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Posted Date
04 June 2026
Last Date
29 June 2026
Diploma holders looking for a technical defence entry should check this recruitment carefully because the age window, diploma trade and four-year service terms are all important. The Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters has invited online applications for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Applications are open from 05 June to 29 June 2026 through the Indian Navy recruitment portal.
| Particular | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, Indian Navy |
| Recruitment | Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batch |
| Post name | Agniveer (Apprentice) |
| Eligible candidates | Unmarried Indian male candidates |
| Vacancies | Trade-wise vacancies to be decided based on service requirement |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Application window | 05 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 |
| Training location | INS Chilka, Odisha |
| Post / Stream | Eligible diploma discipline | Vacancies | Core eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agniveer (Apprentice) – Engineering | Marine Engineering & Systems, Mechanical, Production/Automobile, Refrigeration and AC, Power Plant, Industrial/Production, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Instrumentation and related listed engineering disciplines | To be decided based on service requirement | Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate and three-year AICTE-recognised diploma with minimum 50% aggregate |
| Agniveer (Apprentice) – Electrical | Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering | To be decided based on service requirement | Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate and three-year AICTE-recognised diploma with minimum 50% aggregate |
This stream is for candidates from the listed mechanical, production, marine, instrumentation and related engineering diploma backgrounds. Check the exact diploma name before applying because similar-sounding trades may not automatically qualify.
This stream is for electrical, electronics, communication and instrumentation-related diploma holders. Candidates should be ready for trade-specific testing along with English, general awareness, science and mathematics.
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| Item | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Application start date | 05 June 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 29 June 2026 |
| Correction window | 06 July 2026 |
| Stage I INET | August 2026, tentative |
| Fee | ₹550 plus 18% GST, payable online during Stage I INET application |
| Age for 01/2027 batch | Born between 01 December 2004 and 31 May 2009, both dates inclusive |
| Age for 02/2027 batch | Born between 01 May 2005 and 31 October 2009, both dates inclusive |
Indian Navy states a customised monthly package of ₹30,000 in the first year, ₹33,000 in the second year, ₹36,500 in the third year and ₹40,000 in the fourth year. The official in-hand component is 70% of the package, with 30% contributed to the Agniveer Corpus Fund and a matching Government contribution.
On completion of four years, the Seva Nidhi package is ₹10.04 lakh. Candidates should also note that Agniveers are not entitled to gratuity or pension for the engagement period.
The selection starts with Stage I INET 2/2026, a computer-based test with separate exams for Engineering and Electrical entries. Shortlisted candidates move to Stage II, which includes Physical Fitness Test, written examination and recruitment medical examination.
Final induction is subject to pre-enrolment medical formalities at INS Chilka. Sponsor candidates and verified NCC C certificate holders are exempted from Stage I INET and may be directly issued call-up for Stage II based on eligibility.
The last date to apply online is 29 June 2026.
No. The official advertisement invites applications from unmarried Indian male candidates.
Candidates need Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks and a three-year AICTE-recognised diploma with at least 50% aggregate marks in a listed discipline.
The advertisement requires candidates to have completed the three-year diploma course, so candidates with pending results should verify eligibility carefully before applying.
The advertisement says trade-wise vacancies will be decided based on service requirement, so a fixed vacancy number has not been stated.
No. Agniveers are enrolled for four years. Up to 25% of a specific batch may be considered for further enrolment, but there is no automatic right to permanent enrolment.
The Stage I INET fee is ₹550 plus 18% GST, payable online. The fee is not refundable.
To apply for this job please visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
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