Overview
Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Sri Vijaya Puram, Ministry of Defence (Navy) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Naval Ship Repair Yard Apprentice (50 (across 13 designated trades, indicative) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 10 October 2026, up to 2359 hrs.
Key Details
- Organization
- Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Sri Vijaya Puram, Ministry of Defence (Navy)
- Qualification
- • Nationality and Character: Only Indian nationals can apply. Candidates should not have been convicted of an offence, be under trial, or be facing chargesheet proceedings under Indian law or the rules of educational institutions. Since NSRY is a defence establishment, applications with questionable or suspicious antecedents will be summarily rejected without intimation, and if subsequent police verification does not provide a clean certificate, a selected candidature will be cancelled. • Educational Qualification: Minimum educational qualification is Matriculation followed by ITI passed in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT. Eligible ITI trades for the designated trades will be as per the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as amended from time to time. • Physical Standards: As per Rule 4 and Schedule-II of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. Candidates are examined by the Yard Medical Officer of NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram, prior to enrolling. • Previous Training: Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship in the same trade under the Apprentices Act, 1961, in any Government/public sector/private industrial organization, are not eligible to apply for the current programme.
- Vacancies
- 50 (across 13 designated trades, indicative)
- Advertisement No
- NSRY(SVP)/IT03/26
- Last date to apply
- 10 October 2026, up to 2359 hrs
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 10 October 2026, up to 2359 hrs |
| Tentative Training Commencement | 1 December 2026 |
| Advertisement Published in Employment News | 15–21 August 2026 issue |
| Online Application Portal Opens | 3rd day (1000 hrs) from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Last Date for Online Submission of Applications | 10 October 2026, up to 2359 hrs |
| Tentative Commencement of Training | 1 December 2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
• Nationality and Character: Only Indian nationals can apply. Candidates should not have been convicted of an offence, be under trial, or be facing chargesheet proceedings under Indian law or the rules of educational institutions. Since NSRY is a defence establishment, applications with questionable or suspicious antecedents will be summarily rejected without intimation, and if subsequent police verification does not provide a clean certificate, a selected candidature will be cancelled. • Educational Qualification: Minimum educational qualification is Matriculation followed by ITI passed in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT. Eligible ITI trades for the designated trades will be as per the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as amended from time to time. • Physical Standards: As per Rule 4 and Schedule-II of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. Candidates are examined by the Yard Medical Officer of NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram, prior to enrolling. • Previous Training: Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship in the same trade under the Apprentices Act, 1961, in any Government/public sector/private industrial organization, are not eligible to apply for the current programme.
Age Limit
• Minimum age limit is 18 years as on one day before the date of commencement of the Technician (Vocational) Apprentice Programme for One Year, IT-03 Batch, at NSRY (Sri Vijaya Puram). • There is no upper age restriction for apprenticeship training, as per Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Office Memorandum No. F.No. MSDE-14(03)/2021 AP-(PMU) dated 20 December 2021. Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.
Selection Process
• Shortlisting for Interview: Preliminary selection is made on the basis of a merit list drawn up trade- and category-wise, based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the ITI trade and in Std X (10th). Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview at the Apprentice Training School, NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram, carrying 50 marks, which tests technical skills in the respective trade. Call letters are issued to eligible candidates via their registered email ID after scrutiny of documents. • Final Merit List: Prepared by considering interview marks. In case of a tie with the same marks, the candidate's date of birth is compared (the elder candidate is placed higher); further ties are resolved by the alphabetical order of the first name, then middle name, then surname, as per the Std X certificate. • Document Verification: Candidates must produce original documents before registration, including SSC/Matriculation Marks Certificate, ITI Certificate & final consolidated marksheet (NCVT/SCVT), Aadhaar Card, and Caste/PwD/Ex-Serviceman/NCC/Sports Certificates, where applicable. • Medical Examination: All applicants must obtain a medical fitness certificate from a Government Hospital or Government Medical Officer. • Mere submission of the online application form, or receipt of an acknowledgement, does not guarantee enrolment. Final selection is based on the merit list, available vacancies category-wise, scrutiny of original credentials, and the medical test. After completin…
How to Apply
• Visit the official website, https://apprenticeship.recttindia.in/. • Register online and fill up the application form once the portal opens (from the 3rd day, 1000 hrs, after the advertisement's publication in Employment News). • Upload all required documents in colour PDF, A4 size, with each file up to 200 KB, as specified in the notification. • Provide a valid personal mobile number and e-mail ID for receiving periodic notices and updates. • Submit the online application before the last date, 10 October 2026, up to 2359 hrs. • Retain the acknowledgement/application printout; no hard copy needs to be sent to NSRY, but it must be produced at the time of document verification. Candidates are required to apply online only; no physical application forms will be accepted.
Required Documents
Candidates must upload the following good-quality, readable documents in colour PDF format, A4 size, with file size up to 200 KB each, while filling the online application: • Passport-size photo of the candidate on a blue background (size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, file size up to 200 KB, JPEG/JPG format) • SSC/Matriculation (Std X) Mark Sheet and proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Aadhaar Card) • ITI Certificate with final consolidated marksheet (NCVT/SCVT) • Community Certificate, for candidates seeking reservation under Rule 5 Sub Rule (1)/(2) of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as applicable in the UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Certificate of Physical Disability issued by a competent authority, for candidates seeking reservation under the "Persons with Disability" category and meeting the fitness relaxation criteria under Rule 4 • Certificate of applicability issued by a competent authority, for candidates seeking reservation under the Armed Forces Personnel/Ex-Serviceman ward categories • Aadhaar Card of the candidate (compulsory, file size up to 200 KB, JPEG/JPG format) Self-photographs and photographs of other documents taken from mobile phones or cameras are not acceptable. At the time of document verification, candidates must additionally produce original SSC/Matriculation Marks Certificate, ITI Certificate & final consolidated marksheet, Aadhaar Card, and Caste/PwD/Ex-Serviceman/NCC/Sports Certificates, where applicable.
Important Instructions
• Travel expenses are not admissible for candidates called for interview, document verification, or joining the apprenticeship training programme. • Candidates called for interview, document verification, or the training programme must arrange their own boarding and lodging; NSRY will not make any such arrangements. • Any change in schedule, dates, or amendments will be intimated only through the official website mentioned above. • Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification; selection is done strictly on merit. • Any material suppression of facts or submission of forged certificates will lead to rejection of candidature at any stage of the selection process, and termination of apprenticeship if already granted. • The decision of the Commodore Superintendent, NSRY (Sri Vijaya Puram) (CSY, NSRY (SVP)), on all matters relating to eligibility and acceptance/rejection of any application is final and binding; no inquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this regard. • The Indian Navy reserves the right to incorporate subsequent changes or modifications to the terms and conditions under this advertisement; any corrigendum will be published on the official website. • Jurisdiction for any court case relating to this recruitment lies with the sitting bench of the Calcutta High Court in Sri Vijaya Puram only. • Apprentices must maintain strict discipline as per the rules of the Apprentice Training School and the Apprentices Act, 1961; they are forbidden from joining any…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Naval Ship Repair Yard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 50 Electrician, Machinist and More Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 10 October 2026, up to 2359 hrs; Tentative Training Commencement: 1 December 2026; Advertisement Published in Employment News: 15–21 August 2026 issue; Online Application Portal Opens: 3rd day (1000 hrs) from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News; Last Date for Online Submission of Applications: 10 October 2026, up to 2359 hrs; Tentative Commencement of Training: 1 December 2026
What is the age limit?
• Minimum age limit is 18 years as on one day before the date of commencement of the Technician (Vocational) Apprentice Programme for One Year, IT-03 Batch, at NSRY (Sri Vijaya Puram). • There is no upper age restriction for apprenticeship training, as per Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Office Memorandum No. F.No. MSDE-14(03)/2021 AP-(PMU) dated 20 December 2021. Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.
What is the selection process?
• Shortlisting for Interview: Preliminary selection is made on the basis of a merit list drawn up trade- and category-wise, based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the ITI trade and in Std X (10th). Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview at the Apprentice Training School, NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram, carrying 50 marks, which tests technical skills in the respective trade. Call letters are issued to eligible candidates via their registered email ID after scrutiny of documents. • Final Merit List: Prepared by considering interview marks. In case of a tie with the same marks, the candidate's date of birth is compared (the elder candidate is placed higher); further ties are resolved by the alphabetical order of the first name, then middle name, then surname, as per the Std X certificate. • Document Verification: Candidates must produce original documents before regis…