MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Apply Online for 495 Seats Across 18 Trades at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Critical Recruitment Overview
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a premier Navratna Company under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has published Advertisement No. MDL_ATS/01/2026. MDL is inviting online applications to engage young and energetic candidates for 495 Trade Apprentice seats under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the 2026 intake year.
This is a golden opportunity for 8th Pass, 10th Pass, and ITI-qualified candidates to gain hands-on industrial training at the prestigious MDL Apprentice Training School (ATS) in Mumbai. The online application portal is active from 11 June 2026 to 01 July 2026. An online Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for 25 July 2026.
1. Important Dates & Timelines
Candidates are advised to complete their online registration and fee payment well before the last date to avoid server congestion.
| MDL Trade Apprentice Schedule 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Application Opens: | 11 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment: | 01 July 2026 |
| Declaration of Eligible/Not-Eligible List: | 10 July 2026 |
| Release of Admit Cards (Tentative): | 15 July 2026 |
| Online Examination (CBT) Date: | 25 July 2026 |
2. Group-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 495 Trade Apprentice seats are available, divided systematically into three broad groups based on baseline educational qualifications.
Group A (10th Class Passed) - 100 Seats
Training Duration: 2 Years. Trades included: Draftsman (Mechanical), Electrician, Fitter, Pipe Fitter, and Structural Fitter. (20 seats per trade).
Group B (ITI Passed) - 355 Seats
Training Duration: 1 Year. Trades included:
- Fitter Structural (Ex. ITI Fitter) - 50 Seats
- Electrician - 50 Seats
- Welder - 40 Seats
- Electronic Mechanic, RAC, Pipe Fitter / Plumber, COPA, Carpenter - 30 Seats each
- Painter (General) - 25 Seats
- Draftsman (Mechanical), ICTSM - 20 Seats each
Group C (8th Class Passed) - 40 Seats
Trades included: Rigger (20 Seats - 2 Years Training) and Welder Gas & Electric (20 Seats - 1 Year 3 Months Training).
3. Educational Qualification & Age Limit
Age Limit (Calculated as on 01 October 2026)
- Group A (10th Pass): 15 to 19 years.
- Group B (ITI Pass): 16 to 21 years.
- Group C (8th Pass): 14 to 18 years.
- Age Relaxation: Relaxations apply as per standard rules (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Divyang/PwD).
Educational Requirements
- Group A: Passed SSC (10th Class) with General Science and Mathematics. General/OBC/EWS candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. (SC/ST require only a passing class). ITI-passed candidates are NOT eligible for Group A.
- Group B: Passed ITI in the relevant trade from a Government-recognized institute. General/OBC/EWS candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. (SC/ST require only a passing class). Final year appearing students can apply if they pass before 01 October 2026.
- Group C: Passed 8th Standard with Science and Mathematics. General/OBC/EWS candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. ITI-passed candidates are NOT eligible for Group C.
4. Application Fee Details
The application fee must be paid online via the integrated payment gateway.
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / SEBC / EWS / AFC | Rs. 100/- (+ Bank Charges) |
| SC / ST / Divyang (PwD) | Exempted (NIL) |
5. Selection Process & CBT Exam Pattern
The selection relies entirely on merit scored in the Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification. There is no personal interview.
Stage 1: Online Examination (CBT)
- Format: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions. Duration: 2 Hours.
- Group A & C Syllabus: English & GK (25), Physics (25), Chemistry (25), Mathematics (25).
- Group B Syllabus: English & GK (25), Trade Theory (25), Workshop Calculation & Science (25), Engineering Drawing (25). (For COPA: 75 Trade Theory + 25 English & GK).
Stage 2 & 3: Document Verification & Medical Exam
Top scorers will be called for document verification and trade allotment on the same day. Final admission is subject to passing a strict medical fitness examination as per the Apprentices Rules 1992.
6. Step-by-Step Online Application Protocol
The entire process is exclusively online. No paper documents need to be sent via post.
- Visit the official MDL portal: mazagondock.in.
- Navigate to Careers → Online Recruitment → Apprentice.
- Click on "Create New Account". Note your User ID and password securely.
- Log in and fill out the detailed application form with your academic marks and personal details.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents (Marksheets, Category Certificates, etc.). SC/ST/Divyang candidates must upload their valid certificates to claim the fee exemption.
- Select up to two preferred examination centers (Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nagpur, Latur, Kolhapur, Nashik, or Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar).
- Pay the Rs. 100/- application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference.
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8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This career tracking sheet is developed for educational reference based on Advertisement No. MDL_ATS/01/2026 released by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). Candidates are strongly instructed to visit mazagondock.in to verify detailed eligibility constraints, exam center rules, and documentation formats before submitting their online applications.
