VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has released a notification for the engagement of Trade Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 (as amended in 1973, 1986, and 2019) for the year 2025-2026. This recruitment is meant for ITI-passed candidates who wish to undergo apprenticeship training in the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Department of VPA. Applications must be submitted online through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal.

VPA has announced a total of 20 apprenticeship placements across five trades: Welder, Electrician, Fitter, Motor Mechanic, and Electronics (Mechanic). The apprenticeship training duration is one year. Eligible candidates can apply online only, with the application window opening on 2026-08-24 and closing on 2026-09-23. Selection is merit-based, based on the aggregate marks obtained in ITI, followed by certificate verification. Preference is also indicated for children of VPA employees during the selection process.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must be ITI-passed in the relevant trade for which they are applying. The notification specifies the following trade-wise qualifications: for Welder, candidates should have passed ITI in the Welder trade; for Electrician, candidates should have passed ITI in the Electrician trade; for Fitter, candidates should have passed ITI in the Fitter trade; for Motor Mechanic, candidates should have passed ITI in Motor Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) trade; and for Electronics (Mechanic), candidates should have passed ITI in Electronics (Mechanic) trade.

Age Limit

The minimum age requirement is 14 years, completed as on 2026-08-31. The notification states that the maximum age will be as per the Apprenticeship Rules, and candidates are advised to check the official notification for the exact maximum age limit and any applicable conditions.

Application Fee

The provided notification text does not mention any application fee. If a fee is applicable, it would be specified in the official notification and/or on the NAPS portal during the application process.

How to Apply

1. Visit the NAPS portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click the Register button.
3. Select “Candidates” as the user type.
4. Fill in all required details such as personal information, educational qualification, and contact details.
5. Create a username and password for future logins.
6. Complete the registration process and note down the credentials.
7. Log in to the NAPS portal using the registered credentials.
8. Go to “Find an Apprentice Opportunity” and click “Search Opportunity”.
9. Select the desired Trade (Welder/Electrician/Fitter/Motor Mechanic/Electronics).
10. Set Course Type as “Designated”.
11. Select Location as “Andhra Pradesh”.
12. Search for the establishment as “Visakhapatnam Port Authority”.
13. Click “Apply” next to the relevant opportunity.
14. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The selection process for VPA Trade Apprenticeship 2026 is merit-based and includes multiple stages. First, candidates submit their application online through the NAPS portal. Next, a merit list is prepared based on the aggregate marks obtained in ITI. Shortlisting is then done based on merit, and shortlisted candidates are called for certificate verification. Finally, final engagement is made based on merit and the outcome of document verification. The notification also indicates preference for children of VPA employees in the selection process.

Eligible candidates should complete their online application on the NAPS portal between 2026-08-24 and 2026-09-23 to ensure they are considered for the VPA Trade Apprentice engagement.