GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Freshers | Trade/ Technician/ Graduate Apprentices/ HR Trainee | 226 Posts | Last Date: 10th January 2026
Company: The Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE)
GRSE Recruitment 2026: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) is India’s premier warship builder, a Ministry of Defence PSU under IndianNavy/Coast Guard, known for indigenous shipbuilding (frigates, corvettes, patrol vessels) and exporting warships, also offering engineering solutions like portable bridges and marine pumps, with facilities in Kolkata, making it the first shipyard to deliver 100 warships to Indian forces
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has released the Officer Recruitment 2025 Notification for 107 Permanent & Fixed Term posts. The online application process will start from 19 December 2025 onwards at www.grse.in.
Official Website: www.grse.in
Positions: Trade/Technician/ Graduate Apprentices/ HR Trainee
Total Vacancies: 226 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Ex-ITI): 80 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Fresher): 40 Posts
- Graduate Apprentice: 40 Posts
- Technician Apprentice: 60 Posts
- HR Trainee: 6 Posts
Stipend: Rs. 8,200 to 15000/- PM
Job Location: Kolkata, Ranchi
Experience: Freshers
Eligibility Criteria for GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Trade Apprentice (Ex-ITI):
- Applicant should have passed the All India Trade Test (AITT) for the Craftsmen Training Scheme and possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), Govt. of India in the respective feeder trade
- Trades:
- Fitter
- Welder (G&E)
- Electrician
- Machinist
- Pipe Filter
- Carpenter
- Draughtsman (Mech)
- PASAA
- Electronic Mechanic
- Painter
- Mechanic (Diesel)
- Fitter (Structural)
- Secretarial Assistant (English)
- Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (MMTM)
- Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance (ICTSM)
- Mechanic Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Duration of Training: 12 months
Trade Apprentice (Fresher):
- Applicant should have passed Class 10th standard /Madhyamik or equivalent examination from a recognized Central/State Board.
- Trades:
- Fitter
- Welder (G&E)
- Electrician
- Machinist
- Pipe Filter
Duration of Training: As per the Apprentice Act
Technician Apprentice:
- Applicant should have a Diploma in Engineering granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government/ by University in the respective subject fields.
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Electronics & Telecommunication
- Civil
- Candidates who have passed the Diploma in Engineering examination in the calendar year 2023, 2024 or 2025 are only eligible
Duration of Training: 12 Months
Graduate Apprentice:
- Applicant should have a Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a Statutory University or by an Institution empowered to grant such a degree by an Act of parliament in the respective subject fields.
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Computer Science & IT
- Civil
- Candidates who have passed a Degree in Engineering/Technology examination in the calendar year 2023, 2024 or 2025 are only eligible
Duration of Training: 12 Months
HR Trainee:
- Full Time Graduate and 2 years full-time First Class or 60 % Marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates) in MBA/ PG Degree/ PG Diploma or equivalent in Human Resource/ Management/ Human Resource Development/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Social Work/Labour Welfare
Duration of Training: 12 Months
Age Limit: As on 1st December 2025, Age relaxation applicable.
- Trade Apprentice (Ex-ITI): 14 to 25 years
- Trade Apprentice (Fresher): 14 to 20 years
- Graduate Apprentice: 14 to 26 years
- Technician Apprentice: 14 to 26 years
- HR Trainee: 26 years
Selection Process for GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Apprentices:
- The selection process will be based on Merit.
- Merit List based on marks scored in the Qualifying Examination in each trade/ discipline i.e. AITT under CTS for Trade Apprentice (Ex-ITI), Degree in Engineering examination for Graduate Apprentice and Diploma in Engineering examination for Technician Apprentice.
- Common Merit List based on marks scored in class 10th Standard/ Madhyamik or equivalent examination will be prepared for the selection of Trade Apprentices (Fresher).
- Candidates will be called for document verification in the order of merit.
- Shortlisted candidates shall undergo a Medical Examination and will have to be declared “Medically Fit” by the GRSE Medical Officer before engagement as an Apprentice in GRSE.
HR Trainee:
- Shortlisted candidates after document verification will appear for an interview.
- Final selection will be based on performance (marks obtained) in the interview only
- Candidates will be called for document verification in the order of merit.
- Selected candidates shall undergo Medical Examination and will have to be declared “Medically Fit” by GRSE Medical Officer before engagement as HR Trainee in GRSE.
- Final selection of the candidate is subject to medical fitness by Company’s Medical Officer as per company’s Rules
How to Apply for GRSE Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on their official website on or before 10th January 2026. Candidates must enroll themselves in the NATS & NAPS Portal before applying online for the apprentice posts.
For Official Notification PDF:
- Trade/ Graduate/ Technician Apprentices: Click Here
- HR Trainee: Click Here
Apply Link: Click Here
For Trade Apprentice (NAPS Portal): Click Here
For Graduate/ Technician Apprentice (NATS Portal): Click Here














