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| Recruiting authority | Indian Navy - Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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- Updated June 29, 2026 12:05 PM
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Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- *All dates are tentative. Exact dates of each activity will be promulgated on the Candidates Registration Portal at https://joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
- Vacancies for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches are distributed across Engineering and Electrical streams. The exact number of trade-wise vacancies will be decided based on service requirement. Separate INET examinations will be conducted for Electrical and Engineering entries.
Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 - Post-wise Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must fulfil all eligibility conditions as on the cut-off date. Only unmarried Indian male candidates are eligible to apply. All qualifications must be from AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institutes.
- Agniveer (Apprentice) - Engineering & Electrical Streams
Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Note: There are no age relaxations for Ex-Servicemen status for Agniveer enrolment.
Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- Note: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates found to have registered multiple times will be rejected and debarred; fee reimbursement will not be carried out in such cases. In case of unsuccessful payment (money deducted but admit card not generated), wait 7 working days for automatic refund.
Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Stage 1 - INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test)
- Separate INET exams will be conducted for Electrical and Engineering entries. INET 2/2026 will be conducted in August 2026 with SSC as Exam Partner.
- Stage 2 - Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Qualifying in PFT is mandatory for selection. Candidates undergoing PFT do so at their own risk.
- Stage 2 - Written Examination
- Written exam is conducted only for candidates who qualify PFT. Two separate exams are conducted for Engineering and Electrical streams.
- Stage 2 - Recruitment Medical Examination
- Conducted for all candidates who qualify PFT. Candidates found medically unfit may appeal within 05 days at a designated Military Hospital allocated by the Indian Navy. Medical fitness certificates from hospitals other than designated Military Hospitals will not be considered. No second appeal is permissible.
- Stage 3 - Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka
- Pre-enrolment medical formalities of all selected candidates will be conducted at INS Chilka, Odisha. Induction is subject to qualifying in Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination. Candidates not qualifying will be rejected.
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How to Apply for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must apply online only at https://joinindiannavy.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applications can also be uploaded through Common Service Centres (CSC) across the country at a fee of ₹60 + GST (optional facility).
- Steps to Apply Online:
- 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.
- Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded:
- Matriculation Certificate and Marksheet (proof of date of birth and educational qualification)
- Diploma Certificate and Consolidated Marksheet from AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute
- Domicile Certificate
- NCC 'C' Certificate (if applicable) - to be verified through DG NCC
- Sponsorship Certificate (if applicable) - to be verified through CABS
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (taken not before May 2026)
- Documents to be Produced at INS Chilka at the time of Induction:
- All original certificates as submitted/uploaded during online application
- Self-attested copies of all certificates
- Original NCC 'C' Certificate / Sponsorship Certificate (if held)
- Police Verification Form duly verified by the Superintendent of Police of respective jurisdiction (from place of domicile or place of residence)
- Call-up letter / Admit Card
- Apply Online at: https://joinindiannavy.gov.in → Register → AVR (Apprentice) → INET 2/26
- Call-up Letters cum Admit Card for Stage I - INET 2/2026 will be available for download from https://joinindiannavy.gov.in approximately one week before the online examination. No call-up letter will be sent by post. Only Electronic mode of communication will be used for contacting candidates.
Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions
- Only unmarried Indian male candidates are eligible. Agniveers cannot marry during their entire 4-year tenure; violation will result in dismissal from service.
- Agniveers are enrolled under the Navy Act 1957 for a period of 4 years. Indian Navy is not obliged to retain Agniveers beyond the engagement period.
- Up to 25% of each specific batch of Agniveers may be offered permanent enrolment in the Indian Navy as Sailors (Regular Cadre) / Artificers based on performance and organisational requirements. Selection for further enrolment is entirely at the discretion of the Indian Navy; Agniveers have no right to be selected.
- Agniveers will not be permitted to seek release at their own request prior to completion of the engagement period.
- Agniveers are not governed by Naval Pension Regulations/Rules and are not entitled to gratuity for the engagement period.
- Agniveers will not be eligible for Ex-Servicemen status.
- Candidates declaring incorrect domicile/gender and other details shall not be permitted to appear in the recruitment and their candidature will be cancelled.
- Candidates reporting 30 minutes after the reporting time for Stage I - INET shall not be allowed to appear in the examination.
- A candidate's selection pertaining to a particular batch is valid for that batch only. Qualified candidates whose names do not appear in the merit list cannot claim admission for the next batch.
- Mobile phones or any other communication devices are not allowed inside the examination premises. Infringement will entail disciplinary action including ban from future examinations.
- Candidates should not submit multiple applications. If more than one application is received, candidature will be cancelled.
- Minimum height standard is 157 cms. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on the inner face of forearms (inside of elbow to wrist) and on the reversed side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand. Tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable.
- Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth prior to medical examination.
- Visual Standards: Uncorrected Vision 6/12, 6/12 | Corrected Vision 6/6, 6/6 | Colour Perception: CP PASS.
- No enquiry will be entertained regarding this recruitment/enrolment after a period of six months post completion of the recruitment cycle for the respective batch.
- The terms and conditions given in the advertisement are guidelines only and are subject to change without notice. Further, orders issued by the Government as amended from time to time will apply for selected candidates.
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Q3. What is the age limit for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batch?
- 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). Candidates born between 01 Dec 2004 – 31 Oct 2009 are eligible to appear in INET 2/2026.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for Agniveer (Apprentice) 2026?
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10th) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Board, and must have completed a 3-year Diploma course from an AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in any of the eligible Engineering or Electrical diploma trades.
Q5. What is the salary and Seva Nidhi package for Agniveer (Apprentice)?
- Agniveers receive a monthly in-hand amount of ₹21,000 in Year 1, increasing to ₹28,000 in Year 4. Additionally, 30% of the monthly package is contributed to the Agniveer Corpus Fund, with a matching contribution by the Government of India. On completion of the 4-year engagement, Agniveers receive a one-time Seva Nidhi of ₹10.04 Lakhs. There is no gratuity or pension entitlement.
Q6. What is the selection process for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) 2026?
- The selection process consists of: Stage I – INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test, computer-based, 100 questions, 1 hour); followed by Stage II comprising Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Examination, and Recruitment Medical Examination; and finally a Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination at INS Chilka before induction. All stages are mandatory and qualifying.
Q8. What is the application fee for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) 2026?
- The examination fee for Stage I – INET is ₹550/- plus 18% GST, payable online via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. There is no separate fee for the Stage II process. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Sponsor candidates and NCC 'C' Certificate holders are exempted from Stage I – INET and are directly issued call-up letters for Stage II.
Q10. What are the physical and medical standards for Agniveer (Apprentice) 2026?
- The minimum height standard is 157 cms. For the Physical Fitness Test, male candidates must complete a 1.6 km run within 6 minutes 30 seconds, 20 squats, 15 push-ups, and 15 bent knee sit-ups. Visual standards require uncorrected vision of 6/12, 6/12 and corrected vision of 6/6, 6/6 with Colour Perception CP PASS. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on the inner face of forearms and back of the hand; tattoos on any other part of the body will lead to disqualification. Candidates with gender reassignment surgery will be declared UNFIT.
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