Indian Navy Recruitment 2025: Massive 1266 Tradesman Skilled Vacancies Open for Ex-Naval Apprentices!

The Indian Navy has invited online applications from eligible ex-Naval Apprentices for the post of Tradesman Skilled, classified as Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Industrial. A total of 1266 vacancies are available across various trades in different Naval Commands. This is a significant opportunity for skilled individuals to secure a position in the Indian Navy.

Vacancy Details

Post Name: Tradesman Skilled
Total Vacancies: 1266 (plus 49 backlog vacancies)
Trade-wise Vacancies (Selected Trades):
- Electrical: 172
- Mechanical Fitter: 144
- Heat Engine: 121
- Metal: 217
- Ship Building: 226
- Weapon Electronics: 49
- (For a complete trade-wise and category-wise breakdown, refer to the official notification.)
Pay Scale / Remuneration: Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) in the Pay Matrix.
Official Website: https://onlineregistrationportal.in

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification:
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Institute or Board with knowledge of English.
- AND should have completed Apprenticeship Training in the relevant trade.
- OR Mechanic or equivalent with two years of regular service in the appropriate Technical Branch of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Age Limit: Between 18 and 25 years as on the closing date for receipt of online applications.
- Age Relaxation:
  - SC/ST: 05 Years
  - OBC: 03 Years
  - PwBDs: UR-10 Years, OBC-13 Years, SC/ST-15 Years
  - ESM: Period of Military Service plus 03 Years
  - Departmental Candidates (Central Govt.): Up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST)
  - Ex-Agniveers: 05 Years for the first batch & 03 Years for other batches.

Selection Process

The selection process will be as follows:

Screening of Applications: All applications will be screened for eligibility.
Written Examination: All eligible candidates will be called for a written examination. The test will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for the General English section.
Part Subject Maximum Marks
(i) General Intelligence and Reasoning 30
(ii) General Awareness 20
(iii) Quantitative Aptitude 30
(iv) English Language 20
Total 100
Duration: 02 hours.
Document Verification: Provisionally selected candidates will be called for document verification.

Part	Subject	Maximum Marks
(i)	General Intelligence and Reasoning	30
(ii)	General Awareness	20
(iii)	Quantitative Aptitude	30
(iv)	English Language	20
Total	100

Application Process

Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
How to Apply: Candidates are required to apply online through the official recruitment portal. A recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other necessary certificates (Birth, Matriculation, Apprenticeship, Caste, etc.) must be scanned and uploaded in the prescribed format.
Important Note: The examination for all trades will be held on a single day in a single shift. Therefore, candidates can apply for only one trade.
Official Application Link: https://onlineregistrationportal.in