Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a premier Govt. of India shipyard under the Ministry of Defence, has released its 2025 notification for 523 Trade Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act. Great opportunity for ITI pass and even 8th/10th pass students!
Group A (10th Pass + ITI – 2 years)
Electrician, Fitter, Structural Fitter
Group B (ITI – 1 year)
Welder, COPA, Carpenter, Rigger, etc.
Group C (8th/10th Pass – Non-ITI)
Rigger, Welder (Gas & Electric)
ITI/10th/8th pass depending on trade
National Trade Certificate (NTC) must be issued by NCVT (not SCVT)
Group A: 15 to 19 years
Group B: 16 to 21 years
Group C: 14 to 18 years
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per rules
Application Start 05 June 2025
Last Date to Apply 02 July 2025 (5 PM)
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