| Recruiting Authority: | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
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| Name of the Post: | Trade Apprentice |
| Advertisement No.: | MDL_ATS/01/2026 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The company provides apprenticeship training through its Apprentice Training School (ATS) under the Apprentices |
| About Recruitment: | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has invited online applications from eligible Indian candidates for 495 Trade Apprentice Posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is being conducted for various trades in Group A (10th Pass), Group B (ITI Pass) and Group C (8th Pass) through the Apprentice Training School (ATS), Mumbai. |
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai
MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (495 Posts)
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Started: 11 June 2026 • Last Date: 01 July 2026 • Payment Last Date: 01 July 2026 • Eligible / Not Eligible Candidates List: 10 July 2026 • Representation Against Ineligibility: 15 July 2026 • Admit Card: 15 July 2026 • Exam Date: 25 July 2026 • Result Date: As Per Schedule | • General / UR / OBC / SEBC / EWS / AFC Candidates: ₹100/- • SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹0/- • Accepted Payment Methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI & Other Online Payment Options. |
| Age Limit (As on 01 October 2026) |
| Post Name | Category | Age Limit & DOB |
|---|---|---|
| Group A Trades | General / EWS | 15–19 Years (DOB Between 01-10-2007 & 01-10-2011) |
| OBC | 15–22 Years (After 3 Years Relaxation) | |
| SC / ST | 15–24 Years (After 5 Years Relaxation) | |
| PwBD | 15–29 Years (After 10 Years Relaxation) | |
| Group B Trades | General / EWS | 16–21 Years (DOB Between 01-10-2005 & 01-10-2010) |
| OBC | 16–24 Years (After 3 Years Relaxation) | |
| SC / ST | 16–26 Years (After 5 Years Relaxation) | |
| PwBD | 16–31 Years (After 10 Years Relaxation) | |
| Group C Trades | General / EWS | 14–18 Years (DOB Between 01-10-2008 & 01-10-2012) |
| OBC | 14–21 Years (After 3 Years Relaxation) | |
| SC / ST | 14–23 Years (After 5 Years Relaxation) | |
| PwBD | 14–28 Years (After 10 Years Relaxation) |
| Total Vacant Posts – 495 |
| Post Name / Trade | Group A (10th Pass) | Group B (ITI Pass) | Group C (8th Pass) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draftsman (Mechanical) | 20 | 20 | – | 40 |
| Electrician | 20 | 50 | – | 70 |
| Fitter | 20 | – | – | 20 |
| Pipe Fitter / Plumber | 20 | 30 | – | 50 |
| Structural Fitter | 20 | – | – | 20 |
| Fitter Structural (Ex-ITI Fitter) | – | 50 | – | 50 |
| ICTSM | – | 20 | – | 20 |
| Electronic Mechanic | – | 30 | – | 30 |
| RAC (Refrigeration & AC) | – | 30 | – | 30 |
| Painter (General) | – | 25 | – | 25 |
| Welder | – | 40 | – | 40 |
| COPA | – | 30 | – | 30 |
| Wood Work Technician / Carpenter | – | 30 | – | 30 |
| Rigger | – | – | 20 | 20 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | – | – | 20 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 100 | 355 | 40 | 495 |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Name of the Trade / Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Group A Trades (Draftsman, Electrician, Fitter, Pipe FitterStructural Fitter) | • Passed SSC / Matriculation (10th Class) examination from a recognized Board. |
| Group B Trades (Fitter Structural, Draftsman, Electrician, ICTSM, Electronic Mechanic, RAC, Painter, Pipe Fitter, Welder, COPA, Carpenter) | • Passed SSC / Matriculation (10th Class) examination from a recognized Board. • Must possess National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Group C Trades (Rigger, Welder Gas & Electric) | • Passed 8th Class examination from a recognized School/Board. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | • SSC / 10th Certificate & Marksheet • ITI Certificate & Marksheet (For Group B Trades Only) • 8th Pass Certificate (For Group C Trades Only) • Recent Passport Size Photograph • Scanned Signature • Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving Licence, etc.) • Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL), if applicable • EWS Certificate, if applicable • PwBD Disability Certificate, if applicable • Ex-Serviceman Certificate, if applicable • Apprenticeship Registration / Other Relevant Certificates, if required as per notification |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment |
| Photo: | • Recent passport size photograph. • Photograph should be clear and uploaded in the prescribed format during online application. |
| Signature: | • Candidate’s own signature should be uploaded in the prescribed format. |
| Documents: | • SSC / 10th Marksheet & Certificate (Group A). • ITI Certificate & Marksheet (Group B). • 8th Pass Certificate (Group C). • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/SEBC), if applicable. • EWS Certificate, if applicable. • PwBD (Divyang) Certificate, if applicable. • AFC (Children of Armed Forces • Personnel) Certificate, if applicable. |
| Important Upload Instructions: | • Upload all required certificates while applying online. • OBC candidates must upload a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate. • SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS candidates must upload the prescribed category certificate; otherwise, the application will be treated under the General Category. • Verify all uploaded details before final submission. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post Name | Salary / Stipend |
|---|---|
| Group A Trades (10th Pass) | As per Apprentices Act, 1961 and MDL Apprenticeship Rules |
| Group B Trades (ITI Pass) | As per Apprentices Act, 1961 and MDL Apprenticeship Rules |
| Group C Trades (8th Pass) | As per Apprentices Act, 1961 and MDL Apprenticeship Rules |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the official website of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). • Complete the online registration process. • Register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) Portal, if required. • Login using your registered credentials. • Fill the online application form carefully. • Select the trade for which you are eligible. • Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents. • Enter all required educational and category details correctly. • Pay the application fee through online mode, if applicable. • Verify all details before final submission. • Submit the application form successfully. • Download and keep a printout of the application form for future reference. |
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