🏢 Organization: Indian Navy – Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Karwar & NAY Goa
📌 Total Posts: 210 (Karwar: 180 + Goa: 30)
💰 Stipend: ₹9,600/month (ITI holders)
🎓 Qualification: 10th Pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade
📅 Last Date to Apply: Approx. 9 November 2026 (30 days from Employment News publication 10 Oct 2026)
🌐 Apply: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Indian Navy’s Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Karwar, Karnataka has released a recruitment notification for 210 Trade Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a coveted apprenticeship opportunity with the Indian Navy — one of India’s premier defence establishments. Positions are split between the Naval Dockyard at Karwar, Karnataka and the Naval Aircraft Yard (NAY) at Goa.
The advertisement was published in Employment News dated 10–16 October 2026. The last date to apply is within 30 days of publication (approximately 9 November 2026). Candidates are advised to check the official Employment News for the exact last date.
Vacancy Details – Naval Dockyard Karwar (180 Posts)
Category Breakdown (Karwar): UR – 84 | OBC – 58 | SC – 26 | ST – 12 | (PwBD – 6, Ex-SM – 6 seats within the above)
| Trade | Seats | Trade | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 24 | Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 9 |
| Marine Engine Fitter | 15 | Mechanic Mechatronics | 11 |
| Electrician | 12 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 2 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 12 | Mechanic Ref & AC | 6 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 11 | Operator Advanced Machine Tool | 3 |
| COPA | 2 | Painter (General) | 5 |
| ICTM | 5 | Pipe Fitter | 5 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 3 | Sheet Metal Worker | 2 |
| Machinist | 2 | Shipwright Wood | 9 |
| Mechanic (Embedded System & PLC) | 2 | Tailor (General) | 5 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 2 | Welder (Gas & Electric) | 9 |
| TIG/MIG Welder | 5 | Shipwright Steel (2 yrs) | 7 |
| Crane Operator Overhead (15 months) | 2 | Forger & Heat Treater (2 yrs) | 5 |
| Rigger (2 yrs) | 5 | — | — |
| Total – Karwar | — | 180 | |
Vacancy Details – Naval Aircraft Yard (NAY), Goa (30 Posts)
Trades at NAY Goa include: Electrician, Electrician Aircraft, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Shipwright Wood, COPA, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic Instrument Aircraft, Mechanic Radar & Radio Aircraft, Painter (General), Sheet Metal Worker, Welder (Gas & Electric), ICT System Maintenance. Total seats capped at 30.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
- Non-Hazardous Trades (ITI): Minimum 14 years — born on or before 12 April 2013 (age as on 12 April 2027, the likely training start date)
- Hazardous Trades: Minimum 18 years — born on or before 12 April 2009
- No upper age limit for apprenticeship. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules.
Educational Qualification:
- Most trades: 10th Pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade
- Crane Operator & Forger: 10th Pass (no ITI required)
- Rigger: 8th Pass
- Grades/CGPA in 10th must be converted to percentage as per board norms
Nationality: Indian citizens only. Candidates with prior apprenticeship training are not eligible.
Application Fee
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Trade-wise and category-wise merit list (1:20 ratio per vacancy) based on 10th and ITI marks
- Written Exam (at Karwar, January 2027): OMR-based, 100 marks, 2 hours, bilingual (English & Hindi)
- Mathematics – 35 marks
- General Science – 35 marks
- General Knowledge – 30 marks
- No negative marking | Minimum qualifying: 40% aggregate
- Final Merit List: Based on written exam. Separate lists for Karwar and Goa. 20% wait list prepared.
- Document Verification + Medical Examination + Police Verification
- Joining & Training: Likely from 12 April 2027
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment News Publication | 10–16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | Approx. 9 November 2026 (30 days from publication — verify on official notification) |
| Written Exam (Karwar) | January 2027 (tentative) |
| Training Commencement | 12 April 2027 (likely) |
How to Apply – Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026
- Visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register/login as a candidate
- Search for “Naval Ship Repair Yard Karwar” or “Naval Aircraft Yard Goa” as the establishment
- Fill in all required details including trade preference and academic marks
- Submit the online application before the last date
- Important: After online submission, take a printout of your Candidate Profile and self-attest all supporting documents
- Send the printout + documents by Speed Post or Registered Post to:
The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka – 581 308 - Applications received after the last date will not be accepted
About Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) Karwar
NSRY Karwar is a premier ship repair yard of the Indian Navy, located at INS Kadamba naval base in Karwar, Karnataka — one of India’s largest naval bases. The Naval Aircraft Yard (NAY) Goa is responsible for repair and overhaul of naval aircraft. Apprentices trained here gain world-class skills in ship repair, marine engineering, electronics, and aircraft maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is this a permanent Navy job?
No. This is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It is a training program, not a permanent position. However, Navy apprenticeship is highly valued for future employment and PSU recruitment.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026?
The last date is approximately 9 November 2026 (30 days from publication in Employment News dated 10 October 2026). Candidates must verify the exact date from the official notification.
Q3. Is there a written exam for this apprenticeship?
Yes. After initial merit-based shortlisting, selected candidates will appear for a written exam at Karwar in January 2027. The exam has no negative marking and requires 40% minimum to qualify.
Q4. Can candidates apply for both Karwar and Goa locations?
Candidates should check the official notification. Karwar and Goa maintain separate merit lists. Applications go through the same portal but the establishment selection must match the desired location.
Q5. What is the duration of the Naval Dockyard apprenticeship?
Duration varies by trade: most ITI trades are 1–2 years; Shipwright Steel, Forger, and Rigger are 2 years; Crane Operator is 15 months. Training is likely to begin 12 April 2027.
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