Naval Dockyard Karwar Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (210 Posts)

Name of PostNaval Dockyard Karwar Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (210 Posts)
Post Date / Update22/10/2026
Short InformationThe Indian Navy is recruiting 210 ITI, 10th and 8th pass apprentices for Naval Dockyard Karwar and Naval Aircraft Yard Goa, with applications due by 9 November 2026.
Indian Navy - Naval Dockyard Karwar and Naval Aircraft Yard GoaNaval Dockyard Karwar Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (210 Posts)Short Details of Notification

Important Dates

  • Employment News publication : 10 Oct 2026
  • Last date for posted profile to reach Karwar : 09 Nov 2026
  • Written examination : January 2027, Karwar
  • Training start (likely) : 12 Apr 2027

Application Fee

  • All candidates : None

Age Limit

  • Minimum age, non-hazardous trades (on 12 Apr 2027) : 14 years
  • Minimum age, hazardous trades (on 12 Apr 2027) : 18 years
  • Upper age limit : None

Total Post

210

Vacancy Details  ·  Total: 210 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Fitter2410th pass + ITI Fitter
Marine Engine Fitter1510th pass + ITI Marine Engine Fitter
Electrician1210th pass + ITI Electrician
Mechanic Diesel1210th pass + ITI Mechanic Diesel
Electronics Mechanic1110th pass + ITI Electronics Mechanic
Mechanic Mechatronics1110th pass + relevant ITI
Shipwright Wood910th pass + ITI Carpenter or Wood Work Technician
Welder (Gas & Electric)910th pass + ITI Welder
Mechanic Industrial Electronics910th pass + relevant ITI
Shipwright Steel (2 years)710th pass + ITI Fitter
Other Karwar trades (remaining 17 trades)6110th pass + relevant ITI; Rigger needs 8th pass; Crane Operator and Forger need 10th pass
Naval Aircraft Yard Goa (13 trades)3010th pass + relevant ITI

Salary / Stipend

Rs. 9,600 per month for ITI trades; non-ITI trades (Crane Operator, Forger & Heat Treater, Rigger) get lower slabs, roughly Rs. 3,400 to Rs. 9,020 by period.

Reservation Rules

SC, ST and OBC seats follow the Apprentices Act reservation provisions. Unfilled reserved seats are filled from other categories in the same year rather than carried forward. Persons with at least 40% disability and children of armed forces personnel or ex-servicemen each get 3% horizontal seats. If a trade lacks enough qualified candidates, seats may move to other trades on merit, capped at 25% above the published number.

Ineligible Applicants and Accommodation

Current apprentices and those in the three-month gap after ending a contract cannot apply, though women face no waiting period. Anyone who has completed two apprenticeships is excluded. Karwar offers limited hostel space for outstation male candidates on a first-come basis, while Goa has no hostel.

Mode of Selection

  1. Preliminary merit list based on 10th and ITI marks (8th for Rigger)
  2. Shortlisting for written test at 1:20 per vacancy
  3. 100-mark OMR written exam at Karwar in January 2027, 40% qualifying, no negative marking
  4. Final merit list and document verification
  5. Medical fitness and police verification at joining

How to Fill the Form

  1. Check that name, date of birth and father's name on Aadhaar match the 10th (or 8th for Rigger) certificate.
  2. Register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, activate the profile from the emailed link and log in with OTP.
  3. Complete the profile with date of birth proof, qualifications, trade preference, bank details and Aadhaar validation.
  4. Under Apprenticeship Opportunities, search for Naval Dockyard Karwar, apply for your matching trade and select Uttara Kannada.
  5. Print the candidate profile, attach self-attested documents and the undertaking, and send by speed or registered post to the Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Karwar 581308 within 30 days of publication.

नोट: फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification ज़रूर पढ़ें और Last Date, Age Limit व Education Qualification मिला लें।

Naval Dockyard Karwar Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (210 Posts) : Important Questions

Question: What is the last date to apply for Naval Dockyard Karwar Trade Apprentice?

Answer: The last date to apply online is 09 Nov 2026. Apply a day or two early, these portals slow down near the deadline.

Question: How many vacancies are there?

Answer: Total posts: 210.

Question: What is the age limit?

Answer: Minimum age, non-hazardous trades (on 12 Apr 2027): 14 years; Minimum age, hazardous trades (on 12 Apr 2027): 18 years; Upper age limit: None.

Question: What is the official website?

Answer: https://indiannavy.gov.in/

Naval Dockyard Karwar Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (210 Posts)

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