Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for SSR, MR & SSR (Medical) Posts

Indian Navy has released an official notification for the recruitment of Agniveer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Indian Navy website. The last date to submit the application form is 06-04-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Indian Navy Agniveer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Online applications are invited from unmarried male candidates for enrolment as sailors in Medical Branch for SSR (Med) in 02/2027 batch.
• Candidates must satisfy eligibility conditions as laid down by the Government of India for enrolment as sailors in the Indian Navy.
• Candidates must have qualified in 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) from Boards of School Education recognised by Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• Passed Matriculation from any recognised board
• Candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in aggregate and a minimum of 40% in each subject (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) in the 10+2 examination.
• Candidates who are appearing in class 12th Board Exam of academic year 2025-26 are also eligible to apply, provided they fulfil all other eligibility criteria.
• Such appearing candidates will be selected only when they produce the original marksheet during subsequent stages of recruitment and secure the minimum prescribed marks in aggregate as well as in individual subjects.
• Candidates must be born between 01 May 2005 and 31 October 2009 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible for SSR (MED) 02/2027 batch.
• Candidates born between 01 May 2005 and 31 October 2009 are also eligible to apply for INET 2026 and will be considered for Stage II recruitment of the respective batch as per age criteria.
• Candidates must be in good physical and mental health, free from any disease or disability likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties at sea and ashore in peace as well as war conditions.
• Minimum height standard for male candidates is 157 cm, with height relaxations regulated as per Government orders; detailed regulations are available on the official website.
• Visual standards required are uncorrected vision 6/12, 6/12 and corrected vision 6/6, 6/6 with colour perception CP Pass.
• Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms (from inside of elbow to the wrist) and on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand; permanent tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable and will lead to bar from recruitment.
• Insurance cover (on contribution) of Rs. 75 lakhs is applicable for sailors.
• Candidates must meet medical standards as assessed by authorised military doctors during Recruitment Medical Examination and Pre-Enrolment Medicals at INS Chilka.

Salary/Stipend

• During the initial training period, a stipend of Rs. 14,600/- per month will be admissible to candidates.
• On successful completion of initial training, candidates will be placed in Level 3 of the Defence Pay Matrix (Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100) with Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 5,200/- per month plus Dearness Allowance as applicable.
• Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer-I, corresponding to Level 8 of the Defence Pay Matrix (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100) plus MSP Rs. 5,200/- per month plus DA as applicable.
• During training and service, sailors are provided books, reading material, uniforms, food and accommodation as per entitlement.
• Sailors are entitled to medical treatment, Leave Travel Concession for self and dependents, Group Housing benefits, Annual and Casual leave, Children Education and House Rent Allowances, and post-retirement benefits including pension, gratuity and leave encashment as per service conditions and Government orders.

 Age Limit (as on 01-05-2005 to 31-10-2009)

• Candidates should be born between 01 May 2005 and 31 October 2009 (both dates inclusive).
• Candidates born within these dates are eligible to apply for Stage I – INET 2026 and will be considered for Stage II of SSR (MED) 02/2027 batch as per stated age criteria.
• Only unmarried male candidates meeting the age range are eligible for enrolment as sailors in SSR (Med) 02/2027 batch.

Application Fee

• An examination fee of Rs. 550/- (Rupees Five hundred fifty only) plus 18% GST is to be paid by candidates during Stage I – INET application.
• The fee must be paid in online mode using net banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or UPI.
• Admit card will be issued only to candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
• Candidates found to have registered multiple times will be rejected and debarred from the examination, and reimbursement of exam fee will not be carried out in such cases.
• In case of unsuccessful payment where money has been deducted without admit card generation, candidates are advised to wait for 7 working days for automatic refund to their account.
• Fee will be charged only during Stage I – INET application, and there will be no separate fee for Stage II process.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• The selection process consists of Stage I – INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test) followed by Stage II (Physical Fitness Test, Written Examination and Recruitment Medical) and Pre-Enrolment Medicals.
• Stage I – INET is a computer-based examination with 100 objective-type (multiple-choice) questions, each carrying 1 mark.
• The Stage I question paper is bilingual (Hindi & English) and comprises four sections: English, Science, Biology and General Awareness.
• The standard of Stage I question paper is that of 10+2, and syllabus and sample papers are available on the official website.
• The duration of Stage I examination is one hour, and candidates are required to pass in all sections as well as in aggregate; pass marks in each section and aggregate are determined by the Indian Navy.
• Negative marking is applicable in Stage I – one fourth (0.25) marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Centre allocation for INET (online examination) is at the discretion of the Indian Navy.
• In case of extraneous circumstances causing non-conduct of INET or as per service requirement, Indian Navy reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on marks obtained in qualifying examinations (10th/12th board exams).
• Results of Stage I – INET (Pass/Fail) along with marks scored will be uploaded on the candidate’s online dashboard.
• Candidates eligible for Stage II as per age criteria will be shortlisted for SSR (Medical) 02/2027 batch based on marks obtained in Stage I – INET 2026.
• Shortlisting for Stage II will be carried out state wise, and cut-off marks for next stage will vary from state to state as vacancies are allotted state-wise.
• If candidates with the same percentage exceed required numbers, shortlisting will be done based on Date of Birth, with earlier DOB (fewer chances) given priority.
• Sponsor candidates and NCC ‘C’ certificate holders who upload original sponsor and NCC certificates during Stage I application and whose certificates are verified will be exempted from Stage I – INET and will be directly issued call-up for Stage II based on eligibility.
• Stage II begins with Physical Fitness Test (PFT), which is mandatory; candidates undergoing PFT do so at their own risk.
• PFT standards for male candidates are: 1.6 km run in 6 min 30 sec, 20 Squats (Uthak Baithak), 15 Push-ups and 15 Bent Knee Sit-ups.
• The Stage II written exam is conducted only for candidates who qualify the PFT and consists of 100 objective-type questions of 1 mark each.
• The Stage II written exam question paper is bilingual (Hindi & English) and comprises four sections: English, Science, Biology and General Awareness, with 10+2 level standard and one-hour duration.
• Candidates must pass in all sections and in aggregate in the Stage II written exam; pass marks are set by the Indian Navy.
• Recruitment Medical Examination is carried out for candidates who qualify PFT; candidates who qualify Recruitment Medical are considered for the merit list.
• Candidates found medically unfit in Recruitment Medical may appeal for review at a designated military hospital within 5 days; medical certificates from other hospitals are not accepted and no further review/appeal is permissible.
• Provisional Select List is prepared based on performance in Stage II written exam, subject to qualification in PFT and Recruitment Medical; merit list for SSR (Medical) is state-wise and cut-off for call-up to INS Chilka varies by state.
• Pre-Enrolment Medical formalities are conducted at INS Chilka and induction is subject to qualifying these formalities; candidates not qualifying pre-enrolment medicals will be rejected.

How to Apply

• Candidates can apply online for Stage I – INET 2026 for SSR (MED) 02/2027 batch only through the website https://joinindiannavy.gov.in from 14 March 2026 (00:01 hrs) to 06 April 2026 (17:00 hrs).
• Candidates must register and fill the online application with accurate personal, educational and contact details as per instructions on the portal.
• All required original documents (certificates, mark sheets, domicile certificate, NCC certificate if held) must be scanned and uploaded as per the specifications given in the online application.
• Candidates must upload the prescribed photograph as specified, and also capture a good quality live photograph through webcam during application.
• Examination fee payment of Rs. 550/- plus 18% GST must be made online using net banking, credit/debit card or UPI during application; admit card will be generated only after successful fee payment.
• Candidates may optionally use Common Service Centres (CSC) for uploading application for a service fee of Rs. 60 + GST.
• After submission, candidates should regularly check their online dashboard on the recruitment website for updates, admit card download, results and call-up letters.
• Candidates must download call-up letters cum admit cards for Stage I – INET and later stages from the website; no call-up letters will be sent by post.
• Candidates must report to the examination centre as per reporting time mentioned in call-up letter; late reporting (30 minutes after reporting time) will not be permitted.
• Selected candidates must carry all original documents and self-attested copies to recruitment stages including INS Chilka for verification; any discrepancy with online details will result in cancellation of candidature.

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