The Indian Navy is closing the online application window for Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 on July 5, 2026, for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Eligible candidates must apply through the official Join Indian Navy recruitment portal, joinindiannavy.gov.in, before the deadline. Sources state that candidates should be unmarried Indian male, and must meet the educational requirements, including Class 10 qualification and an AICTE-recognised engineering diploma. The recruitment process includes the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2/2026) conducted in online mode as the initial stage, followed by selection based on merit. After INET, candidates undergo a Physical Fitness Test, a written examination (Stage II), and a medical examination. The application fee is reported as ₹550 plus 18% GST, payable online via modes such as net banking, UPI, and debit/credit cards. The recruitment schedule described includes INET 2/2026 in August 2026, results by end of August or early September 2026, Stage II for the 01/2027 batch in October 2026 with induction at INS Chilka in December 2026, and Stage II for the 02/2027 batch in March 2027 with induction in May 2027. The number of vacancies is not yet disclosed.