Overview
The Ministry of Defence (Indian Navy) has announced the recruitment of Trade Apprentices for 2026, with applications accepted offline from 29 November 2025 to 2 January 2026. Candidates must hold an ITI qualification, be aged 17.5–25 years (with category relaxations), and meet physical and medical standards. The pay follows the 7th CPC matrix, and there is no application fee. The selection process includes shortlisting, written exam, physical fitness test, medical exam, and document verification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Ministry of Defence (Indian Navy)
- Qualification
- ITI or equivalent from recognized board
- Posted
- 29/11/2025
- Last date to apply
- 02/01/2026
Important Dates
| notification_release | November 2025 |
| application_start_date | 29/11/2025 |
| application_last_date | 02/01/2026 |
Important Links
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility, Written Examination (Objective Type), Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Medical Examination, Document Verification, Final Merit List
How to Apply
Download the application form from the official Indian Navy website., Fill the form and attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, age proof, category certificate if applicable, etc.)., Send the complete application by ordinary post to the address mentioned in the notification., Super scribe the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF Trade Apprentices - Group C Recruitment 2026".
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Ministry of Defence (Navy) Trade Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
notification release: November 2025; application start date: 29/11/2025; application last date: 02/01/2026
What is the application fee?
General: 0; SC/ST: 0; OBC: 0; PwBD: 0
What is the age limit?
17.5 to 25 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years)
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting based on eligibility, Written Examination (Objective Type), Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Medical Examination, Document Verification, Final Merit List