Inet 2026 Join Indian Navy: Indian Navy opens Agniveer SSR, MR and SSR medical recruitment for 2027 batches through INET 2026
Indian Navy Agniveer recruitment 2026: The Indian Navy has issued recruitment notifications for Agniveer SSR, Agniveer MR and SSR (Medical) Sailor posts for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Online applications will be accepted through the official recruitment portal between March 14, 2026 and April 06, 2026.Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for Agniveer SSR and Agniveer MR posts. Recruitment for SSR (Medical) Sailor positions is restricted to unmarried male candidates. The selection process will begin with the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) 2026 and will include further evaluation stages.Recruitment structure and application processThe recruitment drive is being conducted by the Indian Navy to fill sailor posts under the Agniveer scheme. The application process will be conducted entirely online through the official website joinindiannavy.gov.in.The selection process includes several stages beginning with INET 2026, a computer-based examination. Candidates who qualify will proceed to the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), followed by a Stage II written examination, document verification and a medical examination.Training for selected candidates will take place at INS Chilka in Odisha.Important schedule for recruitment processThe notification for the recruitment was issued on March 10, 2026. The INET examination will be held in May 2026, with results expected between May and June 2026.
Further recruitment stages will continue through 2026 and 2027 for different batches, including call-up letters, Stage II examinations and induction at INS Chilka.Eligibility and age requirementsAge eligibility varies depending on the batch. Candidates applying for Agniveer 01/2027 must be born between December 01, 2004 and May 31, 2009. For Agniveer 02/2027 and SSR (Medical) 02/2027, applicants must be born between May 01, 2005 and October 31, 2009.Educational qualifications differ by post. Agniveer MR applicants must have passed Class 10 with at least 50 per cent marks. Agniveer SSR candidates must have completed Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics or hold a three-year diploma with 50 per cent marks. Applicants for Agniveer SSR (Medical) must have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50 per cent marks.Examination pattern and fitness standardsThe written examination for Agniveer SSR will contain 100 questions covering English, Science, Mathematics and General Awareness, with a duration of one hour. The Agniveer MR test will include 50 questions in Science and Mathematics and General Awareness, lasting 30 minutes.The SSR (Medical) exam will also contain 100 questions, covering English, Science, Biology and General Awareness. All papers will be objective type, bilingual in Hindi and English, and include negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect answers.Candidates must qualify the Physical Fitness Test to progress to the Stage II written examination. The PFT includes a 1.6 kilometre run along with squats, push-ups and sit-ups, with separate standards for male and female candidates. The application fee for all categories is Rs. 550, payable online.
