The Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam, invites applications from ITI-qualified Indian nationals for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961. A total of 275 vacancies are available across various trades, offering a one-year training period for the batch of 2025-26.
Indian Navy Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam Apprentice Recruitment 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Employer | Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam |
| Positions Available | 275 across 16 trades |
| Training Duration | 1 year |
| Application Start Date | Open now |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 January 2025 |
| Written Exam Date | 28 February 2025 |
| Training Commencement | 2 May 2025 |
Qualification
Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:
- SSC/Matriculation: Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- ITI Certificate: Minimum 65% aggregate marks in NCVT/SCVT-approved trades (as specified in the job notification).
- Candidates without mark sheets for SSC or ITI will not be considered.
Age Criteria
- Minimum age: 14 years (18 years for hazardous occupations).
- No upper age limit as per the Ministry of Skill Development guidelines.
- Candidates born on or before 2 May 2011 are eligible to apply.
Key Skills
- Proficiency in the applied trade.
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand operational mechanics.
- Good physical fitness to meet the demands of the role.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on SSC and ITI marks in a 70:30 ratio.
- Written Examination: A 75-question OMR-based test in Mathematics, General Science, and General Knowledge.
- Interview: Includes document verification and oral tests.
- Final Merit List: Consolidated scores from the written test and interview.
- Medical Examination: Conducted for shortlisted candidates.
Salary
- Monthly stipend of ₹7,700 for one-year ITI courses.
- ₹8,050 for two-year ITI courses.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- SSC and ITI mark sheets (self-attested).
- Aadhar card.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Ex-serviceman/Armed Force Personnel certificate (if applicable).
- Police verification certificate.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 2 January 2025
- Written Examination: 28 February 2025
- Result Declaration: 4 March 2025
- Interview Dates: 7 March to 12 March 2025
Application Fees
There is no application fee for the apprenticeship program.
How to Apply
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Complete your profile with educational, personal, and contact details.
- Search for the establishment “Naval Dockyard” (Establishment ID: E08152800002).
- Select the desired trade and submit your application.
- Forward a printed copy of the profile, hall tickets, and relevant documents to The Officer-in-Charge, Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam.
