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Naval Dockyard Mumbai Recruitment 2026 - Apprentice Posts

Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28
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Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai, the training establishment of the Indian Navy in Mumbai, has announced an apprenticeship enrolment for 283 Apprentice posts across 32 designated trades. The training falls under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and covers trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder and Shipwright. Successful candidates receive structured on-the-job training at the dockyard, which can open the door to skilled tradesman employment in naval establishments.

Job Overview

Organization
Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai
Advertisement No.
DAS (MBI)/APP/IT-28
Post Name
Advance Mechanic (Instruments), Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) and 30 more
Job Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Who Can Apply
Candidates from anywhere in India
Job Type
Internship
Age Limit
At least 14 years
Gender
All
Nationality
Indian

Vacancy Breakdown

Advance Mechanic (Instruments)
2
UR 2
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
6
UR 4OBC 1SC 1
Electrician
37
UR 23OBC 7SC 4ST 3
Electronics Mechanic
21
UR 13OBC 4SC 2ST 2
Fitter
21
UR 13OBC 4SC 2ST 2
Foundryman
1
UR 1
I&CTSM
4
UR 3OBC 1
Instrument Mechanic
2
UR 2
Machinist
10
UR 6OBC 2SC 1ST 1
Marine Engine Fitter
17
UR 10OBC 3SC 2ST 2
Mason
3
UR 2OBC 1
Mechanic (Central AC Plant, Industrial Cooling & Package Air Conditioning)
1
UR 1
Mechanic (Embedded System & PIC)
5
UR 4OBC 1
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2
UR 2
Mechanic Diesel
23
UR 14OBC 4SC 3ST 2
Mechanic Industrial Electronics
8
UR 5OBC 1SC 1ST 1
Mechanic Mechatronics
6
UR 3OBC 1SC 1ST 1
Mechanic MTM
11
UR 7OBC 2SC 1ST 1
Mechanic Ref & AC
5
UR 3OBC 1SC 1
Operator Advance Machine Tool
2
UR 2
Painter (G)
8
UR 5OBC 2SC 1
Pattern Maker
1
UR 1
Pipe Fitter
7
UR 4OBC 1SC 1ST 1
Programming and Systems Administration Assistant
2
UR 2
Sheet Metal Worker
2
UR 2
Shipwright Steel
7
UR 4OBC 1SC 1ST 1
Shipwright Wood
24
UR 15OBC 5SC 2ST 2
TIG / MIG Welder
11
UR 7OBC 2SC 1ST 1
Welder (G&E)
19
UR 11OBC 4SC 2ST 2
Welder (Pipe and Pressure Vessels)
9
UR 5OBC 2SC 1ST 1
Crane Operator Overhead (SI)
3
UR 2OBC 1
Rigger
3
UR 2OBC 1
Total283

Eligibility Details

Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.

Advance Mechanic (Instruments)2 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)6 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Electrician37 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Electronics Mechanic21 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Fitter21 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Foundryman1 post
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years (hazardous trade)
Period of Training
One year
I&CTSM4 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Instrument Mechanic2 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Machinist10 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Marine Engine Fitter17 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Mason3 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Mechanic (Central AC Plant, Industrial Cooling & Package Air Conditioning)1 post
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Mechanic (Embedded System & PIC)5 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)2 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Mechanic Diesel23 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Mechanic Industrial Electronics8 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Mechanic Mechatronics6 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Mechanic MTM11 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Mechanic Ref & AC5 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Operator Advance Machine Tool2 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Painter (G)8 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years (hazardous trade)
Period of Training
One year
Pattern Maker1 post
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years (hazardous trade)
Period of Training
18 Months
Pipe Fitter7 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Programming and Systems Administration Assistant2 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Sheet Metal Worker2 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
Shipwright Steel7 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
Two years
Shipwright Wood24 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
One year
TIG / MIG Welder11 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years (hazardous trade)
Period of Training
One year
Welder (G&E)19 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years (hazardous trade)
Period of Training
One year
Welder (Pipe and Pressure Vessels)9 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years (hazardous trade)
Period of Training
One year
Crane Operator Overhead (SI)3 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in 10th Standard (X Pass)
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
15 Months
Rigger3 posts
Qualification
Minimum 50% aggregate in 8th Standard (VIII Pass)
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years
Period of Training
Two years

Age Limit

No upper age limit. Minimum 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades, as on the crucial date (closing date for online applications).

Physical Standards

All candidates
Gender: All
Height: 137 cms minimum
Chest: 3.8 cms minimum expansion
Weight: 25.4 Kgs minimum

Selection Process

  1. 1
    Screening of Applications

    Naval Dockyard Mumbai does not carry out detailed scrutiny of online applications before the examination; documents are scrutinised at a later stage.

  2. 2
    Shortlisting of Applications

    If applications are too many in proportion to vacancies, candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:25 for every available vacancy in each trade and category, based on Class 10th and ITI marks.

  3. 3
    Written Examination

    Objective type OMR paper of 100 questions of one mark each, bilingual in English and Hindi.

  4. 4
    Medical Examination

    Selected candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate from a Government hospital before being engaged.

  5. 5
    Document Verification

    Original documents uploaded on the portal are verified by Dockyard Apprentice School; dates for verification and joining are intimated by email.

Shortlisting ratio: 1:25

Exam Pattern

2 HoursObjective type, OMR format
General Science
35 marks
Mathematics
35 marks
General Knowledge
30 marks

Salary Structure

Advance Mechanic (Instruments)
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Electrician
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Electronics Mechanic
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Fitter
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Foundryman
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
I&CTSM
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Instrument Mechanic
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Machinist
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Marine Engine Fitter
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Mason
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Mechanic (Central AC Plant, Industrial Cooling & Package Air Conditioning)
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Mechanic (Embedded System & PIC)
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Mechanic Diesel
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Mechanic Industrial Electronics
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Mechanic Mechatronics
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Mechanic MTM
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Mechanic Ref & AC
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Operator Advance Machine Tool
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Painter (G)
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Pattern Maker
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Pipe Fitter
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Programming and Systems Administration Assistant
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Sheet Metal Worker
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Shipwright Steel
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Shipwright Wood
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
TIG / MIG Welder
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Welder (G&E)
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Welder (Pipe and Pressure Vessels)
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
Crane Operator Overhead (SI)
Pay: Rs. 8,200 per month
Rigger
Pay: Rs. 6,800 per month

How to Apply

  1. 1Visit the apprenticeship registration portal and download the online application guidelines before filling the form.
  2. 2Check that you meet the educational qualification and other criteria; if your Board uses a grade point system, get the grade points converted into percentage by the appropriate authority.
  3. 3Keep a valid and active email ID and mobile number ready, as no change is allowed once entered.
  4. 4Enter your name and date of birth strictly as given in the matriculation certificate.
  5. 5Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed formats and sizes.
  6. 6Remember the password set during registration, as further login is possible only with it.
  7. 7Submit the application within the registration window and take a printout of the application form for your own record.
  8. 8Download the e-admit card from the portal when it is released.

Documents to Carry / Upload

•Passport-size colour photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
•Jpeg/jpg
•50-100 Kb)
•Signature in black ink on plain white paper (jpeg/jpg
•50-100 Kb)
•Birth Certificate or Matriculation certificate for date of birth
•Aadhaar as proof of identity
•Matriculation certificate (trades other than Rigger)
•Birth Certificate and Class VIII marksheet (Rigger)
•ITI certificate and consolidated all-semester ITI marks (the 30 ITI trades)
•Caste certificate for reserved posts
•Disability certificate for PwBD
•Ex-Servicemen or son/daughter of Armed Forces Personnel certificate

Important Details

  • There is no upper age limit for apprenticeship training; only the minimum age of 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades applies, counted on the closing date for online applications.
  • An upper age limit set in the employment rules for the post of Tradesman Skilled in Naval Dockyards will apply to ex-Naval Apprentices of Dockyard Apprentice School, Mumbai applying for that post after completing training.
  • Naval Dockyard Mumbai is not obliged to offer employment after training and the apprentice is not obliged to accept any.
  • A limited hostel facility is available for boys only, allotted on merit with first preference to outstation candidates; there is no hostel or lodging facility for female candidates.
  • Candidates already undergoing apprenticeship in any government, public sector or private organisation must terminate that contract through the MSDE portal before applying and must have fulfilled any cooling down criterion.
  • Apprentices get free medical treatment only from the Naval Dockyard Dispensary, limited to the facility available there.
  • No application fee is charged and selection is purely on merit.

Reservation Policy

Reservation for SC and ST is as per Schedule II A of the Apprentice Rules, 1992 and for OBC (NCL) as per Maharashtra Act No. VIII of 2004. Reserved vacancies are filled separately from eligible SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates who are lower in merit than the last candidate on the UR merit list or who have availed age relaxation. PwBD and ESM reservations are horizontal and cut across the vertical SC/ST/OBC(NCL) reservation; candidates selected against these quotas are placed in the appropriate UR/SC/ST/OBC(NCL) category. PwBD reservation follows MSDE-4/3/2023-AP(PMU) dated 11 Apr 25 on the applicability of the RPwD Act 2016 to ATS and trade-wise suitability. Persons with SD/SI with associated limb dysfunction are covered under the respective sub-category of LD.

Suitable Groups of Benchmark Disability for PwBD

Group A
Disability Categories: LD, CP, LC, DW, AAV
Group B
Disability Categories: B, LV
Group C
Disability Categories: D, HH
Group D
Disability Categories: ASD (M, MoD), ID, SLD, MI
Group E
Disability Categories: MD

Resolution of Ties

  • Marks in the written examination are considered first to draw the merit list.
  • If written exam marks are the same, the older candidate by date of birth ranks higher.
  • If date of birth is also the same, alphabetical order of the first name is considered.

Scribe Facility

PwBD candidates with 40% or above disability in the categories of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected) and cerebral palsy are given a scribe if desired. For other benchmark disabilities, a certificate of physical limitation to write and need of a scribe is required from the Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon or Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution. PwD candidates with less than 40% disability get a scribe or compensatory time only on a certificate from the competent medical authority of a Government health care institution. A candidate bringing their own scribe must ensure the scribe's qualification is one step below their own and submit the scribe's details in the prescribed proforma.

Action Against Misconduct

Seating at a place other than the designated place
Debarment Period: 03 Years
Taking away examination material such as question paper, answer sheet, rough sheets or the attendance sheet, or passing it to unauthorised persons
Debarment Period: 03 Years
Making incorrect or false statements, suppressing material information, submitting fabricated, forged or tampered documents
Debarment Period: 03 Years
Obtaining support or influence by irregular or improper means
Debarment Period: 03 Years
Possession of a mobile phone in switched on or switched off mode
Debarment Period: 03 Years
Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening examination functionaries
Debarment Period: 05 Years
Creating nuisance or disturbance at the exam centre or obstructing the examination
Debarment Period: 05 Years
Working on examination related matters in the same examination
Debarment Period: 05 Years
Damaging examination related infrastructure or equipment
Debarment Period: 05 Years
Appearing with a forged admit card or identity proof
Debarment Period: 05 Years
Using unfair means such as copying from unauthorised sources
Debarment Period: 05 Years
Impersonation by or on behalf of the candidate
Debarment Period: 07 Years
Possession of Bluetooth devices, spy cameras or other electronic gadgets in the examination hall
Debarment Period: 07 Years
Taking snapshots or making videos of question papers or examination material
Debarment Period: 07 Years
Sharing examination terminal through remote desktop software, apps or LAN
Debarment Period: 07 Years
Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers, data or systems
Debarment Period: 07 Years
Possession of fire arms or weapons during the examination
Debarment Period: 07 Years

Examination Centres

The written examination is to be conducted in Mumbai and its suburban districts such as Thane and Kandivali. The examination for all trades is likely to be held on one day in one shift.

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 971842361

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a candidate apply for more than one designated trade?

Yes, a candidate can apply for more than one designated trade in the same application. If the examinations for two trades fall in the same shift, the candidate can appear for only one trade of their choice.

Is there any negative marking in the written examination?

The notification does not specify any negative marking for the written test.

Is there any hostel facility for apprentices?

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

Will Naval Dockyard Mumbai give a job after the apprenticeship training?

No. Naval Dockyard Mumbai is not obliged to offer employment after training, and the apprentice is not obliged to accept any offer.

What happens if a candidate submits more than one application?

If multiple applications are submitted, only the one with the higher application number, if complete in all respects, is considered.

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