Indian Navy Recruitment 2023 For Trade Apprentice: Check For Eligibility Criteria, Application Process

The Indian Navy has opened applications for the engagement of Trade Apprentices at the Naval Dockyard, Vishakhapatnam. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.

The Apprenticeship Training will be for a period of one year at Naval Dockyard Apprentices School, Visakhapatnam, for the training batch 2024-25.

The last date to submit the application form is January 1, 2024, and the exam will be conducted on February 28.

This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 275 vacancies for apprentices in different trades.

Indian Navy Trade Apprentices: Eligibility Criteria

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The following are the eligibility criteria for Indian Navy Trade Apprentices 2023:

1. Age criteria

The minimum age is 14 years, and for hazardous occupations, it is 18 years. There is no upper age limit.

2. Educational qualification

• Candidates should have qualified SSC / Matric / Std X with a minimum percentage of 55% aggregate.
• Candidates should have passed ITI (NCVT/SCVT) with a minimum percentage of 65% aggregate.

3. Physical Standards

Candidates should satisfy the minimum physical fitness standards specified in Rule 4 of 'The Apprenticeship Rules 1992' for apprenticeship training.

4. Previous Training

Candidates who have already completed or are currently pursuing apprenticeship training in the same trade in any organisation are not eligible.

Indian Navy Trade Apprentices: How to apply

Follow the steps below to apply for Indian Navy Trade Apprentices:

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Step 1: Visit www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in web portal; click 'Register' module on the home page, click on 'Candidate' form drop-down menu and register yourself by filling in all details.

Step 2: After registration, log in to www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in web portal with the username (registered mail id) and password and complete your profile.

Step 3: click on 'Apprenticeship Opportunities' on the home page and, click on 'Search by Establishment Name' from menu and enter "NAVAL DOCKYARD" (Establishment ID: E08152800002) in capital letters and select Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. From the list of trades that will appear, select "apply" against the desired trade.

Step 4: Take a printout for future reference.

Indian Navy Trade Apprentices: Selection Process

Shortlisting of Candidates for Written Exam

Shortlisting of candidates for issue of call letters would be undertaken based on marks secured in SSC/ Matriculation and ITI, in a ratio of 70:30, and a merit list will be drawn up.

Written Examination

The OMR-based written examination comprises 50 Multiple Choice Questions (Mathematics 20, General Science 20, General Knowledge 10) in English language, with each question carrying one and a half (1?) marks would be conducted for a duration of one hour at DAS (Vzg) campus. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.

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For more details, check the official notification.

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