Educational & Trade Qualifications:
• Welder: Passed ITI in the trade of Welder from a recognized institute (NCVT/SCVT).
• Electrician: Passed ITI in the trade of Electrician from a recognized institute.
• Fitter: Passed ITI in the trade of Fitter from a recognized institute.
• Motor Mechanic: Passed ITI in the trade of Motor Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) from a recognized institute.
• Electronics Mechanic: Passed ITI in the trade of Electronics (Mechanic) from a recognized institute.
• Training Tenure: 1-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Contractual / RegularAug. 24, 2026
Visakhapatnam Port Authority Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Trade Apprentice Posts
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Aug. 24, 2026Trade Apprentice (Welder)Trade Apprentice (Electrician)Trade Apprentice (Fitter)Trade Apprentice (Motor Mechanic)Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic)
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
20 Posts
Pay Scale
₹8.34K - ₹9.39K / mo
Age Limit
Minimum 14 years as on 31-08-2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 21, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 24, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 23, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window24 Aug – 23 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates should have completed a minimum of 14 (fourteen) years of age as on 31-08-2026. No upper age limit is prescribed in the notification.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Online Application Registration on NAPS Apprenticeship Portal (24.08.2026 to 23.09.2026)
OnlineQualifying Only
Academic Merit Screening based on Aggregate ITI Marks
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification of Original ITI Certificates, Marks Lists & Age Proof
OfflineQualifying Only
The selection process comprises:
1. NAPS Online Application: Candidates must register on the NAPS Apprenticeship portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and apply under establishment 'Visakhapatnam Port Authority' between 24-08-2026 and 23-09-2026.
2. Academic Merit Formulation: Engagement is formulated purely on the basis of aggregate marks secured in the qualifying ITI examination. There is no written test or interview.
3. VPA Preference Quota: Preference is accorded in the ratio of 4:1:1 (4 for children of VPA employees, 1 for Cargo Handling Division, and 1 for outsiders).
4. Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on merit will be called for document verification. Final trade allotment is at the discretion of the Chief Mechanical Engineer, VPA.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Technical workshop and dockyard apprenticeship training under the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (one of India's major ports on the east coast). Apprentices are deployed in marine workshops, dry docks, locomotive repair sheds, ore handling plants, container terminal substations, and harbour craft maintenance units. Hands-on learning in structural welding, electrical motor rewinding, heavy machinery maintenance, vehicle overhaul, and PLC/automation controls under experienced dockyard engineers. Standard port industrial working hours (8-hour shift rosters) with mandatory safety gear (PPE, safety boots, helmets).
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Strictly 1-year duration under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The circular explicitly cautions: 'VPA is not liable to provide any employment to the candidates applied for and on completion of their Apprenticeship Training in VPA.' No boarding, lodging, or travel expenses are provided.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Training internship without permanent cadre progression. However, completing trade apprenticeship at a Major Port Trust / Authority awards the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by NCVT/MSDE, which fulfills the essential eligibility requirement or grants significant preference in recruitment for regular skilled artisan posts (Junior Technician, Fitter, Electrician, Crane Operator) in Indian Ports, Indian Railways, Navy Dockyards, and heavy engineering PSUs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- NAPS Portal Registration Mandatory: Applications are accepted exclusively via the NAPS portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in); search for 'Visakhapatnam Port Authority' and apply for the designated trade before 23.09.2026.
- VPA Employee Children Preference Quota: 4:1:1 ratio is followed (4 for VPA employees' children, 1 for Cargo Handling Division, and 1 for open outsiders), so outsider competition is intense based strictly on ITI marks.
- No Accommodation or TA/DA: No boarding, lodging, or TA/DA will be paid by VPA for attending document verification or during the training period.
- Head of Department Discretion: Final allotment of specific trade streams/placements remains at the discretion of the Chief Mechanical Engineer, VPA.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Trade Apprentice (Welder)4
- Trade Apprentice (Electrician)4
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter)4
- Trade Apprentice (Motor Mechanic)4
- Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic)4
Total Vacancies20 Posts
Remuneration & Earnings Structure
Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model
Citizen Service Center / VLE Franchise Model: Earnings are determined by government-approved transaction fees and citizen service delivery commissions, not a fixed monthly salary.
Monthly Apprenticeship Stipend:
• Welder: ₹8,344.60 per month.
• Electrician, Fitter, Motor Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic: ₹9,387.67 per month.
Payment is strictly as per statutory Apprenticeship Rules; no accommodation or other allowances provided.
Monthly apprenticeship stipend: ₹8,344.60 per month for Welder trade; ₹9,387.67 per month for Electrician, Fitter, Motor Mechanic, and Electronics Mechanic trades. No boarding, lodging, or TA/DA expenses are admissible.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply for Trade Apprenticeships through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal online. The application process involves two main steps:
- Candidates must first register on the NAPS Apprentice portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- After registration, candidates should navigate to the "find an apprentice opportunity" section, search for the desired trade and course type, select "Andhra Pradesh" as the location, search for "Visakhapatnam Port Authority" as the Establishment, and then click "Apply".
The online application starts on 2026-08-24 and the last date for applying is 2026-09-23.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is payable for applying on the NAPS Apprenticeship portal.
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Online Application Registration on NAPS Apprenticeship Portal (24.08.2026 to 23.09.2026)
OnlineQualifying Only
Academic Merit Screening based on Aggregate ITI Marks
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification of Original ITI Certificates, Marks Lists & Age Proof
OfflineQualifying Only
The selection process comprises:
1. NAPS Online Application: Candidates must register on the NAPS Apprenticeship portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and apply under establishment 'Visakhapatnam Port Authority' between 24-08-2026 and 23-09-2026.
2. Academic Merit Formulation: Engagement is formulated purely on the basis of aggregate marks secured in the qualifying ITI examination. There is no written test or interview.
3. VPA Preference Quota: Preference is accorded in the ratio of 4:1:1 (4 for children of VPA employees, 1 for Cargo Handling Division, and 1 for outsiders).
4. Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on merit will be called for document verification. Final trade allotment is at the discretion of the Chief Mechanical Engineer, VPA.
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A total of 20 Trade Apprentice training slots are available across 5 designated trades: Welder (4 slots), Electrician (4 slots), Fitter (4 slots), Motor Mechanic (4 slots), and Electronics Mechanic (4 slots).
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