The Indian Navy has released an official notification for the recruitment of Agniveer (MR – Matric Recruit) posts for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batch under the Agnipath Scheme. Interested and eligible unmarried male and female candidates may apply online through the official website.
Selected candidates will be enrolled in the Indian Navy for a period of four years under the provisions of the Navy Act 1957. Candidates who wish to serve the nation and build a career in the defense sector should not miss this opportunity.
Indian Navy MR Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Post Name | Agniveer (MR – Matric Recruit) |
| Organization | Indian Navy |
| Scheme | Agnipath Scheme |
| Batch | 01/2027 & 02/2027 |
| No of Posts | Not Mentioned |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Duration of Service | 4 Years |
| Training Venue | INS Chilka, Odisha |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Agniveer 01/2027 Batch
- Candidate should be born between 01 December 2004 to 31 May 2009 (Both dates inclusive).
Agniveer 02/2027 Batch
- Candidate should be born between 01 May 2005 to 31 October 2009 (Both dates inclusive).
Marital Status
- Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
- Candidates must provide an unmarried certificate at the time of enrollment.
- Agniveers are not permitted to marry during the four-year service period.
- If a candidate marries during service, he/she will be dismissed from the Navy.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- The board must be recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- Candidates appearing in Class 10 board exam 2025-26 are also eligible to apply.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹550 + 18% GST |
| SC / ST | ₹550 + 18% GST |
Payment Mode: Net Banking / Visa / MasterCard / RuPay Debit or Credit Card / UPI
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Starting Date of Application | 14 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 April 2026 |
| Correction Window | 10 – 11 April 2026 |
| Stage-I INET Exam | May 2026 |
| INET Result | May – June 2026 |
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of the following stages:
- Shortlisting through INET (Computer Based Examination)
- Written Examination
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Recruitment Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Stage I – INET Examination
| Exam Type | Computer Based Test |
| Total Marks | 50 |
| No of Questions | 50 |
| Duration | 30 Minutes |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Medium | Hindi & English |
| Exam Level | 10th Standard |
Syllabus: Science & Mathematics and General Awareness.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Stage II – Written Exam, PFT & Medical
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
| Test | Male | Female |
| 1.6 KM Run | 6:30 Minutes | 8 Minutes |
| Squats (Uthak Baithak) | 20 | 15 |
| Push-ups | 15 | 10 |
| Bent Knee Sit-ups | 15 | 10 |
Recruitment Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test will undergo a Recruitment Medical Examination. Candidates found medically unfit may appeal within 21 days at designated military hospitals.
Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the Stage-II written examination, subject to qualifying the PFT and medical examination. The merit list will be published on the official Indian Navy recruitment website.
How to Apply for Indian Navy MR Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official Indian Navy recruitment website.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Login and fill in your personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Important Links
Online Application Form: Click Here
Notification PDF: Click Here
Official Website: Click Here