Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batch

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📅 Important Dates

📢 Vacancy Details

📚 Educational Qualification – Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 

Agniveer (Apprentice): Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board and completed a 3-Year Diploma Course from an AICTE-recognized Polytechnic Institute with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Eligible Diploma Streams: Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Power Plant Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and related disciplines.

Important Note: Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for this recruitment.

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches, offering a golden opportunity for Diploma holders across India to join the prestigious Indian Navy. This latest Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification invites online applications from eligible unmarried male candidates who have completed their 10th standard and a three-year Diploma course in Engineering or Electrical-related disciplines from an AICTE-recognized institution.

Candidates selected under this Indian Navy Vacancy 2026 will receive an attractive monthly salary package ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000, along with Seva Nidhi benefits, medical facilities, life insurance coverage, and various allowances. Aspirants searching for Indian Navy Diploma Jobs 2026, Diploma Government Jobs 2026, Defence Jobs for Diploma Holders, Central Government Jobs, Engineering Diploma Recruitment, Electrical Diploma Vacancies, and Indian Armed Forces Career Opportunities should not miss this recruitment.

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 the selection process includes the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET), Physical Fitness Test, Written Examination, Medical Examination, and Merit List. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official Indian Navy website before the last date and begin their journey toward a rewarding career in the Indian Navy.

💰 Salary Details

🔹 Age Limit

📍 Selection Process

The selection process for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 consists of multiple stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to progress to the next stage of recruitment.

Stage 1 – Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET)

• Computer-Based Online Examination (CBT).
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Language: English & Hindi.
• Sections:
  • English & General Awareness
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Diploma (Trade Specific)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Candidates must secure qualifying marks in each section and overall aggregate.

Stage 2 – Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Candidates shortlisted based on INET marks will be called for the Physical Fitness Test.

Qualifying the Physical Fitness Test is mandatory for further selection.

Stage 3 – Stage-II Written Examination

• Only candidates who qualify the PFT will be allowed to appear.
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Question Type: Objective MCQs.
• Language: English & Hindi.
• Separate examinations will be conducted for Engineering and Electrical streams.
• Subjects:
  • English & General Awareness
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Diploma (Trade Specific)
• Candidates must pass each section as well as the overall aggregate.

Stage 4 – Recruitment Medical Examination

• Candidates qualifying the Stage-II Written Examination will undergo Medical Examination.
• Medical standards will be assessed by authorized Military Doctors.
• Minimum Height Required: 157 cm.
• Vision Standard:
  • Uncorrected Vision: 6/12, 6/12
  • Corrected Vision: 6/6, 6/6
  • Colour Perception: CP PASS
• Candidates must be physically and mentally fit for Naval Service.

Stage 5 – State Wise Merit List

• Merit List will be prepared based on Stage-II Written Examination performance.
• Candidates must also qualify the Physical Fitness Test and Medical Examination.
• Merit will be prepared on a State-wise basis.
• The cut-off marks may vary from state to state depending on vacancies.

Stage 6 – Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination

• Provisionally selected candidates will undergo Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination at INS Chilka, Odisha.
• Final enrolment will be subject to qualifying the Pre-Enrolment Medical Standards.
• Candidates found medically unfit during this stage will be rejected.

✅ Final Selection

Final selection for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 will be based on performance in the Stage-II Written Examination, successful qualification in the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Medical Examination, document verification, and inclusion in the State-wise Merit List issued by the Indian Navy.

🏃 Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

💳 Application Fee

📝 How to Apply? – Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026 

1. Visit the official website: https://joinindiannavy.gov.in
2. Click on “Register” and register as AVR (Apprentice).
3. Login using your registered credentials.
4. Select Agniveer (Apprentice) INET 2/2026 recruitment.
5. Fill the online application form carefully.
6. Upload the required documents and photograph.
7. Pay the application fee through online mode.
8. Submit the application before 29 June 2026.
9. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.