Ministry of Defence (Navy) Trade Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application

Age Details

• Minimum Age: 17.5 years
• Maximum Age: 25 years
• Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years; OBC - 3 years; PwBD - 10 years (in addition to category relaxations)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• ITI or an equivalent examination conducted by a recognized Board of Secondary Education.

General Requirements

• Candidates must be physically fit and meet the medical standards prescribed by the Indian Navy.
• Knowledge of swimming is desirable for certain posts.
• Candidate must be an Indian citizen.

Age Criteria

• Age as on 01-04-2025: Minimum 17.5 years and Maximum 25 years.
• Age relaxations as per government rules (SC/ST, OBC, PwD, etc.).

Important Dates

• Notification Release: November 2025
• Start Date for Application: 29-11-2025
• Last Date for Application: 02-01-2026

Note: Some dates are mentioned in the notification as not fully resolved. If a date could not be fully confirmed, the original text is preserved in this field.

Application Fee

• No application fee for any category.

Additional Instructions

• Applications are to be submitted offline only. Download the application form from the official Indian Navy website, complete it, attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, age proof, category certificate if applicable), and send by ordinary post to the address specified in the notification.
• Envelope should be superscribed with: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] - Group C Recruitment 2025".
• Ensure all information is accurate and all supporting documents are included. Make sure to follow the official notification for any further requirements.