Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Online Form 2026 for 283 Trade Apprentice Vacancies

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai (400023)
• Advertisement No.: DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28
• Programme: Apprenticeship training in designated trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961
• Total Vacancies: 283 across 32 trades
• Mode of Application: Online
• Registration Opens: 07-10-2026, 10:00 AM
• Last Date: 28-10-2026, 11:59 PM
• Selection: Shortlisting, written test, document verification and medical examination
• Training Expected to Begin: November or December 2026

Important Dates

Online registration opens on 07 October 2026 and the last date to register is 28 October 2026. The notification itself fixes the window by a rule tied to Employment News publication, so keep an eye on the official portal for any change.

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Who Can Apply: Three Types of Candidates

The notice invites male and female candidates from three groups: non-ITI candidates for two trades, ITI-qualified candidates for 30 trades, and fresher candidates. The two non-ITI trades are Crane Operator Overhead (SI), open to Class 10 pass candidates, and Rigger, open to Class 8 pass candidates. All other trades expect an ITI certificate in the matching trade.

Vacancy Details by Trade and Category

Reservation for SC and ST follows Schedule II A of the Apprentices Rules, 1992, while OBC (NCL) seats follow Maharashtra Act No. VIII of 2004. PwBD and ESM seats are horizontal reservations and sit inside these category figures. The table below reproduces the official distribution.

Eligibility Conditions

Educational Qualification

• Rigger: Minimum 50 percent aggregate in Class 8.
• Crane Operator Overhead (SI): Minimum 50 percent aggregate in Class 10.
• All other 30 trades: Minimum 50 percent aggregate in relevant subjects in Class 10, followed by minimum 50 percent aggregate in the consolidated marks of all ITI semesters, in the respective NCVT or SCVT trade.

Candidates from boards that use grade points must get their grades converted into percentage marks. If no conversion is available, the lowest percentage of that grade point band is used for shortlisting.

Matching Your ITI Trade

ITI holders can also apply for corresponding NCVT approved trades listed in Schedule I of the Apprentices Rules, 1992. For example, a Turner or a Tool and Die Maker certificate holder can apply for the Machinist trade. Check the match before you apply.

Previous Training

Anyone already undergoing apprenticeship in a government, public sector or private organisation must terminate that contract before applying, and must have completed any cooling-off period that applies.

Age Limit, Training Period and Stipend

The Apprentices Act, 1961 sets no upper age limit for apprenticeship training. Only a minimum age applies, counted on the crucial date, which is the closing date of online applications. Stipend is paid monthly under MSDE guideline DGT-36/1/2021-AP dated 15 Sep 2025.

Date of birth is taken from the Class 10 certificate. If it is not printed there, the birth certificate issued by the competent authority is used. Rigger candidates without a Class 10 certificate can use their birth certificate.

Physical Standards and Medical Examination

Candidates must meet the fitness standards of Rule A and Schedule II of the Apprentices Rules, 1992.

• Height: 137 cm minimum
• Weight: 25.4 kg minimum
• Chest Expansion: 3.8 cm minimum
• Eyes: Free from morbidity of either eye or eyelids
• General Health: Free from tuberculosis, contagious or infectious diseases, and from chronic illness of the major body systems

Selected candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate from a government hospital before they are engaged as apprentices.

Reservation and PwBD Rules

Reserved vacancies are filled from eligible SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates, and a reserved candidate who is lower in merit than the last UR candidate can still be selected. Horizontal reservation covers PwBD and ex-servicemen categories: children of deceased or disabled ex-servicemen including those killed in peace time, children of ex-servicemen, children of serving jawans, children of serving officers, and ex-servicemen themselves.

PwBD candidates must hold a disability certificate issued before applying, in the format under Rule 18(1) of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notification dated 15 Jun 2017. The suitable benchmark disability groups are Group A (LD, CP, LC, DW, AAV), Group B (B, LV), Group C (D, HH), Group D (ASD, ID, SLD, MI) and Group E (MD). Scribe facility is available on certificate and rules differ for candidates with disability of 40 percent and above and those below 40 percent.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Shortlisting

The dockyard will not scrutinise applications in detail at the time of applying, so a candidate is accepted only provisionally. If applications are far more than the vacancies, shortlisting will be done in the ratio of 1:25 per vacancy in each trade and category. Merit gives equal weightage (50:50) to Class 10 marks and ITI consolidated marks. For Crane Operator the weightage is 100 percent Class 10 marks, and for Rigger it is 100 percent Class 8 marks.

Stage 2: Written Examination

The test is objective, in OMR format and bilingual (English and Hindi), with 100 questions of one mark each. Questions follow the Class 10 syllabus for all trades, except Rigger, which follows the Class 8 syllabus. The exam is likely to be held in one shift on one day in Mumbai and nearby districts such as Thane and Kandivali.

Tie-Breaking Order

If marks are equal, the merit list is drawn using written exam marks first, then the older date of birth, then alphabetical order of the first name.

Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical

Original documents uploaded on the portal will be verified by Dockyard Apprentice School, and dates will be shared by e-mail with selected candidates.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Photograph: Passport size colour photo with plain white background, not older than three months, full face coverage, 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm, JPEG between 50 and 100 KB
• Signature: Own signature in black ink on plain white paper, scanned as JPEG between 50 and 100 KB, not digitised
• Date of Birth Proof: Birth certificate or matriculation certificate, up to 400 KB
• Identity: Aadhaar in PDF, up to 400 KB
• Education: Matriculation certificate for all trades except Rigger; birth certificate and Class 8 marksheet for Rigger; consolidated ITI marks for the 30 ITI trades
• Category Proof: Caste certificate, PwBD certificate or ex-servicemen related certificate, wherever applicable
• OBC (NCL): A valid non-creamy layer certificate in the prescribed format, failing which the candidate is treated as General

All PDF files should be 400 KB or less.

How to Apply Online

Candidates apply online through the official apprenticeship registration portal named in the notification. No hard copy of the form or documents needs to be posted.

1. Read the full notification for Advertisement No. DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28 and confirm that you meet the education and age conditions on the closing date.
2. Check that your ITI trade matches the designated trade you want, using the Schedule I trade list in the Apprentices Rules, 1992.
3. Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, Aadhaar, Class 10 certificate, ITI consolidated marks and any category certificate ready, each within the stated size limit.
4. Register on the official apprenticeship registration portal with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number, and note down the password you set.
5. Fill in your name and date of birth exactly as printed on your matriculation certificate, then choose your trade or trades.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the required formats and review every entry before final submission.
7. Submit the form before the closing date and keep a printout of the application form for your own record.
8. Return to the portal later to download the e-admit card and to check the lists and updates issued by Naval Dockyard Mumbai.

Things to Know Before Submitting the Form

• Name and date of birth must match the matriculation certificate, or the candidature may be cancelled.
• E-mail ID and mobile number cannot be changed once entered, so use active ones.
• Submit only one application. If several are filed, only the one with the higher application number is considered, provided it is complete.
• Apply well before the closing date instead of waiting for the last day.
• False or incorrect information leads to cancellation at any stage, and the dockyard can take legal action.
• Check the portal regularly for corrigendum and updates until enrolment is complete.

Exam Day, Misconduct and After Training

Carry the admit card and an original photo ID such as passport, Aadhaar or driving licence, and reach before the reporting time. Mobiles and electronic gadgets are banned inside the centre, and no companion is allowed at the venue. The name on the admit card follows the matriculation certificate, or the Class 8 mark sheet for Rigger.

Malpractice leads to cancellation and debarment from Naval Dockyard Mumbai examinations for 3, 5 or 7 years depending on the offence, with the longest period for impersonation, Bluetooth devices, hacking attempts or carrying weapons.

Apprentices get free medical treatment at the Naval Dockyard Dispensary. Queries about the provisional merit or select list can be sent to supportnaval28@gmail.com within seven days of the list being uploaded, and none are accepted later. Results of the written exam will be published online on the portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is the Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

It is an enrolment drive by Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai, for apprenticeship training in 32 designated trades under Advertisement No. DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28. A total of 283 vacancies are to be filled under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Q2. How Many Vacancies Are Available and in Which Trades?

There are 283 vacancies in all. Electrician has the most seats at 37, followed by Shipwright Wood at 24 and Mechanic Diesel at 23, while several trades such as Foundryman and Pattern Maker have only one seat each.

Q3. Who Can Apply for These Apprentice Posts?

Male and female candidates can apply. ITI-qualified candidates need at least 50 percent in relevant Class 10 subjects and at least 50 percent in ITI, Rigger needs 50 percent in Class 8, and Crane Operator needs 50 percent in Class 10.

Q4. What Is the Age Limit and Stipend?

There is no upper age limit for apprenticeship training. The minimum age is 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades, and the monthly stipend is Rs. 9,600 for most trades, Rs. 8,200 for Crane Operator and Rs. 6,800 for Rigger.

Q5. How Will Candidates Be Selected?

Applications may be shortlisted in a ratio of 1:25 per vacancy based on equal weightage to Class 10 and ITI marks. Shortlisted candidates take a 100-mark written test, after which document verification and a medical examination follow.

Q6. Can I Apply for More Than One Trade?

Yes, ITI-qualified candidates can apply for more than one trade in the same application, provided the trades match their NCVT approved trade. Examination centres and shifts may differ, and a candidate with two papers in the same shift can appear in only one.

Q7. Is a Job Guaranteed After the Apprenticeship?

No. The notification states that Naval Dockyard Mumbai is not obliged to offer employment after training, and the apprentice is not obliged to accept any offer. Ex-apprentices can apply for the post of Tradesman Skilled, subject to the upper age limit in the recruitment rules.

Q8. Is Hostel Facility Available for Apprentices?

A limited hostel facility is available for boys only, allotted on merit with first preference to outstation candidates. There is currently no hostel or lodging facility for female candidates.

Source

Information is taken from the official notification of Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai (Adv. No. DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28), published for enrolment in designated trades (IT-28) through the Official Portal.

Disclaimer

VacancyPage is not affiliated with Naval Dockyard Mumbai. This article is a summary for guidance only, so please read the official notification and confirm dates and details on the official portal before applying.