Naval Dockyard Mumbai, through its Dockyard Apprentice School, has invited online applications for enrolment in Apprenticeship Training in Designated Trades (IT-28), under Advertisement No. DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28. A total of 283 vacancies are to be filled across 32 trades – covering Non-ITI (2 trades), ITI-qualified (30 trades), and fresher candidates, both male and female – under MSDE/GoI guidelines and the Apprentices Act, 1961. Applications are accepted online only, through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme registration portal.
Important Note: Three things to check before applying. First, the application dates are given as a formula, not fixed calendar dates – registration opens on the 5th day after the notice is published in Employment News (3-9 October 2026), and closes 21 days after that opening date, both timed from 1000/2355 hrs respectively – work out your own exact dates from this. Second, there is no upper age limit for this apprenticeship – only a minimum age (14 or 18 years, depending on the trade) applies. Third, you can apply for more than one trade in the same application, but if two chosen trades fall in the same exam shift, you can appear for only one of them – choose your trade combination carefully.
Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai-400023 |
| Advertisement No. | DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28 |
| Post Name | Apprentice (32 designated trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 283 |
| Applicable Rules | Apprentices Act, 1961 read with Apprentices Rules, 1992; MSDE/GoI Guidelines |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification |
| Age Limit | No upper limit; minimum 14 years (non-hazardous) / 18 years (hazardous trades) |
| Stipend | Rs. 9,600 (most trades); Rs. 8,200 (Crane Operator Overhead); Rs. 6,800 (Rigger) |
| Training Commencement | Likely November/December 2026 |
| Official Website | indiannavy.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published In | Employment News, 3-9 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Opening | 5th day from Employment News publication, from 1000 hrs |
| Last Date of Registration | 21st day from the opening date, up to 2355 hrs |
| Crucial Date for Age/Eligibility | Closing date for receipt of online applications |
| Written Examination Date | Communicated by email to shortlisted candidates |
| Commencement of Training | Likely November/December 2026 |
As an illustration in the notification: if published in Employment News 01-07 Sep, opening date would be 5 Sep and closing date 25 Sep (2355 hrs) – a similar 5-day-then-21-day pattern applies here.
Vacancy Details
283 vacancies are spread across 32 trades: SC-28, ST-23, OBC-52, UR-180, PwBD-8, ESM-7 (PwBD and ESM are horizontal, within the vertical categories).
| S. No. | Trade | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advance Mechanic (Instruments) | 2 |
| 2 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 6 |
| 3 | Electrician | 37 |
| 4 | Electronics Mechanic | 21 |
| 5 | Fitter | 21 |
| 6 | Foundryman | 1 |
| 7 | I&CTSM | 4 |
| 8 | Instrument Mechanic | 2 |
| 9 | Machinist | 10 |
| 10 | Marine Engine Fitter | 17 |
| 11 | Mason | 3 |
| 12 | Mechanic (Central AC Plant, Industrial Cooling & Package AC) | 1 |
| 13 | Mechanic (Embedded System & PIC) | 5 |
| 14 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 2 |
| 15 | Mechanic Diesel | 23 |
| 16 | Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 8 |
| 17 | Mechanic Mechatronics | 6 |
| 18 | Mechanic MTM | 11 |
| 19 | Mechanic Ref & AC | 5 |
| 20 | Operator Advance Machine Tool | 2 |
| 21 | Painter (G) | 8 |
| 22 | Pattern Maker | 1 |
| 23 | Pipe Fitter | 7 |
| 24 | Programming and Systems Administration Assistant | 2 |
| 25 | Sheet Metal Worker | 2 |
| 26 | Shipwright Steel | 7 |
| 27 | Shipwright Wood | 24 |
| 28 | TIG / MIG Welder | 11 |
| 29 | Welder (G&E) | 19 |
| 30 | Welder (Pipe and Pressure Vessels) | 9 |
| 31 | Crane Operator Overhead (SI) | 3 |
| 32 | Rigger | 3 |
| Total | 283 |
Eligibility – Qualification
Minimum qualification follows Schedule I of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
| Trade | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Rigger | Minimum 50% aggregate in 8th Standard |
| Crane Operator Overhead (SI) | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10th Standard |
| All other 30 trades | Minimum 50% in relevant subjects in 10th Standard, plus minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT/SCVT |
Candidates who passed ITI can apply in their own trade or a corresponding NCVT-approved trade as per Schedule I (for example, a Turner or Tool and Die Maker certificate holder can apply for Machinist). Check the matching NCVT trade before applying – applications for a non-matching trade are liable to be cancelled.
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit. Only a minimum age applies, counted on the crucial date (closing date of online applications).
| Category of Trades | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous (24 trades, including Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Marine Engine Fitter, Mason, Shipwright Wood, Rigger, etc.) | 14 years |
| Hazardous (Foundryman, Pattern Maker, TIG/MIG Welder, Welder G&E, Welder Pipe & Pressure Vessels, Painter) | 18 years |
Date of birth is taken from the Class X certificate (or Class VIII marksheet/birth certificate for Rigger).
Stipend
| Trade Group | Training Period | Stipend/Month |
|---|---|---|
| Most trades (Advance Mechanic, COPA, Electrician, Fitter, Marine Engine Fitter, Mechanic variants, Mason, Shipwright Wood, etc.) | 1 year | Rs. 9,600 |
| Shipwright Steel | 2 years | Rs. 9,600 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (SI) | 15 months | Rs. 8,200 |
| Rigger | 2 years | Rs. 6,800 |
| Foundryman, TIG/MIG Welder, Welder (G&E), Welder (Pipe & Pressure Vessels), Painter (G) | 1 year | Rs. 9,600 |
| Pattern Maker | 18 months | Rs. 9,600 |
Apprentices are entitled to free medical treatment only at the Naval Dockyard Dispensary, limited to facility available there.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: If applications exceed capacity, shortlisting is done in a ratio of 1:25 per vacancy in each trade/category.
- Merit calculation: 50:50 weightage between Class 10th marks and ITI consolidated AITT marks (100% Class 10th for Crane Operator; 100% Class 8th for Rigger).
- Written Examination: Objective, OMR-based, bilingual (English/Hindi), matched to Class 10th syllabus (8th standard for Rigger).
- Medical Examination: Fitness certificate from a Government hospital required before engagement.
- Document Verification: Original documents verified by Dockyard Apprentice School.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 35 | 2 Hours |
| Mathematics | 35 | |
| General Knowledge | 30 | |
| Total | 100 |
Exam date, time, and venue are emailed to shortlisted candidates; the exam is likely held in Mumbai and suburban districts (Thane, Kandivali, etc.) in one shift.
Physical Standards
- Free from Tuberculosis and contagious/infectious diseases
- Height: minimum 137 cms; Weight: minimum 25.4 Kgs; Chest expansion: minimum 3.8 cms
- Free from chronic illness of major body systems, as per Rule A and Schedule II of the Apprentices Rules 1992
Documents Required
- Passport-size colour photograph (plain white background, recent, 3.5cm x 4.5cm)
- Scanned signature in black ink
- Birth Certificate/Matriculation certificate for date of birth
- Aadhaar card
- Matriculation certificate (non-Rigger trades) / Class VIII marksheet + Birth Certificate (Rigger)
- ITI certificate and consolidated marks (for the 30 ITI trades)
- Caste certificate, if applying under a reserved category
- Disability certificate, if applicable (PwBD)
- Ex-servicemen/dependent certificate, if applicable
How to Apply for Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official apprenticeship registration portal – Click Here.
- Download the online application guidelines and check your eligibility before filling the form.
- Keep a valid, active email ID and mobile number ready – no change is allowed once entered.
- Enter your Name and Date of Birth exactly as per your matriculation certificate.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents in the specified formats/sizes.
- Remember the password set during registration for future logins.
- Submit the application within the registration window and take a printout for your records.
- Download the e-admit card from the portal once released.
Important Instructions
- Candidates undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere must terminate that contract via the MSDE Portal before applying.
- Do not submit multiple applications; only the higher-numbered complete application is considered if duplicates are found.
- Applications are accepted provisionally – false information leads to cancellation and possible legal action.
- Carry the admit card and an original photo ID to the exam; mobiles and electronic gadgets are strictly banned, even switched off.
- Limited hostel facility exists for boys only, on merit, with preference to outstation candidates; no hostel facility for female candidates.
- Naval Dockyard Mumbai is not obliged to offer employment after training completion.
- The notification warns candidates to beware of touts and job racketeers – selection is purely merit-based, and no money is required to be paid to anyone.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
✅ 283 vacancies across 32 designated trades.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 21 days from the online registration opening date (which itself opens 5 days after the Employment News publication of 3-9 October 2026), up to 2355 hrs.
Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification?
✅ Varies by trade: Class 8th for Rigger, Class 10th for Crane Operator Overhead, and Class 10th plus ITI (50% aggregate) for the remaining 30 trades.
Q4. Is there an upper age limit?
✅ No. Only a minimum age applies – 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades.
Q5. What is the stipend?
✅ Rs. 9,600/month for most trades, Rs. 8,200 for Crane Operator Overhead, and Rs. 6,800 for Rigger.
Q6. What is the selection process?
✅ Shortlisting (1:25 ratio if needed), a written examination (100 marks, 2 hours), medical examination, and document verification.
Q7. Is there an application fee?
✅ Not specified in the notification.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official Naval Dockyard Mumbai notification (Advertisement No. DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28) for Apprenticeship Training in Designated Trades. Candidates must verify all eligibility and application details directly from the official apprenticeship registration portal and indiannavy.gov.in before applying. This article is for informational purposes only.
