Indian Navy Agniveer Trainee Recruitment 2026: 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 male candidates who meet the prescribed educational and age criteria can apply through the official Indian Navy recruitment portal before the closing date.The recruitment drive is open to candidates who have passed class 10 with at least 50 percent marks and have completed a three-year engineering diploma recognized by AICTE with a minimum of 50 percent marks in the prescribed disciplines. The notification was published in the 6th to 12th June 2026 edition of the Employment Gazette, while the application process began on 5th June 2026.Eligibility and application detailsOnly online applications are accepted. Recruitment is going on for Agniveer (Apprentice) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches while Stage I will be conducted through INET 2/2026. The number of vacancies has not been disclosed.All applicants must pay an examination fee of 550 ? plus 18 percent 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, candidates must have been born between December 1, 2004 and May 31, 2008, both dates inclusive. For batch 02/2027, eligible birth dates are between 1 May 2005 and 31 October 2009. Candidates born between 1 December 2004 and 31 October 2009 are eligible to apply for INET 2/2026, while Stage II will be determined based on batch-specific age requirements.Selection process and recruitment scheduleThe selection process includes the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026), followed by merit-based selection, physical fitness test, phase-II written examination and recruitment medical examination. Then a state merit list will be prepared before the final medical procedures at INS Chilka.According to the schedule, INET 2/2026 is scheduled for August 2026. Results are expected in late August or early September 2026. Phase II of batch 01/2027 is scheduled for October 2026, with induction at Chilka in December 2026. May 2027