Indian Navy Posts for Class 10 and Class 12 Students: Eligibility Criteria, Application Process and Selection Process

Looking for careers to explore after 12th boards, the Indian Navy is calling you. Indian Navy recruits class 10th and 12th passed students through Agneepath scheme in two main categories: Agniveer (SSR) - Senior Secondary Recruit and Agniveer (MR) - Matric Recruit. For SSR, you must have completed your 12th boards with Mathematics and Physics with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. For MR, you must have passed the Matriculation Examination with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate. The selection process consists of two stages, where one is a written test and the other is a physical examination.

Check all about the Indian Navy Posts for Class 10 and Class 12 students below:

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What is the Agneepath Scheme For Indian Navy Posts?

The Agneepath scheme was introduced recently for the recruitment of the Indian Armed Forces. Under the scheme, class 10th in 12th passed students will be selected and enrolled into the armed forces as Agniveers for a period of 4 years. After these 4 years are over, they will return to society, and are free to get employment in other sectors or pursue their career with the skills that they have acquired during these long 4 years. They will also be offered an opportunity to apply for enrollment in the permanent cadre.

Up to 25% of these candidates will be selected and enrolled in the armed forces as a regular cadre.

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Indian Navy Agniveer (SSR) Educational Qualifications

Before filling out the application form, you need to check out the following educational qualifications required:

Qualified in 10+2 with Mathematics & Physics from Boards of School Education recognised by the Ministry of Education, Govt of India, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

OR

Passed Three years diploma course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Automobiles/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) from Central, State and UT recognised Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate.

OR

Passed Two-year Vocational Course with Non-vocational subject viz, Physics and Mathematics from Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with 50% marks in aggregate.

Indian Navy Agniveer (MR) Educational Qualifications

The eligibility criteria for the MR post are:

• Candidate must have passed Matriculation Examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from the Boards of School Education recognised by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

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Indian Navy Agniveer Pay Scale 2026

Along with better opportunities, the Agnipath scheme also offers better benefits to the Agniveers. Check out the list of monetary benefits and pay scale available to the candidates if they are selected for the post.

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Indian Navy Agniveer SSR/MR INET 2026 Exam Pattern

INET is conducted twice a year for the recruitment of Agniveers. Check out the question paper pattern for both the vacancies below:

How To Apply For Indian Navy Posts?

The Agniveer recruitment happens twice in 1 year, that is, in two cycles, where the first cycle is conducted in May and the second cycle starts in the latter half of the year. The official notification is released online, where all the information about the recruitment cycle is mentioned in detail. You can check out the syllabus, other benefits, salary, exceptions, detailed educational qualifications + physical needs, vision qualifications, and other important instructions in the official notification PDF.

Here is a brief breakdown of the online application process:

• Step 1: You will first have to visit the official website of the Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in/
• Step 2: Now, click on Join as Agniveer.
• Step 3: The latest notification will open on your screen. Read all the instructions carefully before applying. Now, click on “Complete Your Application Online Now.”
• Step 4: Select your state and proceed to register yourself to fill out the application form.

There are some restrictions for recruitment with the Indian Army. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on the inside of the forearms, i.e., from the inside of the elbow to the wrist, and on the back of the palm (dorsal) side of the hand. If you have any queries, feel free to post a question on the CollegeDekho QnA Zone .