Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Indian Navy has released the official notification for the recruitment of Agniveer (Apprentice) for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Unmarried Indian male candidates holding a Matriculation certificate along with a 3-year engineering diploma or relevant technical qualification can apply online through the official Indian Navy portal. The application window is open from June 5, 2026, until June 29, 2026. Selection will be executed via a multi-tiered evaluation starting with the Computer-Based Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026) scheduled for August 2026, followed by physical fitness evaluation, trade-specific written tests, and medical screenings leading to final training at INS Chilka.
₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per month (Plus customized Seva Nidhi Package on completion of 4-year tenure)
Salary
All India (Training at INS Chilka, Odisha)
Location
Timeline
2 Jun 2026
Published in Employment News, 6-12 June 2026 edition; released by Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi. One source records the release/first-online-visibility date as 4 June 2026 - both are consistent with an early
5 Jun 2026
Confirmed across all sources reviewed
5 Jul 2026
CONFIRMED (upgraded from provisional): the original 29 June 2026 (1700 Hrs) deadline has been extended by the Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment to 05 July 2026, 1700 Hrs (5:00 PM). This extension is now independently corroborated across at le
5 Jul 2026
Revised to match the confirmed extended application closing date; fee charged only at Stage I. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, except in case of a failed transaction (money deducted, no admit card generated) - in which case an aut
6 Jul 2026
CORRECTED: the original notification specified 06 July 2026 (a single day), not 09 July 2026 as previously recorded here - this appears to have been an error in the prior entry. With the application closing date now extended to 05 July 2026, this correcti
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Extension to 5 July 2026 Now Independently Confirmed
Indian Navy Releases Agniveer (Apprentice) 2026 Notification for 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batches
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About This Notification
The Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi has officially published the competitive recruitment criteria for the selection of Agniveer (Apprentice) spanning the 01/2027 and 02/2027 technical learning batches. This recruitment drive is carried out under the 4-year service tenure framework of the Agnipath scheme, combined with technical vocational training across various Naval engineering and electrical infrastructure units.
Interested and eligible unmarried male candidates can submit their digital registration forms starting from June 5, 2026. The online application portal closes on June 29, 2026 (17:00 Hrs). Initial screening relies on the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026) scheduled to be held across the country in August 2026.
Key Details
Organization
Indian Navy
Department
Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters
Exam Name
Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026) for Agniveer (Apprentice)
Job Location
All India (Training at INS Chilka, Odisha)
Selection Process
Stage 1: Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026) Computer Based Test → Stage 2: State-wise Merit Shortlisting → Stage 3: Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Stage-II Written Examination (Stream specific) → Stage 4: Recruitment Medical Examination → Stage 5: Pre
Official Website
https://joinindiannavy.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Must be a Citizen of India.
Gender Status
Only Unmarried Male candidates are permitted to apply. Female candidates are NOT eligible for this specific Apprentice entry. Agniveers are barred from marrying during the entire 4-year tenure; violation results in dismissal from service.
Class 10th Criteria
Passed Matriculation with at least 50% composite/aggregate marks from a Board recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Technical Diploma Criteria
3-Year Engineering or Electrical Diploma from an AICTE-approved/recognised Polytechnic institute with at least 50% marks in the respective discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile, Instrumentation, Marine Engineering, etc.)
Age Limit (Batch-Specific)
NEW/CONFIRMED, was previously null: for the 01/2027 batch, candidates must be born between 01 December 2004 and 31 May 2009 (both dates inclusive). For the 02/2027 batch, candidates must be born between 01 May 2005 and 31 October 2009 (both dates inclusive). Combined eligible range across both batches: 01 Dec 2004 to 31 Oct 2009. Age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules for reserved categories - but NOTE: no age relaxation is granted for Ex-Servicemen status specifically for this Agniveer enrolment.
Physical & Medical Standards
Must comply with visual, weight-to-height standards and physical capabilities specified for naval service duties. Candidates found medically unfit at the recruitment medical may appeal within 5 days at a designated Military Hospital allocated by the Indian Navy.
Service Terms
NEW: Agniveers are enrolled under the Navy Act, 1957 for a fixed period of 4 years. The Indian Navy is not obliged to retain Agniveers beyond this engagement period; only a portion of high performers may be offered continued/regular service.
Educational Qualification
- Academic Cut-off: Must have successfully passed the Matriculation (Class 10th) examination from a recognized statutory Board of School Education with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
- Technical Requirement: Must have completed a 3-year Diploma Course from an AICTE-recognized polytechnic institute with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in relevant Engineering or Electrical streams.
- Marital Status: Restricted exclusively to unmarried male citizens of India.
Age Limit
Age criteria are strict based on specific date of birth ranges (both dates inclusive). No additional age relaxations are provided beyond the specified brackets:
- Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 Batch: Must be born between December 1, 2004, and May 31, 2009.
- Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 Batch: Must be born between May 1, 2005, and October 31, 2009.
- INET 2/2026 Testing Brackets: Candidates born between December 1, 2004, and October 31, 2009, are authorized to sit for the phase 1 exam, subject to matching specific batch cut-offs in Phase II.
Important Dates
Notification Released
2 Jun 2026
Published in Employment News, 6-12 June 2026 edition; released by Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi. One source records the release/first-online-visibility date as 4 June 2026 - both are consistent with an early
Application Start Date
5 Jun 2026
Confirmed across all sources reviewed
Last Date to Apply Online
5 Jul 2026
CONFIRMED (upgraded from provisional): the original 29 June 2026 (1700 Hrs) deadline has been extended by the Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment to 05 July 2026, 1700 Hrs (5:00 PM). This extension is now independently corroborated across at le
Fee Payment Last Date
5 Jul 2026
Revised to match the confirmed extended application closing date; fee charged only at Stage I. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, except in case of a failed transaction (money deducted, no admit card generated) - in which case an aut
Application Correction Window (Post-Registration)
6 Jul 2026
CORRECTED: the original notification specified 06 July 2026 (a single day), not 09 July 2026 as previously recorded here - this appears to have been an error in the prior entry. With the application closing date now extended to 05 July 2026, this correcti
Second Correction Window (Post-INET Exam)
—
NEW - not present in the prior record: the official notification specifies a SEPARATE additional correction window of 2 days, to be activated after the INET exam is conducted. Exact dates depend on the (not-yet-announced) INET exam date.
Admit Card / Call-up Letter Download
—
To be issued approximately 1 week before the INET exam date, via joinindiannavy.gov.in. Only electronic communication is used - no call-up letter will be sent by post.
INET 2/2026 (Stage I) Exam Date
—
Tentatively end of August / early September 2026 (exact date not yet announced); to be conducted with the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) as exam partner, per one source. Separate exams will be held for Engineering and Electrical stream candidates.
Answer Key Release
—
Not applicable / not specified for this entry
Stage I (INET) Result Declaration
—
Tentatively end of Aug / early Sep 2026, per official timeline
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 2 Jun 2026 | Published in Employment News, 6-12 June 2026 edition; released by Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi. One source records the release/first-online-visibility date as 4 June 2026 - both are consistent with an early |
| ✓Application Start Date | 5 Jun 2026 | Confirmed across all sources reviewed |
| ✓Last Date to Apply Online | 5 Jul 2026 | CONFIRMED (upgraded from provisional): the original 29 June 2026 (1700 Hrs) deadline has been extended by the Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment to 05 July 2026, 1700 Hrs (5:00 PM). This extension is now independently corroborated across at le |
| ✓Fee Payment Last Date | 5 Jul 2026 | Revised to match the confirmed extended application closing date; fee charged only at Stage I. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, except in case of a failed transaction (money deducted, no admit card generated) - in which case an aut |
| ✓Application Correction Window (Post-Registration) | 6 Jul 2026 | CORRECTED: the original notification specified 06 July 2026 (a single day), not 09 July 2026 as previously recorded here - this appears to have been an error in the prior entry. With the application closing date now extended to 05 July 2026, this correcti |
| Second Correction Window (Post-INET Exam) | — | NEW - not present in the prior record: the official notification specifies a SEPARATE additional correction window of 2 days, to be activated after the INET exam is conducted. Exact dates depend on the (not-yet-announced) INET exam date. |
| Admit Card / Call-up Letter Download | — | To be issued approximately 1 week before the INET exam date, via joinindiannavy.gov.in. Only electronic communication is used - no call-up letter will be sent by post. |
| INET 2/2026 (Stage I) Exam Date | — | Tentatively end of August / early September 2026 (exact date not yet announced); to be conducted with the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) as exam partner, per one source. Separate exams will be held for Engineering and Electrical stream candidates. |
| Answer Key Release | — | Not applicable / not specified for this entry |
| Stage I (INET) Result Declaration | — | Tentatively end of Aug / early Sep 2026, per official timeline |
Vacancy Breakup
Agniveer (Apprentice) - Engineering & Electrical Streams (01/2027 & 02/2027 Batches)
Pay Scale: Agniveer Pay Scale (Year 1: Rs 30,000; Year 2: Rs 33,000; Year 3: Rs 36,500; Year 4: Rs 40,000) - standard Agnipath progression
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agniveer (Apprentice) - Engineering & Electrical Streams (01/2027 & 02/2027 Batches) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Agniveer Pay Scale (Year 1: Rs 30,000; Year 2: Rs 33,000; Year 3: Rs 36,500; Year 4: Rs 40,000) - standard Agnipath progression |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online payment portals via Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Cards, or Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
Subject to an additional 18% GST surcharge (Total payable: ~Rs 649). CONFIRMED: applies uniformly to ALL categories including SC/ST - there is no fee exemption for reserved categories in this recruitment. Fee is non-refundable once paid, except for genuin
Stage I - Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026) — Exam Pattern
UPDATED with confirmed subject breakdown: English, General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, and Diploma Trade-Specific Subjects
Questions
100
Marks
100
Duration
60 min
Negative
0.25
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPDATED with confirmed subject breakdown: English, General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, and Diploma Trade-Specific Subjects | 100 | 100 | 60 min | 0.25 | online |
Computer Based Test (CBT) with standard multiple choice questions, conducted with the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) as exam partner per one source. Shortlisting for Stage II relies on a state-wise cut-off score. Separate INET exams are conducted for Engineering and Electrical stream candidates.
Stage II - Physical Fitness Test (PFT) — Exam Pattern
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Negative
0.00
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Fitness Test (PFT) | — | — | — | 0.00 | offline |
Qualifying in nature, conducted at INS Chilka or a designated Naval centre. Includes 1.6 km run (within 6 min 30 sec), 20 squats (Uthak Baithak), 15 push-ups, and 15 bent-knee sit-ups. Candidates undergo PFT at their own risk. Written exam (below) is conducted ONLY for candidates who qualify PFT.
Stage II - Written Test & Trade/Stream Test — Exam Pattern
Stage-II Written Test & Trade/Stream Test
Negative
0.25
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage-II Written Test & Trade/Stream Test | — | — | — | 0.25 | offline |
Evaluates deeper competencies across selected Engineering or Electrical disciplines. Marks here are crucial for the final merit list. Conducted only for candidates who qualify PFT; two separate exams held for Engineering and Electrical streams.
Stage II - Recruitment Medical Examination — Exam Pattern
Comprehensive Medical & Visual Standards Test
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Medical & Visual Standards Test | — | — | — | No | offline |
NEW row - not previously listed separately: conducted by military doctors at the designated Naval centre (e.g. INS Chilka) for all candidates who qualify PFT and the Stage-II written test. Candidates found unfit may appeal within 5 days at an allocated Military Hospital.
Step 1: Visit Portal & Choose Option
Open joinindiannavy.gov.in, hit the 'Register' module, and pick the dedicated 'AVR (Apprentice)' stream drop-down variant, then select 'INET 2/26' after login.
Step 2: Primary Profile Activation
Provide a valid personal email identity and active phone number to generate registration codes, then click the confirmation link sent to your inbox.
Step 3: Fill Details & Upload Docs
Log into your profile using your credentials, fill in your Class 10 marks and engineering polytechnic data, give your state preference for INET exam centre allocation, and upload your scanned certificates.
Step 4: Upload Digital Images
Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (taken not before May 2026, 10-50 KB, front portrait, light background, no head gear except for Sikhs, with the photo date clearly written at the bottom), along with a clear image of your signature. A live photograph will also be captured via webcam during the application process.
Step 5: Fee Remittance Process
Pay the examination fee of Rs 550 plus 18% GST through online banking channels or UPI variants. This fee applies uniformly to all categories, including SC/ST - there is no fee exemption.
Step 6: Download Receipt Page
Submit your completed application form, generate your unique registration number, and download a copy of the submission page before the confirmed 5 July 2026, 5:00 PM deadline.
Important Links
Official Join Indian Navy Web Portal
https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Direct Registration Portal Link
https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Download Official Advertisement PDF (Agniveer Apprentice 01/27 English)
https://agniveer.navydmpr.in/avgapp/notifications/Advt_Agniveer_Apprentice_01_27_English.pdf
Latest Updates
1 Jul
2026
🔔 Extension to 5 July 2026 Now Independently Confirmed
The previously flagged application deadline extension (to 5 July 2026, 5:00 PM) has now been independently corroborated across at least 6 separate sources published over the past week, including sources explicitly stating no further extension has been announced. Additionally confirmed: exact batch-wise age criteria (01/2027: born 1 Dec 2004 - 31 May 2009; 02/2027: born 1 May 2005 - 31 Oct 2009), Stage-I INET subject breakdown (English, General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, Diploma Trade-Specific Subjects), and a separate 2-day correction window that opens after the INET exam (in addition to the post-registration correction window). The prior record's correction-window date of '09 July 2026' has been corrected to '06 July 2026' (the date stated in the original, pre-extension notification) - this date has NOT been confirmed as updated to reflect the new 5 July closing date.
Check Official Portal for Latest Updates29 Jun
2026
🔔 Last Date to Apply Extended to 5 July 2026
The application window, originally scheduled to close on 29 June 2026 (1700 Hrs), has been extended by the Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment. The new closing date for online applications is 5 July 2026, 1700 Hrs (5:00 PM). Candidates who have already applied need not re-apply; the extension only allows new/pending applicants additional time.
Apply Online - Extended Deadline5 Jun
2026
0Online Registration Activated
The online application link for Agniveer (Apprentice) INET 2/2026 was activated on the official portal.
Apply Online2 Jun
2026
🔔 Indian Navy Releases Agniveer (Apprentice) 2026 Notification for 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batches
The Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, has released the official advertisement for Agniveer (Apprentice) recruitment under INET 2/2026, published in Employment News (6-12 June 2026 edition). Online applications opened on 5 June 2026 on joinindiannavy.gov.in.
View Official NotificationAbout the Agniveer Apprentice Scheme
The Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice position provides a structured platform blending military training with advanced technical skill development. Selected candidates undergo active operational discipline for 4 years under the Agnipath guidelines, enrolled under the Navy Act, 1957. While getting exposed to actual sea-faring environments and advanced machinery repairs, candidates receive a monthly stipend rising from approximately Rs 30,000 in Year 1 to Rs 40,000 by Year 4, along with CSD canteen access. The Navy is not obliged to retain Agniveers beyond the 4-year engagement; a portion of the high-performing batch may be offered continued/regular service, while the remainder receive the Seva Nidhi package along with specialised skill certifications to support civilian career placements.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Benchmarks
Stage II requires passing mandatory physical fitness milestones. Candidates are advised to begin training early to meet the following parameters:
- 1.6 Km Run: To be completed within a strict timeline of 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
- Squats (Uthak Baithak): 20 repetitions.
- Push-ups: 15 repetitions.
- Bent Knee Sit-ups: 15 repetitions.
Qualifying the PFT is mandatory to proceed to the Stage-II written test - candidates who don't clear PFT are not permitted to sit the written test regardless of preparation.
Preparation Guide & Tips
The Stage-I INET exam covers five confirmed subject areas - English, General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, and Diploma Trade-Specific Subjects - across 100 questions in just 60 minutes, so time management is critical. Candidates should practice sectional mock tests across all five areas rather than focusing narrowly on technical subjects alone, since General Awareness and English carry equal weight in this format. A penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for every incorrect response, meaning accuracy should be prioritised over random guessing. Reviewing core engineering/electrical concepts from your 3-year diploma course is essential, both for the Trade-Specific portion of Stage I and for the dedicated Stage-II Trade/Stream written test.
NEW: Extension Details and What Hasn't Changed
The application deadline extension to 5 July 2026, 5:00 PM is now confirmed across multiple independent sources (not just a single tip, as previously flagged). Importantly, candidates who had already submitted their application before the original 29 June deadline do not need to reapply - the extension simply opens the window for new or still-pending applicants. One point remains genuinely unclear: whether the post-registration correction window (originally set for a single day, 6 July 2026, under the pre-extension schedule) has itself shifted forward to align with the new 5 July closing date. No source explicitly confirms a revised correction-window date, so candidates should watch the official portal directly for this update rather than assuming a specific new date.
