Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batches

The Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued for unmarried male candidates for the Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Candidates with Matriculation and a relevant three-year diploma can apply as per the prescribed eligibility conditions. The recruitment includes INET, PFT, written examination and medical examination.

Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026 

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Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment Important Dates

Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment Application Fee

Age Limit for Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment

The age requirement differs for the two batches:

Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must satisfy both educational requirements:

Eligible diploma streams include Engineering and Electrical disciplines such as Mechanical, Automobile, Marine Engineering & Systems, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electronics and related specified disciplines.

Only unmarried Indian male candidates are eligible. Candidates must provide an unmarried certificate at enrolment and are not permitted to marry during the four-year tenure.

Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process

The Indian Navy Apprentice Selection Process is conducted in multiple stages:

1. Stage I – INET 2/2026

• Computer-based examination.
• Total 100 questions carrying 1 mark each.
• Duration: 1 hour.
• Paper available in Hindi and English.
• Sections: English & General Awareness, Science, Mathematics and Diploma/Trade Specific.
• Separate examinations are conducted for Engineering and Electrical entries.
• Negative marking of 0.25 mark applies for every wrong answer.
• Candidates must qualify in each section as well as overall.

2. Stage I Shortlisting

Candidates are shortlisted separately for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches based on their Stage I INET performance. Shortlisting is carried out state-wise, so cut-offs may vary between states.

3. Physical Fitness Test

Qualifying the PFT is mandatory.

4. Stage II Written Examination

Candidates qualifying the PFT appear for the Stage II written test. It consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks with a duration of one hour. The subjects are English & General Awareness, Science, Mathematics and Diploma/Trade Specific.

5. Recruitment Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify the required stages undergo the Recruitment Medical Examination. Those declared medically unfit may appeal for a review at the designated Military Hospital within five days, as per the notification.

6. Merit List & Final Selection

The provisional select list is prepared based on Stage II written examination performance, subject to qualifying the PFT and medical examination. The merit list is prepared on a state-wise basis. Selected candidates undergo pre-enrolment medical formalities at INS Chilka.

Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment Salary / Pay Scale

Agniveers receive a monthly package with yearly increments:

The Government of India makes a matching contribution to the Agniveer Corpus Fund. The notification states that the total contribution reaches Rs5.02 lakh from the Agniveer and Rs5.02 lakh from the Government.

A non-contributory Rs48 lakh life insurance cover is also provided during the engagement period.

Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment Physical & Medical Standards

The minimum height specified is 157 cm. Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards and visual requirements. The notification specifies uncorrected vision of 6/12, 6/12, corrected vision of 6/6, 6/6 and CP PASS.

How to Apply for Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment

The application process prescribed in the notification is:

1. Visit the official Indian Navy website.
2. Click Register and register as AVR (Apprentice).
3. After successful registration, click Login as Apprentice INET 2/26.
4. Fill in personal, educational and other required details carefully.
5. Upload the required documents and photograph.
6. Pay the Stage I INET examination fee online.
7. Review the application before final submission.
8. Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Applications were accepted online only through the Indian Navy recruitment website.

Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Matriculation certificate/marksheet
• Diploma certificate and marksheet
• Domicile certificate
• NCC ‘C’ certificate, if applicable
• Sponsorship certificate, if applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Other documents specified during the application process

Original documents are required for verification at different recruitment stages.

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FAQs – Indian Navy Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. What is the Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment is for unmarried male candidates for the Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches of the Indian Navy.

2. What is the Indian Navy Apprentice 01/2027 age limit?

For the 01/2027 batch, candidates should be born between 01 December 2004 and 31 May 2009, both dates inclusive.

3. What is the Indian Navy Apprentice 02/2027 application date?

The online application window was from 05 June 2026 to 29 June 2026.

4. What is the Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice salary per month?

The monthly package starts at Rs30,000 in the first year and increases to Rs40,000 in the fourth year. The applicable in-hand amount is 70% of the monthly package.

5. What is the Indian Navy Apprentice exam pattern and selection process?

Selection includes Stage I INET, state-wise shortlisting, PFT, Stage II written examination, recruitment medical examination and merit-based selection.