MDL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 200 Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Posts
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has released the MDL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 notification for 200 Graduate and Diploma Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 16 December 2025 to 05 January 2026 for one-year apprenticeship training in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with a stipend of up to ₹12,300 per month.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a prestigious Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has released the official notification (Advt. No. ADVT/MDLATS/2/2025) for the engagement of Graduate and Diploma Apprentices for the 2025–26 batch.
A total of 200 apprenticeship vacancies are available across engineering and general (non-engineering) disciplines. Eligible candidates can apply online from 16 December 2025 to 05 January 2026 through the official MDL Apprentice Portal.
This one-year apprenticeship program is governed by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) and offers valuable hands-on experience in India’s leading shipbuilding organization.
MDL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) |
| Advertisement No. | ADVT/MDLATS/2/2025 |
| Post Name | Graduate & Diploma Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 200 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 January 2026 |
MDL Apprentice Vacancy Details 2025
| Stream | Vacancies | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) | 110 | ₹12,300 |
| Graduate Apprentice (General Stream) | 60 | ₹12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 30 | ₹10,900 |
| Total | 200 |
Disciplines Covered
- Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Electronics & Telecommunication, Shipbuilding Technology / Naval Architecture
- General Stream: B.Com, BBA, BCA, BSW
MDL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): Degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline
- Graduate Apprentice (General): Degree in B.Com / BBA / BCA / BSW
- Diploma Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline
Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination on or after 01 April 2021.
Age Limit (as on 01.03.2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
- PwD – 10 Years
MDL Apprentice Selection Process 2025
Selection will be based on Merit + Interview:
| Stage | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Marks in Qualifying Examination | 80% |
| Interview | 20% |
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification & Interview at MDL, Mumbai.
MDL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 15 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 16 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 January 2026 |
| Valid Applications List | 09 January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview List | 16 January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interviews Begin | 27 January 2026 (Tentative) |
MDL Apprentice Application Fee
No Application Fee for any category.
How to Apply for MDL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Follow the steps below to apply online:
➤ Step 1: Register on NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and obtain a registration number
➤ Step 2: Visit the MDL Apprentice Online Portal
➤ Step 3: Click on “Create New Account” and complete registration
➤ Step 4: Login and fill the application form carefully
➤ Step 5: Enter your NATS Registration Number
➤ Step 6: Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates
➤ Step 7: Submit the application and take a printout for reference
Ensure all details are correct before final submission.
Official Notification: https://mazagondock.in/app/writereaddata/career/MDL_ATS_Rules_Regulations_BOAT_Batch_2025_26_1215202513333PM.pdf
Apply Online: https://mazagondock.in/app/mdlapprentice/login.aspx
