Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 283 Posts

Candidates who have recently completed their ITI trade course and meet the strict age criteria can enrol for this training program. Use our age calculator to verify your exact age against the eligibility cut-off date.

Applicants holding ITI passes in trades such as Electrician, Fitter, COPA, Welder, Marine Engine Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, and Shipwright can choose their respective discipline during registration on the apprenticeship portal.

• Apprentice Stipend Range: ₹6,800 to ₹9,600 per month depending on trade duration and qualifications.
• Financial Benefits: Direct monthly stipend transfer with zero application fee involved.

Under the Apprentices Act, 1961, this monthly stipend is classified as a training allowance rather than a regular salary. Consequently, statutory deductions such as National Pension System (NPS), Provident Fund (PF), Dearness Allowance (DA), or House Rent Allowance (HRA) do not apply, and trainees receive the stipend without pension or PF deductions. You can plan your finances using the salary calculator.

While an apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment in the Indian Navy, completing training at Naval Dockyard Mumbai provides valuable hands-on technical skills and preferential weightage in future recruitment drives for Tradesman Mate or Skilled Technician posts across naval establishments.

• Uploading blurry or incorrectly sized photograph and signature files.
• Registering on the portal with names or dates of birth that do not match 10th class certificates.
• Applying for a trade different from the one completed in your ITI qualification.
• Failing to search and select Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard Mumbai as the destination establishment.
• Submitting an incomplete profile without linking mandatory ITI educational certificates.

Selected candidates will be called for document verification and medical fitness examinations in Mumbai. Upon successful verification, candidates sign an apprenticeship contract under the Apprentices Act and join the Dockyard Apprentice School for their structured training module.

Training takes place inside Naval Dockyard Mumbai, giving trade apprentices direct exposure to heavy marine machinery, ship overhaul processes, and industrial shop floor operations. The complete cycle from examination to joining generally takes three to four months.

The Dockyard Apprentice School at Naval Dockyard Mumbai is one of the premier technical training institutes operated by the Indian Navy. Established to train skilled manpower required for repairing and maintaining naval warships and submarines, the school delivers high-standard vocational training alongside actual dockyard operations.

Naval Dockyard Mumbai itself is a historical and strategic naval facility employing thousands of civilian and defense personnel. Apprentices trained here gain valuable hands-on experience in specialized marine engineering, electrical systems, and structural fitting.

An Apprentice at Naval Dockyard Mumbai works under the supervision of experienced instructors, master craftsmen, and senior engineers. Practical tasks involve assisting in maintenance, repair, assembly, and testing of machinery aboard naval vessels and inside dockyard workshops.

Daily responsibilities include hands-on trade duties, operating workshop equipment, adhering to industrial safety standards, and maintaining daily practical training logs. It is an intensive learning role designed to transform ITI passouts into skilled technicians.