NSRY Sri Vijaya Puram Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 50 Vacancies, ITI Eligibility, Merit List & Interview Process
The Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Sri Vijaya Puram — under the Andaman and Nicobar Command, Ministry of Defence (Navy) — has published Advertisement No. NSRY(SVP)/IT03/26 in the Employment News issue dated 15–21 August 2026 for 50 apprentice seats across 13 designated trades. This is the Technician (Vocational) Apprentice Programme (IT-03 Batch, 2026-27), a one-year training programme at the Apprentice Training School inside the naval dockyard.
Two things make this notification unusually attractive. First, there is no upper age limit at all — the minimum is 18 years and nothing more. Second, there is no application fee and no written examination. Selection is based on a trade-wise merit list drawn from your ITI and Class 10 marks, followed by an interview of 50 marks. Online applications close at 2359 hrs on 10 October 2026. Read the full details below, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in with you for every defence job notification.
Key Highlights — Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Naval Ship Repair Yard at Sri Vijaya Puram (erstwhile Port Blair), located at Haddo in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, is the Indian Navy’s ship repair establishment for the Andaman and Nicobar Command. Its Apprentice Training School trains technicians across electrical, mechanical, electronics and shipwright trades. Do keep in mind that this is apprenticeship training and not a regular government job — the yard is under no obligation to offer employment after training, and you are under no obligation to accept one.
- Post Name: Technician (Vocational) Apprentice — 13 designated trades
- Total Vacancies: 50 apprentice seats
- Training Duration: One year, tentatively commencing 1 December 2026
- Job Location: Apprentice Training School, NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Application Fee: No fee
- Last Date to Apply: 10 October 2026 (till 2359 hrs)
Indian Navy Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Trade-Wise Breakdown of 50 Seats
| Designated Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 8 |
| Shipwright (Wood) | 6 |
| Fitter | 5 |
| Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance | 5 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 5 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 5 |
| Mechanic Ref & AC | 3 |
| Pipe Fitter | 3 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 2 |
| Machinist | 2 |
| Programming And System Administration Assistant (PASAA) | 2 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 2 |
| Grand Total | 50 |
The advertisement does not publish any numeric UR, OBC, SC, ST or EWS breakup. Reservation is applied as per Rule 5 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 as applicable in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, along with 3% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disability and 3% for Ex-Servicemen, their children and children of serving armed forces personnel. The number of vacancies is stated to be indicative and may change during final assessment.
What is the Age Limit and Eligibility for Indian Navy Apprentice 2026?
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation (Class 10) pass, followed by an ITI certificate in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT.
- The eligible ITI trade for each designated trade is specified in the notification. For example, the Pipe Fitter post requires an ITI in Plumber, Shipwright (Wood) requires ITI in Carpenter, and PASAA requires ITI in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant.
- The ICTSM trade accepts ITI in ICTSM, ITESM, or Broad Based Basic Training in the IT Sector under the Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair & Maintenance of Computers and Peripherals.
Only Indian nationals may apply. Since this is a defence establishment, applications from candidates with questionable antecedents are summarily rejected, and candidature is cancelled if police verification does not give a clean report. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible. Browse more openings on our ITI government jobs page.
Age Limit
This is the best part of this notification for many readers.
- Minimum age: 18 years, reckoned as on one day before the date of commencement of training
- Maximum age: No upper age limit for apprenticeship training, as per the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship office memorandum dated 20 December 2021
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All categories | 18 years minimum, no upper limit |
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Because there is no upper age cap, no age relaxation table is published — and none is needed. If you completed your ITI years ago and thought you had missed the bus on apprenticeships, this notification is genuinely open to you.
What is the Salary and Stipend for Indian Navy Apprentice 2026?
Let us be straightforward about this rather than repeat a figure that is not in the advertisement.
Paragraph 4 of the notification states only that “the apprentices will be paid monthly stipend in accordance with Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 or as revised by Government from time to time.” No rupee amount is printed anywhere in the advertisement.
- Stipend: as per the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 — no fixed figure published in this notification
- Condition: payment is subject to registration on the online apprenticeship portal and execution of a valid apprenticeship contract
- Not covered: the notification specifies that no travel expenses and no boarding or lodging are provided
You will also be issued a clothing set during training, and on completing the post-training trade test you receive the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from the DGT — a nationally recognised credential that opens up further technical roles.
What is the Selection Process for Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There is no written examination. Selection is a merit list followed by an interview.
Stage 1: Preliminary Merit List
A merit list is drawn trade-wise and category-wise on the basis of your aggregate percentage of marks in the ITI trade and Class 10. So your existing marksheets decide whether you get called.
Stage 2: Interview (50 Marks)
Shortlisted candidates are called to the Apprentice Training School at NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram for an interview carrying 50 marks, during which you are tested on technical skills in your respective trade. The final merit list is prepared on interview marks. If two candidates tie, the elder candidate is placed higher; if still tied, alphabetical order of the name as recorded in the Class 10 certificate decides. Call letters are issued by email only to your registered email ID, so check your inbox regularly. Prepare with the help of our exam and interview preparation resources.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical
You must produce all original documents for verification before registration, and clear the required medical standards. Selected candidates then execute an apprenticeship contract on the national apprenticeship portal under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). Read that contract carefully — if the yard fails to honour its terms you are paid compensation under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and equally, if you leave the training of your own accord you are liable to pay compensation to the employer as determined by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser.
How to Apply Online for Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted online only — no physical form is accepted. Keep all documents scanned in colour PDF, A4 size, each file under 200 KB before you begin.
- Visit the Navy apprenticeship application portal (direct link given in the Essential Links section below).
- Register online and open the application form for the IT-03 Batch apprentice programme.
- Fill in your personal details, trade preference and a valid email ID that you check regularly.
- Upload a passport-size photograph on a blue background (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, JPEG, under 200 KB).
- Upload your Class 10 marksheet along with proof of date of birth — birth certificate or Aadhaar card.
- Upload your ITI certificate with the final consolidated marksheet from NCVT or SCVT.
- Upload your community certificate, disability certificate or ex-servicemen certificate if you are claiming reservation, and your Aadhaar card, which is compulsory for every applicant.
- Submit the application before 2359 hrs on 10 October 2026 and save a copy for your record.
Documents must be good quality and readable — poor scans are a common reason for rejection at the scrutiny stage. The notification also rejects candidature outright for submitting more than one application, for a photograph with a cap or goggles or an unclear face, and for any mismatch of name, father’s name or date of birth between the form and your Class 10 or ITI certificate.
Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement in Employment News | 15–21 August 2026 |
| Online application opens | Third day after publication, 1000 hrs |
| Last date to apply online | 10 October 2026 (2359 hrs) |
| Interview call letter | By email, after document scrutiny |
| Training commencement (tentative) | 1 December 2026 |
You have a comfortably long window here, but do not leave it to October — gather your ITI consolidated marksheet and community certificate now, since those are the documents candidates most often struggle to arrange at the last minute.
Is There Any Application Fee for Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No Fee |
The advertisement prescribes no application fee for any category — General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen or women. There is no payment step anywhere in the online application.
Essential Links — Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit Indian Navy Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
An ITI certificate, no upper age limit, no fee and no written exam — for many readers this will be the most accessible defence-sector opportunity of the year. Get your documents scanned properly, apply well before 10 October 2026, and remember that your ITI and Class 10 marks are what get you the interview call. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Andaman and Nicobar job updates and defence recruitment alerts.