Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026 — 210 Posts, Apply by 09 Nov

Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is out for 210 apprenticeship seats. The Indian Navy's Naval Dockyard at Naval Base, Karwar (Karnataka), and the Naval Aircraft Yard (NAY) at Dabolim (Goa) have announced the training year 2027-28 batch in the Employment News of 10–16 October 2026. Karwar has 180 seats across 27 trades, including Fitter (24), Marine Engine Fitter (15), Electrician (12), Mechanic Diesel (12) and Electronics Mechanic (11), and NAY Goa has 30 seats in 13 aircraft and workshop trades such as Electrician Aircraft and Mechanic Radar & Radio Aircraft. Apprentices in all ITI trades receive a stipend of ₹9,600 per month for one year, while the 15-month and two-year fresher trades (Crane Operator, Forger & Heat Treater, Rigger) pay a rising stipend from ₹3,400 to ₹9,020. Candidates are first ranked on their combined 10th and ITI percentage, and those shortlisted at a 1:20 ratio take a 100-mark OMR written exam at Karwar in January 2027 covering Mathematics (35), General Science (35) and General Knowledge (30). The final merit list is drawn from the written exam, followed by document verification, medical fitness and police verification, with training likely to begin on 12 April 2027. To apply, register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, search for "Naval Dockyard, Karwar", select your trade and the Uttara Kannada location, and then post a printed copy of your candidate profile with self-attested documents to the Dockyard Apprentice School, Karwar. The profile must reach Karwar by 09 November 2026, within 30 days of the Employment News advertisement. There is no application fee and no upper age limit.

• ITI trades (Karwar one-year trades, Shipwright Steel and all NAY Goa trades): 10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the matching trade
• Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry): 10th pass (fresher)
• Forger & Heat Treater: 10th pass (fresher)
• Rigger: 8th pass (fresher)
• Candidates from boards that award grades or CGPA must state the equivalent percentage as per their board's norms

• Non-hazardous trades: minimum 14 years as on 12.04.2027 (born on or before 12.04.2013)
• Hazardous trades: minimum 18 years as on 12.04.2027 (born on or before 12.04.2009)
• No upper age limit, as per MSDE O.M. dated 20.12.2021

• Indian nationals with 10th pass plus an ITI in the matching trade for ITI-based seats
• 10th pass freshers for Crane Operator Overhead and Forger & Heat Treater; 8th pass freshers for Rigger
• Minimum age 14 years (non-hazardous trades) or 18 years (hazardous trades) as on 12 April 2027; no upper age limit
• Name, date of birth and father's name on Aadhaar must match the 10th (or 8th) certificate
• Not eligible: those currently undergoing apprenticeship, or within three months of ending a contract (no gap required for women)
• Not eligible: those who have already completed two apprenticeships
• 3% horizontal reservation for PwBD (minimum 40% disability) and 3% for children of armed forces personnel and ex-servicemen
• SC, ST and OBC reservation as per the Apprentices Act, 1961
• Medical fitness and police verification required at joining

• No application fee for any category

• ITI trades (Karwar and NAY Goa): stipend of ₹9,600 per month for 12 months
• Crane Operator Overhead: ₹4,100 (months 1–3), ₹8,200 (months 4–12), ₹9,020 (months 13–15)
• Forger & Heat Treater: ₹4,100 (months 1–3), ₹8,200 (months 4–12), ₹9,020 (months 13–24)
• Rigger: ₹3,400 (months 1–3), ₹6,800 (months 4–12), ₹7,480 (months 13–24)
• Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961; no guarantee of employment after training

1. Visit https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in — the official Apprenticeship India portal of the Government of India
2. Register using Candidate Login/Register, making sure your Aadhaar details match your 10th certificate
3. Complete your candidate profile with educational and ITI details
4. Go to Apprenticeship Opportunities and search for "Naval Dockyard, Karwar"
5. Select your trade, choose "Uttara Kannada" as the location and apply
6. Print your candidate profile from the portal
7. Attach self-attested copies of the 10th (or 8th) mark sheet, ITI mark sheets, category or disability certificate and Aadhaar card
8. Sign the certificate of undertaking and mark your choice of Karwar or Goa
9. Send it by speed post or registered post to The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka – 581308
10. Ensure it reaches by 09 November 2026, and watch your email for the e-admit card for the January 2027 written exam