NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 50 Vacancies

Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Sri Vijaya Puram is hiring 50 Technician (Vocational) Apprentices across 13 ITI trades under the IT-03 Batch. If you have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) and hold an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in a relevant trade, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 10 October 2026. There is no upper age limit — you only need to be at least 18 years old. The one-year apprenticeship training is tentatively scheduled to start on 1 December 2026, giving you practical, on-the-job exposure to ship repair work at a Navy establishment.

Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts

Naval Ship Repair Yard, Sri Vijaya Puram, under the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, has released its notification for the Technician (Vocational) Apprentice Programme, IT-03 Batch (Advertisement No. NSRY(SVP)/IT03/26). The yard is looking to train 50 apprentices across 13 ITI trades to support ship repair and maintenance work. Both male and female Indian nationals can apply. This is a government-recognized one-year training programme under the Apprentices Act, so you will receive a monthly stipend during training as per applicable government norms, along with hands-on experience in a Navy dockyard — a strong stepping stone for a technical career. NSRY yards carry out repair, refit, and maintenance work for Indian Navy ships, and training here exposes you to real dockyard operations rather than just classroom learning.

NSRY is located at Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair), the headquarters of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, making this an excellent opportunity if you're looking to combine a technical career with life in the islands. As this yard supports the Indian Navy's presence in the Andaman & Nicobar region, apprentices also get a rare chance to see how ship maintenance is planned and carried out at a strategic defence establishment.

Trades Covered

The 50 apprentice seats are spread across the following ITI trades (exact trade-wise numbers are available in the official notification):

• Electrician
• Fitter
• ICTSM
• Instrument Mechanic
• Machinist
• Mechanic Refrigeration and AC
• Mechanic Diesel
• PASAA
• Pipe Fitter
• Shipwright Wood
• Welder
• Electronics Mechanic
• Sheet Metal Worker

These trades cover core areas like electrical work, mechanical fitting, welding, instrumentation, and shipwright carpentry — all essential skills for repairing and maintaining naval vessels at the yard.

Why Join as an NSRY Apprentice?

Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act gives you structured, hands-on learning inside a real Navy dockyard environment, guided by experienced technical staff. On successful completion of the one-year programme, you get a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), which is recognized across government and private sector technical jobs and strengthens your resume for future ITI-trade openings in defence PSUs, railways, and other government departments. You'll also get exposure to the tools and processes used in a defence ship-repair yard, which is hard to find in a typical private-sector ITI apprenticeship, and the practical experience you gain can help you when applying for regular technical posts in the Navy's civilian establishments later.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) and completed ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the trade you're applying for.
• Nationality: Indian nationals only — both male and female candidates can apply.
• Trade Selection: You can apply only for the trade in which you hold your ITI certificate — make sure your ITI trade matches one of NSRY's 13 listed trades before applying.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old — there is no upper age limit for this apprenticeship.
• Your age will be counted as on 30 November 2026.

Selection Process

Selection for NSRY Apprentice posts happens in these stages:

1. Merit List: A preliminary merit list is prepared based on your Class 10 and ITI marks.
2. Interview / Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview and practical trade test.
3. Document Verification: Your certificates and eligibility proofs are checked.
4. Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to you being medically fit for the training.

Since ITI apprenticeship programmes at Navy establishments attract a large number of applicants, keeping your 10th and ITI mark sheets in good academic standing improves your chances at the merit-list stage.

How to Apply

1. Go to the apprenticeship portal at apprenticeship.recttindia.in.
2. Register yourself with your basic details.
3. Fill in the online application form with your educational and trade details.
4. Upload your documents and photo.
5. Submit the form before the last date.
6. Keep your 10th certificate, ITI certificate, mark sheets, and ID proof ready for document verification at a later stage.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 17 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 October 2026
• Training Start (Tentative): 1 December 2026

Since seats are limited to 50 across all 13 trades, apply as early as possible after the online window opens on 17 August 2026 and make sure your ITI documents are in order before the last date.

• Undergo hands-on training in your ITI trade under NSRY's technical staff
• Learn ship repair and maintenance techniques specific to your trade
• Follow workshop safety rules and use tools and equipment correctly
• Assist skilled technicians during ship repair, refit, and maintenance work
• Maintain training records and attendance as per the apprenticeship scheme
• Complete assigned practical and theoretical training modules
• Appear for periodic trade tests and assessments during the training period