Naval Dockyard Karwar Trade Apprentice – 210 Posts Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online
📋 Naval Dockyard Karwar
Trade Apprentice – 210 Posts
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
⚡ At a Glance
- VacanciesSee notification
- Qualification10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade; 10th pass for Crane Operator Overhead and Forger & Heat Treater; 8th pass for Rigger
- Application FeeNone; the notice warns that no money is to be paid to anyone
- Last Date08-11-2026
Naval Dockyard Karwar has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Trade Apprentice – 210 Posts. Candidates who have completed 10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade; 10th pass for Crane Operator Overhead and Forger & Heat Treater; 8th pass for Rigger from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 08-11-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Naval Dockyard Karwar recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| COPA | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Electrician | 12 (6 / 3 / 2 / 1) |
| Electronics Mechanic | 11 (6 / 3 / 1 / 1) |
| Fitter | 24 (11 / 8 / 3 / 2) |
| 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 | 3 (1 / 1 / 1 / 0) |
| Machinist | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Marine Engine Fitter | 15 (7 / 5 / 2 / 1) |
| Mechanic Diesel | 12 (7 / 3 / 2 / 0) |
| Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics sector (CoE) with the advanced module in Embedded Systems and PLC | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| 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 | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Mechanic Mechatronics, or Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 11 (6 / 3 / 1 / 1) |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Mechanic Ref and AC | 6 (2 / 2 / 1 / 1) |
| Operator Advance Machine Tool, or Machinist, or Turner | 3 (2 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Painter (General) | 5 (2 / 2 / 1 / 0) |
| Plumber | 5 (2 / 2 / 1 / 0) |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| Carpenter, or Wood Work Technician | 9 (4 / 3 / 2 / 0) |
| Sewing Technology, or Dress Making | 5 (2 / 1 / 1 / 1) |
| Welder | 9 (4 / 3 / 2 / 0) |
| 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) |
| 161 (76 / 53 / 23 / 9) | |
| ITI Fitter | 7 (3 / 2 / 1 / 1) |
| 10th pass, fresher | 2 (1 / 1 / 0 / 0) |
| 10th pass, fresher | 5 (2 / 1 / 1 / 1) |
| 8th pass, fresher | 5 (2 / 1 / 1 / 1) |
| 19 (8 / 5 / 3 / 3) | |
| Carpenter | 2 |
| COPA | 2 |
| Electrician | 5 |
| Electrician | 5 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 5 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Machinist | 5 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 5 |
| Electronics Mechanic, or Mechanic Industrial Electronics, or Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances, or Technician Power Electronics System | 5 |
| Painter (General) | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 2 |
| Welder | 2 |
| Months 1–12 | Rs. 9,600 |
| Months 1–3 | Rs. 4,100 |
| Months 1–3 | Rs. 4,100 |
| Months 1–3 | Rs. 3,400 |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational 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
💰 Fees & Salary
Application Fee
None; the notice warns that no money is to be paid to anyone
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 08-11-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://indiannavy.gov.in/ to start your application.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the “Apply Online” link for Trade Apprentice – 210 Posts.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee of None; the notice warns that no money is to be paid to anyone through online mode (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
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📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Establishments | Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka 581308 (180 seats) and Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim, Goa 403801 (30 seats) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Computer Operator And Programming Assistant | COPA |
| Electrician | Electrician |
| Electronics Mechanic | Electronics Mechanic |
| Fitter | Fitter |
| 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 |
| Instrument Mechanic | Instrument Mechanic |
| Machinist | Machinist |
| Marine Engine Fitter | Marine Engine Fitter |
| Mechanic Diesel | Mechanic Diesel |
| Mechanic (Embedded System & Plc) | Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics sector (CoE) with the advanced module in Embedded Systems and PLC |
| Mechanic Industrial Electronics | Electronics Mechanic, or Mechanic Industrial Electronics, or Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances, or Technician Power Electronics System |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance |
| Mechanic Mechatronics | Mechanic Mechatronics, or Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | Mechanic Motor Vehicle |
| Mechanic Ref And Ac | Mechanic Ref and AC |
| Operator Advance Machine Tool | Operator Advance Machine Tool, or Machinist, or Turner |
| Painter (General) | Painter (General) |
| Pipe Fitter | Plumber |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Sheet Metal Worker |
| Shipwright Wood | Carpenter, or Wood Work Technician |
| Tailor (General) | Sewing Technology, or Dress Making |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | Welder |
| Tig/Mig Welder | Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication (Fitting & Welding) sector (CoE) with the advanced module in TIG/MIG welding, or Welder |
| Shipwright Steel (Two Years) | ITI Fitter |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) (15 Months) | 10th pass, fresher |
| Forger And Heat Treater (Two Years) | 10th pass, fresher |
| Rigger (Two Years) | 8th pass, fresher |
| Electrician Aircraft | Electrician |
| 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 |
| Mechanic Instrument Aircraft | Instrument Mechanic |
| Mechanic Radar & Radio Aircraft | Electronics Mechanic, or Mechanic Industrial Electronics, or Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances, or Technician Power Electronics System |
| Category / Trade | Training period |
| Iti Certificate Holders (All Iti Trades) | Months 1–12 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) | Months 1–3 |
| Months 4–12 | Rs. 8,200 |
| Months 13–15 | Rs. 9,020 |
| Forger & Heat Treater | Months 1–3 |
| Months 13–24 | Rs. 9,020 |
| Published In Employment News | Issue dated 10–16 October 2026 |
| 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 |
| Total | 100 |
| Link | Details |
| Official Notification Pdf | Official Notification |
| Official Website | Official Website |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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