Visakhapatnam Port Authority Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 20 Trade Apprentice Posts for ITI Pass Candidates (Apply Online by 03 December 2026)
1. Short Description
Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Department, has invited online applications for Trade Apprentices for the year 2025-2026.
There are 20 placements in 5 ITI trades, and the training period is 1 year. Online applications start on 04 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 03 December 2026. Read the full details below.
2. Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name | Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) |
| Department | Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Department |
| Notification Number | IM&EE/MOF/E-1/C/2025-26/ |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (Twenty) |
| Period of Training | 1 year |
| Job Location | Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Port Area, Visakhapatnam - 530035 (A.P.) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 December 2026 |
| Application Fee | Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf |
3. Company Name and Job Location
Organisation Name: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)
Department: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Department
Job Location: Administrative Office Building, Port Area, Visakhapatnam - 530035 (A.P.)
4. Qualification Eligibility
| Sl. No. | Trade | No. of Placements | Period of Training | Qualification Prescribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welder | 04 | 1 year | Passed ITI in the trade of Welder |
| 2 | Electrician | 04 | 1 year | Passed ITI in the trade of Electrician |
| 3 | Fitter | 04 | 1 year | Passed ITI in the trade of Fitter |
| 4 | Motor Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 04 | 1 year | Passed ITI in the trade of Mechanic Motor Vehicle |
| 5 | Electronics Mechanic | 04 | 1 year | Passed ITI in the trade of Electronics Mechanic |
| Total | 20 | |||
Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes will be as per the rule of reservation on the basis of the total number of placements under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
5. Age Limit
Candidates should have completed a minimum of 14 (fourteen) years of age as on 03.12.2026. Maximum age limit: Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf.
6. Salary and Facilities
| Trade | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Welder | Rs. 8,344.60 |
| Electrician | Rs. 9,387.67 |
| Fitter | Rs. 9,387.67 |
| Motor Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | Rs. 9,387.67 |
| Electronics Mechanic | Rs. 9,387.67 |
Travel Expenses: TA / DA will not be paid by VPA for attending certificate verification.
Boarding / Lodging: No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible.
Other Note: VPA is not liable to provide any employment to the candidates after completion of their Apprenticeship Training in VPA.
7. Selection Process
- Engagement of Trade Apprentices will be made purely on the merit basis of aggregate marks obtained by the candidates in ITI.
- Preference will be given to the children of VPA employees in the ratio of 4:1:1, that is 4 for VPA, 1 for CHD and 1 for Outsiders.
- Out of the ratio 4 for the children of port employees, a sub-ratio of 2:1:1 will be followed for the children of deceased employees, medically invalidated and superannuated employees, and serving employees respectively.
- Only candidates who are short-listed based on merit of marks secured in the qualifying exam will be called for certificate verification.
- Trades will be allotted to the candidates at the discretion of the Head of the Department.
How to Apply Online
- Step 1: Register on the NAPS Apprentice portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- Step 2: Go to "Find an Apprentice Opportunity" and click "Search Opportunity".
- Select the opportunity (trade), select course type as designated, and select location as Andhra Pradesh.
- Search Establishment as "Visakhapatnam Port Authority" and click "Apply".
8. Important Documents
The notification does not give a full list of documents for online application. Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Resume
- 10th and ITI marksheets and certificates
- Aadhar Card
- Passport size photo
For children of deceased, medically invalidated, superannuated or serving employees, a certifying copy from the Section Officer is required, with specific remarks along with the date of retirement and nature (superannuation / medically invalidated) or date of death in case of deceased employees. Others will be summarily rejected.
9. Important Dates and Links
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| Online Application Start Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 December 2026 |
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