Indian Navy
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice (INET) Recruitment 2026
Organization
Indian Navy
Last Date to Apply
05 July 2026
Job Location
All India
Important Dates
Apply Online Starts
05 June 2026
Last Date to Apply (Extended)
05 July 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
05 July 2026
Correction Last Date
06 July 2026
Stage I – INET Exam Date
August 2026
Admit Card
Before Exam
Result Date
TBA
Application Fees
For All Category Candidates
₹ 550/- (+18% GST)
GST Charges
18%
The examination fee is uniform across all categories and must be paid through online modes including Credit Cards, Debit Cards, or Net Banking during application submission.
Age Limits & Relaxations
For the 01/2027 Batch: Born in December 1, 2004, to May 31, 2009 | For the 02/2027 Batch: May 1, 2005, to October 31, 2009
Recruitment Overview
The Indian Navy has published the comprehensive recruitment notification for the induction of Agniveer (Apprentice) under the Agnipath scheme for the upcoming 01/2027 and 02/2027 technical training batches. This national framework serves as a premium technological entry track into the core engineering branches of the naval fleet.
Mode of Selection / Exam Stages
- INET CBT — An online computer-based Indian Navy Entrance Test containing 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions assessing domain-specific technical fields.
- Physical & Offline Written — Shortlisted candidates undergo physical efficiency tests (PFT), a second offline balancing written exam, and preliminary documents check.
- Medical Evaluation — Comprehensive final medical fitness boards conducted at INS Chilka prior to formal induction.
Qualification Level & Academic Benchmarks
The academic eligibility profile for the Agniveer Apprentice entry mandates a technical background combining standard secondary education and a formal engineering diploma:
1. Mandatory Matriculation Standard
- Candidates must have successfully cleared their Matriculation (Class 10th) board examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board of education.
2. Mandatory Technical Diploma
- Candidates must hold a completed 3-Year Engineering Diploma from an AICTE-recognized Polytechnic Institute with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
- Eligible Engineering Streams: Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Marine, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Power Plant Engineering, or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
Batch-Wise Age Limit Rules
Because the INET 02/2026 framework feeds into two distinct training intakes, candidates must strictly fall into the specific date of birth (DOB) brackets outlined below:
| Training Target Intake | Mandatory Date of Birth (DOB) Range (Both Dates Inclusive) |
|---|---|
| For the 01/2027 Batch | December 1, 2004, to May 31, 2009 |
| For the 02/2027 Batch | May 1, 2005, to October 31, 2009 |
All India Availability Rule: This is an All India level vacancy. Unmarried male citizens from any state or union territory across India are eligible to apply. While the initial INET online exam uses state-wise shortlisting cut-offs, the entry scheme is fully accessible nationwide, and selected candidates will train together at INS Chilka.
Physical Fitness Standards (PFT)
Candidates passing the Stage-I online screening test must qualify the following on-field physical evaluation standards:
- Height Standard: Minimum 157 cm required.
- 1.6 km Running Target: Must be completed within 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
- Squats (Uthak Baithak): 20 repetitions.
- Push-ups: 15 repetitions.
- Bent Knee Sit-ups: 15 repetitions.
How to Fill Online Application Form
- Open the official website of Indian Navy or use the direct online apply link provided below.
- Before applying, carefully read the official recruitment notification PDF to verify your eligibility criteria.
- Prepare all necessary scanned documents including passport size photograph, signature, ID proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, etc.), and educational certificate marks sheets.
- Register on the portal, fill in your personal, academic, and communication details accurately, and preview your application form before submitting.
- Pay the required application fees using online payment methods (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI) as per your category details.
- Submit the final application form and take a printout or save the generated PDF copy for future references.
- Ensure you complete all the above steps before the last date of submission: 05 July 2026.
Important Useful Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| Indian Navy Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The application fee is ₹550 for all candidate categories. An extra 18% GST charge is applicable during online payment processing via credit card, debit card, or net banking.
No. Unlike the regular Agniveer SSR and MR entries, the Agniveer Apprentice technical track for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches is strictly reserved for unmarried male candidates.
The selection is split into two phases: Stage-I is the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET), which is an online computer-based exam consisting of 100 objective questions. Stage-II involves physical verification via the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), a second offline written exam, and recruit medical checks.
No. Candidates are appointed under the Agnipath schema for a fixed 4-year tenure. They do not receive an ex-servicemen status or pension. Instead, upon exit, they receive a tax-free Seva Nidhi package of approximately ₹11.71 Lakh alongside custom corporate placement assistance.
No. The official guidelines state that a 3-year formal Engineering Diploma from an AICTE-approved polytechnic institute is mandatory alongside a 10th-grade pass certificate. An ITI trade certificate alone does not satisfy this eligibility tier.