Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Directorate of Manpower Planning has released the notification for unmarried male Indian candidates for Agniveer 01/02/2027 Batches. The Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 01/2027 and 02/2027 will be conducted through the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026).
Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Agniveer Engineering Electrical |
| Total Posts | Not Disclosed |
| Organization | Indian Navy |
| Qualification | 10th Passed |
| Stipend | Rs. 30,000/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 5th – 29th June 2026 |
Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment
If you are an unmarried male candidate looking to serve the nation in the Indian Navy, then the Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Check all details from the article.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board of School Education, and must have completed a three-year diploma course from an AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following disciplines:
Engineering Stream: Marine Engineering & Systems, Mechanical, Production/Automobile, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Repair and Maintenance, Power Plant Engineering, Industrial/Production Maintenance, Machine Manufacturing/Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
Electrical Stream: Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
Age Criteria:
| Batch | Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 | 1st December 2004 to 31st May 2009 |
| Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 | 1st May 2005 to 31st October 2009 |
Note: Candidates born between 1st December 2004 and 31st October 2009 are eligible to apply for INET 2/2026. They will be shortlisted for the respective batch Stage II process as per the age criteria above.
Marital Status: Only unmarried Indian male candidates are eligible. Agniveers will not be permitted to marry during their entire four-year tenure. A candidate will be dismissed from service if found to have married during tenure or if found to be already married despite giving an unmarried certificate.
Indian Navy Apprentice Stipend
Agniveers will receive a monthly package of ₹30,000 in the first year with a fixed yearly increment, along with risk and hardship, dress, and travel allowances.
Seva Nidhi Package:
| Year | Monthly | In Hand | Contribution to Corpus Fund | GoI Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | ₹5.02 Lakh | ₹5.02 Lakh |
Note: There is no entitlement to gratuity or pensionary benefits.
Other Benefits:
- Non-contributory Life Insurance Cover of ₹48 lakh for the entire engagement period.
- Death compensation of ₹44 lakh (one-time ex-gratia) for death attributable to service.
- Disability compensation of ₹44/25/15 lakh based on percentage of disability (100%/75%/50%).
- 30 days leave per year, plus sick leave based on medical advice.
- Medical and CSD facilities at service hospitals during the engagement period.
Indian Navy Apprentice Selection
The selection will be conducted in two 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
Training
Training for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 will tentatively commence in December 2026 and for 02/2027 batch in May 2027 at INS Chilka, Odisha.
Indian Navy Apprentice Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹550/- + 18% GST |
| SC/ST | ₹550/- + 18% GST |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Indian Navy Apprentice Important Dates
Key dates related to the Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026 process are listed below:
| Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Application Window (INET 2/26) | 5th – 29th June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 9th July 2026 |
| Stage I – INET Examination | August 2026 |
| Result Declaration of Stage I – INET | End August / Early September 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Call-up Letters (01/2027) | September 2026 |
| Stage II for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 | October 2026 |
| Induction at INS Chilka (01/2027) | December 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Call-up Letters (02/2027) | February 2027 |
| Stage II for Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 | March 2027 |
| Induction at INS Chilka (02/2027) | May 2027 |
How To Apply Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment
You can apply for the Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches through the online mode only. Just follow the simple steps below to complete your application successfully.
- First of all visit the official Indian Navy recruitment website.
- Then click on the “Register” option and complete your registration as AVR (Apprentice).
- After successful registration, you can log in using your registered credentials.
- Then select “Agniveer (Apprentice) INET 2/26” from the available recruitment options.
- After that fill in all personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
- Then upload a recent passport-size colour photograph which is taken after May 2026 as per the specifications.
- Always make sure that the live photograph captured through the webcam is clear and visible.
- Then review all the information entered in the application form before submission.
- And then submit the application form and take a printout or save a copy for future reference.
You can also apply through a nearby Common Service Centre (CSC) by paying the applicable service charges, if required.
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