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Indian Navy Agniveer Sailor 2026

Indian Navy / Agnipath Scheme

Mode

Online + Offline

Level

10th Pass

Vacancies

3,000+

Fee

₹295 (Gen/OBC), ₹0 (SC/ST)

Key dates

Notification

Oct 2025

Application Last Date

Dec 2025

Computer-Based Written Test

Mar 2026

Physical Fitness Test

Apr–May 2026

Enrolment

Aug 2026

Eligibility

  • MR (Matric Recruit) posts: Class 10 pass from a recognized board
  • SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit)/AA posts: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with 50%+ marks
  • Age: 17.5 to 21 years for MR; 17.5 to 23 years for SSR/AA
  • Unmarried male/female candidates (gender eligibility varies by post)
  • Medically fit as per Indian Navy standards

Syllabus

  • Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • Mathematics
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • English Language
  • Aptitude and Reasoning

Exam Pattern

  • Computer-Based Written Test (CBWT): 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes
  • Physical Fitness Test: 1.6 km run, push-ups, sit-ups
  • Medical Examination as per Navy standards
  • Document Verification as the final stage
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Exam overview

Indian Navy Agniveer Sailor 2026 recruits sailors under the Agnipath Scheme for both Matric Recruit (MR) posts (Cook, Steward, Hygienist — Class 10 pass) and Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR)/Artificer Apprentice (AA) posts (technical trades — Class 12 with PCM). The Indian Navy's Agnipath entry offers over 3,000 vacancies for a prestigious 4-year naval service tenure with the possibility of permanent retention.

SSR/AA aspirants must master Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Class 12 level. MR aspirants should focus on General Science, English, and Mathematics at Class 10 level. Physical fitness training for Navy PFT (1.6 km run, push-ups, sit-ups) is essential. After 4 years, 25% are permanently retained; others receive Rs. 11.71 lakh Seva Nidhi and Navy priority certificates for CAPF and other government jobs.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for Indian Navy Agniveer Sailor 2026?▼
For MR (Matric Recruit) posts like Cook and Steward, Class 10 pass is sufficient; age limit is 17.5 to 21 years. For SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) and AA (Artificer Apprentice) posts, Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics scoring 50%+ is required; age limit is 17.5 to 23 years.
What is the salary for Indian Navy Agniveer Sailor?▼
Agniveer Sailor salary starts at Rs. 30,000/month in Year 1 (Rs. 21,000 in-hand + Rs. 9,000 Seva Nidhi contribution) and increases to Rs. 40,000/month in Year 4. On completing the 4-year tenure, Agniveers receive a Seva Nidhi corpus of Rs. 11.71 lakh (tax-free).
What is the difference between Navy MR, SSR, and AA posts?▼
MR (Matric Recruit) posts require Class 10 and cover non-technical roles like Cook, Steward, and Hygienist. SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) requires Class 12 PCM and covers general sailor duties. AA (Artificer Apprentice) requires Class 12 PCM and trains candidates as technical tradesmen in naval engineering, electronics, or weapons.
What is the Navy Agniveer exam pattern?▼
The Computer-Based Written Test (CBWT) has 100 questions (100 marks, 60 minutes) covering Science, Mathematics, General Knowledge, and English. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies. Qualified candidates proceed to Physical Fitness Test (1.6 km run, push-ups, sit-ups) and Medical Examination.
What is the Indian Navy Agniveer 2026 notification date?▼
The Indian Navy Agniveer 2026 notification is expected in October 2025 with applications closing by December 2025. The Computer-Based Written Test is scheduled for March 2026. Candidates should monitor joinindiannavy.gov.in for official notification releases.