Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batch

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026: The Indian Navy has invited online applications from unmarried Indian male candidates for enrollment as Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Candidates who have passed Matriculation and completed a three-year AICTE-recognized Diploma course in the prescribed engineering disciplines can apply online through the official recruitment portal. Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released in the 6-12 June 2026 Employment Newspaper, and the online applications are invited from 5 to 29 June 2026.

The online application process for Stage-I INET 2/2026 will begin on 05 June 2026 and continue until 29 June 2026. The recruitment process will be conducted in multiple stages, including INET, Physical Fitness Test, Written Examination, and Recruitment Medical Examination.

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

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

Eligible candidates can submit their applications only through the online mode during the application period.

• Visit the Indian Navy recruitment portal https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
• Register as an AVR (Apprentice).
• Complete the registration process.
• Login and select “Agniveer (Apprentice) – INET 2/2026”.
• Fill in all required details carefully.
• Upload the required documents and photograph as prescribed.
• Pay the examination fee online.
• Submit the application form before the closing date.
• Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

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