MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 523 Vacancies

MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a premier Navratna defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has officially released the MDL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification. The organization is inviting online applications from Indian nationals for the engagement of 523 Trade Apprentices across various trades. The application window is open from 10th June 2025 to 30th June 2025.

This recruitment drive offers a valuable opportunity for ITI pass candidates and freshers to gain hands-on training with one of India’s top defence shipbuilding companies. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official MDL website before the last date.

MDL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apprentice Jobs Maharashtra

MDL Apprentice 2025 – Online Application Process

The application process for Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is completely online. Candidates must carefully follow the steps below to ensure successful submission of their application.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online:

• Visit the official MDL website.
• Navigate to “Careers” on the homepage.
• Click on “Online Recruitment” and then go to the “Apprentice” section.
• Click on “Create New Account” to register if you’re a new user.
• After registration, log in with your credentials.
• Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and trade details.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents and recent passport-sized photograph.
• Review your application carefully before final submission.
• Submit the form and save/download a copy for future reference.

Mazagon Dock Apprentice Application Fee 2025 – Category-wise Details

As per the official notification, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has prescribed the application fee structure for Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025 as follows:

(i) General (UR) / OBC / SEBC / EWS / AFC Categories: Rs.100/- plus applicable bank charges

(ii) SC / ST / Divyang (PwD) Categories: Exempted from paying the application fee.

MDL 523 Apprentice Vacancies Selection Process – Stage-wise Breakdown

The selection of candidates for Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Trade Apprentice 2025 will be conducted in three stages. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be allowed to proceed through these stages.

Stage 1: Online Examination (Computer-Based Test)
Eligible candidates from Group A, B, and C trades can appear for an online examination. The examination will be computer-based and will test candidates on relevant subjects. Tentative exam centres include: Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Nagpur, Latur, Kolhapur, Nashik

Stage 2: Document Verification & Trade Allotment
Candidates who qualify in the online examination can attend the document verification. After successful verification, trade allotment will be done based on merit and preference.

Stage 3: Medical Examination
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a medical examination to determine fitness for apprenticeship training.

Mazagon Dock Online Application 2025 Important Dates

Candidates applying for the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025 must keep track of the following important dates to ensure timely application and participation in the selection process:

Start of Online Registration & Application (including edit/modification):- 10th June 2025
Last Date for Online Application Submission:- 30th June 2025
Online Fee Payment Window:- 10th June to 30th June 2025
Tentative Declaration of Eligible & Ineligible Candidates:- 7th July 2025
Last Date to Submit Representation for Ineligibility:- 14th July 2025
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release:- 18th July 2025
Tentative Date of Online Examination (CBT):- 2nd August 2025

Official Notification and Direct Apply Link