The Ministry of Defence (Navy) has announced a major recruitment drive for the 2026-27 batch, offering 321 trade apprentice positions at the Naval Dockyard Apprentice School in Visakhapatnam. This is a great opportunity for ITI pass candidates who meet the specified criteria to receive training in the Indian Navy.

Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from December 1, 2025, with the last date for applications being January 2, 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification before beginning the application process.

Naval Dockyard Apprentice Recruitment 2025

1. Recruitment Overview (320 Vacancies)

2. Eligibility Criteria for 2025 Apprentice Posts

3. Selection Process Details

4. Key Dates and Schedule

5. How to Apply for Naval Dockyard Apprentice 2025

6. Important Application Links

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Recruitment Overview (320 Vacancies) {#recruitment-overview}

Feature	Details
Organization	Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam (Ministry of Defence - Navy)
Post Name	Trade Apprentices (Designated Trades)
Total Vacancies	320
Training Period	01 Year (2026-27 Batch)
Job Location	Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Application Start Date	01st December 2025
Application Last Date	02nd January 2026 (11:50 PM)

2. Eligibility Criteria for 2025 Apprentice Posts {#eligibility-criteria}

Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for these positions. Applicants must meet the following minimum educational qualifications:

Academic Qualification: Candidates must have passed SSC / Matriculation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
Technical Qualification: Candidates must possess a full-time ITI certificate in a designated trade from NCVT/SCVT with a minimum of 50% marks.

3. Selection Process Details {#selection-process}

The selection procedure for the Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam Apprentice recruitment is multi-staged and includes the following steps:

1. Written Examination: Candidates will first participate in a written examination held at Visakhapatnam.

2. Final Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared based on the written examination results.

3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo Document Verification at DAS, Visakhapatnam.

4. Medical Examination: The final stage involves a medical examination conducted at DAS, Visakhapatnam.

4. Key Dates and Schedule {#key-dates}

Applicants should carefully note these critical dates for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle:

Event	Date
Starting Date for Online Application	01 December 2025
Last Date for Online Application	02nd January 2025 (11:50 PM)
Written Exam Date	22nd March 2026 (AM)
Declaration of Written Exam Results	25th March 2026 (PM)
Document Verification	30th March 2026
Medical Examination	31st March 2026 Onwards

5. How to Apply for Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam Apprentice Recruitment 2025 {#how-to-apply}

Applications for the Trade Apprentice posts must be submitted online exclusively through the Apprenticeship India Portal. No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Follow these steps for a successful online submission:

1. Step 1: Visit the official portal, apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, starting from December 1, 2025.

2. Step 2: If you are not already registered, complete the registration process. Once registered, select the establishment 'Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam'.

3. Step 3: Fill out the application form, providing accurate personal, educational, and trade details.

4. Step 4: Upload scanned copies of all required documents, including your photograph, signature, SSC marksheet, and ITI certificate.

5. Step 5: Submit the completed application form before the deadline of 02nd January 2026 (11:50 PM).

6. Step 6: Retain a printout of the submitted application for your personal records.

6. Important Application Links {#important-links}

Candidates can access the necessary documents and portals using the following links provided in the sources:

Link Type	Link Text (Source Reference)
Detailed Notification	Download PDF (Detailed Notification PDF)
Online Application	Apply Online (Online Application Portal)

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) {#faqs}

Q: What is the total number of vacancies?

A: There are 320 trade apprentice posts available in designated trades for the 2026-27 batch.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria?

A: Candidates must be Indian nationals, have an SSC/Matric pass with 50% marks, and hold a full-time ITI certificate in a designated trade from NCVT/SCVT with 50% marks.

Q: What is the selection process?

A: The process includes a written examination, followed by the creation of a final merit list, document verification, and a medical examination.

Q: What is the last date to apply?

A: The last date for online application submission is 2nd January 2026 (11:50 PM).

Q: When is the written exam scheduled?

A: The written exam is scheduled for 22nd March 2026 during the morning session at Visakhapatnam.

Q: Is there any application fee?

A: No, there is no application fee required for this recruitment.

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