Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 283 Posts

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• Updated October 09, 2026 05:42 PM
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• Applications closed on 27 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Important Dates

• The notification gives the application window as a formula rather than fixed calendar dates. The opening date is counted from the date the notice is published in Employment News. The closing date is counted from the opening date.
• For illustration, the notification states that if an advertisement is published in Employment News 01–07 Sep 2026, the opening date would be 5 Sep 2026 and the closing date 25 Sep 2026 (2355 hrs). This is only an example given in the notification.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Vacancy 2026

• Naval Dockyard Mumbai has announced 283 apprentice vacancies in 32 trades. The category-wise split is shown in brackets. PwBD and ESM vacancies are horizontal reservations and are included within the vertical categories; the PwBD group suitability is given where the notification specifies it.
• Trades with no PwBD or ESM vacancy are shown without those entries. In the notification, OBC means OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and ESM means Ex-Servicemen.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility depends on the trade applied for. Age, educational qualification and other norms are determined as on the crucial date, which is the closing date for online registration. Candidature is accepted only provisionally, and all claims are verified at the document verification stage. If any claim is found unsubstantiated at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled and the decision of Naval Dockyard Mumbai will be final.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Qualification

• The minimum educational qualification follows Schedule I of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. ITI trades eligible for each designated trade are as per Schedule I, as amended from time to time.
• The notification says applications are invited from Non-ITI candidates (2 trades), ITI-qualified candidates (30 trades) and freshers. Candidates who have passed ITI can apply in their respective trades or corresponding NCVT-approved trades as per Schedule I. For example, an NCVT Turner or Tool and Die Maker certificate holder can apply for the Machinist trade. Candidates should check the matching NCVT trade before applying, and will be cancelled if they apply for a trade not relevant to their ITI trade.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Age Limit

• As per the Apprentices Act, 1961, there is no upper age limit for apprenticeship training. Only a minimum age applies, counted on the crucial date (the closing date for receipt of online applications).
• Date of birth is taken from the Class X certificate issued by the concerned Education Board. If the date of birth is not mentioned there, the birth certificate issued by the Competent Authority is used. For the Rigger trade, if the candidate does not have a Class X certificate, the birth certificate issued by the Competent Authority is used.
• Note in the notification: an upper age limit is set in employment rules for the post of Tradesman Skilled in Naval Dockyards. It will apply to all ex-Naval Apprentices of Dockyard Apprentice School, Mumbai applying for that post after completing apprenticeship training.
• Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Application Fee

• The application fee is not specified in the provided notification. The notification cautions candidates to beware of touts and job racketeers and states that no money is required to be paid to anyone for selection, which is based purely on merit.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Salary and Stipend

• Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend as per MSDE guideline DGT-36/1/2021-AP dated 15 Sep 25. The stipend and training period vary by trade.
• During training, apprentices are entitled to free medical treatment only from the Naval Dockyard Dispensary, limited to the facility available there. The period of training is as per Rule 7 and Schedule I of the Apprentices Rules 1992.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Physical Standards

• Candidates should satisfy the minimum standards of physical fitness under Rule A and Schedule II of the Apprentices Rules 1992:
• Free from Tuberculosis, contagious/infectious diseases and any disease likely to be aggravated by service causing danger to public health.
• Height: 137 cms minimum. Weight: 25.4 Kgs minimum. Chest expansion: 3.8 cms minimum.
• Eyes: free from morbidity of either eye or eyelids.
• Free from any other chronic illness of the Alimentary System, Cardio Vascular, Respiratory System, Genito-Urinary System, Skeletal System, Nervous System, Glandular System, Ears, Skin and Speech.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Selection Process

• Selection is carried out as per extant guidelines of the Competent Authority. The stages are as follows.
• Screening of applications: Naval Dockyard Mumbai will not carry out detailed scrutiny of online applications before the examination. Detailed scrutiny of documents is done at a subsequent stage.
• Shortlisting: Fulfilling the basic criteria does not automatically entitle a candidate to the written examination. If applications are too many in proportion to vacancies, the authority may shortlist applications, in the ratio of 1:25 for every available vacancy in each trade and category.
• Merit calculation: Equal weightage (50:50) is given to marks in Class 10th from a recognised Board and marks in the ITI consolidated statement of marks for AITT issued by NCVET. For Crane Operator (SI), 100% weightage is given to Class 10th. For Rigger, 100% weightage is given to Class 8th.
• Written examination: Objective type, OMR format, as described below.
• Medical examination: Selected candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate from a Government hospital before being engaged, as per Rule 4 and Schedule II of the Apprentices Rules.
• Document verification: Original documents uploaded on the portal are verified by Dockyard Apprentice School. Dates for verification and joining are intimated by email to selected candidates.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Exam Pattern

• The written test has 100 questions of one mark each, is bilingual (English and Hindi), and its questions match the Class 10th standard syllabus for all trades except Rigger, which follows the 8th standard syllabus. The exam is likely to be held on one day in one shift for all trades. Details of negative marking are not specified in the notification.
• The exact date, time and venue are communicated to shortlisted candidates on registered email IDs and through the portal. The e-admit card must be downloaded from the portal. The exam is to be conducted in Mumbai and its suburban districts such as Thane, Kandivali etc.

Documents Required for Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Candidates should keep scanned copies ready before filling the online application:
• Passport-size colour photograph on a plain white background, not more than three months old, with full face coverage, no cap or goggles, both ears visible. Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, jpeg/jpg, 50–100 Kb.
• Signature in black ink on plain white paper (scanned copy of own signature, not digitised), jpeg/jpg, 50–100 Kb.
• Birth Certificate/Matriculation certificate for date of birth (not exceeding 400 Kb).
• Aadhaar as proof of identity, in pdf (not exceeding 400 Kb).
• Trades other than Rigger: Matriculation certificate in pdf (not exceeding 400 Kb).
• Rigger: Birth Certificate and Class VIIIth marksheet (not exceeding 400 Kb).
• The 30 ITI trades: ITI certificate (mandatory) and consolidated (all semesters) ITI marks in pdf (not exceeding 400 Kb).
• Caste certificate, if applying against a reserved post, in pdf (not exceeding 400 Kb).
• Certificate showing disability for PwBD, if applicable, in pdf (not exceeding 400 Kb).
• Certificate of proof of Ex-Servicemen / certificate of son/daughter of Armed Forces Personnel issued by the Competent Authority, in pdf (not exceeding 400 Kb).

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Previous training: Candidates undergoing apprenticeship in any Govt./Public Sector/Private industrial organisation must terminate their ongoing contract through the MSDE Portal before applying, and must have fulfilled any cooling down criterion if applicable.
• Multiple applications: Do not submit multiple applications. If more than one is submitted, the one with the higher application number, if complete in all respects, is the only one considered.
• Provisional candidature: Applications are accepted provisionally. False or incorrect information leads to cancellation without prejudice to legal action.
• Caste certificates: SC/ST candidates must hold a latest caste certificate and produce the original on demand. OBC candidates must produce a valid caste certificate stating they do not belong to the creamy layer, in the format under GoI DoP&T OM 36033/1/2013-Estt(Res) dated 27 May 2013 and 36036/2/2013-Estt.(Res) dated 30 May 2014. If the OBC(NCL) certificate is not in the prescribed format or outside its validity period, the candidate is treated as General.
• Applying early: Apply well before the closing date. Naval Dockyard Mumbai is not responsible for mistakes in the online application or for non-receipt of communication on the registered mobile number/email.
• At the exam centre: Carry the admit card and an original photo ID (passport / Aadhaar / Driving licence / Govt. issued ID). Late reporting after the time on the admit card is not permitted. The name on the admit card is as per the matriculation certificate (Class VIIIth mark sheet for Rigger). If the name was changed and published in the official gazette after Class 10, a copy of the gazette must be given to the invigilator. Check the admit card for discrepancies before the exam; no correspondence is entertained after the examination.
• Exam conduct: Mobiles and electronic gadgets are banned in the premises, even in switch-off mode. Companions are not allowed at the venue or in its proximity. Candidates must arrange their own lodging/boarding and avoid bringing valuables.
• Results: Results of the written examination are published online through the portal. The option of opting out of personal information must be exercised at the time of filling up the online application.
• Hostel: Limited hostel facility for boys only, allocated on merit with first preference to outstation candidates; if vacant, it may be extended to local candidates (proof of current address required). There is no hostel or lodging facility for female candidates.
• Employment after training: Naval Dockyard Mumbai is not obliged to offer employment after training, and the apprentice is not obliged to accept. Ex-Naval Apprentices can apply for Tradesman Skilled in Naval Dockyards per recruitment rules, subject to the upper age limit for that post, which also applies to those applying for Tradesman Skilled in the Indian Navy.
• Updates: Check the portal regularly for updates, corrigendum and further instructions. Orders, circulars and formats of certificates are available on the portal under Reference Documents.
• Queries and grievances: Send queries to the help desk email [email protected] within seven days of uploading of the provisionally eligible merit list for written examination and the provisional select list. No queries are accepted after the seven days. The notification also prints Helpdesk Number 971842361.

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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice (IT-28) Recruitment 2026?

• There are a total of 283 vacancies available for various apprentice trades under this recruitment notification released by Naval Dockyard Mumbai.

Q4. What is the minimum educational qualification required for standard trades?

• Candidates must have passed ITI (Consolidated all semesters) in respective trades under NCVT or SCVT with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Q5. What is the age limit to apply for these apprentice posts?

• The minimum age requirement for applicants is 14 years. Please review the official notification for additional details regarding upper age limits or relaxations.

Q8. Is there any application fee required to apply?

• No application fee is specified or required according to the official notification details for the Naval Dockyard Mumbai recruitment.

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