Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026; 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 Overview
Organization
Indian Navy
Post Name
Agniveer (Apprentice)
Batch
01/2027 & 02/2027
Application Mode
Online
Gender
Unmarried Male Candidates
Qualification
10th Pass + 3 Year Diploma
Stage-I Exam
INET 2/2026
Official Website
joinindiannavy.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
2 June 2026
Application Start Date
05 June 2026
Last Date to Apply
29 June 2026
Correction Window
09 July 2026
Stage-I INET
August 2026
Stage-I Result
End August 2026 / Early September 2026
Shortlisting & Call Letters for 01/2027 Batch
September 2026
Stage-II for 01/2027 Batch
October 2026
Induction at Chilka for 01/2027 Batch
December 2026
Shortlisting & Call Letters for 02/2027 Batch
February 2027
Stage-II for 02/2027 Batch
March 2027
Induction at Chilka for 02/2027 Batch
May 2027
Application Fees
Category
Fee
All Candidates
₹550 + 18% GST
Note: The examination fee must be paid online through Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, RuPay Credit/Debit Card, or UPI. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
The age limit for Agniveer (Apprentice) recruitment differs according to the batch.
For Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 Batch, candidates should be born between 01 December 2004 and 31 May 2008 (both dates inclusive).
For Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 Batch, candidates should be born between 01 May 2005 and 31 October 2009 (both dates inclusive).
Candidates born between 01 December 2004 and 31 October 2009 are eligible to apply for INET 2/2026.
Age eligibility for Stage-II will be determined according to the respective batch criteria mentioned in the notification.
Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Agniveer (Apprentice) recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages.
Stage-I: Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026)
Shortlisting based on INET merit
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Stage-II Written Examination
Recruitment Medical Examination
Preparation of State-wise Merit List
Final Medical Formalities at INS Chilka
How to Apply For Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026
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.
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