Indian Navy — Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment (Naval HQ) has issued an employment notification to fill Agniveer (SSR) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batch vacancies. Eligible candidates may apply online using the application form at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in on or before 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs). For more details refer to the below information.
Indian Navy Agniveer SSR Details
| Organisation | Indian Navy |
| Post Name | Agniveer (SSR) — Senior Secondary Recruit |
| Advertisement No. | Advt_Agniveer_SSR_01_27 |
| Total Vacancies | Not Mentioned |
| Pay Scale | ₹30,000/month (Year 1), rising to ₹40,000/month (Year 4) with fixed yearly increment |
| Age Limit | Born between 01-12-2004 and 31-10-2009 (for INET 2026 applicants) |
| Application Start | 14-03-2026 (00:01 hrs) |
| Application End | 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Official Website | www.joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
Vacancies for Agniveer (SSR) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batch are open for unmarried male and female candidates. The exact trade-wise and category-wise vacancy count will be decided based on service requirement and published on the official portal.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agniveer (SSR) — 01/2027 Batch | Not Mentioned |
| Agniveer (SSR) — 02/2027 Batch | Not Mentioned |
Eligibility & Qualification
Candidates must meet the educational qualifications specified in Advt_Agniveer_SSR_01_27 to apply for Agniveer (SSR). Key requirements include:
Agniveer (SSR) — All Batches:
- Passed 10+2 with Mathematics & Physics from a Board of School Education recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
- OR Passed a Three-Year Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Automobiles / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from a Central, State, or UT recognised Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
- OR Passed a Two-Year Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects viz. Physics and Mathematics from Education Boards recognised by Central, State, and UT, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Note: Candidates appearing in Class 12th Board Exam (academic year 2025–26) are also eligible to apply, provided they produce the original marksheet at subsequent recruitment stages.
Marital Status: Only unmarried Indian male and female candidates are eligible. Agniveer shall not be permitted to marry during their four-year tenure.
Nationality: Indian nationals only.
Salary Details
The Agniveer (SSR) post carries an initial customised package of ₹30,000 per month in Year 1, rising to ₹40,000 per month in Year 4, with a fixed yearly increment — this is not a standard 7th CPC (7th Central Pay Commission) pay scale but a distinct Agniveer package.
Age Limit
Candidates must fall within the birth-date ranges specified below as on the date of INET 2026 application. Age relaxation — meaning an extension of the upper age limit for reserved categories — details are Not Mentioned in this notification; check www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for updates.
- Agniveer 01/2027 Batch: Born between 01-12-2004 and 31-05-2009 (both dates inclusive)
- Agniveer 02/2027 Batch: Born between 01-05-2005 and 31-10-2009 (both dates inclusive)
- Combined INET 2026 Eligibility: Born between 01-12-2004 and 31-10-2009
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD age relaxation: Not Mentioned in this notification
- Minimum Height: 157 cm (for both male and female)
Important Dates
The application window for Agniveer (SSR) Recruitment 2027 opens on 14-03-2026 and closes on 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs).
| Activity | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens (Stage I – INET) | 14-03-2026 (00:01 hrs) |
| Application Closes (Stage I – INET) | 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 10-04-2026 to 11-04-2026 |
| Stage I – INET Exam | May 2026 |
| Stage I – INET Result Declaration | May–June 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Call-up Letters (01/2027) | September 2026 |
| Stage II – Agniveer 01/2027 | October 2026 |
| Induction at INS Chilka (01/2027) | December 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Call-up Letters (02/2027) | February 2027 |
| Stage II – Agniveer 02/2027 | March 2027 |
| Induction at INS Chilka (02/2027) | May 2027 |
Application Fee
The examination fee for Stage I – INET 2026 must be paid online through the official portal at the time of application.
- All candidates (General / OBC / SC / ST / PwBD / Female / EWS): ₹550 + 18% GST
- Payment Mode: Online
Selection Process
The Agniveer (SSR) selection involves two stages ending with Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka, Odisha.
Stage I — Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) 2026: Computer-based objective test; 100 questions × 1 mark each; 4 sections — English, Science, Mathematics, General Awareness; 1-hour duration; negative marking (−0.25 per wrong answer); standard of 10+2. Bilingual (Hindi & English).
Stage II (for shortlisted candidates only):
Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- Male: 1.6 km run in 6 min 30 sec | 20 squats | 15 push-ups | 15 bent-knee sit-ups
- Female: 1.6 km run in 8 min | 15 squats | 10 push-ups | 10 bent-knee sit-ups
Stage II Written Exam (for PFT qualifiers): 100 questions × 1 mark; same pattern as INET; 1-hour duration
Recruitment Medical Examination (for PFT qualifiers)
Provisional Select List: Merit list based on Stage II Written Exam performance, state-wise; subject to PFT and Medical qualification.
Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka: Final medical formalities for all selected candidates before induction.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in from 14-03-2026 (00:01 hrs) to 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs). Steps:
- Visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and register with a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, domicile, and Aadhaar details accurately. Choose three city preferences for INET examination centre.
- Upload scanned documents — passport-size colour photograph (10 KB–50 KB, taken not before March 2026, with candidate holding a black slate showing name and date in white chalk), signature, Class 10/12 mark sheets, domicile certificate, and NCC/Sponsor certificate (if applicable).
- A live photograph will be captured via webcam during application. Ensure good image quality.
- Pay the examination fee of ₹550 + 18% GST online (Net Banking / Debit/Credit Card / UPI).
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Indian Navy Agniveer SSR 2027 FAQs
Q1. What Is the Eligibility for Indian Navy Agniveer SSR 2026?
A. To be eligible for Indian Navy Agniveer (SSR) 2026, candidates must have passed Class 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate marks, or hold an equivalent engineering diploma, and must be unmarried Indian nationals born between 01-12-2004 and 31-10-2009. Three-year engineering diploma holders and two-year vocational course students with Physics and Mathematics are also eligible as per the official notification published by the Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters.
Q2. What Is the Salary for Indian Navy Agniveer SSR 2026?
A. The Indian Navy Agniveer (SSR) starting salary is ₹30,000 per month in Year 1, with an in-hand component of ₹21,000 and a corpus fund contribution of ₹9,000 each by the candidate and the Government of India. The package increases to ₹40,000 per month by Year 4, and candidates receive a Seva Nidhi lump sum of approximately ₹10.04 Lakh on completion of the four-year engagement period.
Q3. What Is the Last Date to Apply for Indian Navy Agniveer SSR 2026?
A. The last date to apply online for Indian Navy Agniveer (SSR) 01/2027 and 02/2027 is 06-04-2026 at 17:00 hrs. Applications must be submitted on the official portal at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in; a correction window is available from 10-04-2026 to 11-04-2026.
Q4. How to Apply for Indian Navy Agniveer SSR 2026 Online?
A. Candidates must apply exclusively online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in between 14-03-2026 and 06-04-2026 by registering, filling in personal and educational details, uploading a recent passport photograph (with slate), and paying the ₹550 + GST examination fee through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. No offline or postal application is accepted.
Q5. What Is the Selection Process for Indian Navy Agniveer SSR 2026?
A. The Indian Navy Agniveer (SSR) selection process consists of Stage I — the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) 2026, a 100-question computer-based test in May 2026, followed by Stage II — Physical Fitness Test, Written Examination, and Recruitment Medical Examination — conducted for shortlisted candidates in October 2026 (01/2027 batch) or March 2027 (02/2027 batch). Final induction is subject to passing Pre-Enrolment Medical formalities at INS Chilka, Odisha.
