Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online
📋 Indian Navy – Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi
Agniveer (Apprentice)
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
Indian Navy – Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Agniveer (Apprentice). A total of To be decided based on service requirement vacancies have been announced for this government recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed Passed Matriculation Examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from Boards of School Education recognised by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India AND completed a 3-year Diploma course from an AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in any of the qualifying diploma trades (Engineering or Electrical as applicable). from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 29-06-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Indian Navy – Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 06 min 30 sec | 20 |
| Customised Package (Monthly) | In Hand – 70% (Monthly) |
| ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 |
| ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 |
| ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 |
| ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 |
| ₹5.02 Lakh | ₹5.02 Lakh |
| Total | To be decided based on service requirement |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Passed Matriculation Examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from Boards of School Education recognised by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India AND completed a 3-year Diploma course from an AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in any of the qualifying diploma trades (Engineering or Electrical as applicable).
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 29-06-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organization.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the “Apply Online” link for Agniveer (Apprentice).
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online payment mode.
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
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📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Streams / Trades | 1. Engineering – Marine Engineering & Systems, Mechanical, Production/Automobile, Refrigeration & AC, Power Plant, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Electronics Instrumentation & Control Engineering 2. Electrical – Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering |
| Pay Package | ₹30,000/month (Year 1) to ₹40,000/month (Year 4); Seva Nidhi corpus ₹10.04 Lakhs on completion |
| Application Mode | Online only (via https://joinindiannavy.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Stage I – INET → Stage II – PFT + Written Exam + Recruitment Medical → Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka |
| Duration Of Service | 4 Years under the Agnipath Scheme (Navy Act 1957) |
| Official Website | https://joinindiannavy.gov.in |
| Event | Tentative Date |
| Application Window Opens (Stage I – Inet 2/2026) For 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batch | 05 Jun 2026 |
| Application Window Closes | 29 Jun 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 06 Jul 2026 |
| Stage I – Inet Examination | Aug 2026 |
| Result Declaration Of Stage I – Inet | End Aug / Early Sep 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Issue Of Call-Up Letters – 01/2027 Batch | Sep 2026 |
| Stage Ii For Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 | Oct 2026 |
| Induction At Ins Chilka For 01/2027 Batch | Dec 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Issue Of Call-Up Letters – 02/2027 Batch | Feb 2027 |
| Stage Ii For Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 | Mar 2027 |
| Induction At Ins Chilka For 02/2027 Batch | May 2027 |
| Stream | Trade / Diploma Discipline |
| Engineering | Marine Engineering & Systems, Mechanical |
| Electrical | Electrical, Electronics & Communication |
| Criteria | Details |
| Marital Status | Only unmarried male candidates are eligible. Candidates must give a certificate of being ‘unmarried’ at the time of enrolment. Agniveers will not be permitted to marry during their entire 4-year tenure. A candidate will be dismissed from service if he marries during tenure or is found to be already married despite giving an unmarried certificate. |
| Nationality | Indian male citizens only. |
| Preferential | Proficiency in sports, swimming, and extra-curricular activities is desirable. |
| Batch | Date of Birth (Both Dates Inclusive) |
| Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 Batch | 01 December 2004 – 31 May 2009 |
| Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 Batch | 01 May 2005 – 31 October 2009 |
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Candidates (Stage I – Inet) | ₹550/- + 18% GST (Total as applicable); payable online only |
| Stage Ii Process | No separate fee for Stage II |
| Payment Mode | Online only – Net Banking / Visa / Master / RuPay Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI |
| Sponsor Candidates & Ncc ‘C’ Certificate Holders | Exempted from Stage I – INET; directly issued call-up for Stage II based on eligibility |
| Parameter | Details |
| Mode | Computer-based |
| Total Questions | 100 questions of 1 mark each |
| Language | Bilingual – Hindi & English |
| Type | Objective / Multiple Choice |
| Sections | English & General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, and Diploma (Trade Specific) |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer |
| Passing Criteria | Must pass in all sections as well as in aggregate. Indian Navy reserves the right to determine pass marks in each section and in aggregate. |
| Gender | 1.6 Km Run |
| Male | 06 min 30 sec |
| Year | Customised Package (Monthly) |
| 1St Year | ₹30,000 |
| 2Nd Year | ₹33,000 |
| 3Rd Year | ₹36,500 |
| 4Th Year | ₹40,000 |
| Total In Agniveer Corpus Fund (Seva Nidhi) | ₹5.02 Lakh |
| Job Openings | Last Date |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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