A Career at Sea Starts Here
Every year many young people with engineering diplomas want an respectable job that gives them financial security and a sense of serving their country. The Indian Navys Agniveer Apprentice program is one opportunity. And its now open for applications.
The Indian Navy has announced a recruitment cycle for INET 02/2026, which includes the Agniveer Apprentice batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. If you have a diploma, in engineering or electrical fields and meet the requirements you should consider applying.
You can apply online from 5 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 on the website at joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Here’s what you need to know before you apply.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Recruiting Body | Indian Navy |
| Notification Code | INET 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Agniveer Apprentice |
| Batches | 01/2027 and 02/2027 |
| Eligible Gender | Unmarried Male Candidates |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Important Dates to Remember
Missing a deadline in a government recruitment can cost you the entire cycle. Keep these dates marked:
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 5 June 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 5 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 29 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 6 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before the Exam |
| Written Examination | August 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Last week of August 2026 |
Candidates should verify all dates on the official Navy website before taking action, as dates are occasionally revised.
Why This Job Opportunity Matters
The Agniveer scheme is a part of the Agnipath initiative. It is meant to get young people to join the forces for a short time. The Agniveer Apprentice entry is for people who have diplomas. This entry gives them:
- Hands-on experience with technology in a service that people respect
- A salary that goes up every year
- Discipline and skills that are useful even after they leave the service
- Some money saved up over four years to help them after they are done serving
- A chance to get a job if they do well and the Navy needs them
For young men who studied engineering and want to do something more exciting than sit at a desk the Agniveer scheme is a great opportunity. The Navy will teach the Agniveer people pay them and give them a job title that will be useful for a time. The Agniveer scheme is really good for people who want to learn and grow. The Navy helps the Agniveer people. Gives them a good start, in life.
Eligibility Criteria
Before you fill out the application form check that you meet the requirements for both academics and age.
You need to qualify and also be the right age.
Make sure you are eligible on both fronts, before applying.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed Class 10 known as Matriculation with at least fifty percent marks from a school board that the Ministry of Education Government of India recognizes.
- Completed a three-year Diploma from a Polytechnic Institute that AICTE recognizes, with a minimum of fifty percent marks, in any of these disciplines.
Engineering Trades: 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 & Control Engineering
Electrical Trades: Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Age Limit
The age requirement differs slightly between the two batches:
- 01/2027 Batch: Date of birth between 1 December 2004 and 31 May 2009 (both dates inclusive)
02/2027 Batch: Date of birth between 1 May 2005 and 31 October 2009 (both dates inclusive)
Candidates are advised to double-check their eligibility against the official notification PDF since age relaxation rules, if any, will be specified there.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹550/- |
| SC / ST | ₹550/- |
Please note that GST at 18% is charged additionally on top of the base fee. Payment can be made via credit card, debit card, net banking, or offline through an e-challan.
Salary and Pay Structure
One of the most attractive features of the Agniveer Apprentice role is a clearly defined, annually increasing pay structure. Here is what you can expect over the four-year engagement:
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand Salary | Corpus Fund (30%) |
| Year 1 | ₹30,000/- | ₹21,000/- | ₹9,000/- |
| Year 2 | ₹33,000/- | ₹23,100/- | ₹9,900/- |
| Year 3 | ₹36,500/- | ₹25,580/- | ₹10,950/- |
| Year 4 | ₹40,000/- | ₹28,000/- | ₹12,000/- |
| Total Corpus | ₹5.02 Lakhs |
So when you get the base package you also get some money, which is called an allowance. This is because the government says you should get this money and it depends on what job you have and where you are working.
The government takes thirty percent of your money every month. Puts it into a special fund called the Seva Nidhi fund. The government also puts in the amount of money into this fund. After four years all the money that has been saved in this fund is given to the Agniveer. This is a lot of money, around ten lakhs and four thousand rupees. It includes the money that the government has added to the fund.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is clear and fair. It is based on merit.
Here is how it works:
- Written Examination (INET). This is a test. It checks general skills.
- Document Verification. Candidates who do well in the test must show their certificates and other papers.
- Merit List. The final selection is based on how well candidates do in the test. The list is on the website.
The written exam is very important. There is no fitness test or interview, at this stage.
Documents You Will Need
While the official notification lists the exact requirements, candidates should generally keep the following ready:
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Diploma mark sheets (all semesters) and final certificate
- Date of birth proof (Class 10 certificate is usually accepted)
- Caste certificate (if applicable — OBC/SC/ST)
- EWS certificate (if claiming EWS category)
- Passport-size photographs as per specification
- Valid government-issued ID proof
- Scanned signature for the online application
Keep both original and self-attested photocopies of all documents ready before the document verification stage.
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
The Indian Navy application process is done on the computer. To apply do these things:
- Visit the Indian Navy website at joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Find the INET 02/2026 Agniveer Apprentice notice and read the paper with all the instructions
- Click the button that says “Apply Online” for the group you want to be in
- Make a login account, with your basic information
- Fill out the application with your personal stuff, what you studied and how to get in touch with you
- Add your picture, signature and papers like certificates and make sure they are the right size
- Pay the money to apply using your computer or get a special paper to pay at a bank
- Check everything on the form before you send it
- Get a copy of the form you sent and print it so you have it later
Do not wait until the day to do this because the website gets very busy when it is almost too late.
Official Website
The Indian Navy will put all the recruitment updates on their website. This includes things like admit cards and exam schedules. When they say who passed the exams. You can find all this information at joinindiannavy.gov.in. You should save this website. Look at it often. Do not just look at websites for the dates or to see if you are eligible because the information, on those websites might be old or wrong.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who can apply for Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice INET 02/2026? Unmarried male candidates who have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and hold a 3-year AICTE-recognized Diploma in eligible engineering or electrical disciplines with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply.
Q2. What is the last date to submit the application form? The online application window closes on 29 June 2026. The fee payment deadline is also 29 June 2026.
Q3. Is there any age relaxation available? The notification specifies birth date ranges for each batch. Any relaxation for reserved category candidates would be mentioned in the official notification PDF, which candidates must read carefully.
Q4. What is the in-hand salary for an Agniveer Apprentice in the first year? The in-hand salary in the first year is ₹21,000/- per month. The total monthly package is ₹30,000/-, with ₹9,000/- going into the Seva Nidhi corpus fund.
Q5. Is the application fee the same for all categories? Yes. Both General/OBC/EWS and SC/ST candidates pay ₹550/-, plus 18% GST as an additional charge.
Q6. What is the exam date for INET 02/2026? The written examination is scheduled for August 2026. The exact date will be announced via the admit card, which will be released before the exam.
Q7. What happens after the four-year Agniveer engagement ends? At the end of four years, Agniveers receive the Seva Nidhi corpus (approximately ₹10.04 lakhs including government contribution). A portion of Agniveers may also be considered for permanent enrolment in the Navy based on performance and organizational requirements.
Q8. Where do I apply — is there any offline mode? No. The application process is entirely online through joinindiannavy.gov.in. There is no provision for offline or postal applications.
Final Thoughts
The Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice recruitment is a good opportunity for people who have a diploma. Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice recruitment is great because you get to learn skills work with professionals and have some money saved up when you are done.
If you are eligible for the Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice recruitment you should apply now because the Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice recruitment application window is only open until 29 June 2026.
You should read the notification, for the Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice recruitment very carefully before you apply get all your documents ready and try to send in your application before the last day.
