Navy Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 50 Seats in IT-03 Batch

Quick Highlights

• Organisation: Naval Ship Repair Yard (Sri Vijaya Puram), Ministry of Defence (Navy)
• Advertisement Number: NSRY(SVP)/IT03/26
• Post: Technician (Vocational) Apprentice, IT-03 Batch 2026-27
• Total Vacancies: 50 across 13 designated trades
• Application Mode: Online only, through apprenticeship.recttindia.in
• Start Date to Apply: 17 August 2026, 2359 hrs
• Last Date to Apply: 10 October 2026, 2359 hrs
• Training Duration: One year, tentatively starting 1 December 2026

Important Dates

The online application link will open at 1000 hrs on the third day after this advertisement is published in Employment News, and it will stay open until 2359 hrs on 10 October 2026. NSRY has advised candidates to keep checking the official portal, since it is the only channel through which schedule changes or amendments will be communicated. Training under the IT-03 Batch is tentatively planned to begin on 1 December 2026, with selected candidates signing a one-year apprenticeship contract.

Vacancy Details: Trade-Wise Breakup

The 50 vacancies are distributed across thirteen designated trades, each linked to a specific ITI qualification and RTS nomenclature, as shown below. NSRY has noted that these numbers are indicative and may be revised during the final assessment of eligible candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality and Character

Only Indian nationals are eligible. Candidates must not have been convicted of any offence or be under trial or facing charge-sheet proceedings under any Indian law or institutional rule. Since NSRY is a defence establishment, applications from candidates with questionable antecedents will be summarily rejected, and even a selected candidature can be cancelled if police verification does not come back clean.

Educational Qualification

The minimum requirement is matriculation followed by an ITI passed in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT. The eligible ITI trades for each designated trade are listed in the vacancy table above, as per Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, amended from time to time.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on one day before the commencement date of the IT-03 Batch training. There is no upper age restriction for this apprenticeship, in line with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship office memorandum dated 20 December 2021.

Physical Standards and Previous Training

Physical fitness must meet the standard set out in Rule 4 and Schedule II of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and candidates will be examined by the Yard Medical Officer, NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram before enrolment. Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship in the same trade under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any government, public sector, or private organisation are not eligible to apply for this batch.

Reservation of Vacancies

Reservation follows Rule 5, Sub Rule (1), with amplification in Schedule II A, and Rule 5, Sub Rule (2) of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as applicable in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. NSRY has clarified that although it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, caste, religion, or place of birth, it is registered as a factory engaged in activities considered risky, hazardous, physically demanding, and arduous. Accordingly, 3 percent of vacancies are horizontally reserved for Persons with Disability who meet the fitness relaxation criteria in Rule 4, and a further 3 percent of overall vacancies are reserved for Ex-servicemen and their children, and for children of serving armed forces personnel. Vacancies reserved for PwD and Ex-servicemen categories are adjusted within the appropriate UR, OBC, SC, or ST category, and any reserved vacancy that cannot be filled for want of eligible candidates is filled by candidates outside that category rather than carried forward to the next enrolment.

Stipend and Clothing

Apprentices will be paid a monthly stipend in accordance with the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, or as revised by the Government from time to time, subject to registration on the online apprenticeship portal and execution of a valid apprenticeship contract. On joining, apprentices will also be supplied with two pairs of workshop overalls, one pair of safety shoes, two pairs of safety gloves, safety goggles, one safety helmet, one pair of ear defenders, and a uniform consisting of a half-sleeve shirt and trouser, or as revised from time to time.

Selection Process

Selection begins with a preliminary merit list drawn trade-wise and category-wise, based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the ITI trade and Std X. Candidates on this preliminary list are called for an interview at the Apprentice Training School, NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram, which carries 50 marks and includes a test of technical skills in the relevant trade. Call letters are issued only through the registered email ID after document scrutiny, so candidates are advised to check their email regularly. The final merit list is based on interview marks; in case of a tie, the candidate with the earlier date of birth is placed higher, and if ties persist, alphabetical order of name as per the Std X certificate is used.

Documents Required for Online Application

Candidates must upload the following documents, scanned in colour PDF, in A4 size, with a file size of up to 200 kb each:

• Passport size photo in blue background (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), JPEG or JPG, up to 200 kb
• SSC or Matriculation (Std X) mark sheet and proof of date of birth (Birth Certificate or Aadhaar Card)
• ITI Certificate with final consolidated mark sheet (NCVT or SCVT)
• Community certificate, for candidates seeking reservation under Rule 5
• Physical disability certificate from a competent authority, for candidates seeking PwD reservation
• Certificate of applicability for candidates seeking reservation under the Armed Forces or Ex-serviceman categories
• Aadhaar card, which is compulsory, JPEG or JPG, up to 200 kb

Self-photographs or photographs of documents taken from mobile phones or cameras and uploaded directly are not acceptable. At the time of document verification, candidates must produce the originals of these documents along with NCC and sports certificates, where applicable.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official apprenticeship portal at apprenticeship.recttindia.in once the link becomes active, since NSRY does not accept any physical application forms.
2. Register on the portal and fill in personal, educational, and trade preference details exactly as they appear in your Std X and ITI certificates.
3. Upload a passport size colour photo taken against a blue background, sized 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm, in JPEG or JPG format under 200 kb.
4. Upload scanned colour PDF copies of your SSC or matriculation mark sheet, ITI certificate with final consolidated mark sheet, and Aadhaar card, along with caste, PwD, or Ex-serviceman certificates if you are claiming reservation under those categories.
5. Check every entry, especially your name, father's name, and date of birth, since these must match your Class 10 and ITI certificates exactly.
6. Submit the application before 2359 hrs on 10 October 2026 and save the acknowledgement, keeping in mind that submission alone does not guarantee enrolment.
7. Watch your registered email regularly for the interview call letter, and keep all original documents ready for verification at the Apprentice Training School, NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram.

Reasons Applications Can Be Rejected

NSRY has listed several reasons candidatures are likely to be rejected, and it is worth reading these carefully before submitting the form: an incomplete application, not possessing the prescribed qualification on the closing date, being underage or leaving date of birth blank or wrongly filled, submitting double or multiple applications, uploading a photo with a cap, goggles, or one that is unclear or unidentifiable, any irregularity that renders the candidature invalid, mismatch of name, father's name, or date of birth between the application and the Class 10 or ITI certificate, and applying under a trade that does not match the ITI trade certificate held.

General Rules and Service Conditions

Every full-term apprentice appears for a trade test conducted by the Apprentice School or an agency authorised by the Central Government, and those who pass receive a National Apprenticeship Certificate from the Director General of Training. NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram is not obligated to offer employment to any apprentice after training, nor is the apprentice obligated to accept an offer if made. Existing Yard Medical Centre facilities will cover treatment for work or training related injuries, with referral to GB Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram if further treatment is needed. Apprentices are expected to maintain strict discipline as per the Apprentice Training School rules and the Apprentices Act, 1961, are forbidden from joining any labour union or taking part in political activity, and may be given access to sports and physical training facilities during off periods. No travel expenses are admissible for candidates called for interview, document verification, or joining, and candidates must arrange their own boarding and lodging throughout.

Contract, Termination, and Compensation

Selected candidates execute a contract with the employer through the online apprenticeship portal at apprenticeship.gov.in, in accordance with the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme and the Apprentices Act, 1961. If the apprenticeship is terminated due to the employer's failure to carry out the agreed terms, the apprentice is paid compensation as per the Act and the rules framed thereunder. If an apprentice leaves training on their own accord, they are liable to pay compensation to the employer as determined by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser under the Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who can apply for the NSRY Sri Vijaya Puram Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Indian nationals, male or female, who have passed matriculation followed by ITI in a relevant trade under NCVT or SCVT, and who are at least 18 years old as on one day before the training commences, can apply. There is no upper age limit for this apprenticeship.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in the IT-03 Batch and which trades are covered?

There are 50 vacancies spread across thirteen designated trades, including Electrician, Fitter, Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Mechanic Ref and AC, Mechanic Diesel, Programming and System Administration Assistant, Pipe Fitter, Shipwright Wood, Welder, Electronics Mechanic, and Sheet Metal Worker. NSRY has clarified that these numbers are indicative and may change during final assessment.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Online applications open from 1000 hrs on the third day after the advertisement is published in Employment News, and the portal closes at 2359 hrs on 10 October 2026. Candidates should not wait until the last day to submit their form.

Q4. How will candidates be selected for this apprenticeship?

A preliminary merit list is drawn trade-wise and category-wise based on the aggregate percentage of marks in the ITI trade and Std X. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview worth 50 marks at the Apprentice Training School, NSRY, where technical skills in the respective trade are also tested. The final merit list is based on interview marks, with date of birth and alphabetical order used to break ties.

Q5. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?

The advertisement does not mention any application fee for the Technician Vocational Apprentice Programme. Candidates should rely only on the official notification and the application portal for any fee-related updates.

Q6. What documents are required while filling the online application?

Candidates must upload a passport size photo in blue background, SSC or matriculation mark sheet with proof of date of birth, ITI certificate with the final consolidated mark sheet, and Aadhaar card, which is compulsory. Community certificate, PwD certificate, and Ex-serviceman or armed forces personnel certificate are needed only where applicable, all scanned in colour PDF within the specified file size.

Q7. When is the apprenticeship training expected to start?

Training is tentatively scheduled to commence on 1 December 2026. Selected candidates will be offered an apprenticeship contract for a duration of one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

Q8. Will NSRY provide a job after the apprenticeship is completed?

No. The notification clearly states that it is not obligatory for Naval Ship Repair Yard, Sri Vijaya Puram to offer employment to any apprentice after training, nor is the apprentice obligated to accept an offer if one is made. Apprentices who complete the full term appear for a trade test and, on passing, receive a National Apprenticeship Certificate from the Director General of Training.

Source

This article is based on Advertisement No. NSRY(SVP)/IT03/26, "Enrolment for Apprenticeship Training (IT-03 Batch) 2026-27," issued by the Apprentice Training School, Naval Ship Repair Yard, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ministry of Defence (Navy). For clarification, candidates may write to atsnsrypbr@gmail.com or call 03192-247000, Extension 2041.

Disclaimer

This article is prepared for general information based on the official advertisement available at the time of writing. Candidates are advised to always cross-check dates, eligibility, and other details on the official apprenticeship portal before applying, as NSRY reserves the right to amend terms and conditions, and any corrigendum will be published only on the official website.