| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Navy (Naval Dockyard, Karwar and Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim) |
| Exam Name | Apprenticeship Training in Designated Trades, AY 2027-28/29 |
| Posts | ITI trade apprentices: 27 trades at Karwar, 13 trades at Goa |
| Total Vacancies | 210 |
| Mode of Application | Online registration on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in + hard copy by post |
| Registration Dates | Within 30 days of publication in Employment News (10-16 Oct 2026) |
| Qualification | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) + Std X pass; Std X for Crane Operator and Forger; Std VIII for Rigger |
| Age Limit | Min 14 years (non-hazardous) / 18 years (hazardous), no upper age limit |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs.3400 - Rs.9600 |
| Application Fee | No fee. The notification says no money is required to be paid to anyone for this enrolment |
| Job Location | Karwar, Karnataka and Dabolim, Goa |
| Official Website | https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
Indian Navy has released the Indian Navy Naval Dockyard Karwar and Naval Aircraft Yard Goa Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 210 Vacancies (ITI Trades) notification for 210 vacancies with a last date of 9 Nov 2026. The pay scale is Rs.3400 - Rs.9600.
Indian Navy (under the Naval Dockyard, Karwar and Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim) is handling this recruitment end-to-end, from issuing the official notification through to declaring the final merit list. Those who satisfy the qualification and age requirements laid out in the official notification can apply for this engagement.
Selection for Indian Navy Naval Dockyard Karwar and Naval Aircraft Yard Goa Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 210 Vacancies (ITI Trades) follows 5 stages as given in the notification: (1) Preliminary Merit List: ITI trades on aggregate % of ITI and Std X marks; non-ITI trades on Std VIII or Std X marks; (2) Written Examination (OMR based, 100 marks, 2 hours) at Karwar in Jan 2027. Top 20 candidates per vacancy, trade and category wise, are…; (3) Final Merit List (minimum 40% aggregate) with a 20% wait list, drawn trade and category wise; (4) Document Verification and Medical Examination at a District Hospital; the remaining steps are listed in the Selection Process section on this page. Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification for category-wise vacancy details, confirm they meet the eligibility criteria, and keep scanned copies of the required documents ready. It is best to complete the application well before the last date of 9 Nov 2026, since official portals often slow down closer to the deadline. NaukriKhoj.in summarises this information for convenience, but the official notification always takes precedence in case of any discrepancy.
| Age Limit | No upper age limit. Minimum 14 years (non-hazardous trades) / 18 years (hazardous trades) |
| Education | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) + Std X pass for ITI trades; Std X pass for Crane Operator and Forger; Std VIII pass for Rigger |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (male and female both can apply) |
| Other | Your name, father's name and date of birth in Aadhaar must match your SSC certificate (8th mark sheet for Rigger), so fix Aadhaar first if there is a mismatch. After registering online you also have to post a printout of your candidate profile with self-attested documents to Karwar within 30 days of the advertisement. Anyone already doing an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act is not eligible, and candidates with 100% disability are advised not to apply. |
| Physical Fitness | Must meet the physical fitness standards in Rule 4, Schedule II of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992. Selected candidates go through a medical exam at a District Hospital |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| All categories | No upper age limit as per MSDE order dated 20 Dec 2021 |
| Non-hazardous trades | Born on or before 12 Apr 2013 |
| Hazardous trades | Born on or before 12 Apr 2009 |
| Post / पद | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay | Notification | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (Karwar, 1 year) | 2 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Electrician (Karwar, 1 year) | 12 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Electrician + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Electronics Mechanic (Karwar, 1 year) | 11 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Electronics Mechanic + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Fitter (Karwar, 1 year) | 24 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Information and Communication Technology Maintenance (ICTM) (Karwar, 1 year) | 5 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in ICT System Maintenance / IT and Electronics System Maintenance / Broad Based Basic Training in IT Sector + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Instrument Mechanic (Karwar, 1 year) | 3 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Instrument Mechanic + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Machinist (Karwar, 1 year) | 2 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Machinist + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Marine Engine Fitter (Karwar, 1 year) | 15 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Marine Engine Fitter + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Mechanic Diesel (Karwar, 1 year) | 12 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Mechanic Diesel + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Mechanic (Embedded System and PLC) (Karwar, 1 year) | 2 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector / Advanced module in Embedded Systems and PLC + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Mechanic Industrial Electronics (Karwar, 1 year) | 9 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Technician Power Electronics System + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (Karwar, 1 year) | 2 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Mechanic Mechatronics (Karwar, 1 year) | 11 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Mechanic Mechatronics / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle (Karwar, 1 year) | 2 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Mechanic Motor Vehicle + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Mechanic Ref and AC (Karwar, 1 year) | 6 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Mechanic Ref and AC + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Operator Advance Machine Tool (Karwar, 1 year) | 3 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Operator Advance Machine Tool / Machinist / Turner + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Painter (General) (Karwar, 1 year) | 5 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Painter (General) + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Pipe Fitter (Karwar, 1 year) | 5 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Plumber + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Sheet Metal Worker (Karwar, 1 year) | 2 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Sheet Metal Worker + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Shipwright Wood (Karwar, 1 year) | 9 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Carpenter / Wood Work Technician + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Tailor (General) (Karwar, 1 year) | 5 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Sewing Technology / Dress Making + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Welder (Gas and Electric) (Karwar, 1 year) | 9 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Welder + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| TIG/MIG Welder (Karwar, 1 year) | 5 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication (Fitting and Welding) / Advanced module in TIG/MIG Welding / Welder + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Shipwright Steel (Karwar, 2 years) | 7 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry), 15 months (Karwar) | 2 | Std X pass (Fresher) | ₹4100 to 9020 per month (stipend, rises with training months) | — | — |
| Forger and Heat Treater (Karwar, 2 years) | 5 | Std X pass (Fresher) | ₹4100 to 9020 per month (stipend, rises with training months) | — | — |
| Rigger (Karwar, 2 years) | 5 | Std VIII pass (Fresher) | ₹3400 to 7480 per month (stipend, rises with training months) | — | — |
| Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim: 13 trades (max 2 to 5 per trade, 1 year) | 30 | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the matching trade + Std X pass | ₹9600 per month (stipend) | — | — |
| Total Vacancies / एकूण रिक्त पदे | 210 | ||||
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 2 hours (total paper) |
| General Science | 35 | 35 | — |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Sr | Trade | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Electrician | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | Electronics Mechanic | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Fitter | 24 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Information and Communication Technology Maintenance (ICTM) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Instrument Mechanic | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Machinist | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Marine Engine Fitter | 15 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | Mechanic Diesel | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | Mechanic (Embedded System and PLC) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Mechanic Mechatronics | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Mechanic Ref and AC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Operator Advance Machine Tool | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Painter (General) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Pipe Fitter | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Sheet Metal Worker | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Shipwright Wood | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | Tailor (General) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Welder (Gas and Electric) | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | TIG/MIG Welder | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| — | Total (A) One Year Training | 161 | 76 | 53 | 23 | 9 |
| 24 | Shipwright Steel | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 25 | Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry), 15 months | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Forger and Heat Treater | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 27 | Rigger | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| — | Total (B) Two Years Training | 19 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| — | Grand Total (A) + (B), Karwar | 180 | 84 | 58 | 26 | 12 |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 6 |
| Ex-Servicemen (children of armed forces personnel / ex-servicemen) | 6 |
| Note | Horizontal reservation, subject to availability of candidates in various trades |
| Sr | Apprenticeship Trade | Eligible ITI Trades | Max Vacancies per Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shipwright Wood | Carpenter | 2 |
| 2 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | 2 |
| 3 | Electrician | Electrician | 5 |
| 4 | Electrician Aircraft | Electrician | 5 |
| 5 | Electronics Mechanic | Electronics Mechanic | 5 |
| 6 | Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance | ICT System Maintenance / IT and Electronics System Maintenance / Broad Based Basic Training in IT Sector | 2 |
| 7 | Instrument Mechanic | Instrument Mechanic | 2 |
| 8 | Machinist | Machinist | 5 |
| 9 | Mechanic Instrument Aircraft | Instrument Mechanic | 5 |
| 10 | Mechanic Radar and Radio Aircraft | Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Technician Power Electronics System | 5 |
| 11 | Painter (General) | Painter (General) | 2 |
| 12 | Sheet Metal Worker | Sheet Metal Worker | 2 |
| 13 | Welder (Gas and Electric) | Welder | 2 |
| — | Total for Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa) | — | 30 |
| Category / Trade | Training Period | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| ITI Certificate Holder | 1 to 12 months | Rs. 9600 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) | 1 to 3 months | Rs. 4100 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) | 4 to 12 months | Rs. 8200 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) | 13 to 15 months | Rs. 9020 |
| Forger and Heat Treater | 1 to 3 months | Rs. 4100 |
| Forger and Heat Treater | 4 to 12 months | Rs. 8200 |
| Forger and Heat Treater | 13 to 24 months | Rs. 9020 |
| Rigger | 1 to 3 months | Rs. 3400 |
| Rigger | 4 to 12 months | Rs. 6800 |
| Rigger | 13 to 24 months | Rs. 7480 |
| Trades | Qualification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ITI Trades | Std X and ITI (NCVT/SCVT) | Pass |
| Non-ITI Trades (Crane Operator Overhead [Steel Industry] and Forger and Heat Treater) | Std X | Pass |
| Non-ITI Trade (Rigger) | Std VIII | Pass |
| No | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | SSC / Matric / 10th Std mark sheet (8th Std mark sheet for Rigger) |
| 2 | ITI mark sheet (semester-wise and consolidated) |
| 3 | Category certificate (OBC / SC / ST candidates only) |
| 4 | Disability certificate (PwBD candidates only) |
| 5 | Aadhaar card |
| 6 | Certificate of undertaking naming Naval Dockyard Karwar or Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa) |
| 7 | Printout of the candidate profile from the apprenticeship portal |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Organisation | Indian Navy | Indian Army | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| 👥 Vacancies | 210 | 30 | 150 |
| 💰 Salary | Rs.3400 - Rs.9600 | Rs.56,100 - Rs.1,77,500 | Rs.30000 - Rs.120000 |
| 🎓 Qualification | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) + Std X pass for ITI trades; Std X pass for Crane Operator and Forger; Std VIII pass for Rigger | BE/B.Tech in a notified engineering stream or M.Sc Computer Science. Final year students can apply if their result is declared by 01 Jul 2027 | Full-time Engineering degree (BE/B.Tech) in the relevant discipline with 60% aggregate (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST/PwBD). No experience required |
| 📅 Last Date | 9 Nov 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | 17 Oct 2026 |
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| वयोमर्यादा | कमाल वयोमर्यादा नाही. किमान वय 14 वर्षे (धोकादायक नसलेले ट्रेड) / 18 वर्षे (धोकादायक ट्रेड) |
| शारीरिक तंदुरुस्ती | अप्रेंटिस नियम 1992 मधील शारीरिक पात्रतेचे निकष पूर्ण करणे आवश्यक आहे. निवडीनंतर जिल्हा रुग्णालयात वैद्यकीय तपासणी होते |
| शिक्षण | ITI ट्रेडसाठी ITI (NCVT/SCVT) + 10वी पास; क्रेन ऑपरेटर आणि फोर्जरसाठी 10वी पास; रिगरसाठी 8वी पास |
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