Indian Navy Tradesman Skilled Vacancy 2025 – Apply Online for 1266 Posts
Posted on: August 6, 2025The Indian Navy invites applications from suitable ex-Naval Apprentices (trained at Yard Apprentice Schools) for the Tradesman Skilled post under Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Industrial category. Selected candidates can be posted in any Naval unit or formation anywhere in India, depending on organizational needs. Candidates should make sure they satisfy the stated eligibility standards, such as educational qualifications, age limits and completion of apprenticeship training. The selection procedure will include a written test, document verification and a medical checkup.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Auxiliary | 49 |
| Civil Works | 17 |
| Electrical | 172 |
| Electronics & Gyro | 50 |
| Foundry | 9 |
| Heat Engine | 121 |
| Instrument | 9 |
| Machine | 56 |
| Mechanical | 144 |
| Mechanical Systems | 79 |
| Mechatronics | 23 |
| Metal | 217 |
| Millwright | 28 |
| Ref & AC | 17 |
| Ship Building | 226 |
| Weapon Electronics | 49 |
| Total | 1266 |
Eligibility Criteria for Indian Navy Vacancy 2025
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Tradesman Skilled |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: 5th day from publication in Employment News (e.g., if published on 9 August 2025, opens on 13 August 2025).
- Last Date for Apply: 21st day from opening date (up to 23:30 hrs, e.g., 3 September 2025).
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years (as of the closing date of application)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: UR – 10 years, OBC: 13 years, SC/ST: 15 years
- ESM: Period of military service + 3 years
- Ex-Agniveers: 5 years (first batch), 1 year (other batches)
- Departmental Candidates: Up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST) with 3 years continuous service
- Widows/Divorced Women (not remarried): Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST)
- Meritorious Sportspersons: Up to 30 years (35 for SC/ST)
Application Fee
- Not specified in the notification. Candidates should check the official portal for details.
- Application Mode: Online
Pay Scale
- Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (Level-2 in the Pay Matrix)
Selection Process
- Screening: First-time applications will not be screened; manual document verification is done after examination.
- Shortlisting: Candidates eligible to appear for the written exam, depending on shortlisting if application is heavy.
- Written examination: Objective-type, bilingual (English & Hindi except General English), 2 hours, on General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 marks), General Awareness (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks) and English Language (20 marks), to be held in Mumbai or other places as decided by the Indian Navy.
- Tie Resolution: Based on date of birth (senior candidate considered) or alphabetical order of first name.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: To be done for the provisionally shortlisted candidates.
- Provisional Offer: Made on merit, subject to satisfactory verification.
How to Apply for Indian Navy Vacancy 2025
- Visit the official online registration portal at https://onlineregistrationportal.in.
- Download and read the information guidelines, which explain how to fill and submit the online application form.
- Ensure you meet the eligibility and educational qualification requirements, including matriculation or equivalent from a recognized institute or board with knowledge of English, along with completion of apprenticeship training in the relevant trade or equivalent experience.
- Prepare scanned copies (JPEG/JPG/PDF) within the prescribed size limits, including your recent passport-size photo, signature, proof of date of birth, Aadhaar, matriculation and apprenticeship certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD/Ex-serviceman/Ex-Agniveer certificates (if applicable) and service certificate if you are a government servant.
- Fill in the online form with accurate details from your matriculation certificate, such as your name, date of birth, valid email ID and mobile number.
- Convert grades to percentage marks if your school uses a grade point scale, using the conversion chart provided by your board. If unavailable, apply the minimum percentage corresponding to the grade point.
- Select your preferred posting command. Note that this will not affect merit but may be considered as far as possible, depending on service requirements.
- Submit only one application. If you must submit more than one due to unavoidable circumstances, ensure the higher-numbered application is complete, as the authorities will accept only that one.
- Print a copy of your application form for your records and download your E-admit card from https://onlineregistrationportal.in when it becomes available.
- Check the portal regularly for updates, corrigenda or additional instructions until the recruitment process ends.
FAQs
Indian Navy Tradesman Skilled Recruitment 2025 provides a total number of 1,266 vacancies in different trades. These are Auxiliary, Electrical, Mechanical, Metal, Ref & AC and other specializations. The vacancies are allocated in different categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS and UR. Candidates need to go through the detailed notification carefully in order to see the trade-wise distribution and category-wise reservation before filling out the online application.
Candidates should have passed Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board with relevant Apprenticeship Training or two years of service as a Mechanic in the Army, Navy or Air Force. Other trade-specific qualifications may be required. The candidate should also satisfy the age limit and physical requirements as mentioned in the notification. Age and qualification relaxations are also available for reserved categories according to the Government of India guidelines.
The process of selection involves a written test, document validation and a medical test. The written test will be bilingual, except for the English Language section and objective-type. Topics are General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for document verification, followed by a medical fitness test to assess whether they meet the health standards required.
Important Links for Indian Navy Vacancy 2025
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here (Link Will Active On 12.08.2025 ) |
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