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Visakhapatnam Port Authority Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under Visakhapatnam Port Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under VPA is given below.

Welder

• No. of Vacancies: 04

• Qualification: Passed ITI in the trade of Welder

• Age Limit: Minimum 14 years as on 31-08-2026

• Pay Scale: Rs. 8,344.60 per month

Electrician

• No. of Vacancies: 04

• Qualification: Passed ITI in the trade of Electrician

• Age Limit: Minimum 14 years as on 31-08-2026

• Pay Scale: Rs. 9,387.67 per month

Fitter

• No. of Vacancies: 04

• Qualification: Passed ITI in the trade of Fitter

• Age Limit: Minimum 14 years as on 31-08-2026

• Pay Scale: Rs. 9,387.67 per month

Motor Mechanic

• No. of Vacancies: 04

• Qualification: Passed ITI in the trade of Motor Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)

• Age Limit: Minimum 14 years as on 31-08-2026

• Pay Scale: Rs. 9,387.67 per month

Electronics

• No. of Vacancies: 04

• Qualification: Passed ITI in the trade of Electronics (Mechanic)

• Age Limit: Minimum 14 years as on 31-08-2026

• Pay Scale: Rs. 9,387.67 per month

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trade from a recognised institute. The trade-wise qualification requirements are as follows:

• Welder - Passed ITI in Welder trade.

• Electrician - Passed ITI in Electrician trade.

• Fitter - Passed ITI in Fitter trade.

• Motor Mechanic - Passed ITI in Motor Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) trade.

• Electronics - Passed ITI in Electronics (Mechanic) trade.

The trade-wise qualification details are provided in the official notification table.

Age Limit

Candidates should have completed a minimum age of 14 years as on 31 August 2026.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Apprentice Salary / Stipend 2026

The monthly stipend details are mentioned in the official notification.

Application Fees

Here is the complete information about Visakhapatnam Port Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Apprentice Selection Process 2026

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of Visakhapatnam Port Apprentice Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

• Engagement of Trade Apprentices will be made purely on merit basis of aggregate marks obtained in ITI.

• Preference will be given to children of VPA Employees in the ratio of 4:1:1 (4 for VPA, 1 for CHD, 1 for Outsiders).

• Out of the ratio of 4 for children of port employees, a sub-ratio of 2:1:1 will be followed for children of deceased employees / medically invalidated & superannuated employees / serving employees respectively.

• Short-listed candidates based on merit will be called for certificate verification.

• Trades will be allotted at the discretion of the Head of the Department.

Required Documents for Visakhapatnam Port Authority Apprentice Application

Candidates should keep the required documents ready while applying through the Apprenticeship India portal.

• ITI qualification details and certificates

• Educational documents

• Other required documents as applicable

How to Apply Online for Visakhapatnam Port Authority Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Here is the complete procedure to apply for Visakhapatnam Port Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. Candidates should register in the NAPS Apprentice portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

2. After registration, go to ‘Find an Apprentice Opportunity’ and click ‘Search Opportunity’.

3. Select the desired opportunity (trade) and set course type as ‘Designated’.

4. Select location as ‘Andhra Pradesh’ and search Establishment as ‘Visakhapatnam Port Authority’.

5. Click ‘Apply’ to submit the application.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• TA and DA will not be provided for attending certificate verification.

• No boarding or lodging expenses will be provided.

• Completion of apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment in Visakhapatnam Port Authority.

The notification clearly states that candidates will not receive TA/DA for certificate verification and VPA is not liable to provide employment after completion of apprenticeship training.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Trade Apprentice Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here

• Official Notification PDF: Click here

• Official Website: Click here