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The Indian Navy invites online applications for 210 apprenticeship seats for the training year 2027–28/29: 180 at Naval Dockyard, Karwar (Karnataka) and 30 at Naval Aircraft Yard, Goa. Eligible candidates must register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and post the printed candidate profile with documents to Karwar by 09-11-2026. ITI-qualified apprentices receive a stipend of Rs. 9,600 per month; there are slab rates for non-ITI trades. Shortlisting uses 10th and ITI marks, followed by a 100-mark written exam at Karwar in January 2027, document verification and medical fitness.
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Vacancy Details
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (Karwar): 2 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + COPA ITI- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Electrician (Karwar): 12 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + Electrician ITI- UR: 6
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- Electronics Mechanic (Karwar): 11 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + Electronics Mechanic ITI- UR: 6
- OBC: 3
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Fitter (Karwar): 24 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + Fitter ITI- UR: 11
- OBC: 8
- SC: 3
- ST: 2
- Information and Communication Technology Maintenance (ICTM) (Karwar): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ICTM or related ITI- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Instrument Mechanic (Karwar): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Instrument Mechanic ITI- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Machinist (Karwar): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Machinist ITI- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Marine Engine Fitter (Karwar): 15 vacancies
Qualification: Marine Engine Fitter ITI- UR: 7
- OBC: 5
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- Mechanic Diesel (Karwar): 12 vacancies
Qualification: Mechanic Diesel ITI- UR: 7
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 0
- Mechanic (Embedded System & PLC) (Karwar): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant Broad Based Basic Training (CoE) module or related ITI- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Mechanic Industrial Electronics (Karwar): 9 vacancies
Qualification: Electronics Mechanic or related ITI- UR: 4
- OBC: 3
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (Karwar): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance ITI- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Mechanic Mechatronics (Karwar): 11 vacancies
Qualification: Mechanic Mechatronics or Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance ITI- UR: 6
- OBC: 3
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle (Karwar): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Mechanic Motor Vehicle ITI- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Mechanic Ref and AC (Karwar): 6 vacancies
Qualification: Mechanic Ref and AC ITI- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Operator Advance Machine Tool (Karwar): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Operator Advance Machine Tool or related ITI- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Painter (General) (Karwar): 5 vacancies
Qualification: Painter (General) ITI- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Pipe Fitter (Karwar): 5 vacancies
Qualification: Plumber/related ITI- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Sheet Metal Worker (Karwar): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Sheet Metal Worker ITI- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Shipwright Wood (Karwar): 9 vacancies
Qualification: Carpenter or Wood Work Technician ITI- UR: 4
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 0
- Tailor (General) (Karwar): 5 vacancies
Qualification: Sewing Technology or Dress Making ITI- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Welder (Gas & Electric) (Karwar): 9 vacancies
Qualification: Welder ITI- UR: 4
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 0
- TIG/MIG Welder (Karwar): 5 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant Broad Based Basic Training (CoE) module or Welder ITI- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Shipwright Steel (Karwar) (two years): 7 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Fitter- UR: 3
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) (Karwar): 2 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass (fresher)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Forger & Heat Treater (Karwar) (two years): 5 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass (fresher)- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Rigger (Karwar) (two years): 5 vacancies
Qualification: 8th pass (fresher)- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Shipwright Wood (Goa) – max: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Carpenter ITI - Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (Goa) – max: 2 vacancies
Qualification: COPA ITI - Electrician (Goa) – max: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Electrician ITI - Electrician Aircraft (Goa) – max: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Electrician ITI - Electronics Mechanic (Goa) – max: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Electronics Mechanic ITI - ICT System Maintenance (Goa) – max: 2 vacancies
Qualification: ICT System Maintenance or related ITI - Instrument Mechanic (Goa) – max: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Instrument Mechanic ITI - Machinist (Goa) – max: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Machinist ITI - Mechanic Instrument Aircraft (Goa) – max: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Instrument Mechanic ITI - Mechanic Radar & Radio Aircraft (Goa) – max: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Electronics Mechanic or related ITI - Painter (General) (Goa) – max: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Painter (General) ITI - Sheet Metal Worker (Goa) – max: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Sheet Metal Worker ITI - Welder (Gas & Electric) (Goa) – max: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Welder ITI
Qualification Requirements
For ITI trades: 10th standard pass and ITI (NCVT or SCVT) certificate in the relevant trade. For Crane Operator Overhead and Forger & Heat Treater: 10th pass (fresher). For Rigger: 8th pass (fresher). Where boards award grades/CGPA, equivalent percentage must be stated by the issuing authority before applying.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 14 years
Application Fees
- All: ₹0
Selection Process
- Preliminary merit list: Applications are placed in trade- and category-wise preliminary merit lists. For ITI trades ranking uses aggregate percentage of ITI and 10th marks; for non-ITI trades ranking uses 8th or 10th percentage as applicable. Ties are broken by age (older first) then alphabetical order.
- Shortlisting for written exam: Candidates are called in the ratio of 1:20 per vacancy in each trade and category based on the preliminary merit list.
- Written examination: A 100-mark OMR multiple-choice paper (Mathematics 35, General Science 35, General Knowledge 30), bilingual, 2 hours, no negative marking. Minimum qualifying aggregate is 40%.
- Final merit and verification: Final merit list and a 20% wait list are prepared on written-exam marks separately for Karwar and Goa, followed by document verification.
- Medical and joining: Selection is subject to medical fitness (District Hospital certificate as per Navy format) and police verification. Joining letters are sent to the registered email.
How to Apply
- Ensure name, DOB and father’s name on Aadhaar match the 10th (or 8th for Rigger) certificate; correct Aadhaar if needed.
- Register on https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ (Candidate Login/Register), activate the profile from the email and complete all required fields.
- Under Apprenticeship Opportunities search ‘Naval Dockyard, Karwar’, apply for your eligible trade and save the application.
- Download and print the Candidate Profile from the portal, attach self-attested copies of required documents and the undertaking in the notice’s proforma.
- Send the printed profile and documents by speed post or registered post to The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka – 581 308 so it reaches by 09-11-2026.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Published in Employment News:
- Last date for posted candidate profile to reach Karwar:
- Written examination (month only):
- Training commencement (likely):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria?
For ITI trades candidates need 10th standard pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade. Crane Operator Overhead and Forger & Heat Treater require 10th pass (fresher) and Rigger requires 8th pass (fresher).
How do I apply for these apprenticeship positions?
Register and complete your profile on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, apply for ‘Naval Dockyard, Karwar’ under Apprenticeship Opportunities for your eligible trade, then download and post the printed Candidate Profile with required documents to the Dockyard Apprentice School, Karwar within 30 days of the 10 October 2026 publication.
What is the last date to apply?
The printed candidate profile must reach Karwar within 30 days of the Employment News publication dated 10 October 2026, i.e., by 09-11-2026.
What is the selection process?
Selection starts with a preliminary merit list based on marks (ITI and 10th or 8th/10th as applicable), shortlisting at 1:20 ratio for the written exam, a 100-mark OMR written exam (minimum 40%), final merit, document verification and medical fitness before joining.
What is the stipend or pay scale for apprentices?
ITI certificate holders receive Rs. 9,600 per month. Non-ITI trades have slab rates (examples: Crane Operator and Forger months 1–3: Rs. 4,100; months 4–12: Rs. 8,200; Rigger months 1–3: Rs. 3,400; months 4–12: Rs. 6,800).
