Naval Dockyard Apprentice Hiring 2025 Trade Apprentice Positions

Naval Dockyard Apprentice Hiring 2025: 275 Trade Apprentice Positions

ITI-certified Indian nationals, both male and female, are encouraged to apply for the Naval Dockyard Apprentice Recruitment 2025 by the Ministry of Defence (Navy). The Naval Dockyard Apprentices School in Visakhapatnam (DAS, Vzg) is offering 275 Trade Apprentice opportunities for training. Depending on the trade, the training will span either one or two years. The deadline for applications is January 2, 2025.

This hiring practice complies with the Apprenticeship Rules of 1992 (as amended) and the Apprentices Act of 1961.

Detailed information about vacancies, eligibility, and the application process is provided below.

Recruitment Overview

Advertisement No: DAS (V) / 01 / 24

Position: Trade Apprentices

Total Vacancies: 275

Trade-Wise Vacancy Distribution:

• Mechanic Diesel - 25
• Machinist  - 10
• Mechanic (Central AC Plant & Industrial Cooling) - 10
• Foundryman - 5
• Fitter - 40
• Pipe Fitter - 25
• Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance - 5
• Electrician - 25
• Instrument Mechanic - 10
• Electronics Mechanic - 25
• Welder (Gas and Electric) - 13
• Sheet Metal Worker - 27
• Shipwright (Wood) - 22
• Painter (General) - 13
• Mechanic Mechatronics - 10
• Computer Operator and Programming Assistant - 10

Stipend Details

₹ 7,700/- for candidates undergoing one-year training.

₹ 8,050/- for two-year ITI certificate holders.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit:
• Minimum age: 14 years.
• For hazardous occupations: 18 years.
• Candidates born on or before 2nd May 2011 are eligible.
• Educational Qualifications:

1. SSC/Matriculation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
2. ITI (NCVT/SCVT) certification in a relevant trade with at least 65% aggregate marks.

Selection Process

Shortlisting:

• Based on marks secured in SSC and ITI in a 70:30 ratio.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called in a 1:5 ratio per vacancy, adhering to reservation norms.

Written Examination:

• Mode: OMR-based test with 50 multiple-choice questions.
• Subjects: Mathematics (20), General Science (20), and General Knowledge (10).
• Duration: 1 hour.
• Each question carries 1.5 marks; no negative marking.

Interview and Document Verification:

• Candidates will be invited for interviews in a 1:2 ratio based on written exam merit.
• The interview includes oral testing and verification of documents.

How to Apply

Online Registration:

Visit the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal:

Register using an email ID and password.

Fill out your profile with details such as education, trade preferences, Aadhar, PAN, and bank details. Upload required documents and ensure 100% profile completion.

Offline Application Submission:

Download and complete the prescribed application form.

Provide accurate details like name, Aadhar number, mobile number, postal address, etc.

Attach a recent photograph, signature, and thumb impression.

Enclose all supporting documents.

Send the completed application to:

The Officer-in-Charge (for Apprenticeship)

Naval Dockyard Apprentices School

VM Naval Base S.O., P.O., Visakhapatnam - 530014, Andhra Pradesh

The deadline for receiving applications is 2nd January 2025 (Monday).

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