The Indian Navy, under the Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, has released the Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 Notification for 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batches under the Agnipath Scheme. Online applications will be accepted from 05 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) through the official website.

This recruitment is open only to unmarried Indian male candidates who have passed Matriculation (10th Class) with at least 50% marks and completed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Electrical disciplines from an AICTE-recognized Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% marks.

The selection process includes INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test), Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Examination, Recruitment Medical Examination, and Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination at INS Chilka. The recruitment offers a 4-year service tenure under the Agnipath Scheme with a monthly package starting from ₹30,000 in the first year and increasing to ₹40,000 in the fourth year.

Selected candidates will also receive benefits such as Seva Nidhi Corpus of ₹10.04 lakh after completion of service, ₹48 lakh life insurance cover, medical facilities, allowances, and other benefits as per Indian Navy rules. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting the online application form.

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Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Notification 2026

Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batch | Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

● Apply Online Start Date: 05 June 2026

● Apply Online Last Date: 29 June 2026 (05:00 PM)

● Correction Window: 06 July 2026

● INET Exam Date: August 2026

● Result Declaration: End August / Early September 2026

● Stage-II (01/2027 Batch): October 2026

● INS Chilka Induction (01/2027 Batch): December 2026

● Stage-II (02/2027 Batch): March 2027

● INS Chilka Induction (02/2027 Batch): May 2027

● All Candidates: ₹550/- + 18% GST

● NCC 'C' Certificate Holders: Exempted from INET

● Sponsored Candidates: Exempted from INET

● Online Payment Options: SBI I Collect / E-Challan, Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallets

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Notification 2026: Age Limit

Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 Batch

● Born Between: 01/12/2004 to 31/05/2009

Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 Batch

● Born Between: 01/05/2005 to 31/10/2009

INET Eligibility

● Candidates born between 01/12/2004 and 31/10/2009 can appear in INET 2/2026.

Age Relaxation

● No Age Relaxation Applicable

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026: Eligible Trades / Diploma Disciplines

Stream

Navy Apprentices Eligible Trades / Diploma Disciplines

Engineering

● Marine Engineering & Systems

● Mechanical Engineering

● Production / Automobile Engineering

● Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

● Power Plant Engineering

● Manufacturing / Manufacturing Technology

● Mechatronics

● Metallurgy

● Instrumentation

● Electronics Instrumentation & Control Engineering

● Industrial / Production Maintenance

Electrical

● Electrical Engineering

● Electronics & Communication Engineering

● Electronics & Control Engineering

● Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Vacancy 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Name of Post	Eligibility Criteria
Agniveer (Apprentice)	● Passed Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% aggregate marks and completed a 3-Year Diploma from an AICTE-recognized Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% marks in relevant Engineering or Electrical disciplines.

Additional Eligibility

● Only unmarried Indian male candidates can apply.

● Must remain unmarried throughout the 4-year tenure.

● Candidates found married or marrying during service will be discharged.

● Indian citizenship is mandatory.

● Sports achievements, swimming skills, and extra-curricular activities are desirable.

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026: Year Wise Salary Details
Year	Monthly Package	In-Hand Salary (70%)	Agniveer Corpus Contribution (30%)	Government Contribution
1st Year	Rs.30,000	Rs.21,000	Rs.9,000	Rs.9,000
2nd Year	Rs.33,000	Rs.23,100	Rs.9,900	Rs.9,900
3rd Year	Rs.36,500	Rs.25,550	Rs.10,950	Rs.10,950
4th Year	Rs.40,000	Rs.28,000	Rs.12,000	Rs.12,000

Additional Benefits

● Seva Nidhi Package: Rs.10.04 Lakh

● Rs.48 Lakh Life Insurance Cover

● Risk and Hardship Allowance

● Dress Allowance

● Travel Allowance

● Medical Facilities

● CSD Benefits

● 30 Days Annual Leave

● Sick Leave as Admissible

● Disability Compensation

● Death Compensation

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Examination 2026: Selection Process
Stage	Selection Process
Stage-I	● Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET)
Stage-II	● Physical Fitness Test (PFT) ● Written Examination ● Recruitment Medical Examination
Stage-III	● Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination at INS Chilka

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Test	Standard
1.6 Km Run	● 06 Minutes 30 Seconds
Squats (Uthak Baithak)	● 20
Push-Ups	● 15
Bent Knee Sit-Ups	● 15

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026: INET Examination Pattern
Height	Minimum Height: 157 cm
Vision Standard Parameter	Standard
Uncorrected Vision	6/12, 6/12
Corrected Vision	6/6, 6/6
Colour Perception	CP PASS
Tattoo Policy	Permitted only on: ● Inner side of forearm ● Back side of hand ● Tattoos on any other body part are not allowed.

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Vacancy 2026: Medical Standards
Particular	Details
Mode	● Computer Based Test
Total Questions	● 100
Total Marks	● 100
Duration	● 01 Hour
Question Type	● Objective MCQ
Language	● Hindi & English
Negative Marking	● 0.25 Marks

Subjects

● English & General Awareness

● Science

● Mathematics

● Diploma Trade Specific Questions

How to Apply Online for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026

● Visit the official Indian Navy recruitment website and complete the AVR (Apprentice) registration process.

● Log in using your registered email ID and password.

● Select Agniveer (Apprentice) INET 2/2026 Recruitment and open the online application form.

● Enter all required details including personal information, educational qualifications, and communication details accurately.

● Upload scanned copies of required documents such as 10th Marksheet, Diploma Certificate, Diploma Marksheet, Domicile Certificate, and recent passport-size photograph.

● Complete the live photo capture process through a webcam as instructed during the application.

● Choose your preferred state for the INET examination centre carefully, as it cannot be changed later.

● Pay the application fee of ₹550 + 18% GST through online payment modes such as UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

● Preview the application form and verify all entered details before final submission.

● Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference during the Sarkari Naukri recruitment process.

Note:-

• उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले जारी की गई आधिकारिक सूचना को ध्यान से अवश्य देखें।

• अंतिम तिथि आयु सीमा और शैक्षणिक योग्यता की जानकारी जाँचकर ही फॉर्म भरें।

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FAQs

Q1. Can candidates with ITI qualifications apply for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026?
Ans: No. Candidates must have passed Class 10th and completed a 3-year Diploma in the relevant Engineering or Electrical discipline from an AICTE-recognized Polytechnic Institute with at least 50% marks.

Q2. Is there any chance of getting a permanent job in the Indian Navy after completing the 4-year Agniveer tenure?
Ans: Yes. Based on performance, discipline, medical fitness, and organizational requirements, up to 25% of Agniveers from each batch may be selected for permanent enrollment in the Indian Navy.

Q3. What happens if a candidate fails the medical examination during the selection process?
Ans: Candidates declared medically unfit can file an appeal within the prescribed period and undergo re-examination at the designated Military Hospital allotted by the Indian Navy.

Q4. Are NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders given any special benefit in this recruitment?
Ans: Yes. Eligible candidates possessing a valid NCC ‘C’ Certificate may be exempted from Stage-I INET examination and can be directly considered for Stage-II as per Indian Navy recruitment guidelines.

Q5. What is the total Seva Nidhi amount received after completing four years of service?
Ans: On successful completion of the 4-year Agniveer tenure, candidates receive a tax-free Seva Nidhi package of approximately ₹10.04 lakh, including their own contribution and the matching contribution made by the Government of India.

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