Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Indian Navy has opened online applications for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. If you are an unmarried Indian male with 10th pass and a three-year AICTE diploma in the listed Engineering or Electrical trades, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 29 June 2026 up to 17:00 hrs. The monthly package starts at Rs. 30,000 and rises to Rs. 40,000 in the fourth year.

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Indian Navy is recruiting Agniveer Apprentices for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches through INET 2/2026. The exact trade-wise vacancies will be decided by the Navy based on service requirement, so no fixed vacancy number has been notified. Training for the 01/2027 batch is planned for December 2026 and training for the 02/2027 batch is planned for May 2027 at INS Chilka, Odisha. After four years, up to 25% of each batch may get a chance to apply for regular sailor enrolment, based on Navy policy and performance.

Who Can Apply?

• Nationality and gender: You must be an unmarried Indian male candidate.
• Education: You must have passed Matriculation with at least 50% marks from a board recognised by the Ministry of Education.
• Diploma: You must have completed a three-year diploma course with at least 50% marks from an AICTE recognised Polytechnic Institute.
• Engineering trades: Marine Engineering and Systems, Mechanical, Production/Automobile, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Repair and Maintenance, Power Plant Engineering, Industrial/Production, Maintenance, Machine, Manufacturing/Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, or Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• Electrical trades: Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, or Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• Marital condition: You must remain unmarried during the full four-year Agniveer tenure.
• Desirable: Sports, swimming, and extra-curricular activity proficiency is desirable.

Age Limit

• 01/2027 batch: You should be born between 01 December 2004 and 31 May 2009, both dates included.
• 02/2027 batch: You should be born between 01 May 2005 and 31 October 2009, both dates included.
• INET 2/2026: Candidates born between 01 December 2004 and 31 October 2009 can apply for Stage I, with Stage II eligibility decided batch-wise.

Salary

• 1st year: Rs. 30,000 monthly package, with Rs. 21,000 in hand and Rs. 9,000 contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund.
• 2nd year: Rs. 33,000 monthly package, with Rs. 23,100 in hand.
• 3rd year: Rs. 36,500 monthly package, with Rs. 25,550 in hand.
• 4th year: Rs. 40,000 monthly package, with Rs. 28,000 in hand.
• Seva Nidhi: On completing four years, the corpus has Rs. 5.02 lakh candidate contribution and Rs. 5.02 lakh Government contribution.
• Other benefits: Risk and hardship allowance, dress allowance, travel allowance, medical facilities, CSD facilities, and Rs. 48 lakh non-contributory life insurance cover.

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates

• 1.6 km run: Complete within 06 minutes 30 seconds.
• Squats: 20 uthak baithak.
• Push-ups: 15 push-ups.
• Bent-knee sit-ups: 15 sit-ups.
• Minimum height: 157 cm, with relaxation rules available on the official Navy website.
• Vision: Uncorrected vision 6/12, corrected vision 6/6, and colour perception CP PASS.

Application Fee

• Stage I INET fee: Rs. 550 plus 18% GST.
• Payment mode: Online through net banking, credit card, debit card, RuPay card, or UPI.
• Stage II fee: No separate fee is charged for the Stage II process.

Selection Process

The Indian Navy selection process has Stage I INET, followed by batch-wise Stage II recruitment.

1. Stage I INET 2/2026: Computer-based online exam planned for August 2026. Marks from this stage are used for shortlisting.
2. Stage II Shortlisting: Separate shortlisting for 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches, based on age criteria and INET marks.
3. Physical Fitness Test: You must clear the running, squats, push-ups, and sit-ups standards.
4. Stage II Written Exam: Conducted only for candidates who clear PFT.
5. Recruitment Medical Examination: Medical fitness is checked by authorised military doctors.
6. Merit List and Pre-Enrolment Medicals: Final merit is prepared state-wise and selected candidates complete pre-enrolment medicals at INS Chilka.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Indian Navy application portal at joinindiannavy.gov.in.
2. Click on Register and register as AVR (Apprentice).
3. After successful registration, click on Login as Apprentice INET 2/26.
4. Fill in your personal, academic, address, and exam centre details carefully.
5. Upload scanned original documents, photo, and required certificates.
6. Pay the Rs. 550 plus GST Stage I examination fee online.
7. Submit the form before 29 June 2026 at 17:00 hrs and keep a printout for future use.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 05 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 05 June 2026 at 10:00 hrs
• Last Date to Apply Online: 29 June 2026 at 17:00 hrs
• Correction Window: 06 July 2026
• Stage I INET: August 2026
• Stage I Result: End of August 2026 or early September 2026
• Stage II for 01/2027 Batch: October 2026
• 01/2027 Batch Training: December 2026 at INS Chilka
• Stage II for 02/2027 Batch: March 2027
• 02/2027 Batch Training: May 2027 at INS Chilka

• Serve as an Agniveer Apprentice under the Indian Navy for the approved four-year tenure
• Follow naval discipline, safety rules, and daily duty instructions during training and service
• Handle technical learning tasks linked to Engineering or Electrical trade work
• Work in ship, shore, and training environments as assigned by the Navy
• Maintain physical fitness standards required for naval duties
• Assist senior sailors and instructors during technical, operational, and maintenance tasks
• Prepare documents and forms required for training, verification, and enrolment stages