Indian Naval Dockyard, Mumbai (Maharashtra), Apprentices Recruitment (Apprenticeship Training IT-28 BATCH - Designated Trades) - 2026

Category-wise vacancies

Educational Qualification

• Rigger : Minimum 50% aggregate in 8th Standard.

• Crane Operator Overhead (SI) : Minimum 50% aggregate in 10th Standard.

• All Other Designated Trades : Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by a minimum 50% aggregate obtained in ITI (consolidated across all semesters) in the respective trades under NCVET or SCVT.

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Check Eligibility : Review the official notification requirements for educational qualifications, age limits, and trade eligibility before proceeding.

• Step 2 : Access Online Portal : Visit the official registration website at [https://www.apprenticeshipregistration.com](https://www.apprenticeshipregistration.com) to begin the online application process.

• Step 3 : Download Information Guidelines : Read and review the online information guidelines available on the portal containing detailed instructions for filling out the form.

• Step 4 : Prepare Scanned Documents : Keep ready scanned copies in JPEG/JPG or PDF format (under 400 Kb for documents, 50-100 Kb for photo and signature) including your passport photograph, signature, birth/matriculation certificate, identity proof, ITI consolidated mark sheet (if applicable), and caste/disability certificates if claiming reservation.

• Step 5 : Fill Registration Details : Complete the online application form with your valid email ID, active mobile number, and personal details strictly matching your matriculation certificate.

• Step 6 : Upload Required Files : Upload all mandatory scanned documents, photographs, and certificates according to your applied trade requirements into the portal.

• Step 7 : Submit and Print Form : Submit the final application form online and take a printout of the submitted confirmation for your personal record and future reference.

Selection Process

• Screening of Applications : The dockyard carries out an initial screening to allow candidates to appear for the examination; detailed document scrutiny is performed at a later stage.

• Shortlisting (if required) : If applications are too large in proportion to the vacancies, shortlisting is conducted in a ratio of 1:25 for every available vacancy in each trade and category.

• Calculation of Merit : The merit for shortlisting and selection is calculated with equal weightage (50:50) given to marks obtained in Class 10th and the consolidated ITI marks, except for Crane Operator (100% weightage given to Class 10th) and Rigger (100% weightage given to Class 8th).

• Written Examination : Eligible or shortlisted candidates must appear for a bilingual (English & Hindi) objective-type OMR-based written examination consisting of 100 questions (1 mark each) for a duration of 2 hours.

  • Subjects : General Science (35 marks), Mathematics (35 marks), and General Knowledge (30 marks).

  • Syllabus : Class 10th standard syllabus for all trades (except Rigger, which follows the 8th standard syllabus).

• Resolution of Ties : If candidates secure equal marks in the exam, the older candidate (based on Date of Birth) is ranked higher, followed by alphabetical order of the first name if the dates of birth are also identical.

• Medical Examination : Selected candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate from a Government Hospital as per the Apprentices Rules.

• Document Verification : Final selection is subject to the verification of original documents uploaded during the online application process.