Naval Ship Repair Yard Recruitment Open: Apply Offline for 210 Apprentice Posts

The Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) under the Indian Navy has released the Naval Ship Repair Yard Recruitment 2025 Notification for 210 Apprentice vacancies at Karwar (Karnataka) and Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa). The application process is offline, and eligible candidates can apply between 24th October 2025 and 23rd November 2025. Candidates with 8th, 10th, or ITI qualifications are eligible to apply for these one-year and two-year apprenticeship programs. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for skilled youth and trade apprentices across India seeking to join defense-based technical training programs.

Naval Ship Repair Yard Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview

Vacancy Distribution

At Naval Ship Repair Yard, Karwar

• Apprenticeship – One Year Training: 168 Posts
• Apprenticeship – Two Years Training: 12 Posts

At Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa), Dabolim

• Apprenticeship – One Year Training: 30 Posts

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Educational Qualification:

• ITI Trades: Passed 10th standard and ITI (NCVT/SCVT) with a “Pass” result.
• Non-ITI Trades (Crane Operator Overhead / Forger & Heat Treater): Passed 10th standard with a “Pass” result.
• Non-ITI Trade (Rigger): Passed 8th standard with a “Pass” result.

Note: Candidates with CGPA or grade-based results must convert them to percentage format as per their respective board norms; otherwise, applications will not be considered.

Age Limit (as on closing date):

• Minimum: 14 years (for non-hazardous trades)
• Minimum: 18 years (for hazardous trades)
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories.

Naval Ship Repair Yard Apprentice Salary Details

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted through multiple stages, including shortlisting, written test, and final merit list:

• Shortlisting: All received applications will be screened trade-wise according to eligibility and marks.
• Preliminary Merit List:
  • For ITI Trades: Based on aggregate percentage of marks in ITI and 10th.
  • For Non-ITI Trades: Based on percentage of marks in 8th or 10th (as applicable).
  • In case of tie: older candidate preferred; then alphabetical order.
• Written Examination:
  • Conducted at Karwar in January 2026.
  • Objective-type, OMR-based test (100 marks, 2 hours).
  • Subjects: Mathematics (35), Science (35), General Knowledge (30).
  • No negative marking; bilingual (English & Hindi).
• Final Merit List: Based on written exam marks, with a 20% waitlist. Separate merit lists will be prepared for Karwar and Goa centers. Selected candidates will undergo document verification and medical examination before final joining.

How to Apply Offline for Naval Ship Repair Yard Recruitment 2025

1. Visit the official website indiannavy.nic.in and download the Apprentice Application Form.
2. Fill the application form carefully with accurate details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, proof of age, caste certificate, and recent passport-size photographs.
4. Send the completed application form by post to the prescribed address mentioned in the notification before 23rd November 2025.
5. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Naval Ship Repair Yard Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for ITI and non-ITI candidates to gain hands-on experience and skill development under the Indian Navy. Eligible aspirants must ensure timely submission of the offline application before 23rd November 2025 and prepare for the written exam in January 2026. For all updates and merit lists, regularly visit the official website indiannavy.nic.in and bookmark this page for future reference.

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