Naval Ship Repair Yard Apprentice Recruitment 2026; Apply Online for 50 ITI Vacancies APPLY FROM 20 Aug 2026

Naval Ship Repair Yard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

NSRY Apprentice 2026 — About the Programme

Naval Ship Repair Yard (Sri Vijaya Puram) invites online applications from ITI-qualified Indian National candidates (both Male and Female) for the “Technician (Vocational) Apprentice Programme for One Year (IT-03 Batch)”, Training Batch 2026-27, in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961 read with Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (as amended). This is a training/apprenticeship engagement, not a regular Navy or government job — apprentices are paid a monthly stipend and receive practical trade training across 13 designated trades for a total of 50 vacancies.

Important Dates 2026

• Employment News Publication: 15-21 August 2026
• Online Application Portal Opens: Third day (1000 hrs) from date of publication of Advertisement in Employment News
• Online Application Closing Date: 10 October 2026 (2359 hrs)
• Interview at Apprentice Training School, NSRY: To be scheduled after preliminary merit list — call letter via registered email
• Training Commencement (Tentative): 01 December 2026

Note: Any change in schedule, dates, or amendments will be intimated only through the official website https://apprenticeship.recttindia.in/ — candidates should check regularly.

Age Limit & Physical Standards

• Minimum Age: 18 years as on one day before the date of commencement of the programme at NSRY (Sri Vijaya Puram)
• Maximum Age: No upper age restriction, as per MSDE office memorandum No. MSDE-14(03)/2021 AP-(PMU) dated 20 Dec 21
• Physical Standards: As per Rule 4 and Schedule-II of Apprenticeship Rules, 1992; candidates examined by the Yard Medical Officer of NSRY prior to enrolling

Eligibility Criteria

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Reservation of Vacancies

• Reservation follows Rule 5 (Sub Rule 1 & 2) of Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as applicable in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• 3% of vacancies are horizontally reserved for Persons with Disability (PwD), meeting fitness relaxation criteria under Rule 4
• 3% of overall vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, their children, and children of serving/deceased/disabled armed forces personnel (in order: children of deceased/disabled ex-servicemen killed/disabled in peace time; children of ex-servicemen; children of serving jawans; children of serving officers; ex-servicemen themselves)
• PwD and Ex-Servicemen reserved vacancies are adjusted into the appropriate category (UR/OBC/SC/ST) to which the candidate belongs
• If reserved vacancies cannot be filled due to non-availability of eligible candidates, they will be filled by candidates from other categories — unfilled vacancies are NOT carried forward as backlog to the next enrolment

NSRY Apprentice 2026 — Trade-Wise Vacancy Details

Selection Process 2026

• Stage 1: Preliminary Merit List — based on aggregate percentage of marks in ITI trades AND Std X, trade/category-wise
• Stage 2: Interview at Apprentice Training School, NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram — carries 50 Marks, tests technical skills in respective trade
• Stage 3: Document Verification (original documents required)
• Stage 4: Medical Examination — fitness certificate from Government Hospital/Government Medical Officer required

Important Points

• Call letters for interview are issued only through registered email ID after document scrutiny — check your email regularly
• Final merit list considers interview marks; ties are broken first by date of birth (elder placed higher), then by alphabetical order of name as per Std X certificate
• Mere submission of online application or receipt of acknowledgement does NOT guarantee enrolment — selection depends on merit list, category-wise vacancies, and scrutiny of credentials

Stipend, Facilities & Apprentice Benefits

• Monthly Stipend: Paid as per Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 or as revised by Government from time to time; subject to registration on the online apprenticeship portal and execution of a valid apprenticeship contract
• Medical Facilities: Existing NSRY Yard Medical Centre facilities extended to apprentices for work/training-related injuries; if unavailable, referred to GB Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram
• Text Books: Necessary text books supplied on loan; losses to be made good by the apprentice
• Clothing/Uniform Kit: 2 pairs workshop overalls, 1 pair safety shoes, 2 pairs safety gloves, safety goggles, 1 safety helmet, 1 ear defender, half-sleeve shirt & trouser uniform
• Sports & Physical Training: Outdoor/indoor games facilities available during off periods; participation required
• Travel/Boarding: NO travel expenses for interview/DV/joining; candidates must arrange their own boarding and lodging — NSRY provides none

After Apprenticeship — Certificate & Employment Prospects

• Every full-term apprentice who completes training must appear for a proficiency test conducted by the Apprentice School or an agency authorized by the Central Government
• Apprentices who pass are issued a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) for proficiency in the trade, by the Director General of Training (DGT)
• Important: It is NOT obligatory for Naval Ship Repair Yard to offer employment after training completion, nor is the apprentice obligated to accept any employment if offered — this is training, not a job guarantee
• The NAC is a nationally recognized credential valuable for future ITI-trade-based government and private sector job applications

How to Apply Online for NSRY Apprentice 2026

• Visit the official apprenticeship portal — apprenticeship.recttindia.in
• Register and fill up the online application form with personal, educational, and trade preference details
• Upload the following documents in colour PDF/JPEG format, A4 size, as specified:
  • Passport-size photo (Blue background, 3.5cm x 4.5cm, up to 200 KB, JPEG/JPG)
  • SSC/Matriculation (Std X) Mark Sheet and proof of Date of Birth
  • ITI Certificate with final consolidated Mark Sheet (NCVT/SCVT)
  • Community Certificate, if seeking reservation
  • Physical Disability Certificate, if seeking PwD reservation
  • Armed Forces Personnel/Ex-Serviceman applicability certificate, if applicable
  • Aadhaar Card (Compulsory, file size up to 200 KB, JPEG/JPG)
• Ensure your mobile number and valid email ID are correctly entered — you will receive all notices/updates through these only
• Submit the application before the closing date — 10 October 2026, 2359 hrs
• No hard copy needs to be sent to NSRY — retain it and produce it at Document Verification

Documents Required at Document Verification

• SSC/Matriculation Marks Certificate
• ITI Certificate & Final Consolidated Mark Sheet (NCVT/SCVT)
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Serviceman/Armed Force Personnel Certificate (if applicable)
• NCC Certificate (if applicable)
• Sports Certificate (if applicable)
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital/Government Medical Officer

Rules & Discipline During Apprenticeship

• Apprentices must maintain strict discipline as per NSRY Apprentice Training School rules and the Apprentices Act, 1961
• Apprentices are forbidden from joining any Labour Union or similar organization, or participating in Trade Union or political activities
• Apprentices must execute a formal contract of apprenticeship through the online portal https://apprenticeship.gov.in under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
• If the apprentice leaves training on their own accord, they are liable to pay compensation to the employer as determined under the Apprentices Act, 1961
• Conversely, if NSRY fails to carry out its terms, compensation is payable to the apprentice as per the Act

Reasons for Rejection of Candidature

• Incomplete application
• Not possessing the prescribed qualification on the closing date of online application
• Underage, or Date of Birth not filled/wrongly filled
• Double or multiple applications submitted
• Application without a clear photograph, or with cap/goggles, disfigured/unrecognizable photo
• Mismatch of name, father’s name, or Date of Birth between the application and Class 10/ITI certificate
• Irrelevance between the applied trade and the ITI trade certificate
• Any material suppression of facts or forged certificates

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