NMPA Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Graduate and Diploma Apprentice Slots, Stipend and Eligibility
New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), Panambur, has invited applications for 26 training slots under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There are 16 Graduate Apprentice slots (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, B.A. and B.Com) and 10 Diploma Apprentice slots (Computer Science, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Commercial Practice). If you want practical training at a major port in Karnataka, read on.
This is apprenticeship training for one year, not a regular job. The notification gives no promise of any permanent or temporary job after training. The last date is 5 November 2026. Only candidates who passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply, so check that first. Read everything here, then confirm on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Don’t worry if you are a fresher with no experience. Apprenticeship is made for people who have just finished their studies. A year inside a working port can make your CV much stronger when you apply for other jobs later.
What are the Key Highlights of NMPA Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) |
| Notification No. | No.NMPA/ADM/PAC/Apprentice/e-2807, dated 23 October 2026 |
| Posts | Graduate Apprentice Trainee and Diploma Apprentice Trainee |
| Total Slots | 26 (Graduate 16, Diploma 10) |
| Training Period | One year |
| Location | Panambur, Mangalore, Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Offline, in the prescribed format |
| Last Date | 5 November 2026 |
The notification does not give a total. The figure 26 is the sum of the ten rows in its table. Slots are small in number, so a clean and complete application matters more than speed alone.
How Many Vacancies are there in NMPA Apprentice 2026?
| Field | Slots | Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate in Civil | 3 | Rs 12,300 |
| Graduate in Mechanical | 5 | Rs 12,300 |
| Graduate in Electrical | 4 | Rs 12,300 |
| Graduate in B.A | 3 | Rs 12,300 |
| Graduate in B.Com | 1 | Rs 12,300 |
| Diploma in Computer Science | 1 | Rs 10,900 |
| Diploma in Civil | 1 | Rs 10,900 |
| Diploma in Mechanical | 1 | Rs 10,900 |
| Diploma in Electrical | 3 | Rs 10,900 |
| Diploma in Commercial Practice | 4 | Rs 10,900 |
There is no Graduate Computer Science slot. Computer Science appears only as a Diploma slot, with 1 seat. The notification gives no category-wise split (UR, OBC, SC, ST) for these slots. The serial numbers in the original table skip number 8, but only ten rows are printed.
What is the Eligibility for NMPA Apprentice 2026?
| Field | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Engineering graduate in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical |
| Graduate Apprentice (non-engineering) | Graduate in B.A. or B.Com |
| Diploma Apprentice | Diploma in Computer Science, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical, or Diploma in Commercial Practice |
| Passing year | Passed the qualifying exam in 2024, 2025 or 2026 only |
Your degree or diploma must be recognised by the Board of Technical Education or a University. If you hold a graduate degree or a diploma, pick the slot that matches your own subject.
One small difference to note: the opening paragraph of the notification says “2023-2024, 2024-25 & 2025-26”, while the eligibility clause says “2024, 2025 & 2026”. Both cover the same three batches, so the passing years that count are 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Who Cannot Apply
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Still appearing or awaiting result | Not eligible if you are appearing at the qualifying exam or waiting for the result |
| No mark sheet or certificate | Not eligible if you do not have mark sheets and a degree or diploma certificate, provisional or final |
| Earlier apprentice | Not eligible if you were engaged earlier as an apprentice, at NMP or elsewhere, under the Apprentices Act |
| Current apprentice | Not eligible if you are undergoing apprenticeship training now, at NMP or elsewhere |
Final-year students therefore should not apply, even if the result is due very soon. The rule says awaiting a result means not eligible, and the form asks for the month and year you passed. A provisional certificate is accepted, but only when you already hold it with your mark sheets.
Age Limit
The notification gives no age limit and no as-on date. The application form only asks for your date of birth.
Before you fill the form, put your documents in order. Keep your mark sheets, your degree or diploma certificate and, if it applies to you, your caste certificate. Check that your qualification is from a recognised board or university. These are the papers the notification itself asks for, so a missing one can cost you the slot.
What is the Stipend for NMPA Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs 12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Rs 10,900 |
The notification prints these amounts in the slot table without saying whether they are monthly, so check the NMPA office or the website before you plan your budget. It also says the engagement is purely for training for one year and ends when the year is over. NMPA gives no commitment to any permanent or temporary job afterwards.
What is the Selection Process for NMPA Apprentice 2026?
The notification does not describe any selection method. It does not mention a written test, an interview or a merit rule. The application form asks for your total marks and percentage, from the 5th to 8th semester for engineering graduates and the 2nd to 6th for diploma holders. So keep your semester-wise marks ready and correct, and add them up twice before writing the total. A wrong total on a hand-filled form is an easy mistake and a costly one. NMPA may explain how it will choose candidates later, so watch its website. Please do not assume an exam or an interview, because none is named. Treat your marks and your complete paperwork as the part you can control.
How to Apply for NMPA Apprentice 2026 Offline?
This route is offline. There is no online application link in the notification.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the notification PDF (link in Essential Links below) and pick your field |
| 2 | Fill the prescribed application format printed in the PDF |
| 3 | Fill every item: field of training, name in capital letters, date of birth, address, contact details, community, subject passed, month and year of passing, and marks |
| 4 | Attach all semester certificates, and a copy of your caste certificate if you belong to SC, ST or OBC |
| 5 | Sign and date the form |
| 6 | Address it to the Asst. Secretary (PAC), Administration Department, NMPA, Panambur, on or before 5 November 2026 |
The PDF prints one form for Graduate Engineering and one for Diploma fields. It prints no separate form for B.A. or B.Com, so those candidates should check the NMPA website or office. The notification does not say whether the form goes by post or by hand, so confirm that before you send it, and do not wait for the last day. Ask a friend to read the form once before you send it. Check the name in capital letters, the field you are applying for, your contact details and your signature. If anything is unclear, ask the NMPA Administration Department.
What is the Application Fee for NMPA Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | The notification mentions no fee |
So do not send any money with the form unless NMPA tells you to in writing.
What are the Important Dates for NMPA Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 23 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 5 November 2026 |
The notification gives no start date for applications and no fee. It also gives no date for any later stage. Mark 5 November 2026 in your calendar today, and plan to finish at least two or three days earlier, since an offline form needs time to be filled, checked and sent.
NMPA Apprentice 2026 Essential Links
- Download NMPA Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
- Visit NMPA Apprentice Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026 and have no earlier apprenticeship, this is a good way to gain a year of port experience. Fill the form carefully, attach every semester certificate and submit it by 5 November 2026. For more central openings, see other government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.