The Indian Navy has published a notification inviting online applications from eligible candidates for the Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batches. Below are the complete details regarding eligibility, important dates, and the selection process for your job portal.
Overview
- Organization: Indian Navy
- Post Name: Agniveer (Apprentice)
- Batches: 01/2027 and 02/2027
- Service Duration: 4 Years
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Online Application: 05 June 2026 at 10:00 hrs
- Closing Date for Online Application: 29 June 2026 at 17:00 hrs
- Stage I INET Exam: August 2026 (Tentative)
- Stage I Result Declaration: End of August 2026 or Early September 2026
- Stage II for 01/2027 Batch: October 2026
- Stage II for 02/2027 Batch: March 2027
Application Fee
- Examination Fee: Rs. 550/- plus 18% GST
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, or UPI
Eligibility Criteria
1. Gender & Marital Status:
- Only unmarried Indian male candidates are eligible to apply.
2. Age Limit:
- For 01/2027 Batch: Candidates must be born between 01 December 2004 and 31 May 2009 (both dates inclusive).
- For 02/2027 Batch: Candidates must be born between 01 May 2005 and 31 October 2009 (both dates inclusive).
3. Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
- Candidates must have completed a three-year diploma course from an AICTE-recognized Polytechnic Institute with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
- Eligible Diploma Streams:
- 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: Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
Salary & Benefits
- Monthly Pay: Agniveers will receive a customized package of ₹30,000 per month with a fixed yearly increment.
- Seva Nidhi Package: Upon completion of the four-year engagement, candidates will receive a one-time Seva Nidhi package of Rs. 5.02 Lakh, which includes their accumulated contribution and a matching contribution by the Government.
- Insurance Cover: A non-contributory Life Insurance Cover of Rs. 48 lakh will be provided for the duration of the engagement period.
- Leave: 30 days of leave per year, plus applicable sick leave based on medical advice.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages:
- Stage I (INET): A computer-based Indian Navy Entrance Test comprising 100 objective-type questions covering English & General Awareness, Science, Mathematics, and Trade Specific Diploma subjects. Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
- Stage II: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Physical Fitness Test (PFT), a Stage II Written Examination, and a Recruitment Medical Examination.
- Final Stage: Pre-Enrolment Medicals will be conducted at INS Chilka.
Written Examination Details
Stage I: INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test)
- Mode of Exam: Computer-based online examination.
- Number of Questions: 100 questions, with each carrying 1 mark.
- Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes).
- Question Type: Objective type (Multiple-Choice Questions).
- Language: Bilingual (available in both Hindi & English).
- Exam Sections: The paper is divided into four distinct sections:
- English & General Awareness
- Science
- Mathematics
- Diploma (Trade Specific)
- Stream Separation: Separate exams will be conducted for the Electrical and Engineering entries.
- Passing Criteria: Candidates must secure passing marks in each individual section as well as in the overall aggregate.
- Negative Marking: There is a penalty for wrong answers. For every incorrect response, one-fourth ($0.25$) of the mark assigned to that question will be deducted.
Stage II: Written Examination
- Eligibility: Only candidates who successfully qualify the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will be permitted to sit for the Stage II written exam.
- Number of Questions: 100 questions, with each carrying 1 mark.
- Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes).
- Question Type: Objective type (Multiple-Choice Questions).
- Language: Bilingual (available in both Hindi & English).
- Exam Sections: Identical to Stage I, the test comprises four sections:
- English & General Awareness
- Science
- Mathematics
- Diploma (Trade Specific)
- Stream Separation: Two separate exams will be conducted based on the streams (Engineering and Electrical).
- Passing Criteria: Candidates are required to pass in all individual sections as well as in the aggregate.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates must apply online strictly through the official website: https://joinindiannavy.gov.in.
- New users must click on “Register” and register as AVR (Apprentice), then log in to apply for the INET 2/26 exam.
- Candidates are required to upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (size 10 KB to 50 KB, taken not before May 2026) with the date of the photograph clearly written at the bottom.
- A live photograph will also be captured via webcam during the application process.
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