The Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Indian Navy (IN) has issued an employment notification to fill up Agniveer (Matric Recruit) — MR vacancies for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. 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 MR Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Indian Navy |
| Post Name | Agniveer (Matric Recruit) — MR |
| Advertisement No. | Advt_Agniveer_MR_01_27_and_02_27 |
| Total Vacancies | Not Mentioned |
| Pay Scale | ₹30,000/month (1st Year) with fixed yearly increment + Allowances |
| Age Limit (01/2027) | Born 01-12-2004 to 31-05-2009 (both inclusive) |
| Age Limit (02/2027) | Born 01-05-2005 to 31-10-2009 (both inclusive) |
| Application Start | 14-03-2026 (00:01 hrs) |
| Application End | 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Official Website | https://joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
Posts are available for Agniveer (MR) across both 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches of the Indian Navy (IN). Tradewise vacancy distribution for male and female candidates will be decided based on service requirement and published on the official portal.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agniveer (MR) — 01/2027 Batch | Not Mentioned |
| Agniveer (MR) — 02/2027 Batch | Not Mentioned |
Eligibility & Qualification
Candidates must meet the educational qualifications specified in Advt_Agniveer_MR_01_27_and_02_27 to apply for Agniveer (MR). Key requirements include:
Agniveer (MR) — 01/2027 and 02/2027:
- Passed Matriculation (Class 10th) Examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from any Board of School Education recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- Candidates appearing in Class 10th Board Exam of academic year 2025-26 are also eligible to apply, provided they produce original marksheets at subsequent stages and secure the minimum required marks.
- Only unmarried Indian male and female citizens are eligible. Candidates must remain unmarried throughout the entire four-year tenure. Marriage during tenure results in dismissal from service.
Salary Details
The Agniveer (MR) post carries an initial pay of ₹21,000 per month in-hand at a customised package of ₹30,000 per month in Year 1, rising to ₹40,000 per month in Year 4, as per the Agnipath Scheme — the Government of India’s short-term military enlistment programme for central armed forces.
- Initial Pay (In-Hand): ₹21,000 per month (1st Year) — 70% of customised package
- Customised Package: ₹30,000/month (Year 1) → ₹33,000 (Year 2) → ₹36,500 (Year 3) → ₹40,000 (Year 4)
- Agniveer Corpus Fund: 30% of monthly package contributed by candidate, matched equally by Government of India
- Seva Nidhi on exit after 4 years: approximately ₹10.04 Lakh (₹5.02 Lakh personal + ₹5.02 Lakh GoI matching contribution)
- Additional allowances: Risk and Hardship, Dress, and Travel allowances as per rules
- Life Insurance Cover: ₹48 Lakh (non-contributory) for the engagement period
- No gratuity or pensionary benefits are applicable
Age Limit
Candidates must be born within the date range prescribed for their respective batch as on the date of application. Age relaxation — meaning extension of the upper age limit for reserved categories — details are as follows:
- Agniveer 01/2027: Born between 01-12-2004 and 31-05-2009 (both dates inclusive)
- Agniveer 02/2027: Born between 01-05-2005 and 31-10-2009 (both dates inclusive)
- INET 2026 Combined Eligibility: Born between 01-12-2004 and 31-10-2009
- SC / ST / OBC / PwBD Age Relaxation: Not Mentioned
- Ex-Servicemen: Agniveers will not be eligible for ex-Servicemen status after completion of engagement
Important Dates
The application window for Agniveer (MR) Recruitment 2026 opens on 14-03-2026 and closes on 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs). All dates below are tentative; exact dates will be promulgated on the Candidates Registration Portal at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
- Notification Published: Not Mentioned (notification text available at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in)
- Application Opens: 14-03-2026 (00:01 hrs)
- Application Closes: 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs) — fee paid during Stage I application
- Correction Window: 10-04-2026 to 11-04-2026
- Additional Correction Window (post-INET): 02 days after INET exam (exact date Not Mentioned)
- Stage I — INET Exam Date: May 2026 (Tentative)
- Stage I — INET Result: May – June 2026 (Tentative)
- Stage II Call-up Letters — 01/2027: September 2026 (Tentative)
- Stage II Recruitment — 01/2027: October 2026 (Tentative)
- Induction at INS Chilka — 01/2027: December 2026 (Tentative)
- Stage II Call-up Letters — 02/2027: February 2027 (Tentative)
- Stage II Recruitment — 02/2027: March 2027 (Tentative)
- Induction at INS Chilka — 02/2027: May 2027 (Tentative)
Application Fee
The application fee for Agniveer (MR) 2026 must be paid online through the official portal at the time of Stage I — INET application; there is no separate fee for Stage II.
- All Candidates (Stage I — INET): ₹550 + 18% GST
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female: Not Mentioned (no exemption stated; fee of ₹550 + GST applies to all)
- Stage II Process: No separate fee
- Optional CSC Upload Assistance: ₹60 + GST (entirely optional)
- Payment Mode: Online — Net Banking, Visa / Master / RuPay Credit / Debit Card, UPI
- Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances
Selection Process
The Agniveer (MR) selection involves five stages ending with Pre-Enrolment Medical formalities at INS Chilka, Odisha.
- Stage I — Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2026): Computer-based, 50 questions × 1 mark, bilingual (Hindi and English), objective type (multiple-choice), 30 minutes. Two sections: Science & Mathematics and General Awareness. Class 10th standard. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. NCC ‘C’ certificate holders and Sponsor candidates are exempt and directly issued Stage II call-up letters.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Mandatory for all Stage II candidates. 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. Candidates undergo PFT at their own risk.
- Stage II — Written Examination: Conducted only for PFT qualifiers. 50 questions × 1 mark, bilingual, 30 minutes. Class 10th standard. Pass in all sections and aggregate mandatory.
- Recruitment Medical Examination: For PFT qualifiers. By authorised military doctors. Medically unfit candidates may appeal within 5 days at a designated military hospital allocated by the Indian Navy (IN). Provisional Select List prepared based on Stage II written exam, subject to PFT and medical qualification. All-India merit, separately for male and female.
- Pre-Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka, Odisha: Final medical formalities for all selected candidates. Induction subject to clearing this stage. Original documents and verified Police Verification Report mandatory.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in before 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs). Steps:
- Visit https://joinindiannavy.gov.in and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, domicile, and other required details accurately.
- Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (taken after March 2026, 10 KB – 50 KB, front portrait, light background, no head gear except for Sikhs). The photograph must show the candidate holding a black slate with name and date of photograph written in white chalk in capital letters. A live photograph will also be captured via webcam during form filling.
- Upload scanned copies of original documents: Class 10th marksheet, domicile certificate, NCC ‘C’ certificate (if applicable), Sponsor certificate (if applicable).
- Select three city preferences for the INET examination centre. Centre choice cannot be changed once selected or allotted by the Indian Navy.
- Pay the examination fee of ₹550 + 18% GST online via Net Banking, Credit / Debit Card, or UPI.
- Submit and download the confirmation page. Admit card will be available on the website approximately one week before the INET exam. No call-up letter or admit card will be sent by post.
Important Links
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Indian Navy Agniveer MR 2026 FAQs
Q1. am i eligible for indian navy agniveer mr 2026 if i have 10th pass with 50 percent marks
Yes, a candidate who has passed the Class 10th Matriculation Examination with a minimum 50% aggregate from any Board recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India is eligible to apply for Indian Navy (IN) Agniveer (MR) 01/2027 and 02/2027 under Advt_Agniveer_MR_01_27_and_02_27. Candidates appearing in the 2025-26 Class 10th Board Exam are also eligible, provided they produce original marksheets at subsequent recruitment stages.
Q2. what is the salary of indian navy agniveer mr per month 2026
Indian Navy (IN) Agniveer (MR) receives an in-hand salary of ₹21,000 per month in the first year, which is 70% of the ₹30,000 customised monthly package, rising to an in-hand of ₹28,000 per month in the fourth year. An additional 30% is deposited monthly into the Agniveer Corpus Fund matched equally by the Government of India, resulting in a total Seva Nidhi payout of approximately ₹5.02 Lakh on completion of the four-year engagement.
Q3. what is the last date to apply for indian navy agniveer mr 01 2027 and 02 2027
The last date to apply online for Indian Navy (IN) Agniveer (MR) 01/2027 and 02/2027 is 06 April 2026 at 17:00 hrs on www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. A correction window to fix submitted details is available from 10-04-2026 to 11-04-2026, and an additional correction window will be activated for two days after the INET exam.
Q4. how to apply for indian navy agniveer mr 2026 step by step
Candidates must apply online only at https://joinindiannavy.gov.in between 14-03-2026 and 06-04-2026 (17:00 hrs) by registering, filling personal and educational details, uploading a chalk-slate photograph and original certificates, selecting three INET centre preferences, and paying ₹550 + 18% GST online. The admit card is downloaded from the same website approximately one week before the INET exam; no documents will be sent by post at any stage.
Q5. what is the physical fitness test standard for indian navy agniveer mr 2026
For Indian Navy (IN) Agniveer (MR) 2026, male candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds, 20 squats, 15 push-ups, and 15 bent-knee sit-ups, while female candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 8 minutes, 15 squats, 10 push-ups, and 10 bent-knee sit-ups. Qualifying the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is mandatory for selection and candidates undergo it at their own risk; only PFT qualifiers are called for the Stage II written examination.
