Defence entries | as of 2026-05-31
Agniveer Navy eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Indian Navy Agniveer SSR and MR recruitment through INET, shortlisting, PFT, medical, and documents.
Eligibility at a glance
| Age | Batch DOB-window based Batch notices list the exact DOB ranges. |
|---|---|
| Education | SSR requires 10+2 with Maths and Physics with 50 percent aggregate or specified diploma or vocational route. MR requires matriculation with 50 percent aggregate. |
| Relaxations | NCC certificate and state-wise provisions apply only as the notice allows. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Stage I INET
- Stage II shortlist
- PFT
- Medical
- Document verification
Mode: Online test plus physical, medical, and documents. Marks: Notice-defined.. Duration: Notice-defined.
Selection flow
- INET
- Shortlist
- Stage II PFT, medical, and document verification
- Merit
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- INET syllabus as per SSR or MR notice
Cadence
Batch-based. Dates vary by official advertisement.
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agniveer Navy | Class 10 or 12 by entry | DOB-window based | No | INET plus physical |
| Agniveer Army | 8th to 12th by category | 17.5-21 typical | No | CEE plus rally |
| Agniveervayu | Class 12 stream-specific | DOB-window based | No | Online plus physical |
| NDA | Class 12 | DOB-window based | Yes | Written plus SSB |
| AFCAT | Graduate or engineering by branch | Branch-specific | Yes | Online plus AFSB |
| CDS | Graduate | Academy-specific | Yes | Written plus SSB |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Age eligibility | Navy SSR advertisement | 2026-05-31 |
| Education | Navy SSR advertisement | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | Navy MR advertisement | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | Navy Agniveer selection procedure | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | Navy SSR advertisement | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | Navy Agniveer selection procedure | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | Navy Agniveer selection procedure | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | Navy SSR advertisement | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | Navy Agniveer selection procedure | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Is Navy SSR the same as MR?
No. SSR and MR have separate education routes and advertisements.
What is the first Navy Agniveer stage?
The selection procedure lists Stage I INET before Stage II physical, medical, and document checks.