Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 210 Posts, Apply Online

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Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Indian Navy has invited applications for the enrolment of **210 Trade Apprentices** at the Naval Dockyard, Karwar (Karnataka) and the Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim, under Advertisement No. **AY-2027-28/29**. The advertisement appeared in **Employment News (10-16 October 2026)** and the training is for the year **2027-28/29** under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Of the 210 seats, **180 are at Karwar** across 27 trades and **30 are at NAY Goa** across 13 trades. Application is a two-part process — online registration on the apprenticeship portal followed by sending the printed profile by post — and must be completed **within 30 days of the Employment News publication**. The minimum qualification is **10th pass plus ITI** for most trades, while three non-ITI trades are open to 10th and 8th pass candidates. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information. No application fee is payable by any category. The notification clearly states that no money is to be paid to anyone for this enrolment — if anyone demands money in connection with this recruitment, it is fraud and should be reported to the Indian Navy with proof. **Naval Dockyard, Karwar — 180 seats (27 trades)** Within the Karwar total, 6 seats are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates and 6 for children of Armed Forces personnel or ex-servicemen. SC and ST seats are interchangeable — if enough candidates from one group are not available, the seats may be filled by the other group first. **Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim — 30 seats (13 trades)** The Goa table gives the maximum seats per trade, not fixed seats — the maximums add up to 44, but Goa as a whole is capped at 30 seats. No category split is printed for Goa. Two separate merit lists are prepared, one for Karwar and one for Goa, and candidates state their choice of establishment in a signed undertaking. All Goa trades are one-year training. At Karwar, 161 seats are in one-year trades and 19 in two-year trades. Both male and female Indian citizens can apply. For the ITI trades, the candidate must have passed the 10th standard and hold an **ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT)** in the relevant trade — and the ITI trade must match the eligible trade listed against the apprenticeship trade applied for. An unrelated ITI trade will not be accepted. The three non-ITI trades are open to freshers: **Crane Operator Overhead (Steel Industry)** and **Forger and Heat Treater** require only a 10th pass, and **Rigger** requires only an 8th pass. If your 10th or 8th board awards grades or CGPA, you must show the equivalent percentage as per that board’s norms — without the conversion, the notification says the candidature will not be considered. Candidates already undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act are not eligible. A person may do at most two apprenticeship trainings, and the second cannot be in the same trade. The Central Government’s stipend share is given only for the first training. The apprentices train at the Dockyard Apprentice School (DAS), Karwar and the Apprentice Training School (ATS), NAY Goa. Age is counted as on 12 April 2027, the date the training is expected to start. Age relaxation applies as per applicable rules. Physical standards follow the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. This is apprenticeship training, so there is no pay level — a monthly stipend is paid under Rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992: ITI holders get Rs. 9,600 per month from the first day. Freshers in the non-ITI trades start lower and the stipend rises in steps as training progresses. Limited hostel accommodation (for boys only) is available at DAS Karwar on a first-come, first-served basis for outstation trainees. No hostel is available at NAY Goa — candidates choosing Goa must plan their stay early. Selection is conducted in the following stages, in official order: 1. **Merit shortlisting** — a trade-wise and category-wise merit list is prepared on marks: for ITI trades on the aggregate percentage of ITI and 10th marks, and for non-ITI trades on the percentage of 8th (Rigger) or 10th marks. Candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:20 for each vacancy. 2. **Written examination** — shortlisted candidates appear for an OMR-based multiple-choice written exam at Karwar in January 2027; the e-admit card is sent to the registered email only. 3. **Final merit list** — candidates must score a minimum of 40% aggregate in the written exam; a wait list of 20% is also prepared. Separate final lists are made for Karwar and Goa. 4. **Document Verification** — joining letters are sent to the registered email addresses of selected candidates. 5. **Medical examination** — a fitness certificate from a District Hospital surgeon not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon must be produced at joining. 6. **Police verification** — the police verification certificate must be produced during joining. 7. **Contract execution and joining** — selected apprentices execute a contract with the employer through the online apprenticeship portal under the Apprentices Act; training is likely to start on 12 April 2027. Ties in the merit list are broken by the elder date of birth first, then by alphabetical order of the name. Admission to every stage is provisional — if verification shows a candidate fails any eligibility condition, the candidature is cancelled. The Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard, Karwar decides all eligibility matters. The written exam is OMR-based multiple choice with a maximum of 100 marks — one mark per question. There is no negative marking. The question paper is bilingual, in English and Hindi. Candidates must score a minimum of 40% aggregate in the written exam to appear in the final merit list. The printed Candidate Profile must be sent with the following self-attested documents: – 10th marksheet (8th class marksheet for Rigger) – ITI semester-wise and consolidated marksheets (for ITI trades) – Category certificate — OBC / SC / ST (if applicable) – Disability certificate (PwBD, if applicable) – Aadhaar card – Signed undertaking stating the choice of establishment (Karwar or NAY Goa) – Candidate Profile printout from the apprenticeship portal – Medical fitness certificate from a District Hospital surgeon not below Assistant Surgeon rank (at joining) – Police verification certificate (at joining) A missing marksheet or a name mismatch with the 10th or ITI certificate is the quickest way to lose a seat — verify every detail before posting. 1. Read the official advertisement carefully before filling the form. 2. Make sure your name, date of birth and father’s name on your Aadhaar card match your 10th certificate (8th certificate for Rigger) — correct Aadhaar first if they do not. 3. Open the apprenticeship portal (link below), click Candidate Login/Register, fill your personal and contact details and submit; activate your profile through the email link. 4. Log in with your registered email and the OTP sent to your mobile; fill your date of birth (upload only the 10th marksheet or birth certificate), parents’ names, address, education (10th and ITI only), trade preference and bank details; validate Aadhaar. 5. Go to Apprenticeship Opportunities, type “Naval Dockyard, Karwar” in the establishment search, click Apply for your eligible trade, and select your preferred establishment (Karwar or NAY Goa). 6. Download and print your Candidate Profile. 7. Self-attest all required documents and attach them with the printout. 8. Send the complete set by speed or registered post to: The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka – 581308, so that it reaches within 30 days of the Employment News publication. 9. Keep your registered email active and check it regularly — all schedule updates and the e-admit card are communicated only by email. Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying. **Q1. How many apprentice seats are available in Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026?** A total of 210 seats — 180 at Naval Dockyard, Karwar (27 trades) and 30 at Naval Aircraft Yard, Goa (13 trades). **Q2. What is the last date to apply?** The printed profile and documents must reach Karwar within 30 days of the Employment News publication (10-16 October 2026). The notice prints no calendar date, so do not wait for the last week. **Q3. What is the stipend for Naval Dockyard Karwar apprentices?** ITI certificate holders get Rs. 9,600 per month from day one. Non-ITI freshers (Crane Operator, Forger & Heat Treater, Rigger) start between Rs. 3,400 and Rs. 4,100 and the stipend rises in steps during training. **Q4. What is the age limit?** Minimum 14 years for non-hazardous trades and minimum 18 years for hazardous trades, counted as on 12 April 2027. There is no upper age limit for this apprenticeship. **Q5. Is there any application fee?** No. No fee is payable by any category. **Q6. Where will the written exam be held?** At Karwar in January 2027 (tentative). The e-admit card is sent only to the registered email. **Q7. Can I choose between Karwar and NAY Goa?** Yes. You state your choice of establishment in a signed undertaking, and separate merit lists are prepared for Karwar and Goa. You may also like: RRC North Western Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 2008 Posts, Apply Online. Sources: Advertisement No. AY-2027-28/29, Indian Navy (Employment News, 10-16 October 2026); apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. We wish all candidates the best for their application. —