An official recruitment notification has been announced by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a premier Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. This recruitment drive is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, to invite young and dynamic individuals to apply for the Trade Apprentice training program across multiple operational categories. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the centralized electronic recruitment gateway.
Recruitment Overview
- Hiring Organization: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
- Post Name: Trade Apprentice Trainees
- Training Categorization: Group A (10th Passed), Group B (ITI Passed), and Group C (8th Passed)
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Selection Process: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, & Medical Examination
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must completely satisfy the designated educational benchmarks, specific group definitions, and basic age parameters to qualify:
- Educational Qualifications & Criteria by Group
- Group A (10th Class Passed): Must have passed the SSC / Matriculation examination under the 10+2 education system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for General/OBC/EWS profiles (passing marks only for SC/ST). General Science and Mathematics must be part of the core school curriculum. ITI-passed candidates are not eligible for this group.
- Group B (ITI Passed): Must have passed the ITI national trade test in the respective engineering trades (such as Fitter, Electrician, ICTSM, Electronic Mechanic, RAC, Welder, or COPA) from an institute approved by NCVT / SCVT. Applicants must have cleared all backlog papers before applying.
- Group C (8th Class Passed): Minimum pass in Class 8th standard under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, holding at least 50% aggregate marks (passing marks for SC/ST). ITI-passed candidates are strictly not eligible for Group C.
- Age Boundaries & Group Tiers
- Group A: Minimum 15 Years to Maximum 19 Years.
- Group B: Minimum 16 Years to Maximum 21 Years.
- Group C: Minimum 14 Years to Maximum 18 Years.
- Upper Age Relaxations: Standard structural relaxations apply cleanly to reserved categories:
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years relaxation
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years relaxation
- Divyang (PwD) Candidates: 10 Years relaxation
- Application Processing Fees
- General / OBC / EWS / AFC Tiers: Rs. 100/- (plus standard online bank processing charges).
- SC / ST / Divyang (PwD) Categories: Nil (Fully exempted from application fee payment).
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The competitive hiring layout utilizes a progressive screening system to filter candidate merit:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Qualified applicants will appear for an online objective examination comprising 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with an exam duration of 2 hours. The syllabus focuses heavily on English, General Knowledge, Mathematics, and General Science relevant to the respective group’s minimum academic standards.
- Document Verification: Candidates who clear the online examination merit cutoff are automatically called for the verification of their academic marksheets and original identity documents.
- Medical Fitness: Final placement is contingent upon clearing the standardized institutional medical fitness evaluation framework.
How to Apply Online
- Create Your Profile: Visit the official corporate website of the organization, navigate to the apprentice recruitment section, and click on the registration module to generate your unique login ID and password.
- Fill the Application Form: Log in to your candidate dashboard and fill in all requested fields, including personal profile indicators, contact details, and precise qualification mark indices.
- Upload Required Documents: Scan and attach clean digital copies of your academic marksheets (8th, 10th, or ITI based on your group choice), category certificate (if applicable), a recent passport-size photograph, and your signature block.
- Process Fee Payment: Execute your category-specific application registration fee online through the integrated payment gateway network (Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking).
- Final Submit: Review your entered text sections carefully against original certificates to prevent spelling mistakes, commit the final submission command, and download the system confirmation sheet for future reference.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Official MDL Online Application Portal Link
- Official Website: Mazagon Dock Corporate
