Indian Navy Recruitment 2026: The Indian Navy released an official notification for the recruitment of Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batch posts. Candidates who have completed their Matriculation Examination with a minimum 50% marks along with a three-year AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering or Electrical trades with 50% marks are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in from 05 Jun 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 29 Jun 2026 (17:00 hrs).
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | Indian Navy |
| Job Category: | Defence Jobs |
| Vacancy: | Various (Trade-wise, based on service requirement) |
| Job Location: | INS Chilka, Odisha |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 05 Jun 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date: | 29 Jun 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Official Website: | www.joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Vacancy Details:
- Engineering
- Electrical
Eligibility Criteria:
- Engineering
Educational Qualification: Matriculation Examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from Boards of School Education recognised by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, and completion of a three-year diploma course from an AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate in 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.
Age Limit: 01/2027 Batch – Born between 01 Dec 2004 and 31 May 2009 (both dates inclusive). 02/2027 Batch – Born between 01 May 2005 and 31 Oct 2009 (both dates inclusive).
- Electrical
Educational Qualification: Matriculation Examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from Boards of School Education recognised by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, and completion of a three-year diploma course from an AICTE-recognised Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate in Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
Age Limit: Same as Engineering.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwBD (Gen/ EWS): +10 years
- PwBD (SC/ ST): +15 years
- PwBD (OBC): +13 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. Policy
Salary Details:
- Engineering – Rs. 30,000/- per month (1st Year), rising to Rs. 33,000/-, Rs. 36,500/-, and Rs. 40,000/- in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years respectively, with a fixed yearly increment.
- Electrical – Rs. 30,000/- per month (1st Year), rising to Rs. 33,000/-, Rs. 36,500/-, and Rs. 40,000/- in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years respectively, with a fixed yearly increment.
Selection Process
- Stage I: INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test) 2/2026 – computer-based objective examination
- Stage II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Stage II: Written Examination
- Recruitment Medical Examination
- Provisional Select List based on merit
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women – Rs. 550/- + 18% GST
- Others – Rs. 550/- + 18% GST
Apply Procedure:
- Candidates will be required to apply online through the Indian Navy website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Register as an AVR (Apprentice), then login as an Apprentice INET 2/26 to proceed with the application. No other means/mode of application shall be accepted. Applications will be accepted from 05 Jun 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 29 Jun 2026 (17:00 hrs).
Dates to remember
- Start date to send the application form: 05 Jun 2026 (10:00 hrs)
- Last date to send the application form: 29 Jun 2026 (17:00 hrs)
- Correction window: 06 Jul 2026
- Stage I – INET Exam: Aug 2026
Important Links
| Indian Navy Official Website | Click Here |
| Indian Navy Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Indian Navy Online Application Link | Click Here |
