Defence | Indian Navy
The Indian Navy's Agnipath recruitment of Agniveer (SSR) after Class 12, decided by the online INET-pattern exam, a physical fitness test and a medical, for a four-year engagement.
Indian Navy Agniveer (SSR — Senior Secondary Recruit) Recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme is conducted by Indian Navy. Selection runs through 4 stages: Stage I Written Examination (INET pattern, online), Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Stage II Written Examination, Recruitment Medical Examination.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification and online registration The Indian Navy opens Agniveer (SSR) registration on joinindiannavy.gov.in, usually twice a year by batch. Watch the portal for the next cycle's dates. | To be announced | Not announced |
| Online application window Runs for a few weeks after the notification; candidates give city preferences for the online examination. | To be announced | Not announced |
| Stage I online examination (INET pattern) A computer-based examination at an allotted centre; admit cards are released on the portal shortly before. | To be announced | Not announced |
| Physical Fitness Test and medical State-wise shortlisted candidates attend the Physical Fitness Test, a Stage II written examination and the recruitment medical. | To be announced | Not announced |
A Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board with Mathematics and Physics, and at least one of Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science as a subject.
Only unmarried candidates are eligible. Both men and women are recruited as Agniveer (SSR). Merit is drawn state-wise.
17 to 21 years as on the birth-date window stated in the notification (about 17½ to 21 years for the batch).
A candidate must be one of the following:
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| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates Examination fee of Rs 550 plus applicable GST, paid online (non-refundable). Confirm on the official notification. | ₹550 |
Fees have been stable across recent cycles but are the kind of detail a notification can revise. Confirm on the official notification before paying.
Stage by stage structure with question counts, marks, timing and the marking scheme.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 |
| Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 1 hr|Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None
Every subject in the paper, topic by topic. Open a subject for its weightage in this exam, the full topic list and the mock tests, practice sets and notes that cover it.
Register on joinindiannavy.gov.in
Create an account with your personal and educational details and keep your login safe.
Fill the application and pay the fee
Complete the form, give your examination city preferences, upload your photograph and signature, and pay the Rs 550 (plus GST) fee online.
Download the admit card and appear
Download the admit card from the portal and sit the Stage I online examination at your allotted centre with your Aadhaar.
Under the Agnipath scheme, the monthly package is about Rs 30,000 in the first year (with roughly Rs 21,000 in hand after 30% goes to the Agniveer Corpus Fund), rising to about Rs 40,000 by the fourth year. On completion of four years, a tax-free Seva Nidhi of about Rs 10.04 lakh is paid, and non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh applies during service. Confirm current figures from the notification.
Written to this exam's pattern, with the same interface, sectional locking and marking scheme you will face on exam day.
You need a Class 12 pass with Mathematics and Physics, and at least one of Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science. Only unmarried candidates within the age window may apply.
No. Selection is based on the written examination, the physical fitness test and the medical. The state-wise merit list is drawn from the Stage II written marks — there is no personal interview.
Yes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for a wrong answer. You must also clear each section separately, so do not neglect any subject.
Yes. Unmarried women candidates are recruited as Agniveer (SSR) alongside men, within the age and education conditions.
Last verified 23 August 2026(33 days ago, by editorial)
Not yet confirmed for this cycle: status, the schedule, the vacancy count and the application fee. Where we have a figure from previous cycles we show it and label it as expected; where we do not, the page says "to be announced". Check the official source below before you rely on any of it.
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