The Indian Navy has announced an official recruitment notification for the engagement of 210 Apprentice Trainees for the training year 2027-28/29 across two establishments: 180 seats at Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar (Karnataka) across 27 trades and 30 seats at Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim across 13 trades. Candidates can register online on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and submit their printed candidate profile along with requisite documents by Speed Post / Registered Post on or before 09 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Published in Employment News | 10-16 October 2026 |
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| Commencement of Online Registration | 10 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Posted Candidate Profile to Reach Karwar | 09 November 2026 (Within 30 days of publication) |
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| Written Examination (OMR Based) | January 2027 at Karwar |
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| Written Exam E-Admit Card | Sent via Registered E-mail |
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| Commencement of Apprentice Training | Likely 12 April 2027 |
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Application Fee
- No application fee is required to be paid by any candidate.
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: No Upper Age Limit (as per MSDE O.M. dated 20 December 2021)
- Candidates of any age meeting the educational and trade qualifications are eligible to apply.
Stipend & Training Duration
| ITI Certificate Holders (All ITI Trades) | Rs. 9,600/- per month (Months 1 to 12) |
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| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) (15 Months) | Months 1-3: Rs. 4,100/- | Months 4-12: Rs. 8,200/- | Months 13-15: Rs. 9,020/- per month |
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| Forger & Heat Treater (2 Years) | Months 1-3: Rs. 4,100/- | Months 4-12: Rs. 8,200/- | Months 13-24: Rs. 9,020/- per month |
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| Rigger (2 Years) | Months 1-3: Rs. 3,400/- | Months 4-12: Rs. 6,800/- | Months 13-24: Rs. 7,480/- per month |
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Naval Dockyard Karwar & Goa: Vacancy Details (Total: 210 Posts)
| Establishment | Apprenticeship Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Vacancies |
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| Naval Dockyard, Karwar (One-Year ITI Trades) | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Electrician | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Fitter | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
| Information & Communication Technology Maintenance (ICTM) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 05 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 03 |
| Machinist | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Marine Engine Fitter | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Mechanic (Embedded System & PLC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 09 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Mechanic Mechatronics | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Mechanic Ref and AC | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 06 |
| Operator Advance Machine Tool | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
| Painter (General) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 05 |
| Pipe Fitter | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 05 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Shipwright Wood | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 09 |
| Tailor (General) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 05 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 09 |
| TIG/MIG Welder | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 05 |
| Naval Dockyard, Karwar (Two-Year & Non-ITI Trades) | Shipwright Steel (Two Years) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 07 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) (15 Months) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Forger and Heat Treater (Two Years) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 05 |
| Rigger (Two Years) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 05 |
| Total Vacancies (Naval Dockyard Karwar) | 84 | 58 | 26 | 12 | 180 |
| Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim (One-Year Trades) | Shipwright Wood | - | Max 02 |
Educational Qualification Requirements
| ITI Trades (Karwar One-Year Trades, Shipwright Steel & All Goa Trades): Passed Class 10th Standard and possess an ITI (NCVT or SCVT) Pass Certificate in the relevant eligible trade. |
| Eligible ITI Trades Mapping | COPA: ITI in COPA. Electrician / Electrician Aircraft: ITI in Electrician. Electronics Mechanic: ITI in Electronics Mechanic. Fitter / Shipwright Steel: ITI in Fitter. ICTM / ICT System Maintenance: ITI in ICTM, IT & Electronics System Maintenance, or Broad Based Basic Training in IT sector (CoE) with advanced module in hardware repair & maintenance. Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Instrument Aircraft: ITI in Instrument Mechanic. Machinist: ITI in Machinist. Marine Engine Fitter: ITI in Marine Engine Fitter. Mechanic Diesel: ITI in Mechanic Diesel. Mechanic (Embedded System & PLC): Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics sector (CoE) with advanced module in Embedded Systems and PLC. Mechanic Industrial Electronics / Mechanic Radar & Radio Aircraft: ITI in Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Industrial Electronics, Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances, or Technician Power Electronics System. Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance: ITI in Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance. Mechanic Mechatronics: ITI in Mechanic Mechatronics or Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance. Mechanic Motor Vehicle: ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle. Mechanic Ref and AC: ITI in Mechanic Ref and AC. Operator Advance Machine Tool: ITI in Operator Advance Machine Tool, Machinist, or Turner. Painter (General): ITI in Painter (General). Pipe Fitter: ITI in Plumber. Sheet Metal Worker: ITI in Sheet Metal Worker. Shipwright Wood: ITI in Carpenter or Wood Work Technician. Tailor (General): ITI in Sewing Technology or Dress Making. Welder (Gas & Electric): ITI in Welder. TIG/MIG Welder: Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication (Fitting & Welding) sector (CoE) with advanced module in TIG/MIG welding, or ITI in Welder. |
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| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) | 10th Standard Pass (Fresher). |
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| Forger & Heat Treater | 10th Standard Pass (Fresher). |
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| Rigger | 8th Standard Pass (Fresher). |
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| Grade / CGPA Conversion | Where the school board awarded grades or CGPA, the equivalent percentage as per that board’s norms must be stated. Candidates with a grade-point system must get the conversion certificate done by the appropriate authority before applying. |
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Selection Process & Examination Pattern
| Shortlisting | Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in Class 10th (Class 8th for Rigger) and the ITI examination. |
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| Written Examination | Shortlisted candidates will appear for a 100-Mark OMR-based Written Examination conducted at Karwar in January 2027. |
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| Marking Scheme | The written examination has no negative marking. |
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| E-Admit Card | Electronic admit cards will be sent directly to the candidates’ registered email IDs. |
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| Commencement of Training | Training is tentatively scheduled to begin on 12 April 2027. |
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How to Apply for Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- The application involves two mandatory steps: Part 1 (Online Portal Registration) and Part 2 (Postal Submission of Printed Profile).
- Part 1: Online Registration on Apprenticeship Portal Ensure that your Name, Date of Birth, and Father’s Name on your Aadhaar card match exactly with your Class 10th certificate (or Class 8th certificate for Rigger). Any discrepancy is ground for rejection. Visit the official portal apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and complete Candidate Registration. Log in with your registered email and mobile OTP, and complete your candidate profile (upload Class 10th mark sheet as proof of Date of Birth, add parent names, address, bank details, and validate Aadhaar). Go to Apprenticeship Opportunities, search for establishment Naval Dockyard, Karwar, choose district Uttara Kannada, and click Apply for your eligible trade.
- Part 2: Submission of Printed Candidate Profile by Post Download and print the completed Candidate Profile from the apprenticeship portal. Enclose self-attested photocopies of: Class 10th Mark Sheet (Class 8th for Rigger), ITI Mark Sheets (Semester-wise and Consolidated), Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST), Disability Certificate (PwBD), and Aadhaar Card. Attach the signed Certificate of Undertaking in the prescribed format, clearly indicating whether applying for Naval Dockyard Karwar or Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim. Send the complete application packet by Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka - 581 308 The application must reach the address within 30 days of the Employment News publication (on or before 09 November 2026).
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
