Naval Ship Repair Yard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 50 Electrician, Machinist and More Posts

The Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Sri Vijaya Puram, under the Ministry of Defence (Navy), has invited online applications for enrolment to the Technician (Vocational) Apprentice Programme for One Year (IT-03 Batch), Training Batch 2026-27. NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 covers 50 vacancies across 13 designated ITI trades, published under Advertisement No. NSRY(SVP)/IT03/26 in Employment News, 15–21 August 2026.

ITI-qualified Indian National candidates (male/female) can apply online through https://apprenticeship.recttindia.in/. The online application window opens on the third day (1000 hrs) from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News and closes at 2359 hrs on 10 October 2026. Training under this batch is tentatively scheduled to commence on 1 December 2026, at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The exact calendar date on which the online portal opens is not stated as a fixed date in the notification - it is defined only as "the third day (1000 hrs) from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News." Candidates should check the official website directly for the precise opening date.

NSRY Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Trade-wise Details

A total of 50 apprenticeship vacancies are notified across 13 designated ITI trades. The notification clarifies that these vacancy numbers are only indicative and may change at a later stage during the final assessment of eligible candidates.

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 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.

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Reservation of Vacancies

• Reservation of vacancies is as per Rule 5, Sub Rule (1) (amplification in Schedule IIA) and Rule 5, Sub Rule (2) of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as applicable in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and as amended from time to time.
• NSRY (Sri Vijaya Puram) is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, caste, religion, place of birth, or similar categorizations, except as otherwise provided for in the law or in the rules and regulations of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. As a defence establishment engaged in activities considered risky, hazardous, physically demanding, and arduous, 3% of vacancies are horizontally reserved for Persons with Disability (PwD) who are otherwise eligible and meet the fitness relaxation criteria under Rule 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
• As per Section 3.6.3 of Chapter III of the Apprenticeship Training Manual, 3% of overall vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, their children, and children of armed forces personnel, in the following order: (i) children of deceased/disabled Ex-Servicemen, including those killed/disabled in peace time; (ii) children of Ex-Servicemen; (iii) children of serving Jawans; (iv) children of serving Officers; (v) Ex-Servicemen.
• PwD and Ex-Servicemen reserved vacancies are adjusted within the appropriate category (UR/OBC/SC/ST) to which the candidate otherwise belongs.
• If reserved vacancies cannot be filled due to non-availability of eligible candidates, they will be filled by candidates not belonging to that category. Unfilled vacancies of a particular enrolment will not be carried forward to the next enrolment as backlog.

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend

Selected apprentices will be paid a monthly stipend in accordance with the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, or as revised by the Government from time to time. Payment of stipend is subject to registration of the candidate on the online apprenticeship portal and execution of a valid apprenticeship contract. The exact stipend amount is not specified in this notification.

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 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 completing the apprenticeship, every full-term apprentice must appear for a trade test conducted by the respective Apprentice School or an agency authorized by the Central Government, to determine proficiency in the trade. Apprentices who pass are issued a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by the Director General of Training (DGT). NSRY is not obligated to offer employment after training completion, nor is the apprentice obligated to accept any employment offered.

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

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.

How to Apply for NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website, https://apprenticeship.recttindia.in/.
2. 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).
3. Upload all required documents in colour PDF, A4 size, with each file up to 200 KB, as specified in the notification.
4. Provide a valid personal mobile number and e-mail ID for receiving periodic notices and updates.
5. Submit the online application before the last date, 10 October 2026, up to 2359 hrs.
6. 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.

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 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 labour union or similar organization, participating in trade union activities, or taking part in political activity.
• During off periods, apprentices will be given facilities for outdoor and indoor sports and are required to take part in them.
• On joining, apprentices will be supplied with two pairs of workshop overalls, one pair of safety shoes, two pairs of safety gloves, safety goggles, one safety helmet, one pair of ear defenders, and a uniform of half-sleeve shirt and trouser.
• Selected candidates must execute a contract with the employer through the online apprenticeship portal, https://apprenticeship.gov.in, under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

Common Reasons for Rejection of Candidature

• Incomplete application
• Not possessing the prescribed qualification to undergo the designated trade apprenticeship on the closing date of online application
• Underage, or Date of Birth not filled or wrongly filled
• Double or multiple applications submitted
• Application without a clear photograph, or with a photograph showing a cap, goggles, or that is disfigured, unrecognizable, unclear, or unidentifiable
• Any other irregularity that renders the candidature invalid, as determined by the Commodore Superintendent, NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram
• Mismatch of name, father's name, or Date of Birth between the online application and the Class 10/ITI certificate
• Irrelevance between the trade applied for and the ITI trade certificate held

Naval Ship Repair Yard Apprentice Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website:Click here