 days of publication in Employment News (10 October 2026), i.e. by 9 November 2026 |
| Selection | Preliminary merit list on marks, written exam (1:20 shortlisting), final merit at 40% minimum, document verification, medical |
| Written exam | Karwar, January 2027 (schedule to be confirmed by email) |
| ITI trades (all Karwar one-year trades, Shipwright Steel, all Goa trades) | 10th standard pass and ITI (NCVT or SCVT) pass in the eligible trade listed against the apprenticeship trade |
|---|---|
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry); Forger & Heat Treater | 10th standard pass (fresher) |
| Rigger | 8th standard pass (fresher) |
| Apprenticeship trade | Eligible ITI trade(s) | Seats (UR / OBC / SC / ST) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | COPA | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Electrician | Electrician | 12 (6 / 3 / 2 / 1) |
| Electronics Mechanic | Electronics Mechanic | 11 (6 / 3 / 1 / 1) |
| Fitter | Fitter | 24 (11 / 8 / 3 / 2) |
| Information and Communication Technology Maintenance (ICTM) | ICTM, or IT and Electronics System Maintenance, or Broad Based Basic Training in IT sector (CoE) with the advanced module in hardware repair and maintenance | 5 (2 / 2 / 1 / 0) |
| Instrument Mechanic | Instrument Mechanic | 3 (1 / 1 / 1 / 0) |
| Machinist | Machinist | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Marine Engine Fitter | Marine Engine Fitter | 15 (7 / 5 / 2 / 1) |
| Mechanic Diesel | Mechanic Diesel | 12 (7 / 3 / 2 / 0) |
| Mechanic (Embedded System & PLC) | Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics sector (CoE) with the advanced module in Embedded Systems and PLC | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Mechanic Industrial Electronics | Electronics Mechanic, or Mechanic Industrial Electronics, or Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances, or Technician Power Electronics System | 9 (4 / 3 / 1 / 1) |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Mechanic Mechatronics | Mechanic Mechatronics, or Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 11 (6 / 3 / 1 / 1) |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Mechanic Ref and AC | Mechanic Ref and AC | 6 (2 / 2 / 1 / 1) |
| Operator Advance Machine Tool | Operator Advance Machine Tool, or Machinist, or Turner | 3 (2 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Painter (General) | Painter (General) | 5 (2 / 2 / 1 / 0) |
| Pipe Fitter | Plumber | 5 (2 / 2 / 1 / 0) |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Sheet Metal Worker | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Shipwright Wood | Carpenter, or Wood Work Technician | 9 (4 / 3 / 2 / 0) |
| Tailor (General) | Sewing Technology, or Dress Making | 5 (2 / 1 / 1 / 1) |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | Welder | 9 (4 / 3 / 2 / 0) |
| TIG/MIG Welder | Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication (Fitting & Welding) sector (CoE) with the advanced module in TIG/MIG welding, or Welder | 5 (2 / 2 / 1 / 0) |
| Total (A) | 161 (76 / 53 / 23 / 9) |
| Apprenticeship trade | Qualification | Seats (UR / OBC / SC / ST) |
|---|---|---|
| Shipwright Steel (two years) | ITI Fitter | 7 (3 / 2 / 1 / 1) |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) (15 months) | 10th pass, fresher | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Forger and Heat Treater (two years) | 10th pass, fresher | 5 (2 / 1 / 1 / 1) |
| Rigger (two years) | 8th pass, fresher | 5 (2 / 1 / 1 / 1) |
| Total (B) | 19 (8 / 5 / 3 / 3) |
| Apprenticeship trade | Eligible ITI trade(s) | Max seats |
|---|---|---|
| Shipwright Wood | Carpenter | 2 |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | COPA | 2 |
| Electrician | Electrician | 5 |
| Electrician Aircraft | Electrician | 5 |
| Electronics Mechanic | Electronics Mechanic | 5 |
| ICT System Maintenance | ICT System Maintenance, or IT and Electronics System Maintenance, or Broad Based Basic Training in IT sector (CoE) with the hardware repair advanced module | 2 |
| Instrument Mechanic | Instrument Mechanic | 2 |
| Machinist | Machinist | 5 |
| Mechanic Instrument Aircraft | Instrument Mechanic | 5 |
| Mechanic Radar & Radio Aircraft | Electronics Mechanic, or Mechanic Industrial Electronics, or Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances, or Technician Power Electronics System | 5 |
| Painter (General) | Painter (General) | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Sheet Metal Worker | 2 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | Welder | 2 |
| Category / trade | Training period | Stipend per month |
|---|---|---|
| ITI certificate holders (all ITI trades) | Months 1–12 | Rs. 9,600 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) | Months 1–3 | Rs. 4,100 |
| Months 4–12 | Rs. 8,200 | |
| Months 13–15 | Rs. 9,020 | |
| Forger & Heat Treater | Months 1–3 | Rs. 4,100 |
| Months 4–12 | Rs. 8,200 | |
| Months 13–24 | Rs. 9,020 | |
| Rigger | Months 1–3 | Rs. 3,400 |
| Months 4–12 | Rs. 6,800 | |
| Months 13–24 | Rs. 7,480 |
| Published in Employment News | Issue dated 10–16 October 2026 |
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| Last date for the posted candidate profile to reach Karwar | Within 30 days of publication: by 9 November 2026 |
| Written examination | January 2027 at Karwar (e-admit card by email) |
| Training commencement | Likely 12 April 2027 |
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 |
| General Science | 35 |
| General Knowledge | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
This program provides structured technical instruction designed to equip young technicians with practical industrial exposure. Candidates who are keen to explore all latest Karnataka Government Jobs will find this apprenticeship to be an exceptional stepping stone toward stable public-sector employment. Additionally, applicants searching for entry-level openings can check more 8th Pass jobs in Karnataka that match their specific educational qualifications.
To qualify for the 210 Trade Apprentice vacancies, candidates must satisfy the educational and technical standards mandated by the recruitment board. The educational criteria vary depending on the specific trade chosen:
Age Limit & Cutoff: There is no upper age limit stipulated for this recruitment as per MSDE guidelines. However, candidates must meet the minimum age requirement of 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades as on 12 April 2027.
Selected apprentices will receive monthly financial assistance during their contract period. ITI certificate holders are entitled to a fixed stipend of Rs. 9,600 per month, while non-ITI trades receive slab-based rates ranging from Rs. 3,400 to Rs. 9,020 per month.
The 210 vacancies are distributed across category reservations to ensure equitable access. The total seat matrix comprises 92 Unreserved (UR) posts, 63 OBC posts, 29 SC posts, 15 ST posts, 6 PwBD posts, and 6 Ex-Servicemen posts. No application fee is required for any category, making the entire registration process completely free.
The recruitment methodology involves a multi-stage evaluation process designed to select the most competent technical trainees:
Candidates must follow a dual-mode application procedure, completing both digital registration and offline postal submission before the deadline of 9 November 2026:
Ensure you have the following documents ready and self-attested before dispatching your postal application packet:
Crucial Advisories: Verify that your name, date of birth, and father's name on your Aadhaar card match your educational certificates exactly. Submit only one application form; multiple submissions will lead to outright rejection. Avoid dealing with touts or agents as this central government apprenticeship recruitment is entirely merit-based and free of cost.
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