NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 50 Electrician, Machinist & More Posts

Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Sri Vijaya Puram, has opened its Technician (Vocational) Apprentice Programme for the 2026-27 batch, giving ITI-qualified candidates a shot at a year of hands-on training within a Ministry of Defence establishment. The NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 covers 50 seats across 13 designated ITI trades, and unlike most mainland postings, this one is based in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Online applications close on 10 October 2026. Here's the complete breakdown of eligibility, stipend, and how to apply.

About Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY)

NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram, is a Ministry of Defence (Navy) establishment responsible for ship repair and maintenance support in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Like other defence apprenticeship programmes, it regularly trains ITI-qualified candidates under the Apprentices Act, giving them practical, trade-specific experience in a naval dockyard setting rather than a typical civilian workshop — a distinctive opportunity for candidates open to relocating to the islands for a year.

NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

The exact calendar date on which the online portal opens isn't fixed in the notification — it's defined only as "the third day, 1000 hrs, from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News." Candidates should check the official website directly to confirm the precise opening date rather than assume one.

Vacancy Details (Trade-wise)

The 50 seats are spread across 13 designated ITI trades, with Electrician carrying the largest allocation, followed by Shipwright (Wood). The notification clarifies that these numbers are only indicative and may change during the final assessment of eligible candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates need Matriculation followed by an ITI pass in the trade they're applying against, under NCVT or SCVT, as per the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. Physical standards follow Rule 4 and Schedule-II of the same rules, and shortlisted candidates are examined by NSRY's Yard Medical Officer before enrolment. Candidates who have already completed, or are currently undergoing, an apprenticeship in the same trade under the Apprentices Act at any Government, PSU, or private organisation are not eligible to apply again.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years, as on one day before the commencement of the IT-03 Batch programme
• Maximum Age: No upper age limit, as per MSDE Office Memorandum dated 20 December 2021

Reservation of Vacancies

Reservation follows Rule 5 (Sub Rules 1 and 2) of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as applicable in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. As a defence establishment involved in hazardous and physically demanding work, 3% of vacancies are horizontally reserved for Persons with Disability (PwD) meeting the fitness relaxation criteria under Rule 4, and a further 3% are reserved for Ex-Servicemen and their dependants, prioritised in the order: children of deceased/disabled Ex-Servicemen, children of Ex-Servicemen, children of serving Jawans, children of serving Officers, and Ex-Servicemen themselves. Both PwD and Ex-Servicemen reservations are adjusted within the candidate's own applicable category (UR/OBC/SC/ST). Unfilled reserved vacancies are opened up to other eligible candidates and are not carried forward to the next enrolment as backlog.

Stipend Details

Selected apprentices are paid a monthly stipend in line with the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, or as revised by the Government from time to time. Payment is contingent on registering on the online apprenticeship portal and executing a valid apprenticeship contract. The exact stipend amount isn't specified in the notification, so candidates should refer to the current statutory rates under the Apprentices Act for the precise figure.

Selection Process

• Preliminary Shortlisting — a trade- and category-wise merit list based on aggregate marks in the ITI trade and Class X
• Interview — 50 marks, testing technical skills in the applied trade, held at the Apprentice Training School, NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram
• Final Merit List — based on interview marks; ties broken first by date of birth (elder candidate ranked higher), then alphabetically by name
• Document Verification — original certificates checked against the online application
• Medical Examination — fitness certificate required from a Government Hospital or Government Medical Officer

After completing the apprenticeship, every full-term apprentice appears for a trade test conducted by the Apprentice School or an authorised agency, and those who pass are issued a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by the DGT. NSRY carries no obligation to offer employment after training, and the apprentice is equally not obligated to accept any offer made.

Application Fee

The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.

Required Documents

The following need to be uploaded as good-quality, readable colour PDFs (A4 size, up to 200 KB each) at the time of application. Self-clicked mobile/camera photos of documents are not accepted.

• Passport-size photo on a blue background (3.5cm x 4.5cm, JPEG/JPG, up to 200 KB)
• SSC/Matriculation (Std X) Mark Sheet and proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Aadhaar)
• ITI Certificate with final consolidated marksheet (NCVT/SCVT)
• Community Certificate, for candidates seeking reservation
• Disability Certificate from a competent authority, for PwD-category candidates
• Certificate of applicability, for Armed Forces Personnel/Ex-Serviceman ward category candidates
• Aadhaar Card (compulsory, JPEG/JPG, up to 200 KB)

At document verification, candidates must additionally produce the original SSC/Matriculation Marks Certificate, ITI Certificate & final consolidated marksheet, Aadhaar Card, and applicable Caste/PwD/Ex-Serviceman/NCC/Sports Certificates.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website: apprenticeship.recttindia.in.
2. Register and fill up the application form once the portal opens (3rd day, 1000 hrs, after the advertisement's Employment News publication).
3. Upload all required documents in colour PDF, A4 size, each up to 200 KB, exactly as specified in the notification.
4. Provide a valid personal mobile number and email ID, since all notices and updates are sent through them.
5. Submit the application before 10 October 2026, 2359 hrs.
6. Retain the acknowledgement/application printout — no hard copy needs to be sent to NSRY, but it must be produced at document verification.

Applications are accepted online only; physical application forms are not entertained.

Important Instructions

• Travel expenses are not admissible for interview, document verification, or joining the training programme, and candidates must arrange their own boarding and lodging.
• Any change in schedule or amendments will be intimated only through the official website.
• Canvassing of any kind leads to disqualification; selection is strictly on merit.
• Suppression of facts or submission of forged certificates leads to rejection at any stage, or termination if apprenticeship has already been granted.
• Apprentices are barred from joining labour unions or participating in trade union or political activity during the programme.
• On joining, apprentices are supplied with two pairs of workshop overalls, safety shoes, safety gloves, goggles, a helmet, ear defenders, and a uniform.
• Selected candidates must execute a contract on the online apprenticeship portal (apprenticeship.gov.in) under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
• Jurisdiction for any dispute lies with the sitting bench of the Calcutta High Court in Sri Vijaya Puram.

Common Reasons for Rejection: incomplete application; not meeting the prescribed qualification by the closing date; underage or incorrect date of birth; multiple applications; unclear or non-compliant photograph; mismatch of name/father's name/DOB between the application and certificates; and mismatch between the applied trade and the ITI trade certificate held.

Why Should You Apply?

This is a solid pick for ITI graduates who want practical training inside an actual naval dockyard environment rather than a standard civilian workshop — the range of 13 trades on offer, from Electrician to Shipwright, means candidates across most ITI specialisations get a fair shot. There's also no upper age limit, which widens eligibility beyond fresh ITI pass-outs to anyone who's been out of the workforce or is switching trades. Just factor in that the posting is in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, so it suits candidates genuinely open to relocating for the training year.

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Final Words

The NSRY Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a distinctive opportunity for ITI graduates open to a year of hands-on training within a naval dockyard in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With applications open until 10 October 2026, there's a reasonably comfortable runway to get your ITI and Matriculation documents ready and register once the portal opens. If this was useful, share it with ITI-qualified friends who might be interested, and join our Telegram channel above for more defence and apprenticeship job alerts.