The Indian Navy has officially announced the recruitment drive for Agniveer Apprentice positions for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Interested candidates can begin submitting their online applications starting June 5, 2026.
The Indian Navy has released a short notification inviting online applications from eligible unmarried male candidates for Agniveer Apprentice positions in the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. The online application portal will remain open from June 5 to June 29, 2026. We encourage all aspirants to read the complete article for essential details regarding this recruitment process.
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Notification 2026
The official notification for the Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches was published in the Employment Newspaper on June 2, 2026. Candidates should review the advertisement PDF to confirm important dates, eligibility criteria, the application process, selection stages, and other vital information.
Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Unmarried male Indian citizens who have passed the 10th-grade examination and possess a three-year AICTE-recognized Diploma in the specified engineering disciplines are eligible to apply for the Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice selection process.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | India Navy |
| Post Name | Agniveer (Apprentice) |
| Batch Name | 01/2027 & 02/2027 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 5th to 29th June 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass + 3 years Diploma |
| Selection Process | Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Written Examination Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/ |
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
| Events | 01/2027 Batch | 02/2027 Batch |
| Notification (Short) | 2nd June 2026 | 2nd June 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 5th June 2026 | 5th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29th June 2026 | 29th June 2026 |
| Stage-I INET | August 2026 | August 2026 |
| Result for Stage I | End August 2026 / Early September 2026 | End August 2026 / Early September 2026 |
| Admit Card for Stage II | September 2026 | February 2027 |
| Stage II Exam | October 2026 | March 2027 |
| Induction at Chilka | December 2026 | May 2027 |
Indian Navy Agniveer Eligibility Creteria 2026
Before submitting an application for the Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Exam 2026, candidates are advised to carefully review the detailed eligibility requirements, including specific educational qualifications and age limits.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation Examination with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate (AND)
- Completed three years diploma course from an All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) recognised Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following diploma courses
- Engineering: Marine Engineering & Systems, Mechanical, Production/ Automobile, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Repair and Maintenance, Power Plant Engineering, Industrial/Production, Maintenance, Machine, Manufacturing/ Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Age Limit
- For Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 Batch– Candidate should be born between 01 Dec 2004 and 31 May 2009 (Both dates inclusive)
- Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027 Batch – Candidate should be born between 01 May 2005 and 31 Oct 2009 (Both dates inclusive)
- For INET 2/2026 – Candidates born between 01 Dec 2004 and 31 Oct 2009
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