Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 210 Seats in Karwar & Goa (ITI, 10th & 8th Pass)

Advt. AY-2027-28/29 — Trade-wise Seats, Eligibility, Stipend, Two-Step Apply Process, Written Exam & Selection Guide

1. Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice 2026 — at a glance

⚠ Read before you apply: (1) Online registration alone is not enough. Your printed profile and self-attested documents must reach Karwar by post within the deadline. (2) Do not pay money to anyone. There is no fee, and the notice warns against touts and agents. (3) Apply only once. Multiple applications are rejected. (4) Aadhaar name, date of birth and father’s name must match your 10th certificate (8th for Rigger). (5) The notice says no establishment is obliged to offer a job after the apprenticeship.

2. Important dates

Why two dates? The notice gives the deadline as “within 30 days of publication”. Counting from 10 October, different websites show 8 November or 9 November 2026. Treat 8 November as your safe date. Your posted envelope must have reached Karwar by then, so post it in the last week of October, not on the last day. Any schedule change is sent only to your registered email.

3. How many seats? Karwar and Goa summary

Besides this, 6 seats are reserved for PwBD and 6 for children of Armed Forces personnel / ex-servicemen, as horizontal quotas across trades. Karwar and Goa have separate merit lists. All numbers are tentative.

4. Karwar one-year trades — seats and eligible ITI trade

Fitter (24) and Marine Engine Fitter (15) have the most seats, followed by Electrician and Mechanic Diesel (12 each). Apply only for a trade that matches your ITI certificate, because a mismatch between the applied trade and your ITI trade is a reason for rejection.

5. Karwar two-year and non-ITI trades

These three non-ITI trades are the best chance for 10th pass and 8th pass candidates who do not have an ITI certificate. Since the number of seats is small, merit marks will matter.

6. Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim — one-year trades

For Goa the notice gives a maximum number of seats per trade, but the total for all 13 trades is capped at 30. So not every trade will reach its maximum. Goa has no hostel facility.

7. Eligibility: educational qualification

If your school board gives grades or CGPA, you must state the equivalent percentage as per your board’s rules. Without it, your candidature is not considered. If your board uses a grade-point system, get the percentage conversion done by the proper authority before applying.

8. Age limit — no upper limit

Important: The notice has a caution. The Recruitment Rules for Tradesman Skilled posts in naval establishments do have an upper age limit, which will apply to ex-apprentices of the Dockyard Apprentice School who later apply for those posts. So finish your apprenticeship early and apply for jobs on time. Age proof: upload only your 10th mark sheet or a birth certificate from a competent authority.

9. Who cannot apply?

10. Reservation rules

11. Stipend and training duration

These are the minimum rates under Rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. The notice lists the ITI rate for the first 12 months. For Shipwright Steel’s second year, check the official notice. Selected candidates sign the apprenticeship contract online through the NAPS portal.

12. How to apply — Part 1: register online

1. Check your Aadhaar first. The name, date of birth and father’s name on your Aadhaar must match your 10th certificate (8th certificate for Rigger). If they differ, correct the Aadhaar first. A mismatch is a listed reason for rejection.
2. Open apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, choose Candidate Login / Register, fill in your personal and contact details and submit. Activate your profile from the email you receive.
3. Log in with your registered email. An OTP will come to your mobile.
4. Complete your profile: date of birth, father’s and mother’s names, address, educational qualifications (10th and ITI only), trade preference, bank account details, and validate your Aadhaar number.
5. Open Apprenticeship Opportunities, type “Naval Dockyard, Karwar” in Search by Establishment Name, click Apply against your eligible trade, select “Uttara Kannada” and click OK.

13. How to apply — Part 2: post your profile

1. Download and print the Candidate Profile from the portal.
2. Attach self-attested copies of the documents listed in the next section.
3. Add the certificate of undertaking in the proforma given in the notice. Tick whether you apply for Naval Dockyard, Karwar or Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim, strike out the other one, then sign with date and place.
4. Send everything by speed post or registered post to the address below.

Address: The Officer-in-Charge, Dockyard Apprentice School, Naval Dockyard, Naval Base, Karwar, Karnataka – 581 308

Remember: It must reach within 30 days of 10 October 2026. Allow for transit time and post it well before the first week of November. Keep your postal receipt and a full photocopy of what you sent.

14. Documents checklist (self-attested copies)

Also keep ready (suggested): a valid mobile number and an email ID that you check daily, because all notices, the admit card and the joining letter come only by email.

15. Selection process: step by step

Tie-break in the preliminary merit list: the older candidate comes first, and if still equal, the alphabetical order of first, middle and surname. Example from the notice: for 6 unreserved Electrician seats, 120 candidates are called for the written exam (6 × 20).

16. Written exam pattern

Since there is no negative marking, attempt every question. Your selection depends on your written exam marks, so do not depend only on your ITI marks.

17. After selection: medical, police verification and joining

18. Preparation plan for the January 2027 exam

19. Common reasons for rejection

• Not posting the printed profile or posting it so late that it does not reach Karwar in time.
• Aadhaar mismatch in name, date of birth or father’s name compared with your certificate.
• Trade mismatch between the trade you applied for and your ITI certificate.
• More than one application. Choose Karwar or Goa once in the undertaking, because there are separate merit lists.
• Grades without percentage. If your board gave grades or CGPA, you must give the equivalent percentage.
• Unattested or missing documents in the posted envelope.
• Wrong email or mobile number. All communication is by email only.
• Paying an agent. There is no fee. Report anyone demanding money, with proof, to the email given in the notice.

20. FAQs

Q3. Is there any application fee?
No. The application is free for all categories.

Q4. Is online registration enough?
No. After registering on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, you must send the printed candidate profile and self-attested documents by speed post or registered post to the Dockyard Apprentice School, Karwar.

Q5. What is the qualification?
10th pass plus ITI in the relevant trade for ITI trades, 10th pass for Crane Operator Overhead and Forger & Heat Treater, and 8th pass for Rigger.

Q6. What is the age limit?
There is no upper age limit. The minimum age on 12 April 2027 is 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades.

Q7. What is the stipend?
₹9,600 per month for ITI trades. Non-ITI trades get ₹3,400 to ₹9,020, depending on the trade and the training month.

Q8. Is there negative marking in the written exam?
No. The paper has 100 marks (Maths 35, Science 35, GK 30), and you need at least 40% to qualify.

Q9. How are candidates called for the written exam?
In the ratio 1:20 for each vacancy in every trade and category, on the basis of marks in ITI and 10th (8th for Rigger).

Q10. Can I apply for both Karwar and Goa?
No. You can send only one application and must choose Karwar or Goa in the certificate of undertaking.

Q11. Will I get a job after the apprenticeship?
No. The notice says the establishment is not obliged to offer employment after training.

Q12. Where will the exam be held and when?
At Karwar in January 2027. The e-admit card comes by email.

Q13. Is hostel facility available?
Karwar offers limited hostel accommodation for boys only after selection, on first-come-first-served basis. Goa has no hostel.

Important Links

Apply Online (Step 1): apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

Download Official Notification PDF: Click Here

Official Website: indiannavy.gov.in

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