Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 283 Posts, Apply Online
Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai has invited online applications for enrolment in apprenticeship training in designated trades under Advertisement No. DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28. A total of 283 apprentice seats are available across 32 designated trades. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online through the apprenticeship registration portal. Applications close on 27 October 2026 at 11:55 PM, so candidates who have not yet applied should complete the form today.
This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not a regular permanent government job. The notification was published in Employment News, 3–9 October 2026. The notice gives the application window by rule (registration opens on the fifth day of publication from 10:00 AM and closes on the 21st day from opening at 11:55 PM); the dates 7 October to 27 October 2026 follow from that rule. If the portal shows different dates, the portal prevails.
Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28 |
| Post Name | Apprentice (32 designated trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 283 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Portal | apprenticeshipregistration.com |
| Training Location | Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | Employment News, 3–9 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 7 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply online | 27 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Written exam | Date, time and venue sent by email to shortlisted candidates |
| Training starts | Likely November/December 2026 |
Vacancy Details – Trade-wise Seats and Stipend
Category split across all trades: UR 180, OBC (NCL) 52, SC 28, ST 23. PwBD (8 seats) and ESM (7 seats) are horizontal quotas within these totals.
| Trade | Seats | Training Period | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Mechanic (Instruments) | 2 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 6 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Electrician | 37 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 21 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Fitter | 21 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Foundryman | 1 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| I&CTSM | 4 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 2 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Machinist | 10 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Marine Engine Fitter | 17 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Mason | 3 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Mechanic (Central AC Plant, Industrial Cooling & Package AC) | 1 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Mechanic (Embedded System & PIC) | 5 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 2 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 23 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 8 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Mechanic Mechatronics | 6 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (MTM) | 11 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Mechanic Ref & AC | 5 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Operator Advance Machine Tool | 2 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Painter (G) | 8 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Pattern Maker | 1 | 18 months | Rs 9,600 |
| Pipe Fitter | 7 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Programming and Systems Administration Assistant | 2 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 2 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Shipwright Steel | 7 | 2 years | Rs 9,600 |
| Shipwright Wood | 24 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| TIG / MIG Welder | 11 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Welder (G&E) | 19 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Welder (Pipe and Pressure Vessels) | 9 | 1 year | Rs 9,600 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (SI) – non-ITI, 10th pass | 3 | 15 months | Rs 8,200 |
| Rigger – non-ITI, 8th pass | 3 | 2 years | Rs 6,800 |
| Total – 32 trades | 283 |
Eligibility Criteria
30 ITI trades: Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate, plus ITI (NCVT or SCVT) in the matching trade with minimum 50% aggregate (consolidated, all semesters). The ITI trade must match the designated trade; corresponding NCVET-approved trades are accepted.
Crane Operator Overhead (SI): Class 10 pass with minimum 50% aggregate.
Rigger: Class 8 pass with minimum 50% aggregate.
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for apprenticeship training. Minimum age on the closing date is 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades (Foundryman, Pattern Maker, TIG / MIG Welder, Welder (G&E), Welder (Pipe and Pressure Vessels) and Painter (G)). Age is checked on the closing date, 27 October 2026.
Application Fee
Not specified in the official notification.
Selection Process
Shortlisting (1:25 per vacancy in each trade and category, on merit: 50% Class 10 marks and 50% ITI consolidated marks; 100% Class 10 for Crane Operator and 100% Class 8 for Rigger), followed by a written examination, document verification and medical fitness. Candidature is provisional until document verification.
Written Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Science | 35 |
| Mathematics | 35 |
| General Knowledge | 30 |
| Total (100 questions, 2 hours, objective OMR) | 100 |
The paper follows the Class 10 syllabus (Class 8 for Rigger), is bilingual (English and Hindi), and is expected in Mumbai and suburbs such as Thane and Kandivali.
How to Apply Online
Register on the official apprenticeship portal with a valid email ID and mobile number, fill the form with name and date of birth exactly as in the matriculation certificate (Class 8 mark sheet for Rigger), choose one or more designated trades, upload the photo, signature and required documents, and submit before 27 October 2026, 11:55 PM. No hard copy is to be sent. Keep a printout of the submitted form for your record.
Important Links
FAQs
How many seats are there in Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
283 seats across 32 designated trades, including Electrician (37), Shipwright Wood (24) and Mechanic Diesel (23).
What is the last date to apply?
27 October 2026, up to 11:55 PM, through the online portal only.
Who can apply?
ITI holders for 30 trades, Class 10 pass candidates for Crane Operator Overhead, and Class 8 pass candidates for Rigger, subject to the 50% aggregate requirement for the relevant trade.
Is there an application fee?
No fee is specified in the official notification.
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