MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment- How to Apply

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment, Eligibility, Age Limit, Fees, Selection, Last Date, Apply Online, MDL has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 495 trade apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026. The application process began on June 11, 2026, and applications can be submitted until July 1, 2026.

To apply for the MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026, candidates must fall within the following age ranges: 15 to 19 years for Group A posts, 16 to 21 years for Group B posts, and 14 to 18 years for Group C posts. Candidates are advised to check the official notification before applying.

Vacancy Details

Group A – 10th Class Passed (Age: 15–19 years as on 01-10-2026, Training: 2 Years)

Trade	Total Seats	UR	OBC	SEBC	EWS	SC	ST
Draftsman (Mechanical)	20	9	6	1	1	2	1
Electrician	20	9	6	1	1	2	1
Fitter	20	9	6	1	1	2	1
Pipe Fitter	20	9	6	1	1	2	1
Structural Fitter	20	9	6	1	1	2	1
Group A Total	100

Group B – ITI Passed (Age: 16–21 years as on 01-10-2026, Training: 1 Year)

Trade	Total Seats	UR	OBC	SEBC	EWS	SC	ST
Fitter Structural (Ex. ITI Fitter)	50	18	15	4	4	6	3
Draftsman (Mechanical)	20	9	6	1	1	2	1
Electrician	50	18	15	4	4	6	3
ICTSM	20	9	6	1	1	2	1
Electronic Mechanic	30	12	9	2	2	3	2
RAC (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning)	30	12	9	2	2	3	2
Painter (General)	25	10	7	2	2	3	1
Pipe Fitter / Plumber	30	12	9	2	2	3	2
Welder	40	15	12	3	3	5	2
COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant)	30	12	9	2	2	3	2
Wood Work Technician / Carpenter	30	12	9	2	2	3	2
Group B Total	355

Group C – 8th Class Passed (Age: 14–18 years as on 01-10-2026)

Trade	Total Seats	UR	OBC	SEBC	EWS	SC	ST	Training Period
Rigger	20	9	6	1	1	2	1	2 Years
Welder (Gas & Electric)	20	9	6	1	1	2	1	1 Year 3 Months
Group C Total	40

Eligibility Criteria

Group A – Educational Qualification

• Passed SSC (10th Class) with General Science and Mathematics.
• General / OBC / SEBC / EWS / Divyang / AFC: Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
• SC / ST: Passing class only (no minimum percentage).
• If qualifying criteria is best-of-5 subjects, General Science and Mathematics must be part of the curriculum and the candidate must have passed both subjects; otherwise the application will be rejected.
• Higher-qualified candidates may apply but eligibility will be based on SSC marks only.
• ITI-passed candidates are NOT eligible for Group A.

Group B – Educational Qualification

• Passed ITI in the relevant trade from a Government or Government-recognized Industrial Training Institute.
• General / OBC / SEBC / EWS / Divyang / AFC: Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
• SC / ST: Passing class only.
• Applicants in the semester system must have cleared all backlog papers of previous semesters, duly certified by the institute head.
• For Fitter Structural trade, applicants from the ITI Fitter trade can apply.
• Applicants appearing in the final ITI exam may apply but must pass the final exam on or before 01 October 2026. Candidates passing ITI after 01-10-2026 will not be considered.

Group C – Educational Qualification

• Passed 8th Standard (under 10+2 system) with Science and Mathematics.
• General / OBC / SEBC / EWS / Divyang / AFC: Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
• SC / ST: Passing class only.
• Higher-qualified candidates may apply but eligibility will be based on 8th Standard marks only.
• ITI-passed candidates are NOT eligible for Group C.
• For More Eligibility Details Read the Official MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment Notification PDF.

Salary

• Selected Trade Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during their training period as per the Apprentices Act.

Selection Process

• Online Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT)
• Document Verification and Trade Allotment
• Medical Examination

Online Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT)

Subject	Group A (10th Passed)	Group B (ITI Passed)	Group C (8th Passed)
English & GK	25 Questions	25 Questions	25 Questions
Physics	25 Questions	–	25 Questions
Chemistry	25 Questions	–	25 Questions
Mathematics	25 Questions	–	25 Questions
Trade Theory	–	25 Questions	–
Workshop Calculation & Science	–	25 Questions	–
Engineering Drawing	–	25 Questions	–
Total	100	100	100

MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment: How to Apply

• Visit the official website (https://mazagondock.in/) of MDL. Candidate Can Apply Between 11 June 2026 to 01 July 2026.
• Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment“.
• Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
• Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
• Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

Some Useful Important Links

MDL Address	Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Dock Yard Road, Mazagaon, Mumbai – 400010
National Apprenticeship Portal (for post-selection registration)	https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Application Path	https://mazagondock.in → Careers → Online Recruitment → Apprentice
Download Notification	Click Here
Official Website	https://mazagondock.in/
Age Calculator tool	Click Here
Home Page	Click Here
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