Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Indian Navy has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for enrolment into apprenticeship training in designated trades at Naval Dockyard, Karwar and Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for Academic Year 2027-28/29 across a total of 210 vacancies. The official notification was published in the Employment News (10–16 October 2026 issue) under Advertisement Notification AY-2027-28/29. Eligible candidates can submit their online registration starting from 10.10.2026, and the physical printout of the application along with supporting testimonials must reach the authorities within 30 days of notification publication, with the final deadline set for 09.11.2026.
Last Date for Receipt of Application Printout via Post
09.11.2026 (Within 30 days of publication)
Written Examination Date
January 2027 (Tentative at Karwar)
Commencement of Training
12.04.2027 (Likely)
Application Fees
UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female
Nil
Mode of Payment
Nil (No Application Fee)
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is Minimum 14 Years for non-hazardous trades and Minimum 18 Years for hazardous trades (No upper age restriction for apprenticeship as per MSDE guidelines). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 12.04.2027 (Candidates must be born on or before 12.04.2013 for non-hazardous trades and on or before 12.04.2009 for hazardous trades). . Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Total Marks: 100 Marks (OMR-based Multiple Choice Questions)
Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Syllabus Subjects: Mathematics (35 Marks), General Science (35 Marks), and General Knowledge (30 Marks)
Negative Marking: Nil (No negative marking)
Language of Paper: Bilingual (English and Hindi)
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% aggregate
Shortlisting Ratio: 1:20 per vacancy based on the Preliminary Merit List for appearing in the written test
Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
Preliminary Merit List (Prepared on aggregate percentage marks of ITI + 10th standard; or 10th/8th standard for Non-ITI trades)
Written Examination (100 Marks, OMR Based, Shortlisted in 1:20 ratio)
Final Merit List & Document Verification
Medical Fitness Examination by District Hospital Surgeon
Police Verification Certificate submission
How to Apply for Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Go to the National Apprenticeship portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and complete your Candidate Registration.
Verify your profile via email activation, log in, and fill out your personal details, educational qualifications, trade preferences, and bank details.
Under “Apprenticeship Opportunities”, search establishment name “Naval Dockyard, Karwar”, locate your trade, and select “Uttara Kannada” to apply.
After completing the online registration, download and print your complete “Candidate Profile” from the portal.
Enclose self-attested copies of 10th/8th marksheet, ITI marksheet, category certificate, disability certificate (if applicable), and photo identity proof.
Fill and attach the signed Certificate of Undertaking specifying your choice of establishment (Naval Dockyard Karwar or Naval Aircraft Yard Goa).
Send the application dossier by Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka – 581 308 within 30 days of advertisement publication (on or before 09.11.2026).
Important Links
Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
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