MDL Trade Apprentice Syllabus 2026
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for MDL Trade Apprentice Batch 2026 online examination under notification MDL ATS/01/2026 for the selection of 495 Trade Apprentices. MDL's Apprentice Training School (ATS) conducts this exam, and knowing the syllabus and exam pattern together helps candidates plan their preparation, understand the distribution of marks, and target the right subjects for their specific trade group.
MDL Trade Apprentice Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Overview
MDL Trade Apprentice Selection Process 2026
As per the official notification, the selection for MDL Trade Apprentice Batch 2026 is based on the following stage:
- Online Written Examination: Single-stage objective type (MCQ) examination of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 120 minutes.
MDL Trade Apprentice Syllabus 2026 – Download Link
MDL Trade Apprentice Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern has been released for 495 Trade Apprentice Vacancies under Notification MDL ATS/01/2026. Candidates appearing for the online examination of 8th August 2026 can check the latest group-wise syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme and download the official syllabus PDF to prepare effectively.
Download MDL Trade Apprentice Syllabus 2026
MDL Trade Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
Online Exam Pattern (All Groups)
Group A – Non-ITI Group (10th/SSC Level)
Applicable Trades: Draftsman (Mechanical), Fitter, Electrician, Pipe Fitter and Fitter Structural.
Group B1 – ITI Passed Group
Applicable Trades: Draftsman (Mechanical), Fitter - Pre ITI, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Painter General, ICTSM (Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance) and RAC (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic).
Group B2 – ITI Passed Group
Applicable Trades: Plumber (Pipe Fitter), Welder, COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant), Carpenter/Woodwork Technician – Pre ITI.
Note for COPA Trade: Candidates applying under COPA Trade will have 75 questions from Trade Theory and 25 questions from English & GK instead of the standard four-subject split shown above.
Group C – Non-ITI Group (8th class of 10+2 system)
Applicable Trades: Rigger and Welder (Gas and Electric).
MDL Trade Apprentice Syllabus 2026
The syllabus of MDL Trade Apprentice Online Exam is grouped on the basis of trade category rather than a common syllabus. The details of subjects of each group are given below directly based on the official notification.
1. Group A Courses (Non-ITI)
- (A) English & General Knowledge – SSC Maharashtra State Board Level
- (B) Physics – SSC Maharashtra State Board Level
- (c) Chemistry – SSC Maharashtra State Board Level
- (D) Mathematics – SSC Maharashtra State Board Level
2. Group B1 Syllabus (ITI Passed – Draughtsman, Fitter, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Painter General, ICTSM, RAC)
- (A) English & General Knowledge – SSC Maharashtra State Board Level
- (b) Trade Theory – As per the prescribed Maharashtra ITI syllabus of the respective trade
- (c) Workshop Calculation and Science – as per prescribed Maharashtra ITI syllabus of the respective trade.
- (d) Engineering Drawing – As per the syllabus of the concerned trade
3. GROUP B2 SYLLABUS (ITI Passed – PLUMBER, WELDER, COPA, CARPENTER/WOODWORK TECHNICIAN)
- (A) English and General Knowledge – 8th class of 10+2 system
- (b) Trade Theory – As per the prescribed Maharashtra ITI syllabus of the respective trade
- (c) Workshop Calculation and Science – as per prescribed Maharashtra ITI syllabus of the respective trade.
- (d) Engineering Drawing – As per the syllabus of the concerned trade
- Note: COPA Trade candidates are tested on only 75 Trade Theory questions and 25 English & GK questions.
4. Group C Courses (Non-ITI – Rigger and Welder)
- (A) English and General Knowledge – 8th class of 10+2 system, Maharashtra State Board level
- (B) Physics – 8th class of 10+2 system
- (c) Chemistry – 8th class of 10+2 system
- (d) Mathematics – 8th class of 10+2 system
The notification does not specify which of these subjects have more importance, hence no subject has been given priority over another subject beyond what is stated above.
How to Prepare for MDL Trade Apprentice Exam 2026
- First identify your exact business group (A, B1, B2 or C), as each group has different subject combinations and difficulty levels.
- For Group A and Group C candidates, revise SSC/8th class level Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from your Maharashtra State Board textbooks instead of higher-level material.
- For Group B1 and B2 candidates, focus on Trade Theory, Workshop Calculations and Science and Engineering Drawing courses of your specific ITI trade as these carry 75 marks out of 100.
- Since there is no negative marking, attempt all 100 questions within the limit of 120 minutes instead of leaving any unanswered.
- Practice with a timer to increase speed, as you have about 1.2 minutes per question on average.
- Read the question paper in whichever of the three languages (Marathi, Hindi, English) you are most comfortable with, but keep the English version in mind to clear any doubts.