🏗️ Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) – Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
495 Trade Apprentices Vacancy | Online Application Open
📌 Advertisement No.: MDL-ATS/01/2026
✅ Quick Overview
Detail Information
Organization Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
Ministry Ministry of Defence, Dept. of Defence Production
Post Name Trade Apprentice
Total Vacancies 495 Posts
Application Mode Online
Job Location Mumbai, Maharashtra
📅 Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ)
Event Date
📝 Online Registration Start Date 11 June 2026 (Thursday)
📝 Online Registration Last Date 01 July 2026 (Wednesday)
📋 Tentative Date for Eligible/Not Eligible List 10 July 2026
🗣️ Representation Submission Date 15 July 2026
🎫 Admit Card Release Date 15 July 2026
🖥️ Online Examination Date 25 July 2026
🏢 Vacancy Details – Trade Wise (495 Posts)
📘 Group A – 10th Class Passed (ग्रुप “क” – 10वीं उत्तीर्ण)
S.No. Trade Total Seats UR SC ST OBC EWS SEBC Age Limit Training Period
1 Draftsman (Mechanical) 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 15-19 Years 2 Years
2 Electrician 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 15-19 Years 2 Years
3 Fitter 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 15-19 Years 2 Years
4 Pipe Fitter 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 15-19 Years 2 Years
5 Structural Fitter 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 15-19 Years 2 Years
📗 Group B – ITI Passed (ग्रुप “ख” – आई.टी.आई. उत्तीर्ण)
S.No. Trade Total Seats UR SC ST OBC EWS SEBC Age Limit Training Period
6 Fitter Structural (Ex. ITI Fitter) 50 18 15 4 4 6 3 16-21 Years 1 Year
7 Draftsman (Mechanical) 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 16-21 Years 1 Year
8 Electrician 50 18 15 4 4 6 3 16-21 Years 1 Year
9 ICTSM 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 16-21 Years 1 Year
10 Electronic Mechanic 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 16-21 Years 1 Year
11 RAC 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 16-21 Years 1 Year
12 Painter (General) 25 10 7 2 2 3 1 16-21 Years 1 Year
13 Pipe Fitter/Plumber 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 16-21 Years 1 Year
14 Welder 40 15 12 3 3 5 2 16-21 Years 1 Year
15 COPA 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 16-21 Years 1 Year
16 Wood Work Technician/Carpenter 30 12 9 2 2 3 2 16-21 Years 1 Year
📙 Group C – 8th Class Passed (ग्रुप “ग” – 8वीं उत्तीर्ण)
S.No. Trade Total Seats UR SC ST OBC EWS SEBC Age Limit Training Period
17 Rigger 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 14-18 Years 2 Years
18 Welder (Gas & Electric) 20 9 6 1 1 2 1 14-18 Years 1 Year 3 Months
🎓 Educational Qualification (शैक्षणिक योग्यता)
For Group A (10th Pass):
- SSC/10th Pass with General Science & Mathematics
- Minimum 50% marks for UR/OBC/SEBC/EWS/Divyang/AFC
- Pass Class for SC/ST candidates
- General Science & Mathematics must be part of qualifying board curriculum
For Group B (ITI Pass):
- ITI Pass in relevant trade from Govt./Govt. recognized institute
- Minimum 50% marks for UR/OBC/SEBC/EWS/Divyang/AFC
- Pass Class for SC/ST candidates
- Final exam must be passed on or before 01-10-2026
For Group C (8th Pass):
- 8th Standard Pass (under 10+2 system) with Science & Mathematics
- Minimum 50% marks for UR/OBC/SEBC/EWS/Divyang/AFC
- Pass Class for SC/ST candidates
📏 Age Limit & Relaxation (आयु सीमा और छूट)
Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 Years
OBC 3 Years
Divyang (PWD) 10 Years
AFC (Armed Forces Children) As per Govt. Rules
Note: Age will be calculated as on 01-10-2026
💰 Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)
Category Fee
General (UR), OBC, SEBC, EWS, AFC ₹100 + Bank Charges
SC, ST, Divyang Exempted (No Fee)
⚠️ Important: SC/ST/Divyang candidates must upload valid caste/disability certificate. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded.
📝 How to Apply? (आवेदन कैसे करें?)
Step-by-Step Process:
- Visit Official Website: https://mazagondock.in
- Navigate to: Careers → Online Recruitment → Apprentice
- Click on: “Create New Account” for new registration
- Login to your account
- Fill Application Form with correct details
- Upload Documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates)
- Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take printout
🖥️ Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
Stage 1: Online Examination (CBT)
- 100 MCQs based on minimum qualification syllabus
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Marks: 100
Group Subjects Questions
Group A English & GK (25), Physics (25), Chemistry (25), Mathematics (25) 100
Group B English & GK (25), Trade Theory (25), Workshop Calculation & Science (25), Engineering Drawing (25) 100
Group C English & GK (25), Physics (25), Chemistry (25), Mathematics (25) 100
Note: For COPA Trade – 75 questions from Trade Theory & 25 from English & GK
Stage 2: Document Verification & Trade Allotment
- Merit-based shortlisting
- Original documents verification
- Trade allotment as per merit and vacancy
Stage 3: Medical Examination
- As per Apprenticeship Rules 1992
- Must be medically fit for training
🏢 Examination Centers (परीक्षा केंद्र)
- Mumbai
- Thane
- Pune
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)
- Nagpur
- Latur
- Kolhapur
- Nashik
⚠️ Candidates can choose 2 centers while applying. MDL reserves the right to allot any center.
📋 Required Documents (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
Mandatory Documents to Upload:
- ✅ Recent Passport Size Photograph
- ✅ Signature
- ✅ SSC/8th/ITI Marksheet & Certificate
- ✅ Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS)
- ✅ Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC)
- ✅ Disability Certificate (for Divyang)
- ✅ Service Certificate (for AFC candidates)
- ✅ PAN Card (for selected candidates)
- ✅ Police Verification Report (PVR) – After Selection
💼 Stipend & Training Details (प्रशिक्षण और वेतन)
Feature Details
Monthly Stipend As per Apprenticeship Rules
Leave & Holidays As per Apprenticeship Rules
Hostel Facility ❌ NOT Available
Minimum Attendance 200 days/year (Group A & B), 250 days (Welder G&E)
All India Trade Test Eligible after minimum attendance
⚠️ Important Instructions (महत्वपूर्ण निर्देश)
- One candidate can apply for ONE group only (Group A or C, not both)
- ITI candidates CANNOT apply for Group A & C
- Online application is MANDATORY – No offline applications accepted
- English version of advertisement will be final in case of any discrepancy
- No request for exam center change will be entertained
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
- All disputes subject to Mumbai jurisdiction only
🔗 Important Links
Resource Link
Official Website https://mazagondock.in
Apprenticeship India Portal https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Help Desk Email mdlats@mazdock.com
Help Desk Phone 022-23764151 / 4155
📌 Key Highlights
🏆 Navratna Company – India’s premier shipbuilding company
🛡️ Ministry of Defence – Government of India Undertaking
📅 Apply Online: 11 June 2026 to 01 July 2026
🎯 Total 495 Vacancies across 18 trades
💻 Computer Based Test (CBT) on 25 July 2026
🚨 Final Reminder
⏰ Don’t Miss the Deadline!
Start Date: 11 June 2026
Last Date: 01 July 2026
Apply Only At: mazagondock.in
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Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification on mazagondock.in for complete and accurate details before applying.