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Vacancy Details
- Trade Apprentice (Naval Dockyard, Karwar): 180 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) for ITI trades; 10th pass for specified non-ITI trades; 8th pass for Rigger- UR: 84
- OBC: 58
- SC: 26
- ST: 12
- PwBD (horizontal): 6
- Children of Armed Forces / Ex-servicemen (horizontal): 6
- Trade Apprentice (Naval Aircraft Yard, Goa): 30 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) for ITI trades; specific non-ITI trade qualifications where listed
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 14 years
Application Fees
- All: ₹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; for non-ITI trades on the relevant class percentage; ties broken by age (older first) then alphabetical order.
- Shortlisting for written exam: Candidates are called in the ratio of 1:20 for every vacancy in each trade and category based on the preliminary merit list.
- Written examination: A 100-mark OMR-based multiple-choice paper (Mathematics 35, General Science 35, General Knowledge 30), two hours, bilingual, no negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% aggregate.
- Final merit and document verification: Final merit list and a 20% wait list are prepared trade- and category-wise on written-exam marks; shortlisted candidates attend document verification.
- Medical and police verification: Joining is subject to medical fitness (District Hospital certificate in Navy format signed by a surgeon not below Assistant Surgeon) and police verification.
How to Apply
- Ensure Aadhaar name, date of birth and father’s name match the 10th certificate (or 8th for Rigger). Correct Aadhaar first if needed.
- Open https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/, choose Candidate Login/Register, fill details, activate via email and complete profile (upload 10th/8th and ITI details as applicable).
- Under Apprenticeship Opportunities search ‘Naval Dockyard, Karwar’, click Apply for your eligible trade and select ‘Uttara Kannada’ when prompted.
- Download and print the Candidate Profile from the portal, attach required self-attested documents and the undertaking in the prescribed proforma, sign and date it.
- 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 that it reaches by 09-11-2026.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Published in Employment News:
- Last date for the posted candidate profile to reach Karwar:
- Written examination (Karwar):
- Training commencement (likely):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum qualification requirements?
Most trades require 10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade. Some non-ITI trades accept 10th pass (Crane Operator Overhead, Forger & Heat Treater) and Rigger accepts 8th pass.
How do I apply for these apprenticeship posts?
Register and complete your candidate profile on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, apply to ‘Naval Dockyard, Karwar’ against your eligible trade, then download, print and send the candidate profile with self-attested documents and the undertaking by speed post/registered post to the Dockyard Apprentice School, Karwar by 09-11-2026.
What is the last date to send the printed candidate profile?
The printed candidate profile and documents must reach the Dockyard Apprentice School, Karwar within 30 days of the Employment News publication, i.e., by 09-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these apprenticeships?
Selection starts with a preliminary merit list (aggregate marks), shortlisted candidates are called 1:20 per vacancy for a 100-mark written OMR exam (Mathematics, General Science, General Knowledge). Final merit, document verification, medical and police verification follow before joining.
What stipend or pay scale will apprentices receive?
ITI certificate holders receive Rs. 9,600 per month. Non-ITI trades have slabbed stipends: for example, Crane Operator and Forger & Heat Treater have Rs. 4,100 (Months 1–3), Rs. 8,200 (Months 4–12), Rs. 9,020 thereafter; Rigger has Rs. 3,400 (Months 1–3), Rs. 6,800 (Months 4–12), Rs. 7,480 thereafter.
