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Vacancy Details
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant: 2 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + ITI (COPA)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Electrician: 12 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + ITI (Electrician)- UR: 6
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- Electronics Mechanic: 11 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + ITI (Electronics Mechanic)- UR: 6
- OBC: 3
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Fitter: 24 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + ITI (Fitter)- UR: 11
- OBC: 8
- SC: 3
- ST: 2
- Information and Communication Technology Maintenance (ICTM): 5 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + ITI (ICTM or related)- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Instrument Mechanic: 3 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + ITI (Instrument Mechanic)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Machinist: 2 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + ITI (Machinist)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Marine Engine Fitter: 15 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + ITI (Marine Engine Fitter)- UR: 7
- OBC: 5
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- Mechanic Diesel: 12 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass + ITI (Mechanic Diesel)- UR: 7
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 0
- Mechanic (Embedded System & PLC): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant ITI (Embedded Systems & PLC or related)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Mechanic Industrial Electronics: 9 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Electronics Mechanic or related)- UR: 4
- OBC: 3
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance: 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Mechanic Mechatronics: 11 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Mechanic Mechatronics or related)- UR: 6
- OBC: 3
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle: 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Mechanic Motor Vehicle)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Mechanic Ref and AC: 6 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Mechanic Ref and AC)- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Operator Advance Machine Tool: 3 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Operator Advance Machine Tool or related)- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Painter (General): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Painter General)- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Pipe Fitter: 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Plumber or related)- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Sheet Metal Worker: 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Sheet Metal Worker)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Shipwright Wood: 9 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Carpenter or Wood Work Technician)- UR: 4
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 0
- Tailor (General): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Sewing Technology or Dress Making)- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Welder (Gas & Electric): 9 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Welder)- UR: 4
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 0
- TIG/MIG Welder: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant ITI (TIG/MIG module or Welder)- UR: 2
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- Shipwright Steel: 7 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Fitter (two years)- UR: 3
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry): 2 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass (fresher) (15 months)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- Forger and Heat Treater: 5 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass (fresher) (two years)- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Rigger: 5 vacancies
Qualification: 8th pass (fresher) (two years)- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- Shipwright Wood (Goa): 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Carpenter - Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (Goa): 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI COPA - Electrician (Goa): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Electrician - Electrician Aircraft (Goa): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Electrician - Electronics Mechanic (Goa): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Electronics Mechanic - ICT System Maintenance (Goa): 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI ICT System Maintenance or related - Instrument Mechanic (Goa): 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Instrument Mechanic - Machinist (Goa): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Machinist - Mechanic Instrument Aircraft (Goa): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Instrument Mechanic - Mechanic Radar & Radio Aircraft (Goa): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Electronics Mechanic or related - Painter (General) (Goa): 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Painter (General) - Sheet Metal Worker (Goa): 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Sheet Metal Worker - Welder (Gas & Electric) (Goa): 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI Welder
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 14 years
Application Fees
- All categories: ₹0
Selection Process
- Preliminary merit list: Valid applications are placed in trade- and category-wise preliminary merit lists. For ITI trades ranking is on the aggregate percentage of ITI and 10th marks; for non-ITI trades ranking is on 8th or 10th percentage as applicable. Ties are broken by older age first, then alphabetical order of names.
- Shortlisting for written exam: Candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:20 per vacancy in each trade and category from the preliminary merit list and called to the written exam.
- Written examination: A 100-mark OMR multiple-choice paper (Mathematics 35, General Science 35, General Knowledge 30), two hours, bilingual. There is no negative marking and the minimum qualifying aggregate is 40%.
- Final merit and document verification: Final merit lists and a 20% wait list are prepared trade- and category-wise based on written exam marks. Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification.
- Medical and joining: Joining is subject to medical fitness (fitness certificate from a District Hospital in the Navy’s format, signed by a surgeon not below Assistant Surgeon) and police verification. Joining letters are sent to the registered email.
How to Apply
Step 1 – Prepare: Ensure name, DOB and father’s name on Aadhaar match the 10th (or 8th for Rigger) certificate; correct Aadhaar if needed.
Step 2 – Online registration: Visit https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/, register as a candidate, activate via email, complete the profile and validate Aadhaar.
Step 3 – Apply for establishment: Use ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’, search ‘Naval Dockyard, Karwar’, select eligible trade and apply choosing ‘Uttara Kannada’.
Step 4 – Print profile and attach documents: Download candidate profile, attach self-attested 10th/8th and ITI mark sheets, category/disability certificate if applicable, Aadhaar and the signed undertaking in the required proforma.
Step 5 – Send by post: 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 to reach within 30 days of the Employment News publication (by 09-11-2026).
Important Links
Important Dates
- Published in Employment News:
- Last date for the posted candidate profile to reach Karwar:
- Written examination:
- Training commencement (likely):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria?
Most trades require 10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade. Crane Operator Overhead and Forger & Heat Treater accept 10th pass (fresher) and Rigger accepts 8th pass (fresher).
How do I apply for these apprenticeship seats?
Register and complete your profile on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, apply for ‘Naval Dockyard, Karwar’ and your eligible trade, then print the candidate profile, attach required documents and the signed undertaking and post it to the Dockyard Apprentice School, Karwar, to arrive by 09-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The printed candidate profile and documents must reach Dockyard Apprentice School, 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 begins with a preliminary merit list based on 10th and ITI marks (or 8th/10th for non-ITI trades), candidates are shortlisted 1:20 per vacancy for a 100-mark written OMR exam, and final selection is on written exam marks followed by document verification, medical fitness and police verification.
What is the stipend/pay scale for apprentices?
ITI certificate holders receive Rs. 9,600 per month. Non-ITI trades have slabbed stipends: e.g., Crane Operator and Forger & Heat Treater have staged rates (Months 1–3 Rs. 4,100; Months 4–12 Rs. 8,200; later months higher), and Rigger has Months 1–3 Rs. 3,400; Months 4–12 Rs. 6,800; Months 13–24 Rs. 7,480.
