The Indian Navy has officially announced the Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Agniveer posts. Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can submit their online application through the official Indian Navy website. The last date to apply for the Indian Navy Agniveer 2026 recruitment is 06 April 2026. This article provides complete information about the recruitment process, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary details, selection process, important dates, and the step-by-step procedure to apply online, along with the direct links to download the official notification and submit the application form.
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Name of the Company | Indian Navy |
| Position | Agniveer SSR, MR and SSR (Medical) |
| Total Vacancies | Not Mentioned |
| Pay Scale | During the initial training period, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of 14,600 rupees |
| Job Location | India |
| How to Apply | Online |
| Website | https://joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Education Details
To apply for Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the educational qualifications prescribed by the Indian Navy. The required qualifications are listed below:
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th class) from any recognized board.
- Applicants should have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate.
- Candidates must obtain minimum 40% marks in each subject (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) in the 10 + 2 examination.
- Candidates who are appearing in the Class 12 board exam for the academic year 2025-26 are also eligible to apply.
- Such candidates must produce the original 12th marksheet during the later stages of recruitment.
- They must also secure the minimum required marks in aggregate and individual subjects as specified in the official notification.
Indian Navy Applicants Age Limit
To apply for Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the age criteria specified in the official notification. The required age limit details are provided below:
- Candidates must be born between 01 May 2005 and 31 October 2009 (both dates inclusive).
- Applicants within this range are eligible to apply for Stage I – INET 2026.
- Eligible candidates will be considered for Stage II of the SSR (MED) 02/2027 batch based on the prescribed age criteria.
- Only unmarried male candidates who meet the age requirements are eligible for enrolment as Sailors in the SSR (MED) 02/2027 batch.
Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Candidates applying for Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026 are required to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the Stage I – INET application form. The detailed fee information is given below:
- Applicants need to pay ₹550 as the examination fee along with 18% GST at the time of submitting the Stage I application.
- The payment must be completed online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card (Visa/Master, RuPay), or UPI services.
- Only candidates who successfully complete the payment process will be able to download the admit card.
- The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred or adjusted for any other recruitment or examination.
- If a candidate submits more than one application, the applications may be rejected and the candidate may also be disqualified from the recruitment process. In such cases, the paid fee will not be returned.
- If the payment fails but the amount is deducted from the account, the refund will normally be credited back within 7 working days.
- Candidates should note that the application fee required only for Stage I (INET), and no separate fee will be charged for Stage II.
Indian Navy Agniveer 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment procedure for Indian Navy Agniveer 2026 includes several stages. Candidates must successfully clear each stage to move forward in the selection process.
Stage I – INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test)
- The first stage of the selection is the INET online examination conducted in computer-based mode.
- The test contains 100 objective questions, with 1 mark awarded for each correct answer.
- The question paper will be available in both English and Hindi and will include the subjectsEnglish, Science, Biology, and General Awareness.
- The difficulty level of the questions is based on the 10 + 2 syllabus
- The total duration of the exam is 60 minutes.
- Candidates must secure qualifying marks in every section as well in the overall score.
- Negative marking applies, where 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response.
- The allocation of examination centers will be decided by the Indian Navy authorities.
Shortlisting for the Next Stage
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the next phase based on their performance in the INET examination.
- The shortlisting process is conducted state-wise, and cut-off marks may differ depending on the number of vacancies available in each state.
- If more candidates obtain the same marks, preference may be given according to the candidate’s date of birth.
- Sponsor candidates and NCC ‘C’ certificate holders who submit valid certificates may be directly called for Stage II without appearing in INET, subject to verification.
Stage II – Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- The second stage begins with the Physical Fitness Test, which is mandatory for all shortlisted candidates.
- Physical standards for male candidates:
- 1.6 km run within 6 minutes 30 seconds
- 20 Squats (Uthak Baithak)
- 15 push-ups
- 15 Bent Knee Sit-ups
Stage II – Written Examination
- Candidates who qualify the physical Fitness Test will be eligible for the second written examination.
- This test will include 100 objective questions, each carrying 1 mark.
- The paper will be available in both English and Hindi.
- The subjects included are English, Science, Biology, and General Awareness.
- The question level will be equivalent to the 10 + 2 standard, and the exam duration will be one hour.
- Candidates must achieve qualifying marks in all sections as well as overall.
Medical Examination
- Candidates who clear the Physical Fitness Test will undergo a Recruitment Medical Examination.
- Only candidates declared medically fit will be considered for the merit list preparation.
- Those found medically unfit may submit an appeal within 5 days at a designated military hospital.
Final Selection
- The provisional selection list will be prepared based on performance in the Stage II written examination, provided candidates have qualified in PFT and medical examination.
- The merit list will be prepared state-wise, and cut-off marks may vary.
- Selected candidates must complete pre-enrolment medical procedures at INS Chilka before final induction.
- Candidates who fail to clear the pre-enrolment medical examination will not be enrolled.
How to Apply for Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026
Candidates who wish to apply for Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026 for the SSR (MED) 02/2027 batch must submit their application through the official recruitment portal. The important instructions for the application process are given below:
- The online application process will be available on the official website joinindiannavy.gov.in from 14 March 2026 to 06 April 2026.
- Applicants must complete the online registration and fill in the application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details as instructed on the portal.
- Candidates are required to upload scanned copies of necessary documents such as educational certificates, mark sheets, domicile certificate, and NCC certificate (if applicable) according to the specified format.
- A recent passport-size photograph must be uploaded, and candidates may also be required to capture a live photograph using their webcam during the application process.
- During submission of the application form, candidates must pay the application fee of ₹550 plus 18% GST through online payment methods such as Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. The admit card will be available only after successful payment.
- Candidates who require assistance may also submit their application through Common Service Centres (CSC) by paying a service charge of ₹60 plus GST.
- After submitting the application, candidates should regularly check their login dashboard on the recruitment website for important updates, admit cards and call-up letters will be available only through the official website, and no documents will be sent by post.
- Candidates must reach the examination centre at the reporting time mentioned in the admit card; late entry may not be permitted.
- During recruitment stages and final verification at INS Chilka, candidates must carry all original documents along with self-attested photocopies. Any mismatch between uploaded details and original documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 14 March 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 06 April 2026
- Application Correction Window: 10 April 2026 to 11 April 2026
- Stage I – INET 2026 Exam Date: Expected in May 2026
- INET 2026 Result Announcement: May to June 2026
- Shortlisting for Stage II & Call-up Letters: February 2027
- Stage II Recruitment Process: March 2027
- Training / Induction at INS Chilka: May 2027
Important Links
PDF for SSR: Click Here
PDF for MR: Click Here
PDF for SSR – Medical): Click Here
Apply Online: Click Here
