Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Navy has published the Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification to fillup Apprentice posts. Apply online by June 29. Salary ₹30,000-40,000. Check eligibility, age limit, selection process, important dates, and apply online link here.
The latest Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Agniveer (Apprentice) posts! Published through the Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi on the official website joinindiannavy.gov.in, this new recruitment drive offers vacancies to be decided based on service requirements for eligible candidates. Unmarried Indian male candidates possessing an AICTE-recognised Diploma in the relevant Engineering or Electrical discipline can apply online from 05 June 2026 to 29 June 2026. Find all details about the Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi has officially released the advertisement for Agniveer (Apprentice) – 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batch under the Agnipath Scheme. The notification covers complete details on eligibility, age criteria, pay package, Seva Nidhi, selection process, medical standards, and general instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying. The notification is available on the official Indian Navy website.
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Indian Navy – Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi |
| Advertisement | Agniveer (Apprentice) – 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batch |
| Post Name | Agniveer (Apprentice) |
| Streams / Trades | 1. Engineering – Marine Engineering & Systems, Mechanical, Production/Automobile, Refrigeration & AC, Power Plant, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Electronics Instrumentation & Control Engineering 2. Electrical – Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering |
| Total Vacancies | To be decided based on service requirement |
| Pay Package | ₹30,000/month (Year 1) to ₹40,000/month (Year 4); Seva Nidhi corpus ₹10.04 Lakhs on completion |
| Job Location | All India (Transferable; posting at any Indian Navy location, JV or subsidiary) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via https://joinindiannavy.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Stage I – INET → Stage II – PFT + Written Exam + Recruitment Medical → Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka |
| Duration of Service | 4 Years under the Agnipath Scheme (Navy Act 1957) |
| Official Website | https://joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Tentative Date |
| Application Window Opens (Stage I – INET 2/2026) for 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batch | 05 Jun 2026 |
| Application Window Closes | 29 Jun 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 06 Jul 2026 |
| Stage I – INET Examination | Aug 2026 |
| Result Declaration of Stage I – INET | End Aug / Early Sep 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Issue of Call-up Letters – 01/2027 Batch | Sep 2026 |
| Stage II for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 | Oct 2026 |
| Induction at INS Chilka for 01/2027 Batch | Dec 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Issue of Call-up Letters – 02/2027 Batch | Feb 2027 |
| Stage II for Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 | Mar 2027 |
| Induction at INS Chilka for 02/2027 Batch | May 2027 |
*All dates are tentative. Exact dates of each activity will be promulgated on the Candidates Registration Portal at https://joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Vacancies for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches are distributed across Engineering and Electrical streams. The exact number of trade-wise vacancies will be decided based on service requirement. Separate INET examinations will be conducted for Electrical and Engineering entries.
| Stream | Trade / Diploma Discipline | Vacancies |
| Engineering | Marine Engineering & Systems, Mechanical | To be notified based on service requirement |
| Production / Automobile | ||
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Repair and Maintenance | ||
| Power Plant Engineering | ||
| Machine, Manufacturing / Manufacturing Technology | ||
| Mechatronics | ||
| Metallurgy | ||
| Instrumentation, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering | ||
| Industrial/Production, Maintenance | ||
| Electrical | Electrical, Electronics & Communication | To be notified based on service requirement |
| Instrumentation Technology | ||
| Electronics and Control Engineering | ||
| Electrical and Electronics |
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Post-wise Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil all eligibility conditions as on the cut-off date. Only unmarried Indian male candidates are eligible to apply. All qualifications must be from AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institutes.
Agniveer Apprentice – Engineering & Electrical Streams
| Criteria | Details |
| Essential Educational Qualification | Passed Matriculation Examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from Boards of School Education recognised by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India AND completed a 3-year Diploma course from an AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in any of the qualifying diploma trades (Engineering or Electrical as applicable). |
| Marital Status | Only unmarried male candidates are eligible. Candidates must give a certificate of being ‘unmarried’ at the time of enrolment. Agniveers will not be permitted to marry during their entire 4-year tenure. A candidate will be dismissed from service if he marries during tenure or is found to be already married despite giving an unmarried certificate. |
| Nationality | Indian male citizens only. |
| Preferential | Proficiency in sports, swimming, and extra-curricular activities is desirable. |
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
| Batch | Date of Birth (Both Dates Inclusive) |
| Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 Batch | 01 December 2004 – 31 May 2009 |
| Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 Batch | 01 May 2005 – 31 October 2009 |
| Eligible for INET 2/2026 | Candidates born between 01 Dec 2004 – 31 Oct 2009 are eligible to appear in INET 2/2026. They will be shortlisted for Stage II of the respective batch based on the batch-wise age criteria above. |
Note: There are no age relaxations for Ex-Servicemen status for Agniveer enrolment.
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Candidates (Stage I – INET) | ₹550/- + 18% GST (Total as applicable); payable online only |
| Stage II Process | No separate fee for Stage II |
| Payment Mode | Online only – Net Banking / Visa / Master / RuPay Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI |
| Sponsor Candidates & NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders | Exempted from Stage I – INET; directly issued call-up for Stage II based on eligibility |
Note: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates found to have registered multiple times will be rejected and debarred; fee reimbursement will not be carried out in such cases. In case of unsuccessful payment (money deducted but admit card not generated), wait 7 working days for automatic refund.
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Stage 1 – INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test)
Separate INET exams will be conducted for Electrical and Engineering entries. INET 2/2026 will be conducted in August 2026 with SSC as Exam Partner.
| Parameter | Details |
| Mode | Computer-based |
| Total Questions | 100 questions of 1 mark each |
| Language | Bilingual – Hindi & English |
| Type | Objective / Multiple Choice |
| Sections | English & General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, and Diploma (Trade Specific) |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer |
| Passing Criteria | Must pass in all sections as well as in aggregate. Indian Navy reserves the right to determine pass marks in each section and in aggregate. |
| Centre Allocation | At the discretion of the Indian Navy; state preference to be indicated by candidate |
Stage 2 – Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Qualifying in PFT is mandatory for selection. Candidates undergoing PFT do so at their own risk.
| Gender | 1.6 Km Run | Squats (Uthak Baithak) | Push-ups | Bent Knee Sit-ups |
| Male | 06 min 30 sec | 20 | 15 | 15 |
Stage 2 – Written Examination
Written exam is conducted only for candidates who qualify PFT. Two separate exams are conducted for Engineering and Electrical streams.
| Parameter | Details |
| Total Questions | 100 questions of 1 mark each |
| Language | Bilingual – Hindi & English |
| Type | Objective / Multiple Choice |
| Sections | English & General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, and Diploma (Trade Specific) |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Passing Criteria | Must pass in all sections as well as in aggregate |
Stage 2 – Recruitment Medical Examination
Conducted for all candidates who qualify PFT. Candidates found medically unfit may appeal within 05 days at a designated Military Hospital allocated by the Indian Navy. Medical fitness certificates from hospitals other than designated Military Hospitals will not be considered. No second appeal is permissible.
Stage 3 – Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka
Pre-enrolment medical formalities of all selected candidates will be conducted at INS Chilka, Odisha. Induction is subject to qualifying in Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination. Candidates not qualifying will be rejected.
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Emoluments / Pay Package
| Year | Customised Package (Monthly) | In Hand – 70% (Monthly) | Contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund – 30% (Monthly) | Contribution to Corpus Fund by GoI (Monthly) |
| 1st Year | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 | ₹9,900 |
| 3rd Year | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 | ₹10,950 | ₹10,950 |
| 4th Year | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Total in Agniveer Corpus Fund (Seva Nidhi) | ₹5.02 Lakh | ₹5.02 Lakh | ||
Total Seva Nidhi on completion of 4-year tenure: ₹10.04 Lakhs (Agniveer’s contribution + matching GoI contribution). Additional benefits include:
- Risk, hardship, dress and travel allowances
- Non-contributory Life Insurance Cover of ₹48 Lakh for the duration of engagement
- Death Compensation: One-time ex-gratia of ₹44 Lakh (attributable to service) in addition to insurance cover
- Disability Compensation: One-time ex-gratia of ₹44 / ₹25 / ₹15 Lakh based on 100% / 75% / 50% disability
- 30 days leave per year; sick leave as per medical advice
- Medical facilities at service hospitals and CSD provisions
- No gratuity or pensionary benefits applicable
How to Apply for Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only at https://joinindiannavy.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applications can also be uploaded through Common Service Centres (CSC) across the country at a fee of ₹60 + GST (optional facility).
Steps to Apply Online:
- Visit https://joinindiannavy.gov.in → Click on “Register” → Register as AVR (Apprentice).
- After successful registration, click on “Login” → AVR (Apprentice) → INET 2/26 → Proceed to apply.
- Fill in all details carefully. Incorrect declaration of information identified at any stage will result in cancellation of candidature.
- Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (taken not before May 2026), size 10 KB to 50 KB; front portrait in light background without head gear (except Sikhs). Date of photograph must be clearly written at the bottom.
- A live photograph will be captured through the webcam during application form filling.
- Pay the examination fee of ₹550/- + 18% GST online via net banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI.
- Give state preference for allocation of INET exam centre. Choice of centre cannot be changed once selected or allotted by the Indian Navy.
- Candidates will be provided a post-closing correction window. An additional correction window will be activated post INET exam for 2 days.
Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded:
- Matriculation Certificate and Marksheet (proof of date of birth and educational qualification)
- Diploma Certificate and Consolidated Marksheet from AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute
- Domicile Certificate
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate (if applicable) – to be verified through DG NCC
- Sponsorship Certificate (if applicable) – to be verified through CABS
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (taken not before May 2026)
Documents to be Produced at INS Chilka at the time of Induction:
- All original certificates as submitted/uploaded during online application
- Self-attested copies of all certificates
- Original NCC ‘C’ Certificate / Sponsorship Certificate (if held)
- Police Verification Form duly verified by the Superintendent of Police of respective jurisdiction (from place of domicile or place of residence)
- Call-up letter / Admit Card
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Links
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