Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Short Notification Released, Apply Online for 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batch. The Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi has officially released the short notification for Agniveer (Apprentice) under the Agnipath Scheme for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. This recruitment is open for Engineering and Electrical streams (Marine Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & related diploma trades) under the Agnipath Scheme. Candidates will serve for 4 years and receive attractive pay package along with Seva Nidhi corpus of ₹10.04 Lakhs on completion of tenure.
Online application window for Stage-I (INET 2/2026) opens on 05 June 2026 and closes on 29 June 2026 (17:00 hours). Eligible unmarried male candidates can apply only through the official website https://joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Job Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Agniveer (Apprentice) – Engineering & Electrical Streams |
| Batch | 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batch under Agnipath Scheme |
| Total Vacancies | To be notified as per service requirement |
| Age Limit | Born between 01 Dec 2004 – 31 Oct 2009 (batch-wise criteria) |
| Pay Package | ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 per month + ₹10.04 Lakh Seva Nidhi Corpus |
| Qualification | Matric (50% marks) + 3-Year Diploma in relevant trade from AICTE-recognised Polytechnic |
| Application Fee | ₹550 + 18% GST (SC/ST/PwBD exempted in some cases; Sponsor/NCC ‘C’ exempted from INET) |
| Selection Process | INET → PFT + Written Exam + Recruitment Medical → Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka |
| Service Duration | 4 Years (non-pensionable under Agnipath Scheme) |
| Job Location | All India (transferable across Naval units, JV or subsidiary) |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 June 2026 (17:00 hours) |
✅ Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 Streams & Trades
| Stream | Trades / Diploma Disciplines |
|---|---|
| Engineering | Marine Engineering & Systems, Mechanical, Production/Automobile, Refrigeration & AC, Power Plant, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Electronics Instrumentation & Control, Industrial/Production, Maintenance |
| Electrical | Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering, Electrical & Electronics |
✅ Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 Pay Package & Benefits
| Year | Customised Package (Monthly) | In Hand (70%) | Agniveer Corpus (30%) | GoI Contribution to Corpus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seva Nidhi Corpus on completion: ₹10.04 Lakhs | ||||
Additional benefits: Risk & Hardship Allowance, Dress Allowance, Travel Allowance, ₹48 Lakh Life Insurance Cover, Death/Disability Ex-gratia, Medical facilities, 30 days leave per year and CSD facilities. No pension or gratuity applicable.
✅ Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on cut-off date):
- 01/2027 Batch: Born between 01 Dec 2004 – 31 May 2009
- 02/2027 Batch: Born between 01 May 2005 – 31 Oct 2009
Educational Qualification:
- Matriculation with minimum 50% marks AND
- 3-Year Diploma in relevant trade from AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% marks
Marital Status: Only unmarried male Indian citizens. Marriage not permitted during entire 4-year tenure.
✅ Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
- Stage-I: Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026) – Computer Based Test
- Stage-II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT) + Written Examination + Recruitment Medical Examination
- Stage-III: Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination at INS Chilka
✅ Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 Exam Pattern (Stage-I INET)
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Total Questions | 100 (1 mark each) |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Sections | English & General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, Diploma (Trade Specific) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Passing Criteria | Must pass in all sections and in aggregate |
✅ Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards
| 1.6 Km Run | Squats (Uthak Baithak) | Push-ups | Bent Knee Sit-ups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 minutes 30 seconds | 20 | 15 | 15 |
✅ Important Dates for Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Application Window Opens (Stage-I INET 2/2026) | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 June 2026 (17:00 hours) |
| Correction Window | 06 July 2026 |
| Stage-I INET Examination | August 2026 |
| Stage-II for 01/2027 Batch | October 2026 |
| Induction at INS Chilka (01/2027 Batch) | December 2026 |
| Stage-II for 02/2027 Batch | March 2027 |
| Induction at INS Chilka (02/2027 Batch) | May 2027 |
✅ Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (Stage-I INET) | ₹550 + 18% GST |
| Sponsor Candidates & NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders | Exempted from INET |
✅ How to Apply for Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website https://joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Click on “Register” and register as AVR (Apprentice)
- Login and select INET 2/2026 → Agniveer (Apprentice)
- Fill all personal, educational and preference details carefully
- Upload recent passport-size photograph (taken after May 2026)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and take printout of the confirmation page
- Correction window will be available after closing date
✅ Important Links
| Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Official Notification 2026 | Download PDF |
| Apply Online for Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 | Apply Online |
✅ Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A1. Exact number of vacancies will be notified later as per service requirement for Engineering and Electrical streams.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026?
A2. The last date to submit online application is 29 June 2026 (17:00 hours).
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
A3. Matriculation with 50% marks + 3-Year Diploma in relevant Engineering/Electrical trade from AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks.
Q4. What is the monthly pay package?
A4. ₹30,000 in 1st year increasing to ₹40,000 in 4th year + ₹10.04 Lakh Seva Nidhi Corpus on completion.
Q5. What is the selection process?
A5. Stage-I INET → Stage-II (PFT + Written Exam + Medical) → Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka.
Q6. Who is eligible to apply?
A6. Only unmarried Indian male candidates meeting the age and educational criteria.