VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Electrician, Fitter and More Posts

Eligible candidates must register on the NAPS portal and apply for the Visakhapatnam Port Authority trade opportunity by 3 December 2026.

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority has announced 20 Trade Apprentice placements across five designated ITI trades. Each trade has four training positions. Reservation for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class candidates will be implemented according to the applicable provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961.

The Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority has issued a notification in November 2026 for the engagement of 20 Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The two-page notification provides trade-wise placements, qualification requirements, stipend, minimum age, selection criteria, employee preference rules and application instructions. Official Application Portal: NAPS Apprenticeship India Notification PDF: Direct permanent VPA-hosted PDF link pending verification.

Candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant designated trade and completed a minimum age of 14 years as on 3 December 2026. Important: Candidates must possess the specific ITI qualification prescribed for the selected trade. Selection will be based on aggregate marks secured in the ITI qualifying examination.

Applicants should have completed a minimum of 14 years of age as on 3 December 2026 . The notification does not prescribe a separate maximum age or category-wise age relaxation table. Candidates must follow the applicable apprenticeship rules and official portal requirements.

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend between Rs. 8,344.60 and Rs. 9,387.67 , depending on the trade. Stipend Clarification: These are apprenticeship stipends payable during the one-year training period, not regular employee salary scales.

All five designated trades have a training duration of one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Visakhapatnam Port Authority states that it is not liable to provide employment to applicants or apprentices after completion of their training.

The uploaded recruitment notification does not specify an application fee or fee-payment procedure. Candidates should follow the instructions on the official Apprenticeship India portal. No unverified application fee should be assumed.

Selection will be based on aggregate marks obtained in the relevant ITI examination , followed by certificate verification. Online Application: Candidates submit their applications through the NAPS apprenticeship portal. Merit-Based Shortlisting: Applications are evaluated based on aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying ITI examination. Preference Criteria: The prescribed preference arrangement for eligible children of port employees will apply. Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original certificates. Trade Allotment: The Head of the Department will allot trades at their discretion. Apprenticeship Engagement: Selected candidates will undergo one year of training, subject to applicable engagement formalities. The notification provides preference for eligible children of employees in the ratio of 4:1:1 . Within the portion allotted to c

VPA Apprentice Preference Criteria

VPA Apprentice Preference Criteria

The notification confirms that shortlisted applicants will be called for certificate verification. It does not provide a complete general document-upload checklist. Candidates should keep their relevant ITI qualification certificate, ITI marksheets, age proof and documents supporting any claimed employee-related preference ready. Original documents and other certificates must be produced as instructed during verification. Applicants claiming preference as children of VPA employees must comply with the certification requirements specified by the concerned department.

The notification announces 20 Trade Apprentice placements. There are four placements each in five designated ITI trades. Online applications start on 4 November 2026. The last date to apply is 3 December 2026. Candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trade. The minimum age is 14 years as on 3 December 2026. All trades have a one-year training duration. Selection is based on aggregate ITI marks. Preference applies to eligible children of port employees under the notified ratio. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for certificate verification. The Head of the Department has discretion in trade allotment. VPA will not pay TA/DA for attending certificate verification. No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible. Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment with VPA.