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Vacancy Details
- Agniveer (Apprentice):
Qualification: Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% AND 3-year Diploma (AICTE-recognised) with minimum 50% in relevant trade (Engineering/Electrical).
Qualification Requirements
Application Fees
- All Candidates (Stage I – INET): ₹550
- Stage II Process: ₹0
- Sponsor Candidates & NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders: ₹0
Selection Process
- Stage I – INET: Computer-based INET exam (100 multiple-choice questions, 1 hour, bilingual). Candidates must pass all sections and aggregate; negative marking of 0.25 for wrong answers.
- Stage II – Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Qualifying PFT is mandatory (1.6 km run, squats, push-ups, sit-ups with specified standards). Candidates attempt PFT at their own risk.
- Stage II – Written Examination: Written objective exam for candidates who qualify PFT; separate papers for Engineering and Electrical streams; 100 questions, 1 hour, bilingual; must pass all sections and aggregate.
- Stage II – Recruitment Medical Examination: Medical exam for candidates who qualify PFT; candidates found unfit may appeal within 5 days at designated Military Hospitals; medical fitness from non-designated hospitals will not be considered.
- Stage III – Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka: Final pre-enrolment medical formalities at INS Chilka; induction is subject to passing this medical; candidates failing this will be rejected.
How to Apply
- Visit https://joinindiannavy.gov.in and register as AVR (Apprentice).
- Login → AVR (Apprentice) → INET 2/26 → Proceed to apply.
- Fill the online form, upload required scanned documents (matriculation certificate, diploma certificate, domicile, photo, etc.) and a recent passport-size photo (10 KB to 50 KB).
- Pay examination fee of ₹550 + 18% GST online via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI.
- Select state preference for INET centre; download call-up letter from portal before the exam. Use correction window on 06-07-2026 if required.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF – Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026
- Employment News Notification PDF – Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026
- Official Indian Navy Recruitment Website
- Apply Online – Login (Agniveer)
- Apply Online – Sign Up (Agniveer)
- Apply Online via Official Portal (Register AVR – Apprentice)
Important Dates
- Application Window Opens (Stage I – INET 2/2026) for 01/2027 & 02/2027 Batch:
- Application Window Closes:
- Correction Window:
- Stage I – INET Examination:
- Result Declaration of Stage I – INET:
- Shortlisting & Issue of Call-up Letters – 01/2027 Batch:
- Stage II for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027:
- Induction at INS Chilka for 01/2027 Batch:
- Shortlisting & Issue of Call-up Letters – 02/2027 Batch:
- Stage II for Agniveer (Apprentice) 02/2027:
- Induction at INS Chilka for 02/2027 Batch:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for Agniveer (Apprentice)?
Candidates must be unmarried Indian males who have passed Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% and completed a 3-year Diploma from an AICTE-recognised Polytechnic with minimum 50% in the relevant engineering or electrical trade.
How do I apply for the Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) recruitment?
Apply online at the official portal https://joinindiannavy.gov.in by registering as AVR (Apprentice), logging in, filling the form, uploading required documents and paying the fee. Direct application links are also available at https://agniveer.navydmpr.in/avgapp/login and /signUp.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application window opens on 05-06-2026 and closes on 29-06-2026 (17:00 hrs).
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Selection is a multi-stage process: Stage I INET (computer-based test), Stage II consisting of PFT, then a written exam and recruitment medical, followed by a pre-enrolment medical at INS Chilka for selected candidates.
What is the pay scale or salary for Agniveer (Apprentice)?
The customised monthly package is ₹30,000 (1st year) rising to ₹40,000 (4th year). In-hand monthly amounts and contributions to the Seva Nidhi corpus are specified per year, with total Seva Nidhi of ₹10.04 Lakhs on completion of four years.
