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Download Mobile APP Updated June 10, 2026 6:05 PMJune 10, 2026 06:05 PM by J Nandhini Google News Follow Us As Preferred Source Join us Add as a preferred source on Google Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Navratna Company under the Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. MDL_ATS/01/2026 inviting online applications for 495 Trade Apprentice seats under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the intake year 2026. Applications open from 11 June 2026 (Thursday) and the last date to apply online is 01 July 2026 (Wednesday). The online examination is tentatively scheduled for 25 July 2026. All applications must be submitted through https://mazagondock.in. MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary Advertisement MDL is recruiting 495 Trade Apprentices posts including Fitter, Structural Fitter, Welder, Rigger, Draftsman and More with 8th, 10th, ITI pass qualification, last date 01 July 2026. Detail Information Organization Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Advertisement No. MDL_ATS/01/2026 Post Name Trade Apprentice Total Seats 495 Total Trades 18 Groups Group A (10th Class Passed), Group B (ITI Passed), Group C (8th Class Passed) Application Start Date 11 June 2026 (Thursday) Last Date to Apply Online 01 July 2026 (Wednesday) Application Mode Online only Application Fee (UR/OBC/SEBC/EWS/AFC) Rs. 100/- + Bank charges Fee Exemption SC, ST, Divyang (PwD) Tentative Online Exam Date 25 July 2026 Training Location MDL Apprentice Training School (ATS), Mumbai Official Website https://mazagondock.in MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates Candidates should note all key dates carefully. The application window for MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is open from 11 June to 01 July 2026, and the online examination is tentatively scheduled for 25 July 2026. All dates mentioned below are as per the official notification and are subject to updates on the MDL website. Event Tentative Date Online Registration & Application Opens 11 June 2026 Last Date for Online Registration & Application (with edits) 01 July 2026 Last Date for Online Fee Payment 01 July 2026 Declaration of Eligible / Not Eligible Candidate List 10 July 2026 (Tentative) Last Date to Submit Representation Regarding Ineligibility 15 July 2026 (Tentative) Release of Admit Card / Hall Ticket 15 July 2026 (Tentative) Online Examination (CBT) 25 July 2026 (Tentative) The last date to apply online for MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 01 July 2026. Candidates should complete both registration and fee payment within this window since modifications to the application are also permitted only up to this date. 🔔 Never Miss a Govt Job Again! ⚡ Get Custom Govt Job Alerts by Your Qualification (10TH | 12TH | Diploma | ITI | Graduate, Etc) Join Now MDL Trade Apprentice Vacancy Details – Group and Trade-wise Breakdown MDL has notified 495 Trade Apprentice seats across three groups and 18 trades. Group A requires 10th Class, Group B requires ITI qualification, and Group C requires 8th Class as the minimum educational qualification. The age limit is reckoned as on 01 October 2026. Group A – 10th Class Passed (Age: 15–19 years as on 01-10-2026, Training: 2 Years) Trade Total Seats UR OBC SEBC EWS SC ST Draftsman (Mechanical) 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 Electrician 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 Fitter 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 Pipe Fitter 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 Structural Fitter 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 Group A Total 100 Group B – ITI Passed (Age: 16–21 years as on 01-10-2026, Training: 1 Year) Trade Total Seats UR OBC SEBC EWS SC ST Fitter Structural (Ex. ITI Fitter) 50 18 15 4 4 6 3 Draftsman (Mechanical) 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 Electrician 50 18 15 4 4 6 3 ICTSM 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 Electronic Mechanic 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 RAC (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 Painter (General) 25 10 7 2 2 3 1 Pipe Fitter / Plumber 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 Welder 40 15 12 3 3 5 2 COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 Wood Work Technician / Carpenter 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 Group B Total 355 Group C – 8th Class Passed (Age: 14–18 years as on 01-10-2026) Trade Total Seats UR OBC SEBC EWS SC ST Training Period Rigger 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 2 Years Welder (Gas & Electric) 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 1 Year 3 Months Group C Total 40 The total number of Trade Apprentice seats notified by MDL for 2026 is 495. Women applicants will be given 30% horizontal reservation in the selection across all groups and categories. Persons with Disability (Divyang) reservation is horizontal within overall vacancies as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by a Medical Board). Deaf and Hearing Impaired (HI) category applicants will be considered in the Pipe Fitter trade only. MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria Eligibility for MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 depends on the group applied for - Group A, B, or C - and is assessed based on educational qualification marks as on 01 October 2026. ITI-passed candidates are not eligible for Group A and Group C; if discovered at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled without notice. Group A – Educational Qualification Passed SSC (10thClass) with General Science and Mathematics. General / OBC / SEBC / EWS / Divyang / AFC: Minimum 50% aggregate marks. SC / ST: Passing class only (no minimum percentage). If qualifying criteria is best-of-5 subjects, General Science and Mathematics must be part of the curriculum and the candidate must have passed both subjects; otherwise the application will be rejected. Higher-qualified candidates may apply but eligibility will be based on SSC marks only. ITI-passed candidates are NOT eligible for Group A. Group B – Educational Qualification Passed ITIin the relevant trade from a Government or Government-recognized Industrial Training Institute. General / OBC / SEBC / EWS / Divyang / AFC: Minimum 50% aggregate marks. SC / ST: Passing class only. Applicants in the semester system must have cleared all backlog papers of previous semesters, duly certified by the institute head. For Fitter Structural trade, applicants from the ITI Fitter trade can apply. Applicants appearing in the final ITI exam may apply but must pass the final exam on or before 01 October 2026. Candidates passing ITI after 01-10-2026 will not be considered. Group C – Educational Qualification Passed 8thStandard (under 10+2 system) with Science and Mathematics. General / OBC / SEBC / EWS / Divyang / AFC: Minimum 50% aggregate marks. SC / ST: Passing class only. Higher-qualified candidates may apply but eligibility will be based on 8th Standard marks only. ITI-passed candidates are NOT eligible for Group C. Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026) Group Age Limit Group A 15 to 19 years Group B 16 to 21 years Group C 14 to 18 years Age Relaxation SC / ST: Upper age relaxed by 5 years OBC: Upper age relaxed by 3 years Divyang (PwD): Upper age relaxed by 10 years Age relaxation is applicable as per Government Rules and is subject to submission of a valid certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format. Nationality Candidates must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in the latter categories must hold an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India. MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee MDL has prescribed a nominal application fee of Rs. 100/- (plus bank charges) for UR, OBC, SEBC, EWS, and AFC category candidates. SC, ST, and Divyang (PwD) candidates are fully exempted from the fee but must upload valid caste or disability certificates with their application, failing which the application will not be accepted. The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Category Application Fee UR / OBC / SEBC / EWS / AFC Rs. 100/- + Bank charges (non-refundable) SC / ST / Divyang (PwD) Nil (valid caste/disability certificate upload mandatory) Stipend During Apprenticeship Training Selected Trade Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during their training period as per the Apprentices Act. The stipend amount is credited directly to the selected candidate's savings bank account via ECS (Electronic Clearing Service). No cheques will be issued by the company. Candidates must have a savings account in a Public Sector or Private Sector Scheduled Bank with ECS facility, and must also have a valid PAN Card - failing which, income tax will be deducted from the stipend as per prevailing rates. No hostel accommodation will be provided by MDL. Candidates must make their own residential arrangements. Apprentices will be entitled to leave and holidays during training as per the Apprentices Act. MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process Selection for MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is carried out in three stages: an Online Examination (CBT), followed by Document Verification and Trade Allotment, and finally a Medical Examination. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit in the online exam and there is no interview. The tentative date for the online exam is 25 July 2026. Stage 1 – Online Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT) The CBT consists of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours. The syllabus differs by group: Subject Group A (10th Passed) Group B (ITI Passed) Group C (8th Passed) English & GK 25 Questions 25 Questions 25 Questions Physics 25 Questions - 25 Questions Chemistry 25 Questions - 25 Questions Mathematics 25 Questions - 25 Questions Trade Theory - 25 Questions - Workshop Calculation & Science - 25 Questions - Engineering Drawing - 25 Questions - Total 100 100 100 Note for COPA trade (Group B): 75 questions will be from Trade Theory and 25 from English & GK. Examination Centres Candidates can choose two preferred centres from the following tentative list while appl