Agniveer (Apprentice) - INET 2/2026

Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) INET 2/2026 - Overview

The Indian Navy has invited online applications from unmarried male candidates for the Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. This is a diploma-holder entry into the Indian Navy under the Agnipath scheme. The first step for both batches is a common written exam called INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test) 2/2026, which is being conducted with the SSC (Staff Selection Commission) as the exam partner. The online application window opened on 05 June 2026 and, after an extension, closed at 5:00 PM on 05 July 2026. A correction window is open on 06 July 2026 for candidates to fix details in their submitted forms.

Agniveers are enrolled for a fixed period of four years under the Navy Act 1957. This page explains, in simple words, who can apply, the fee, the pay, the exam pattern, and the full selection process, so you know exactly where you stand.

Which Batches and Trades

Applications are for two batches together - Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027. The Navy will decide the trade-wise number of seats later, based on service need, so the notification does not fix a total vacancy figure. Recruitment is done for two streams:

Separate INET exams are held for the Engineering stream and the Electrical stream.

Eligibility - Age and Qualification

Marital status: Only unmarried Indian male candidates can apply. Agniveers cannot marry during the full four-year tenure.

Education: You must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised board, AND completed a three-year diploma from an AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) recognised polytechnic with at least 50% marks in aggregate, in one of the listed Engineering or Electrical diploma courses.

Age (date of birth): To apply for INET 2/2026, you must be born between 01 December 2004 and 31 October 2009 (both dates included). The batch you are finally eligible for depends on your exact date of birth:

Pay, Seva Nidhi and Benefits

Agniveers get a fixed monthly package that rises each year. The Seva Nidhi is a one-time lump sum paid at the end of the four years - it is built from 30% of your monthly package (which is set aside, not paid in hand) plus an equal matching amount from the Government. The table below shows the official figures from the notification.

On completing four years, an Agniveer receives a Seva Nidhi package of about Rs 5.02 lakh (your contribution plus the Government's matching share), which is exempt from income tax. In addition, risk and hardship, dress and travel allowances are paid. Agniveers also get non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh for the engagement period. There is no gratuity or pension for the four-year Agniveer tenure. On completion, up to 25% of each batch may be selected for further enrolment as regular sailors, based on merit and the Navy's needs.

INET 2/2026 Exam Pattern (Stage I)

The INET is a computer-based, objective-type (multiple-choice) test.

You must pass in every section as well as in the aggregate. The Navy decides the passing marks. Sponsor candidates and NCC (National Cadet Corps) 'C' certificate holders who upload valid certificates are exempted from the INET exam and go directly to Stage II.

Selection Process

The selection is done in stages, and shortlisting after INET is carried out state-wise, so cut-off marks can differ from state to state.

1. Stage I - INET 2/2026: The common online written exam (planned for August 2026). Marks decide who moves ahead.
2. Stage II - PFT and Written Exam: Shortlisted candidates take a Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Only those who clear the PFT sit the Stage II written exam. For males, the PFT is a 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds, 20 squats (Uthak Baithak) and 15 bent-knee sit-ups.
3. Recruitment Medical Examination: Conducted for candidates who clear the PFT. Minimum height is 157 cm.
4. Merit List and Enrolment: A state-wise merit list is prepared. Selected candidates are called for induction and pre-enrolment medicals at INS Chilka, Odisha.

How to Apply

Applications are online only. In short: open the Indian Navy candidate portal, click Register and register as AVR (Apprentice), then log in as (Apprentice) INET 2/26 and fill the form. Use the "Apply Online (Login / Register)" link in the Important Links table above. Keep a recent passport-size photo (taken not before May 2026, size 10 KB to 50 KB, with the date written at the bottom) and your Class 10th, diploma and other certificates ready to upload. A live photo is also captured through your webcam during form filling. The examination fee is paid online during this application (details are in the fee box above). The application window closed on 05 July 2026; the correction window is open on 06 July 2026, and an extra correction window will open for two days after the INET exam.

Tip: keep checking your candidate dashboard on the official portal - your Call-up Letter cum Admit Card for INET 2/2026 will be released there about one week before the exam, and your Stage I result (pass/fail with marks) will also appear on the same dashboard. Nothing is sent by post. Always cross-check the official notice for the final word, as we are not a government body.

Important Note on This Page

KadamSetu hosts a fast, clean copy of the official notification PDF so you can download it quickly even when the Navy server is busy - use the download link in the Important Links table above. For your personal application, admit card, marks and any future schedule, always log in on the official candidate portal, as those are personal and login-based.