Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice Recruitment 2026: : The online application window for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 closes today, 5th July 2026, for enrollment in 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Unmarried Indian candidates who meet the prescribed education and age criteria can submit applications through the official Indian Navy recruitment portal before the deadline.The recruitment drive is open to candidates who have passed Class 10 with at least 50 percent and completed a three-year engineering degree recognized by AICTE with a minimum of 50 percent marks in the prescribed disciplines. The notification was published in the June 6-12, 2026 edition of the Employment Journal, while the application process began on June 5, 2026.Eligibility and application detailsApplications are accepted online only. Recruitment is conducted for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches, while Stage I will be held through INET 2/2026. The number of vacancies has not been disclosed.All candidates are required to pay an examination fee of £550 plus 18 per cent GST through Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, RuPay Credit or Debit Card, or UPI. The notification states that the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances after payment.Age criteria for both batchesFor batch 01/2027, applicants must have been born between December 1, 2004 and May 31, 2008, both dates inclusive. For batch 02/2027, eligible dates of birth are between 1st May 2005 and 31st October 2009. Candidates born between 1st December 2004 and 31st October 2009 are eligible to appear for INET 2/2026, while Stage II as per batch specific eligibility requirements.Selection process and recruitment scheduleThe selection process includes the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026), followed by a merit-based selection list, Physical Fitness Test, Stage II written examination and Recruitment Medical Examination. A state merit list will then be prepared before the final medical formalities at INS Chilka.According to the schedule, INET 2/2026 is scheduled for August 2026. The results are expected at the end of August or beginning of September 2026. Stage II for the batch 01/2027 is scheduled for October 2026, with induction at Chilka in December 2026. For the 02/2027 II2027 batch is scheduled for induction, Stage II207 in induction, in 2027. May 2027
