Short Information: The Indian Navy has published a notification in Employment News for 210 Trade Apprentice seats at Naval Dockyard Karwar (Karnataka) and Naval Aircraft Yard Goa. First register online on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, then send the printed candidate profile by post to reach Karwar by 9 November 2026. No application fee.
Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 210 Seats
| Important Dates Published in Employment News: 10-16 October 2026 Last date for printed profile to reach Karwar: 9 November 2026 Written examination: January 2027 (at Karwar) Training commencement: 12 April 2027 (tentative) | Application Fee For all categories: Nil |
Age Limit: Minimum 14 years (non-hazardous trades) or 18 years (hazardous trades) as on 12 April 2027; no upper age limit.
| Post Name | Posts |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice – Karwar (one-year ITI trades) | 161 |
| Trade Apprentice – Karwar (non-ITI / two-year trades) | 19 |
| Trade Apprentice – Naval Aircraft Yard Goa | 30 |
| Total | 210 |
How to Apply:
- Register online as an apprentice on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Print your candidate profile and attach copies of all certificates.
- Send the printed profile by speed/registered post to: The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka – 581308.
- The profile must reach Karwar by 9 November 2026.
- Written exam details and the e-admit card will be sent to your registered email — keep an active email ID.
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Official Website: indiannavy.gov.in | Apply Online (NAPS Portal): apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
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Q1. How many seats are there in Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026?
A: 210 total — Karwar 180 (UR 84, OBC 58, SC 26, ST 12), Goa 30.
Q2. What is the required qualification?
A: 10th plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade; 10th for Crane Operator and Forger, 8th for Rigger.
Q3. What is the selection process?
A: Preliminary merit on marks, then a written exam in January 2027, final merit, document verification and medical.
Q4. What stipend is paid?
A: Rs. 9,600 per month for ITI certificate holders; slab rates for non-ITI trades.
