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Indian Navy Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 210 Apprentice Trainee Seats – Register Online @ apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

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Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

  • ITI Trades (majority of Karwar trades, Shipwright Steel, all Goa trades): 10th standard pass AND ITI (NCVT or SCVT) pass in the relevant trade corresponding to the apprenticeship trade listed in the notification.
  • Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) and Forger & Heat Treater: 10th standard pass (freshers, no ITI required).
  • Rigger: 8th standard pass (fresher).
  • Where the school board awarded grades or CGPA, the equivalent percentage as per that board's norms must be stated in the application. Without the conversion, the candidature will not be considered. Candidates with a grade-point system must obtain the conversion certificate from the appropriate authority before applying.

Age Eligibility

  • No upper age limit (as per MSDE Office Memorandum dated 20 December 2021).
  • Minimum age reckoned on the training commencement date of 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).
  • Note: The Recruitment Rules for Tradesman Skilled posts in naval establishments carry an upper age limit, which will apply to ex-apprentices of the Dockyard Apprentice School who later apply for those cadre posts.

Stage 3: Final Merit, Document Verification & Joining

  • A final merit list and a 20% wait list are prepared separately for Karwar and Goa, trade-wise and category-wise, on written examination marks.
  • Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification at the respective establishment.
  • Joining letters are issued by registered email, subject to medical fitness.
  • Medical: A fitness certificate from the District Hospital in the Navy's prescribed format, signed by a surgeon not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon, is required at the time of joining.
  • Police verification certificate is required at joining.
  • No TA/DA or travel/boarding/accommodation expenses are provided during the selection process.
  • Karwar offers limited hostel accommodation for boys only (first come, first served) for outstation candidates after selection. Goa has no hostel facility.

Important Instructions

  • One application only. Double or multiple applications are rejected outright. The establishment choice (Karwar or Goa) is made once in the undertaking and cannot be changed. Separate merit lists are drawn for each establishment.
  • Apply only for a trade that matches your ITI certificate. Irrelevance between the applied trade and the ITI trade is a listed rejection ground.
  • No fee is payable to anyone. Report any tout or agent demanding money to the establishment with proof; the notice guarantees confidentiality.
  • Provide a valid mobile number and email address — all correspondence, the e-admit card, and the joining letter are sent only by email.

What is the qualification required for Indian Navy Apprentice posts at Karwar?

  • Most trades require 10th standard pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade. The Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry) and Forger & Heat Treater trades require only 10th standard pass (freshers). The Rigger trade requires 8th standard pass (fresher).

Is there any application fee for Indian Navy Karwar Apprentice Recruitment?

  • No. The application fee is Nil. The notification warns candidates not to pay any money to anyone for this recruitment and to report any person demanding payment to the establishment with proof.

When will the written examination be held and what is the exam pattern?

  • The written examination will be held at Karwar in January 2027; the exact date will be confirmed by email. The exam is an OMR-based multiple-choice paper of 100 marks — Mathematics (35), General Science (35), and General Knowledge (30) — over two hours, bilingual (English/Hindi), with no negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% aggregate.

Is there any age limit for Indian Navy Apprentice recruitment?

  • There is no upper age limit (as per MSDE O.M. dated 20 December 2021). The minimum age required is 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades, reckoned as on the training commencement date of 12 April 2027.
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