Indian Navy Apprenticeship Recruitment 2027–28/29

The Indian Navy has invited applications for 210 apprenticeship seats for the training year 2027–28/29:

• 180 seats at Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar (Karnataka) across 27 trades.
• 30 seats at Naval Aircraft Yard, Goa (Dabolim) across 13 trades.

Eligibility

• Age: Minimum age is calculated from the training commencement date (12 April 2027). 14 years for non‑hazardous trades (born on or before 12 April 2013) and 18 years for hazardous trades (born on or before 12 April 2009). No upper age limit.
• Education:
  • ITI certificate holders.
  • 10th pass candidates for three non‑ITI trades.
  • 8th pass candidate for the Rigger trade.
• Disability: Candidates with 100 % disability are advised not to apply.
• Other:
  • No upper age limit for apprentices.
  • No fee.
  • No waiting period for women.
  • Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training or in the three‑month waiting period after terminating a contract are not eligible.
  • Candidates who have already completed two apprenticeships must take the second apprenticeship in a different trade.

Reservation

Category	Seats	Notes
General (UR)	84
OBC	58
SC	26
ST	12
PwBD (40 %+ disability)	6	Horizontal, valid medical‑board certificate required
Ex‑servicemen’s children	6	Horizontal

Unfilled reserved seats are not carried forward; they are filled from other categories in the same year.

Application Process

1. Online registration on the national apprenticeship portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
2. Print the candidate profile and send it by post to the Dockyard Apprentice School, Karwar within 30 days of the 10 October 2026 Employment News publication (deadline 9 November 2026).
3. Shortlisting based on 10th and ITI marks.
4. Written examination: 100‑mark OMR written test at Karwar in January 2027 (no negative marking).
5. Training start: 12 April 2027.

Selection

• Shortlisting is based on 10th and ITI marks.
• Written exam score (100 marks) is the next criterion.
• Selected candidates sign the apprenticeship contract online through the NAPS portal.
• The establishment or any government agency is not obliged to offer employment after training.

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Note: The notice specifies that the apprenticeship contract is signed online via the NAPS portal and that changes to the schedule are communicated only to the registered email address. Ensure you check your email regularly for updates.