Indian Navy Agniveer (MR) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for Agniveer (MR) Vacancies!

Indian Navy Agniveer (MR) Recruitment 2025: The Indian Navy has announced the Agniveer (MR) Recruitment 2025, inviting online applications from unmarried male and female candidates. This recruitment drive aims to select Agniveers for the 02/2025, 01/2026, and 02/2026 batches. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.

Organization Details

  • Hiring Organization: Indian Navy 
  • Posts: Agniveer (MR)
  • Location: Anywhere in India

Vacancy Breakdown

  • The distribution of trade-wise vacancies for male and female candidates will be decided based on service requirements. 

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Navy Agniveer (MR) Recruitment 2025

  • Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed Matriculation Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from the Boards of School Education recognized by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
    • Candidates appearing in the 10th Board Exam of the academic year 2024-25 are also eligible to apply, provided they fulfill all other eligibility criteria. 
    • Such candidates will be selected only if they produce the original marksheet during subsequent stages of the recruitment process and secure the minimum laid down marks. 
  • Age Limit:
    • Agniveer 02/2025 Batch: Candidates should be born between 01 Sep 2004 – 29 Feb 2008 (both dates inclusive). 
    • Agniveer 01/2026 Batch: Candidates should be born between 01 Feb 2005 – 31 Jul 2008 (both dates inclusive). 
    • Agniveer 02/2026 Batch: Candidates should be born between 01 Jul 2005 – 31 Dec 2008 (both dates inclusive). 
    • Candidates born between 01 Sep 2004 and 31 Dec 2008 are eligible to apply for INET 2025. 
  • Marital Status: Only unmarried Indian male and female candidates are eligible. Candidates must provide a certificate of being unmarried at the time of enrollment and shall not be permitted to marry during their four-year tenure. 

Important Dates for Indian Navy Agniveer (MR) Recruitment 2025

  • Application Window: 29 Mar 2025 to 10 Apr 2025 
  • Correction Window: 14 Apr 2025 to 16 Apr 2025 
  • Stage I INET Exam: May 2025 
  • Result Declaration (Stage I): May 2025 
  • Stage II Shortlisting & Call Up Letters (Agniveer 02/2025): June 2025 
  • Stage II Exam (Agniveer 02/2025): July 2025 
  • Induction at Chilka (Agniveer 02/2025): Sep 2025 
  • Stage II Shortlisting & Call Up Letters (Agniveer 01/2026): October 2025 
  • Stage II Exam (Agniveer 01/2026): November/December 2025 
  • Induction at Chilka (Agniveer 01/2026): Feb 2026 
  • Stage II Shortlisting & Call Up Letters (Agniveer 02/2026): March 2026 
  • Stage II Exam (Agniveer 02/2026): May 2026 
  • Induction at Chilka (Agniveer 02/2026): July 2026 

Salary & Benefits

  • Agniveers will be paid ₹30,000 per month with a fixed yearly increment. 
  • They will also receive risk and hardship, dress, and travel allowances. 
  • Agniveers will get a one-time Seva Nidhi package upon completing their engagement period. 
  • Life Insurance Cover of Rs. 48 lakh for the duration of their engagement. 
  • Death Compensation of Rs. 44 Lakh in addition to insurance cover. 
  • Disability Compensation of Rs. 44/25/15 Lakh based on % of disability (100%/75%/50%). 

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

  • Stage I: INET 2025 Exam: Conducted in May 2025. 
    • The exam will be computer-based, bilingual (Hindi & English), and objective-type. 
    • It will consist of 50 questions (1 mark each) from Science & Mathematics and General Awareness. 
    • The standard of the question paper will be 10th. 
    • The duration of the examination will be 30 minutes. 
    • There will be a penalty for wrong answers (negative marking). 
  • Stage II:
    • Physical Fitness Test (PFT) 
    • Written Examination 
      • The written exam will be for candidates who qualify for the PFT. 
      • It will have 50 questions of 1 mark each, bilingual, and objective-type. 
      • The paper will include Science & Mathematics and General Awareness, with a 10th-grade standard. 
      • The duration will be 30 minutes. 
    • Recruitment Medical Examination 
  • Provisional Select List will be prepared based on performance in the Stage-II written exam, subject to qualification in the PFT and Recruitment Medical Examination. 

How to Apply

  • Candidates can apply online ONLY through the website: joinindiannavy.gov.in from 29 Mar 2025 to 10 Apr 2025. 
  • It is advised to fill in the correct details while filling the online application form. 
  • Applications can also be uploaded from Common Service Centers (CSC) across the country (optional, with a fee of Rs 60 + GST). 

Application Fees

  • An examination fee of Rs. 550/- plus 18% GST is applicable for Stage I INET applications. 
  • The fee is to be paid online. 
  • Fee once paid will not be refunded. 

Official Notification & Apply Link