Electrician, Fitter, Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Mechanic Ref & AC, Mechanic (Diesel), Programming And System Administration Ass
Who Should Apply Age: 18–100 years (General). Relaxation: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwD +10 years. Qualification: ITI (Industrial Training Institute) pass or equivalent in the relevant trade from a recognised institution. Nationality: Indian citizen. No state domicile restriction, all-India candidates eligible. Candidates must hold an ITI diploma or certificate in one of the specified trades offered at NSRY. The qualification is trade-specific, an ITI Electrician cannot apply for the Fitter post. Cross-trade applications are not accepted. Verify your ITI specialisation matches exactly with one of the 13 trade vacancies listed (Electrician, Fitter, ICT System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Mechanic Ref & AC, Mechanic Diesel, PASAA, Pipe Fitter, Shipwright Wood, Welder Gas & Electric, Electronics Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker). The age limit of 100 years is unusually high for a government apprenticeship, this reflects NSRY's focus on recruiting skilled trades workers regardless of prior work experience. Use the age calculator to confirm your age eligibility with applicable relaxation. Salary and Career Growth Apprentice Stipend: See official notification for exact monthly stipend amount during apprenticeship period. Apprenticeship Duration: Typically 6 months to 2 years depending on trade (as per ITI norms). Post-Apprenticeship: Eligible candidates may transition to permanent positions at NSRY or other naval shipyards on contract basis. NSRY apprenticeships are stipend-based, not salaried positions. The stipend amount varies by trade and is paid during the apprenticeship contract period. Upon successful completion and performance evaluation, apprentices may be offered employment at NSRY as contract workers or permanent staff depending on vacancy and departmental requirement. Career growth involves progression from apprentice to Skilled Grade → Semi-Skilled Grade → Senior Grade roles based on performance, additional certifications, and vacancies in the shipyard. Use the salary calculator to estimate long-term earnings if you transition to permanent employment post-apprenticeship. How to Apply Open in your web browser. Search for "Naval Ship Repair Yard Technician Vocational Apprentice" or navigate using NSRY Sri Vijaya Puram filters. Read the full notification and confirm your ITI trade matches one of the 13 vacancies. Click "Apply" and register with email and mobile number if first-time applicant. Fill the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, ITI pass certificate date, and trade specialisation. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (white background, 3×4 cm or 4×6 cm as specified) and signature scan in JPG/PDF format (max 500 KB each). Use image resizer to compress photos to correct size if needed. Attach scans of ITI certificate, 10th and 12th marksheets, Aadhaar card, and caste/domicile certificate (if applicable), PDF format, max 2 MB per document. Review form for accuracy; no edits allowed after final submission. Submit the form; you will receive an email confirmation with application number and reference ID, save this for future correspondence. Download the application receipt as proof and keep with supporting documents for document verification at NSRY. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Wrong ITI trade applied: Applicants with Electrician ITI applying for Fitter posts. Each post requires exact trade match, check your ITI certificate trade name carefully. Expired or invalid ITI certificate: NSRY accepts only certificates from NCVT/SCVT recognised ITI institutes. Certificates from unrecognised institutes or validity beyond 5 years may be rejected at DV stage. Photo dimensions or format incorrect: Submissions with coloured backgrounds, tilted angles, or oversized files (>500 KB) are auto-rejected by the portal. Use image resizer before upload. ITI certificate name mismatch with application form: If your ITI certificate shows different spelling of name (e.g., "Raj" vs "Rajesh"), the form is rejected at document verification. Missing caste/domicile certificate upload: SC/ST/OBC candidates must upload the prescribed format certificate even though it is not required for application but mandatory at DV to claim age relaxation. Applying multiple times with same email: The portal flags duplicate applications; submit only once with correct details. Selection Process Stage 1: Preliminary Assessment (Online Portal) , application review for eligibility: age, ITI pass status, trade match. No written exam for apprenticeships. Eligible candidates advance to next stage. Stage 2: Document Verification (In-Person at NSRY, Sri Vijaya Puram) , NSRY conducts DV at the facility. Candidates must bring original ITI certificate, 10th/12th marksheets, Aadhaar, caste certificate (if applicable), and 4 passport-size photographs. Verification confirms authenticity of educational records and age. Stage 3: Trade Aptitude Assessment (Pr