VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 20 Posts
Welcome to ACTIVEGOVTJOBS.COM. Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has released an official recruitment notification for the engagement of 20 Trade Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 for the 2025-2026 session.
If you have passed your ITI in relevant trades like Welder, Electrician, Fitter, Motor Mechanic, or Electronics, this is an excellent opportunity to gain one year of practical training at a major Central Government port. Read all the details regarding the VPA Trade Apprentice vacancies, eligibility, stipend, selection process, and application steps right here.
VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) |
| Advertisement No. | IM&EE/MOF/E-1/ct676/2025-26 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 20 Posts |
| Job Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Salary/Stipend | ₹8,344.60 to ₹9,387.67/- per month |
| Eligibility | ITI Pass in Relevant Trade |
| Official Website | vizagport.com / apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 September 2026 |
VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) | ₹0/- (No Application Fee) |
VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Trade Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
| Welder | 04 | Passed ITI in Welder trade |
| Electrician | 04 | Passed ITI in Electrician trade |
| Fitter | 04 | Passed ITI in Fitter trade |
| Motor Mechanic | 04 | Passed ITI in Motor Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) trade |
| Electronics (Mechanic) | 04 | Passed ITI in Electronics (Mechanic) trade |
| Total | 20 Posts |
VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Candidates must have attained a minimum age of 14 years as of 31 August 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) is applicable strictly as per the Government of India and Apprenticeship Rules.
VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process will not involve any written examination. It will be purely based on:
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Merit List: Selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained by candidates in their ITI examination.
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Document/Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on merit will be called for document verification. (Note: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the verification process).
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Medical Fitness Test.
How to Apply for VPA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
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Visit the official National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal – apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
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If you are a new user, click on “Candidate Registration” and complete your profile to 100%.
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Log in to your account and go to the “Apprenticeship Opportunities” tab.
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Search for the Establishment Name as “Visakhapatnam Port Authority”.
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Select your respective ITI trade (Welder, Electrician, Fitter, etc.) from the available list and click on the “Apply” button.
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Make sure all your documents (ITI Certificate, Marksheet, Aadhaar Card, Photo, etc.) are properly uploaded in your NAPS profile.
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Take a screenshot or keep a record of your applied opportunity for future reference during document verification.
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