INDIAN NAVY INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM UNMARRIED MALE AND UNMARRIED FEMALE CANDIDATES FOR AGNIVEER (SSR) – 01/2027 AND 02/2027 BATCH

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Online applications are invited from unmarried male and unmarried female candidates (who fulfil eligibility conditions as laid down by the Government of India) for Agniveer (SSR) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batch. The eligibility criteria and broad terms and conditions are laid down herein below. The distribution of trade wise vacancies for male and female would be decided based on service requirement.

2. Educational Qualifications. Qualified in 10+2 with Mathematics & Physics from Boards of School Education recognized by Ministry of Education, Govt of India, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Or Passed Three years diploma course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Automobiles/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) from Central, State and UT recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate. Or Passed Two years Vocational Course with Non-vocational subject viz, Physics and Mathematics from Education Boards recognized by Central, State and UT with 50% marks in aggregate.

Age Criteria:

3.1 Agniveer 01/2027 Batch: Candidate should be born between 01 Dec 2004-31 May 2009 (Both dates inclusive).

3.2 Agniveer 02/2027 Batch: Candidate should be born between 01 May 2005-31 Oct 2009 (Both dates inclusive).

Note: - Candidates born between 01 Dec 2004 - 31 Oct 2009 are eligible to apply for INET 2026. Further, candidates shall be eligible for the Stage II recruitment process of the respective batch as per the age criteria shown above.

Examination Fee: An examination fee of Rs. 550/- (Rupees Five hundred fifty only) plus 18% GST has to be paid by candidate during the Stage I - INET application through online mode by using net banking or by using Visa/ Master/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card/ UPI. Admit card will be issued for the examination only to those candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee.

Selection Process: Stage-I INET 2026 exam will be conducted in May 26. Based on the marks obtained in Stage I - INET, candidates will be will be shortlisted for the stage II of Agniveer 01/2027 and 02/2027 separately. The tentative timeline for recruitment is as follows: -

Pay, Allowances and Allied Benefits: Agniveer will be paid a package of ₹30,000 per month with a fixed yearly increment. In addition, risk and hardship, dress and travel allowances will be paid.

Seva Nidhi: Agniveer shall be given a one-time Seva Nidhi package comprising their monthly contribution along with matching contribution by the Government on completion of their engagement period, as indicated below:-

The original documents uploaded by the candidates during online filling of application viz original certificates, mark sheets, Domicile certificate and NCC certificate (if held) are to be brought by the candidate at all stages of recruitment (including INS Chilka).

Passport size recent color photograph (taken not before Mar 26) of size 10 KB to 50 KB (front portrait in light background without head gear except for Sikhs). Photograph is to be taken with candidate holding a black slate in front of his/her chest with his/her name and date of photograph taken, clearly written on it with white chalk in capital letters. Change in appearance like growing beard, head gear, etc in comparison to the photograph may result in cancellation of candidature.

All selected candidates will be required to download Police Verification Form and other associated forms along with the Call-up letter for Recruitment at INS Chilka. The candidates will be required to submit the same to INS Chilka after getting their antecedents verified on Police Verification Form/ Online Police Verification Form from the Superintendent of Police of their respective jurisdiction. Candidates should be in possession of Police Verification Form from either place of domicile or place of residence. Candidates without the verified Police Verification Reports and Reports with adverse comments will not be eligible for enrolment.

How to Apply: Candidates can apply for Agniveer 01/2027 and 02/2027 batch Online only on the website https://joinindiannavy.gov.in from 14 Mar (00:01 hrs) to 06 Apr 2026 (17:00 hrs). Candidates are advised to fill up correct details while filling the online application. Incorrect declaration of information by candidates, identified at any stage would result in cancellation of candidature. The application may be uploaded from Common Service Centers (CSC) across the country, fee of Rs 60 + GST. This facility is entirely optional.