Indian Navy Recruitment 2025: The Indian Navy has officially invited online applications for unmarried male and female candidates to join as Agniveer (MR) for the 02/2025, 01/2026, and 02/2026 batches. This recruitment drive aims to build a combat-ready, credible, cohesive, and future-ready force. Both male and female candidates who meet the eligibility criteria laid down by the Government of India are encouraged to apply.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination (Class 10th) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from Boards of School Education recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- Candidates appearing in the Class 10 Board Exam for the academic year 2024-25 can also apply, provided they fulfill all other eligibility conditions.
- Note: Internet copies of marksheets are not acceptable. The original marksheet must be provided during recruitment.
Eligibility Criteria for Indian Navy Recruitment
- Applications are open only to unmarried male and female candidates.
- The distribution of vacancies will be decided based on service requirements.
Age Limit
Candidates must meet the following age criteria depending on the batch they are applying for:
- Agniveer 02/2025 Batch: Born between 01 Sep 2004 to 29 Feb 2008 (both dates inclusive).
- Agniveer 01/2026 Batch: Born between 01 Feb 2005 to 31 Jul 2008 (both dates inclusive).
- Agniveer 02/2026 Batch: Born between 01 Jul 2005 to 31 Dec 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Application Procedure for Indian Navy Recruitment
- Candidates can apply online through the official website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
- The application window for Stage I (INET 2025) is from 29 March 2025 to 10 April 2025.
- A correction window will be available from 14 to 16 April 2025.
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Selection Procedure
The recruitment process is divided into multiple stages:
Stage I: Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET 2025)
- A computer-based exam comprising 50 questions carrying 1 mark each.
- Result declaration is scheduled for May 2025.
Stage II: Physical Fitness Test & Medical Examination
- Agniveer 02/2025 Batch:
- Call letters issued: June 2025
- Stage II shortlisting: July 2025
- Induction at Chilka: September 2025
- Agniveer 01/2026 Batch:
- Call letters issued: October 2025
- Stage II shortlisting: November/December 2025
- Induction at Chilka: February 2026
- Agniveer 02/2026 Batch:
- Call letters issued: March 2026
- Stage II shortlisting: May 2026
- Induction at Chilka: July 2026
Note: These timelines are tentative and subject to change.
Salary Structure for Indian Navy Recruitment
Agniveers in the Indian Navy are paid an attractive monthly salary along with additional allowances. While the exact figure is not provided in this advertisement, typically the salary for Agniveers starts around ₹30,000 per month (including allowances), with an increasing structure and a Seva Nidhi package at the end of the 4-year term.
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