Mazagon Dock Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has announced a notification for Tradeย Apprenticeย posts. There are 495 Mazagon Dock vacancies. Candidates with 8th/10th/ITIqualifications can apply for the jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 01 July 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for the Mazagon Dock Vacancy 2026 is explained below. Interested candidates can also try NIACL Apprentice Recruitment.

Mazagon Dock Apprentice Recruitment 2026 โ Details:
| Job Role | Trade Apprentices |
| Job Type | Maharashtra Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | 8th/10th/ITI |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Vacancies | 495 Posts |
| Stipend | As per Govt rules |
| Job Location | Mumbai |
| Last Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://mazagondock.in/ |
MDS Apprentice โ Detailed Eligibility:
Education Qualification:
Group โAโ(10th Class Passed):
Draftsman (Mech.)/Electrician/Fitter/Structural Fitter:
- The candidate should have Passed SSC in with General Science & Mathematics
- Securing minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General / OBC / SEBC/EWS / DIVYANG/ AFC, ii) Pass Class for SC/ST Only.ย In case of passing criteria is best of 5 subjects taken,
- General Science & Mathematics Should be the Part of the Qualifying Board Curriculum & Candidate should have passed, Otherwise Application will be rejected.
- Though the qualifying criteria is SSC, the candidates with Higher qualification may also apply. However, eligibility will be based on SSC marks qualification only.
Pipe Fitter:
- The candidate should have Passed SSC
- Securing minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General / OBC SEBC/EWS / DIVYANG/AFC,
- Pass Class for SC/ST Only.
- Though the qualifying criteria is SSC, the candidates with Higher qualification may also apply. However, eligibility will be based on SSC marks qualification only.
- Deaf & Hearing Impaired (HI) category applicants will be considered in Pipe Fitter Trade only
Group โBโ(I.T.I Passed):
Fitter Structural (Ex. ITI Fitter)/Draftsman (Mech.)/Electrician/ICTSM/Electronic Mechanic/RAC/Painter/(General)/Pipe Fitter/Plumber/Welder/COPA/Wood Work Technician/ Carpenter:
- Passed ITI in Fitter / Draftsman (Mechanical) / Electrician /ICTSM / Electronic Mechanic/ Plumber / Welder / Computer Operator & Programming Assistant / Carpenter or Wood Work Technician / Refrigeration and Airconditioning (RAC) trades from Govt./ Govt recognized Institute.
- Securing minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General / OBC / SEBC/ EWS / DIVYANG / AFC,
- Only Pass Class for SC/ST. Applicants undergoing their course under semester system are required to pass backlog papers of previous semesters if any & it should be dully certified by Head of the institute.
- Applicant should have passed ITI in above trades only, however in case of Fitter-Structural trade, applicants belonging to ITI Fitter Trade can apply
Group โCโ(8th Class Passed):
Rigger/Welder (Gas & Electric):
- 8th Std. under (10 + 2) system Passed with Science & Mathematics.
- Securing minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General / OBC / SEBC/EWS / DIVYANG / AFC, ii) Pass Class for SC/ST Only. Though the qualifying criterion is 8th Std, the candidates with Higher qualification may also apply. However, eligibility will be based on 8th Std. qualification only
Training Period:
- Group โAโ(10th Class Passed): 2 Years
- Group โBโ(I.T.I Passed): 1 Year
- Group โAโ(8th Class Passed): 1 Year, 3 Months
Age Limit (As on 01 October 2026):ย
- Group โAโ(10th Class Passed): 15 โ 19 Years
- Group โBโ(I.T.I Passed): 16 โ 21 Years
- Group โAโ(8th Class Passed): 14 โ 18 Years
Age relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation will be given by 5 yrs. for SC/ST, 3 yrs. for OBC and 10 yrs. for DIVYANG as per Govt. Rules, Subject to submission of relevant Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
Stipend:
- Apprentices will be entitled to a monthly stipend, leave, and holidays during Apprenticeship Training as per Apprentices Act
MDS Apprentice Vacancy 2026: 495 Posts
- Group โAโ(10th Class Passed):ย 100 Posts
- Draftsman (Mech.):ย 20 Posts
- Electrician: 20 Posts
- Fitter: 20 Posts
- Pipe Fitter: 20 Posts
- Structural Fitter: 20 Posts
- Group โBโ(I.T.I Passed): 355 Posts
- Fitter Structural (Ex. ITI Fitter): 50 Posts
- Draftsman (Mech.): 20 Posts
- Electrician: 50 Posts
- ICTSM: 20 Posts
- Electronic Mechanic: 30 Posts
- RAC: 30 Posts
- Painter (General): 25 Posts
- Pipe Fitter/Plumber: 30 Posts
- Welder: 40 Posts
- COPA: 30 Posts
- Wood Work Technician/ Carpenter: 30 Posts
- Group โCโ(8th Class Passed ): 40 Posts
- Rigger: 20 Posts
- Welder (Gas & Electric): 20 Posts
Selection Process of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Recruitment:
Online Examination (Computer-based test):
- Only eligible candidates in Group A, B & C will be called for Online Examination (Computer-based examination).
- The Online Examination will consist 100 Number of Multiple Choice questions based on the below-mentioned syllabus of the minimum qualification of respective Groups (i.e., Class 10th Pass for Group A, ITI Pass for Group B & Class 8th Pass for Group C), and the examination will be of 2 hoursโ duration.
Subject and No.of Questions:
Group A โ 10th Class Passed:
- English & G.K.: 25
- Physics: 25
- Chemistry: 25
- Mathematics: 25
- Total No. of Questions: 100
Group B โ I.T.I. Passed:
- English & G.K.: 25
- Trade Theory: 25
- Workshop calculation & science: 25
- Engineering Drawing: 25
- Total No. of Questions: 100
Group C โ 8th Class Passed:
- English & G.K.: 25
- Physics: 25
- Chemistry: 25
- Mathematics: 25
- Total No. of: 100
Application Fees:
- General (UR) / OBC / SEBC / EWS /AFC Category: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST & Divyang Category candidates are exempted from payment of fees
Payment Mode: Online
How to Apply for Mazagon Dock Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can register on the apprenticeship portal and apply online using their official website before 01 July 2026.
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Important Dates of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Apprentice Recruitment:
- Online Registration & Application including edit/modification of application by Applicant: 11-06-2026 to 01-07-2026
- Payment of Application Fees (Online): 11-06-2026 to 01-07-2026
- Tentative Date for Declaration of List of Eligible & Not Eligible candidates: 10-07-2026
- Tentative Date for Submission of representation regarding ineligibility: 15-07-2026
- Release of Admit Card / Hall Tickets for Online Examination 15-07-2026
- Tentative Date for Conduct of Online Examination 25-07-2026