GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026, 220 Vacancies, Apply Online Last date 10 Jan 2026

Last Date to Apply: 10 January 2026

GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026, 220 Vacancies, Apply Online Last date 10 Jan 2026

Notification No: APP:01/25 Organization: GRSE (Ministry of Defence) Total Vacancies: ~220 Training Duration: 12 months Apply Last Date: 10 Jan 2026 (23:59 hrs) Locations: Kolkata & Ranchi (stream-wise)

Intro – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Overview
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) invites online applications for approximately 220 apprenticeship positions across Trade (Ex-ITI & Fresher), Graduate, and Technician streams for 2025-26. Training is for 12 months at Kolkata and Ranchi units, with stream-wise stipends. Selection is strictly merit-based on qualifying marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness. Candidates must register/enrol on the appropriate NAPS/NATS portals per stream before applying. Regular full-time qualifications only; age and reservation benefits apply as per rules.

Overview

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) invites online applications for approximately 220 apprenticeship positions across Trade (Ex-ITI & Fresher), Graduate, and Technician streams for 2025-26. Training is for 12 months at Kolkata and Ranchi units, with stream-wise stipends. Selection is strictly merit-based on qualifying marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness. Candidates must register/enrol on the appropriate NAPS/NATS portals per stream before applying. Regular full-time qualifications only; age and reservation benefits apply as per rules.

Job overview – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Attribute	Details
Posts:	Trade Apprentices (Ex-ITI & Fresher), Graduate Apprentices, Technician Apprentices
Total vacancies:	~220 (indicative)
Notification:	APP:01/25
Training period:	12 months
Selection:	Merit-based (qualifying marks), Document Verification, Medical Fitness
Organization address:	GRSE Bhavan, 61 Garden Reach Road, Kolkata – 700024

Important dates – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Event	Date/Time
Opening of online registration:	20 Dec 2025 (14:00 hrs)
Closing of online registration:	10 Jan 2026 (23:59 hrs)

Vacancy details – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Stream	Notes
Trade Apprentice (Ex-ITI)	~80 seats across Fitter, Welder (G&E), Electrician, Machinist, Pipe Fitter, Carpenter, Draughtsman (Mech), PASAA (COPA), Electronic Mechanic, Painter, Mechanic Diesel, Fitter (Structural), Secretarial Assistant (English), MMTM, ICTSM, Mechanic Refrigeration & Air-conditioning; placement: Kolkata & Ranchi (trade-wise)
Trade Apprentice (Fresher)	~40 seats in Fitter, Welder (G&E), Electrician, Pipe Fitter, Machinist; Kolkata only
Graduate Apprentice	~40 seats in Mechanical, Electrical, CS/IT, Civil; Kolkata
Technician Apprentice	~60 seats in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Civil; Kolkata & Ranchi
Total	~220 (indicative; subject to change)

Age limit – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Stream	Minimum Age	Maximum Age	Cut-off date
Trade Apprentice (Ex-ITI)	14 years	25 years	As on 01.12.2025
Trade Apprentice (Fresher)	14 years	20 years	As on 01.12.2025
Graduate Apprentice	14 years	26 years	As on 01.12.2025
Technician Apprentice	14 years	26 years	As on 01.12.2025
Relaxations	SC/ST: +5 years; OBC-NCL: +3 years; PH/Differently Abled: +10 years (with valid certificate)

Salary structure – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Apprentice Category	Location	Stipend per month
Trade Apprentice (Fresher)	Kolkata	₹8,200 (1st year); ₹9,020 (2nd year)
Trade Apprentice (Ex-ITI)	Kolkata/Ranchi	₹9,600 or ₹10,560
Graduate Apprentice	Kolkata / Ranchi	₹15,000 (Kolkata); ₹12,500 (Ranchi)
Technician Apprentice	Kolkata/Ranchi	₹10,900

Eligibility criteria – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Stream	Qualification
Trade Apprentice (Ex-ITI)	AITT pass under CTS + NCVT NTC in relevant feeder trade; not registered/engaged in apprenticeship elsewhere
Trade Apprentice (Fresher)	Class 10 (Madhyamik) from recognized Board; ITI candidates not eligible
Graduate Apprentice	Full-time Engineering degree in Mechanical/Electrical/CS/IT/Civil (pass-outs: 2023/2024/2025); PG (ME/M.Tech/MBA) not eligible
Technician Apprentice	Full-time Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication/Civil (pass-outs: 2023/2024/2025); graduates (BE/B.Tech) not eligible
Portal enrolment	NAPS (Trade Ex-ITI/Fresher): https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; NATS (Graduate/Technician): http://nats.education.gov.in
Mode	Regular full-time only; part-time/distance/correspondence not eligible
CGPA conversion	Provide official conversion to percentage; certificate required at DV if applicable

Category-wise breakdown – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Seats	Notes
UR (GEN)	Stream-wise	Varies; subject to Apprentices Act & Rules
OBC (NCL)	Stream-wise	Non-creamy layer certificate (within one year of verification) required
SC/ST	Stream-wise	Caste certificate in prescribed format
PH/Differently Abled (≥40%)	Stream-wise	Valid disability certificate from competent authority

Application fee – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
All categories	No application fee specified; apply online per instructions

How to apply – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Step	Instructions
1. Read notification	Review eligibility, trades/disciples, and guidelines in GRSE Career section and detailed advertisement
2. Enrol on portal	NAPS (Trade streams) or NATS (Graduate/Technician) enrolment prior to application
3. Apply online	Submit application via GRSE portal: https://jobapply.in/GRSE2025App/Default.aspx (ONLINE only)
4. Prepare assets	Valid email/mobile (1 year), passport photo ≤100 KB; ensure accurate details
5. Print & sign	Print auto-generated application; sign candidate & parent/guardian (for apprentices). Keep for DV
6. Monitor updates	Check GRSE website for DV, medical, joining schedules; no TA/DA

Important links – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification (PDF)	Official advertisement with stream-wise eligibility, age, stipends, and selection methodology
Apply Online (GRSE Portal)	Submit your application and print the filled form for document verification
Official Website (GRSE)	Career updates, DV/interview/medical schedules, corrigendum/addendum

Documents required – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Document	Notes
Photo	Passport-size colour photograph (≤100 KB)
Educational	Marksheets & final certificates (ITI/Degree/Diploma/Class 10) per stream
Category certificates	SC/ST/OBC-NCL (recent, within one year), PH ≥40% disability certificate
Portal enrolment proof	NATS/NAPS registration/enrolment confirmation
Application printout	Signed hard copy to produce during DV (not to be posted)
PAN & Bank	PAN mandatory; ECS-enabled savings bank account for stipend

Exam pattern – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Stage	Details
Merit list	Based on qualifying marks (AITT/NCVT for Ex-ITI; Class 10 for Fresher; Degree/Diploma for Graduate/Technician)
Document verification	Originals + self-attested copies; CGPA conversion certificate where applicable
Medical fitness	Must be declared fit by GRSE Medical Officer; Police Verification required at joining

Selection procedure – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Step	Process
1. Apply & enrol	Complete NATS/NAPS enrolment; submit GRSE application within window
2. Merit shortlist	Stream-wise merit based on qualifying marks; trade/location preference for Ex-ITI considered
3. DV	Produce originals; non-compliance or ineligibility leads to rejection
4. Medical & PV	Medical fitness and Police Verification report required
5. Engagement	Offer subject to rules; contract executed as per Apprentices Act; no job obligation post training

Job location – GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Location	Address/Notes
Head & Corporate Office	GRSE Bhavan, 61 Garden Reach Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700024
Training Units	Kolkata (all streams); Ranchi (Ex-ITI select trades; Technician)

Disclaimer: We strongly suggest applicants to verify the given information from credible sources such as the official website of the hiring organization. While we strive to provide accurate and timely updates, only the organization’s website should be treated as the final authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application is 10th January 2026.

2. How many apprentice vacancies are available?

A total of 220 apprentice vacancies are announced across Trade, Graduate, and Technician streams.

3. What is the duration of training?

The apprenticeship training period is 12 months at GRSE units in Kolkata and Ranchi.

4. What is the stipend offered?

Stipend varies by category: Trade Fresher ₹8,200–₹9,020, Ex-ITI ₹9,600–₹10,560, Graduate ₹12,500–₹15,000, Technician ₹10,900.

5. What is the age limit for applicants?

Minimum age is 14 years. Maximum age varies: 20 years for Fresher, 25 years for Ex-ITI, 26 years for Graduate/Technician.

6. What educational qualifications are required?

Class 10 for Fresher, ITI NCVT/SCVT for Ex-ITI, Engineering degree for Graduate, Diploma in Engineering for Technician.

7. How will candidates be selected?

Selection is merit-based on qualifying marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness. No written test.

8. Is there any application fee?

No application fee is specified. Candidates must apply online only via GRSE portal.

9. Where will the training be conducted?

Training will be conducted at GRSE’s Kolkata units and Ranchi unit depending on the stream.

10. What documents are required during application?

Educational certificates, caste/PH certificate if applicable, PAN card, bank details, photo, and signed application printout.

11. Will apprentices be offered permanent employment after training?

No, GRSE is not obligated to offer permanent employment after completion of apprenticeship training.

12. How can candidates apply online?

Applications must be submitted via GRSE’s career portal at jobapply.in/GRSE2025App.

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