Post date : 08 October 2025
The Indian Navy has opened a recruitment drive for Tradesman (Skilled) — Civilian / Ex-Naval Apprentices for the 2025 intake. This is a good chance for ITI / 10th pass candidates (and ex-naval apprentices) to join Naval Dockyards and related units as skilled civilian tradesmen. Below is a single, complete post you can use directly on your blog: important dates, application fee, age limit, total posts & trade-wise snapshot, post name & eligibility, documents required, step-by-step how to apply, selection method, exam pattern, and 5 FAQs — written in clear Indian English.
Quick headline facts: Total vacancies 1,266 — apply online from 13 August 2025 to 02 September 2025 (dates shown in official notice / recruitment portal).
Indian Navy Tradesman Skilled Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Start
Indian Navy Tradesman Skilled Apprentice Vacancy Detail
Important Dates
- Notofication Date : 08 August 2025
- Application Start Date : 13 August 2025
- Application Last Date : 02 September 2025
- Last Date For Fee payment : 02 September 2025
- Correction Date : As Per Schedule
- Admit Card : Notify Later
- Exam Date : Notify Later
- Result Date : Notify Later
Applicaton Fee
- For General/ OBC/ EWS : ₹ 00/-
- For SC/ ST/ PH Female : ₹ 00/-
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- Mobile Wallet
Age limite As On 23 September 2025
- Minimun Age : 18 Years.
- Maximum Age Limit : 25 Years.
Age Relaxation:
- For more detail read the notification
Total Posts
- 1,266 Posts
Vacancy Detail
| Post | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Tradesman (Skilled), Group ‘C’ (Civilian) — Industrial / Technical | 1,266 |
| Total | 1,266 |
Post Name And Eligibility Criteria
Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Indian Navy Tradesman Skilled Apprentice |
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Documents Required
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Photo | Passport-size coloured photograph (with white background). |
| Signature | Candidate’s signature scanned in required size (JPEG/PNG). |
| Fingerprint | Left thumb impression (if asked) |
| Identity Proof (Any One) |
👉 Must be valid and in the candidate’s name. |
| Educational Certificates |
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| Caste / Reservation Certificate |
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| Domicile Certificate/Other Certificates |
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How To Fill Online Form
- Read the official PDF carefully. Download it from the Naval Dockyard / Join Indian Navy civilian recruitment page.
- Visit the online application portal (Naval Dockyard online registration portal / link in the notification).
- Register (create an applicant account) using a valid email and mobile number; keep login credentials safe.
- Log in and open the “Apply Online” link for Tradesman (Skilled) — select the unit & trade as per vacancy.
- Fill personal & educational details exactly as per your certificates — mistakes at this stage cause trouble later.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates) in the exact format and size specified on the portal.
- Pay fee (if applicable) — many pages show fee ₹0; if a fee is required, pay online. Keep transaction receipt.
- Preview & submit the form; download/print the confirmation / application PDF for future reference.
- Wait for updates (admit card / merit list / DV instructions) on the official portal / registered email.
Once submitted, changes may not be allowed, so double-check every entry before final submission.
Mode of selection
The selection process for this recruitment typically follows these stages:
Shortlisting / Eligibility Screening — application & document checks to ensure you meet trade / age / qualification rules.
Written test / Trade test / Merit list — depending on the notification: many such drives shortlist candidates by merit (marks in ITI / apprenticeship) and may conduct a written test. The official notification lists whether there will be a written exam.
Document Verification (DV) — shortlisted candidates must produce originals.
Medical Examination — final appointment only for medically fit candidates as per Navy rules.
Important: The notification Iink / PDF clearly states whether the written exam is part of selection or if selection is purely merit based (e.g., experience/trade marks). Check the official PDF for your trade.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Some Useful Important Questions
Q1 — Who can apply for these Tradesman Skilled posts?
A: Candidates who meet the trade-wise ITI / NTC / NCVT requirements, are within the age limit (18–25 years as declared), and who satisfy other conditions in the official notification (including ex-naval apprenticeship where applicable). Always check the trade list in the PDF before applying.
Q2 — How many vacancies are there?
A: 1,266 vacancies for Tradesman (Skilled) as per the 2025 notification. Confirm the trade-wise break up from the notification.
Q3 — What is the last date to apply?
A: 02 September 2025 (apply before this date).
Q4 — Is there an application fee?
A: Most public listings show no application fee (₹0). Still verify at time of form submission on the official portal — the application page will show the precise charge.
A: The selection method is defined in the notification. Some similar recruitments use a written test + trade/practical test; others shortlist by merit (ITI / apprenticeship marks). Download and read the PDF to know whether a CBT/written test will be held for your trade.
