Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for Agniveer (Apprentice) – 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batches Eligible: Unmarried Male Candidates Application Mode: Online Only Application Window: 06 Jun – 29 Jun 2026 Duration of Service: Four Years Critical Recruitment Overview The Indian Navy has published an official notification inviting online applications from eligible unmarried male candidates for enrolment as Agniveer (Apprentice) for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. This recruitment drive offers an exceptional opportunity for young diploma holders to serve the nation under the Agnipath scheme, safeguarding the seas for a Viksit Samriddha Bharat. Candidates must have completed their matriculation and hold a recognized three-year diploma in specific engineering disciplines. The selection process involves a computer-based Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET), followed by a Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Examination, and Medical Examination. The online application window is officially open until 29 June 2026 on the official website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Comprehensive Content Index 1. Important Dates & Tentative Timeline 2. Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications 3. Age Criteria for Respective Batches 4. Mandatory Application Fee Structure 5. Terms of Service, Pay & Benefits 6. Selection Process (Stage I & II) 7. Physical & Medical Standards 8. Step-by-Step Online Application Guide 9. Important Links 1. Important Dates & Tentative Timeline Candidates must adhere to the following timeline for the recruitment process. Please note that the online registration system closes on 29 June 2026. Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment Timeline Application Window: 06 Jun 2026 to 29 Jun 2026 Stage-I INET 2/2026 Stage-I INET Exam Date: Aug 2026 Result Declaration of Stage-I INET: End Aug 2026 / Early Sep 2026 Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 Batch Stage-II (PFT, Written Exam & Medicals): Oct 2026 Induction at INS Chilka: Dec 2026 Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 Batch Stage-II (PFT, Written Exam & Medicals): Mar 2027 Induction at INS Chilka: May 2027 Note: The dates mentioned are tentative. Exact dates will be promulgated on the Candidate Registration Portal. 2. Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications The recruitment is open exclusively to unmarried male candidates who meet the conditions laid down by the Government of India. Educational Qualifications Candidates must satisfy the following academic requirements: Must have passed the Matriculation Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a Board of School Education recognized by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. Must have completed a three-year diploma course from an All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) recognized Polytechnic Institute with 60% marks in aggregate. The diploma must be in one of the following streams: Stream Eligible Diploma Courses Engineering Marine Engineering & Systems, Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Repair and Maintenance, Power Plant Engineering, Industrial/Production, Maintenance, Machine, Manufacturing/Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering. Electrical Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering. 3. Age Criteria for Respective Batches Candidates must fall within the specific date of birth brackets for the respective batches to be eligible. Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 Batch: Candidate should be born between 01 Dec 2004 – 21 May 2009 (Both dates inclusive). Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 Batch: Candidate should be born between 01 May 2005 – 21 Oct 2009 (Both dates inclusive). Candidates born between 01 Dec 2004 – 31 Oct 2009 are eligible to apply for INET 2/2026. Further eligibility for the Stage-II recruitment process depends on the age criteria of the specific batch. Marital Status: Only unmarried candidates are eligible. Candidates must provide a certificate of being ‘unmarried’ at the time of enrolment. Marrying during the four-year tenure will result in dismissal from service. 4. Mandatory Application Fee Structure All applying candidates must clear their mandatory processing charges through the integrated digital payment gateway. Examination Fee: An examination fee of ₹ 550/- (Rupees Five Hundred Fifty only) plus 18% GST must be transacted online during the Stage-I INET registration process. Payment Modes: The fee can be paid via Net Banking, or by using Visa, Master, RuPay Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI. Non-Refundable Policy: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination. Important: Admit cards will be generated only for those candidates who execute a successful fee transaction. Multiple registrations from the same candidate will lead to immediate cancellation and forfeiture of paid amounts. 5. Terms of Service, Pay & Benefits Agniveers are enrolled under the Navy Act 1957 for a specific period of four years. Duration of Service: Four years. The Indian Navy is not obliged to retain Agniveers beyond this engagement period. Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus sick leave based on medical advice. Pay & Allowances: A customized package starting at ₹ 30,000 per month in the first year, rising to ₹ 40,000 per month by the fourth year, with a fixed yearly increment. Risk, hardship, dress, and travel allowances are paid additionally. Life Insurance Cover: A non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹ 48 Lakhs for the duration of the engagement period. Seva Nidhi Package: A one-time Seva Nidhi package comprising the individual’s contribution (30% deducted monthly) along with a matching contribution by the Government on completion of the four years (approx. ₹ 5.02 Lakhs from each side, totaling over ₹ 10 Lakhs). Enrolment as Sailors (Regular Cadre): On completion of four years, based on organizational requirements, up to 25% of each specific batch of Agniveers may be offered permanent enrolment in the Indian Navy. 6. Selection Process (Stage I & II) The selection methodology is divided into two distinct stages. Stage-I: Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) Exam Format: Computer-based test with a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions (01 mark each). Separate exams will be conducted for Electrical and Engineering entries. Sections: The bilingual paper comprises four sections: English & General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, and Diploma (Trade Specific). Duration: One hour. Negative Marking: Penalty of one-fourth (0.25) marks for each wrong answer. Shortlisting: State-wise shortlisting for Stage-II based on INET marks. Stage-II: PFT, Written Examination and Recruitment Medical Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Mandatory qualifying test. Candidates