Indian Navy
Basic Criteria to Join Navy as Agniveer
General eligibility rules for Agniveer SSR and MR entry — age, education, physical standards and medical process — sourced directly from the official Join Indian Navy portal.
Two entry streams: SSR and MR
| Entry | Education | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveer SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) | 10+2 with Maths & Physics (min 50% aggregate); or a 3-year engineering diploma (Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile, Computer Science, Instrumentation, or IT) with 50%; or a 2-year vocational course including Physics and Maths with 50%. | 17½ – 21 years |
| Agniveer MR (Matric Recruit) | Class 10th pass from a recognised board. Covers trades including Chef, Steward and Sanitary Hygienist. | Cited as 17–20 years for Steward/Chef/Sanitary Hygienist trades specifically — confirm the exact window for your trade on the current notification. |
Candidates awaiting Class 12th results are generally eligible to apply if they meet all other criteria, provided original mark sheets are produced at the Stage II recruitment stage.
Physical standards
General minimum standards, per the official Navy height-weight chart:
| Minimum height | Chest | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 157 cm | Proportionate, with minimum 5 cm expansion | Proportionate to height and age, per official chart (BMI ≤ 25 and waist:hip ratio < 0.9 for candidates above standard weight due to muscular build) |
| Female | 152 cm | — | Proportionate to height and age, per official chart (BMI ≤ 25 and waist:hip ratio < 0.8 for candidates above standard weight due to muscular build) |
Height relaxations by domicile
| Category | Male minimum | Female minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Tribals from Ladakh region | 155 cm | 150 cm |
| Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Minicoy Islands | 155 cm | 150 cm |
| Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Uttarakhand | 152 cm | 147 cm |
| Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region | 152 cm | 147 cm |
| Extra talented sports candidates | 155 cm | — |
These height relaxations don't apply to officer entries in Pilot/Observer specialisations.
Medical standards
- Vision: corrected vision of 6/6 in both eyes is the standard across most categories; myopia limits vary by role.
- Hearing: must be able to hear a forced whisper at a distance of 610 cm (6.1 m), each ear tested separately.
- Dental: minimum 14 functional dental points, including at least 4 of 6 anterior and 6 of 10 posterior teeth per jaw.
- Disqualifying conditions include chronic respiratory disease, tuberculosis, cardiac abnormalities, neurological disorders (including history of fits), and certain psychiatric conditions — assessed by authorised military medical officers against current regulations, which can differ from civilian medical standards.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) qualification is mandatory for selection; specific event standards (run timing, etc.) are published with each recruitment notification rather than fixed permanently, so this page doesn't quote a specific number — check the current notification for the exact PFT standard.
After selection
Selected Agniveer MR candidates undergo 14 weeks of basic training at INS Chilika before professional training in their assigned trade; beyond specialised duties, MR recruits also receive small arms training and take part in ship operations, landing parties and boarding activities. Terms of engagement — 4-year tenure, retention odds, Seva Nidhi, insurance and ESM status — are the same structure across all three services; see Agniveer Corner for the full breakdown.
Last verified: 4 Aug 2026 Our sources Report an error
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