MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 495 Seats Across 18 Trades at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited Total Openings: 495 Seats Eligibility: 8th / 10th / ITI Pass Application Mode: Online Deadline: 01 July 2026 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. Comprehensive Content Index 1. Important Dates & Timelines 2. Group-Wise Vacancy Breakdown 3. Educational Qualification & Age Limit 4. Application Fee Details 5. Selection Process & CBT Exam Pattern 6. Step-by-Step Online Application Protocol 7. Important Links 8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 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. Apply Online at Mazagon Dock Portal 7. Important Links Official Notification PDF View Notification Official MDL Application Portal Visit Website 8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. Can an ITI-passed candidate apply for the Group A (10th Pass) vacancies? No. The official notification strictly prohibits ITI-passed candidates from applying to Group A and Group C categories. Doing so will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature. Q2. What is the final date to apply online? The online registration and application fee payment window officially closes on 01 July 2026. Q3. Is there an interview stage in this recruitment? No, there is no interview. Selection is purely based on the merit achieved in the 100-mark Computer Based Test (CBT). Q4. How will the monthly stipend be paid? The monthly stipend is credited directly to the selected candidate’s savings bank account via ECS (Electronic Clearing Service). Candidates must possess a valid PAN card and a scheduled bank account. Mandatory Official Recruitment Disclaimer: This