The Indian Navy has released the official notification for the Agniveer 02/2026 Batch. Unmarried male and female candidates who wish to join the Navy as SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) or MR (Matric Recruit) can apply online through the official portal.
1. Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release | March 10, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | March 14, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 06, 2026 |
| Stage-I INET Exam | May 2026 |
2. Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Marital Status: Only unmarried male and unmarried female candidates are eligible.
- Age Limit (02/2026 Batch): Candidates should be born between 01 May 2005 to 31 October 2009 (Both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification:
| Post Name |
Qualification Required |
| Agniveer SSR |
10+2 (Intermediate) with Maths & Physics and at least one of these: Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science. |
| Agniveer MR |
10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board. |
3. Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in three distinct stages:
- Stage I: Computer-Based Online Examination (INET).
- Stage II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Exam, and Initial Medical.
- Stage III: Final Medical Examination at INS Chilka.
4. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards
Push-ups (Male Only)
| Activity |
Male Candidates |
Female Candidates |
| 1.6 Km Run | 06 Minutes 30 Seconds | 08 Minutes |
| Squats (Uthak Baithak) | 20 | 15 |
| 12 / 15 | N/A |
| Bent Knee Sit-ups | N/A | 10 |
*Note: Minimum height required for both Male and Female is 157 cm.
5. Application Fee
A fee of Rs. 550/- plus 18% GST is applicable for all categories. The payment must be made online using Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.