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Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2026: The Indian Navy has issued an official recruitment notification under the Agnipath initiative, soliciting applications from qualified applicants for Agniveer Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR), Matric Recruit (MR), and SSR Medical Assistant positions in the 01/2027 and 02/2027 training batches.
The notification was posted on March 10 on the Indian Navy’s official recruitment website, joinindiannavy.gov.in. The application window will commence on March 14 and close on April 6, 2026. The application fee is Rs 550 plus 18% GST, payable online using net banking, UPI, or credit/debit card. A rectification window will be open from April 10 to 11, 2026.
Who can apply
Both unmarried male and female candidates are eligible for the Agniveer SSR and MR posts. The SSR Medical Assistant post is restricted to unmarried male candidates only.
On age eligibility, candidates born between December 1, 2004 and May 31, 2009, are eligible for the 01/2027 batch. For the 02/2027 batch, the eligible birth date range is May 1, 2005, to October 31, 2009.
SSR Post
For the SSR post, candidates must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics from a recognised board, securing at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate. A three-year engineering diploma or a two-year vocational course with Physics and Mathematics is also accepted.
MR Post
For the MR post, a Class 10 pass with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate is required. SSR (Medical) applicants must have cleared Class 1o and 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with at least 50 per cent aggregate and a minimum of 40 per cent in each of the three subjects.
Selection Process
Recruitment will be carried out in two stages. The first stage is the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) 2026, a computer-based exam slated for May 2026. Candidates who pass Stage 1 will be shortlisted by state for Stage 2, which includes a physical fitness test, a written exam, and a recruiting medical examination. Shortlisting cutoffs will vary from state to state depending on vacancy allocation.
NCC ‘C’ certificate holders and sponsor certificate holders who upload verified documentation at the time of application will be exempt from INET and invited directly to Stage 2.
Training and Pay
Selected candidates would receive basic training at INS Chilka, Odisha. The 01/2027 cohort is set to begin training in December 2026, while the 02/2027 group is scheduled to begin in May 2027.
The Agnipath initiative provides Agniveers with a monthly payout of Rs 30,000 in the first year, which increases incrementally over the four-year duration. Upon leaving, they receive a tax-free Seva Nidhi payout of around Rs 11.71 lakh. All Agniveers are additionally insured by a non-contributory life insurance policy of Rs 48 lakh.
According to the SSR (MEDICAL) notice, during the initial training phase, Agniveers will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 14,600. Upon successful completion of training, they will be assigned to Level 3 of the Defence Pay Matrix, with a pay scale ranging from Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100. In addition, they will be eligible to Rs 5,200 in Military Service Pay (MSP) per month, as well as any relevant Dearness Allowance (DA).
Duration of service
Agniveers will be inducted into the Indian Navy under the rules of the Navy Act, 1957, for a four-year term. They will be assigned a unique identifier that distinguishes them from all other ranks and will serve as the Navy’s most junior level. The Indian Navy is not required to continue its service beyond the four-year timeframe. Agniveers will be eligible for 30 days of annual leave. Additionally, medical leave may be given based on the advice of an authorized medical authority.
Candidates are recommended to read the entire official announcement before applying at joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Source: IE
