Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batch

About the Organisation

The Indian Navy is one of the three branches of the Indian Armed Forces responsible for safeguarding India's maritime interests. Through the Agnipath Scheme, the Navy recruits young candidates as Agniveers for a four-year engagement period, offering technical training, military experience, and career opportunities in various engineering and electrical trades.

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Agniveer (Apprentice) entry is a unique opportunity for diploma holders seeking a technical career in the Indian Navy. Unlike conventional apprentice recruitment, this entry combines military training with technical responsibilities and provides a structured pay package along with the Seva Nidhi benefit after completion of service.

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The Indian Navy has not specified the exact number of vacancies. Vacancies will be determined based on service requirements.

Engineering Stream

• Marine Engineering & Systems
• Mechanical Engineering
• Production / Automobile
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Power Plant Engineering
• Manufacturing Technology
• Mechatronics
• Metallurgy
• Instrumentation
• Electronics Instrumentation & Control Engineering
• Industrial / Production Maintenance

Electrical Stream

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Instrumentation Technology
• Electronics & Control Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Passed Matriculation Examination with minimum 50% aggregate marks.

AND

• Completed a 3-year Diploma course from an AICTE-recognized Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% aggregate marks in the prescribed Engineering or Electrical disciplines.

Marital Status

• Only unmarried male candidates are eligible.
• Candidates must remain unmarried during the entire four-year engagement period.

Nationality

• Indian Citizens only.

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

For Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 Batch

For Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 Batch

*Only candidates whose date of birth falls within the specified range are eligible.

For INET 2/2026, candidates born between 01 December 2004 and 31 October 2009 can appear in the examination.

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Payment Mode

• Net Banking
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• UPI

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Salary and Pay Scale

Seva Nidhi Package

Additional benefits include life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh, risk and hardship allowance, travel allowance, medical facilities, and leave benefits.

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

Stage I - Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET)

Subjects:

• English
• General Awareness
• Science
• Mathematics
• Diploma Trade Subject

Stage II

• Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
• Written Examination
• Recruitment Medical Examination

Physical Fitness Test

Stage III

• Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination at INS Chilka

Subject-Wise Preparation Focus for INET 2026

Candidates should prioritize Diploma Trade Subjects because technical questions significantly influence overall performance. Mathematics and Science sections require strong conceptual clarity, while English and General Awareness demand regular practice.

Candidates preparing for English can strengthen grammar and comprehension through topic-wise practice resources at https://thejobsme.com/posts/english.

Current Affairs preparation should focus on defence exercises, naval operations, international relations, and national security developments. Daily revision through https://thejobsme.com/posts/daily-current-affairs can be beneficial.

For General Awareness and static topics, candidates should regularly revise national symbols, geography, polity, and defence-related facts using https://thejobsme.com/posts/static-gk.

How to Apply for Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Indian Navy recruitment portal.
2. Click on Register and create an AVR (Apprentice) account.
3. Login using registration credentials.
4. Select INET 2/2026 Application Form.
5. Fill all personal, educational and communication details.
6. Upload photograph and required documents.
7. Pay the examination fee online.
8. Select preferred examination state.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required

• Matriculation Certificate and Marksheet
• Diploma Certificate and Marksheet
• Domicile Certificate
• NCC ‘C’ Certificate (if applicable)
• Sponsorship Certificate (if applicable)
• Recent Passport Size Photograph

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