Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 210 Posts
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Published
- Posts
- 210
- Last date
- 9 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass, ITI
- Location
- Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka - 581308…
Naval Dockyard, Karwar and Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim, are offering 210 apprenticeship posts in designated trades. Eligible candidates hold an ITI certificate, or Std X or Std VIII for certain non-ITI trades. Indian citizens of either gender may apply. The online application closing date and time are not stated in the notice text provided, so check the official portal before you apply. Register on the NAPS portal early, since the physical document submission has a 30-day window.
Who Should Apply for Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026
Holders of an ITI certificate in one of the listed trades, and Std X or Std VIII pass-outs for the non-ITI trades; candidates who are already in an apprenticeship contract should not assume they are eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Print the Candidate Profile after online registration and sign it, then post it with your documents within 30 days of publication in Employment News.
- Make sure your name, date of birth and father's name match your SSC certificate exactly, and correct your Aadhaar card if needed before registering.
- Do not apply if you are already undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, or finished one within the waiting period.
- Candidates with 100% disability are advised not to apply, because suitable instructors and facilities are not available.
Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
नौसेना डॉकयार्ड, कारवार (कर्नाटक) और नौसेना विमान यार्ड (गोवा) द्वारा अप्रेंटिसशिप प्रशिक्षण के लिए 180 पदों पर भर्ती निकाली गई है। इसमें ITI ट्रेड के लिए 10वीं और ITI उत्तीर्ण, क्रेन ऑपरेटर और फोर्जर एंड हीट ट्रीटर के लिए 10वीं उत्तीर्ण तथा रिगर के लिए 8वीं उत्तीर्ण उम्मीदवार आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आवेदन के लिए पहले www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in पर NAPS के तहत पंजीकरण करना होता है, इसके बाद प्रोफाइल और दस्तावेज़ 30 दिनों के भीतर डाक से भेजने होते हैं। लिखित परीक्षा जनवरी 2027 में कारवार में होगी।
Download the Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 10 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Written examination | scheduled to be held at Karwar in Jan 2027 |
| Likely joining date | 12 Apr 2027 |
| Applications by speed/registered post to Officer-in-Charge | within 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News (exact date not printed) |
| Published on this site | 11 Oct 2026 |
Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 210
| Trade | Eligible ITI Trades | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total (A) one year training | 161 | 76 | 53 | 23 | 9 | |
| Total (B) two years training | 19 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
| Grand Total (A)+(B) | 180 | 84 | 58 | 26 | 12 |
Vacancies at Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim, Goa (Table 1.2)
| Apprenticeship Trade | Eligible ITI Trades | Max. Vacancies per Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Shipwright Wood | Carpenter | 02 |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | 02 |
| Electrician | Electrician | 05 |
| Electrician Aircraft | Electrician | 05 |
| Electronics Mechanic | Electronics Mechanic | 05 |
| Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance | ICT System Maintenance trades | 02 |
| Instrument Mechanic | Instrument Mechanic | 02 |
| Machinist | Machinist | 05 |
| Mechanic Instrument Aircraft | Instrument Mechanic | 05 |
| Mechanic Radar & Radio Aircraft | Electronics Mechanic (or) Mechanic Industrial Electronics (or) Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances (or) Technician Power Electronics System | 05 |
| Painter (General) | Painter (General) | 02 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Sheet Metal Worker | 02 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | Welder | 02 |
| Total | 30 |
| PwBD | 6 |
|---|---|
| Ex-Serviceman (Children of Armed Force Personnel/Ex-Serviceman) | 6 |
The 6 PwBD posts and 6 Ex-Serviceman posts sit within the total of 210 posts, not in addition to it.
Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Std X and ITI (NCVT/SCVT) pass for ITI trades
- Std X pass for Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) and Forger and Heat Treater
- Std VIII pass for Rigger
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years (as on 12 Apr 2027)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 12 Apr 2027, minimum 14.
Uses the standard central relaxation. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- No upper age restriction for apprenticeship as per MSDE memorandum dated 20 Dec 21
- Minimum age 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades on 12 Apr 27
Other Conditions
- Indian citizen (male/female) with ITI qualification in designated trades
- Candidates undergoing or who have completed apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 are not eligible
- Candidates with 100% disability are advised not to apply
Posts located in: Karnataka, Goa. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention an application fee.
Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Stipends are paid per month by training period, and the ITI certificate holder rate is ₹9,600 for 1 to 12 months. Lower stipend rates apply to Rigger, Crane Operator and Forger and Heat Treater, as listed in the pay section.
As printed in the notification: Stipend (per month): ITI Certificate Holder 01-12 months Rs. 9600/-; Crane Operator Overhead 01-03 months Rs. 4100/-, 04-12 months Rs. 8200/-, 13-15 months Rs. 9020/-; Forger & Heat Treater 01-03 months Rs. 4100/-, 4-12 months Rs. 8200/-, 13-24 months Rs. 9020/-; Rigger 01-03 months Rs. 3400/-, 04-12 months Rs. 6800/-, 13-24 months Rs. 7480/-
Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
- Preliminary merit list based on percentage of marks in ITI and 10th standard (ITI trades) or 8th/10th standard (non-ITI trades)
- Written examination of 100 marks (Mathematics 35, General Science 35, General Knowledge 30), OMR based, two hours, no negative marking
- Final merit list based on written examination, minimum 40% aggregate qualifying marks
- Document verification, medical fitness and joining
Examination Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 |
| General Science | 35 |
| General Knowledge | 30 |
How to Apply for Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026
- Register online at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in under NAPS
- Select Naval Dockyard, Karwar and Uttara Kannada, then apply for the trade
- Post registration, download the Candidate Profile and send it with documents by speed/registered post to The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Karwar - 581 308 within 30 days of publication in Employment News
Required Documents
- Self-attested SSC/Matric/10th mark sheet (Rigger: 8th std marksheet)
- Self-attested ITI mark sheet (semester-wise and consolidated)
- Self-attested category certificate (OBC/SC/ST only)
- Self-attested disability certificate (PwBD only)
- Self-attested Aadhar Card
- Certificate of undertaking stating choice of establishment
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Before You Apply for Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Std X and ITI (NCVT/SCVT) pass for ITI trades, or as listed for other posts).
- Your age is at least 14 years on 12 Apr 2027, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You will submit and pay by 9 Nov 2026, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates sign a contract of apprenticeship and join for the training period stated in the notice, with a monthly stipend.
At the end, apprentices who complete the training receive a certificate. An apprenticeship does not by itself lead to a permanent post, though some employers give weightage to their own trained apprentices in later recruitment.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year ITI students apply?
The notice requires an ITI qualification at the closing date of application, so students who have not completed ITI may not qualify.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
No. The written examination has no negative marking.
Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention an application fee for these apprenticeships, so do not pay anyone who asks for one.
Will I get a government job after training?
No. The notice says it is not obligatory for the dockyard or any government agency to provide employment after training.
Abbreviations on This Page
- UR
- Unreserved
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- ITI
- Industrial Training Institute
- NCVT
- National Council for Vocational Training
- SCVT
- State Council for Vocational Training
- SSC
- Secondary School Certificate
- OMR
- Optical Mark Recognition
- NAPS
- National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
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