Indian Navy Agnipath Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2022: Check Age, Qualifications, Physical Standards, Selection Process, How to Apply

Indian Navy Agnipath Recruitment 2022: Indian Navy Agnipath Recruitment 2022: Indian Navy is inviting online applications from unmarried male and unmarried female candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as laid down by the Government of India for enrolment as Agniveer (SSR) for the 01/2022 (November 2022) batch. Under the Indian Navy Agnipath Recruitment 2022, a total of 2800 Agniveer (SSR) vacancies (including a maximum of 560 females only) and a total of 200 Agniveer (MR) vacancies (including a maximum of 40 females only) will be earmarked in a state-wise manner.

In this article, we have shared Indian Navy Agnipath Recruitment 2022 Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit, Educational Qualifications, Physical Standards, Height, Weight, Selection Process, and How to Apply.

What is Agnipath Scheme?

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14th June 2022 approved the transformative Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of youth in the Indian Armed Forces who after induction will be referred to as Agniveers. The Agnipath Scheme is a major defence policy reform in the Human Resource Policy of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

For First Time, Women Sailors to be posted onboard warships

Under the Indian Navy Agnipath Scheme, positions of women sailors will be opened for the first time. Upon completion of training, women Agniveers will be posted on board ships based on the vacancies and facilities on board. Women undergo the same training as men. However, women have separate living quarters.

Indian Navy Agnipath Recruitment 2022 Calendar

Indian Navy Agnipath Recruitment Eligibility 2022

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Age Limit

Agniveer SSR: Candidates should be born between 1st November 1999 to 30th April 2005 (Both dates inclusive).

Agniveer MR: Candidates should be born between 1st December 1999 to 31st May 2005 (Both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualifications

Agniveer (SSR): Qualified in 10+2 examination with Maths & Physics and at least one of these subjects:-Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science from the Boards of School Education recognized by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

Agniveer (MR): Candidate must have passed Matriculation Examination from the Boards of School Education recognized by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

Marital Status

Only unmarried male and unmarried female candidates are eligible for enrolment as Agniveer in the Indian Navy. Candidates must undertake not to marry until completion of their ab-initio training. A candidate may be dismissed from service if he/she marries during ab-initio training or is found to be already married in spite of giving an undertaking regarding the same.

Physical Standards

The candidate must be in good physical and mental health, free from any disease / disability likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties both ashore and afloat under peace as well as war conditions.

Agniveers will meet the medical eligibility conditions laid down for enrolment in the Indian Navy as applicable to respective branch / trades.

Minimum Height Standards

Visual Standards

Tattoo

Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e., from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reversed side of palm/ back (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body is not acceptable and candidate will be barred from recruitment.

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Indian Navy Agnipath Selection Process 2022

Agniveer SSR: Shortlisting of candidates would be based on aggregate percentage obtained in Physics, Mathematics, and at least one of these subjects- Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science in the qualifying examination (10+2). Shortlisting for Agniveer (SSR) will be carried out state-wise in a ratio of four times the number of vacancies. The cut-off marks may vary from state to state as vacancies have been allocated in a state-wise manner. The shortlisted candidates would be issued a call-up letter for written examination and PFT. Aadhar Card is mandatory for written examination/ PFT.

Agniveer MR: Shortlisting of candidates would be based on aggregate percentage obtained in the qualifying examination (10th). Shortlisting for Agniveer (MR) – male & female will be carried out state wise in a ratio of four times the vacancies. The cut off marks may vary from state to state. The shortlisted candidates shall be issued call-up letter for written examination and PFT. Aadhar Card is mandatory for written examination/ PFT.

(i) Written Test

Agniveer (SSR): Written Exam will comprise four sections i.e., English, Mathematics, Science, and General Awareness. The duration of the paper will be 60 minutes and medium will be bilingual (English & Hindi). Candidates will be asked Objective Type Questions. They will be required to pass in all sections as well as in aggregate.

Agniveer (MR): Written Exam will comprise two sections i.e., ‘Science & Mathematics’ and ‘General Awareness’. The duration of the paper will be 30 minutes and medium will be bilingual (English & Hindi). Candidates will be asked Objective Type Questions. They will be required to pass in all sections as well as in aggregate.

(ii) Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Qualifying in Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is mandatory for selection. The standards for the Physical Fitness Test are as follows:

(iii) Merit List

Merit list will be prepared based on performance in written examination, subject to qualification in Physical Fitness Test. Merit List for Agniveer (SSR) – male and female will be based on state-wise merit. The cut off marks for issue of call up letter for Recruitment Medical Examination at INS Chilka may vary from state to state.

(iv) Recruitment Medical Exam

Recruitment Medical Examination of all selected candidates will be conducted at INS Chilka. Candidates who are found medically fit in Recruitment Medical Examination will be recruited. Candidates who are found medically unfit will be advised to appeal against its findings, if they so desire, at INHS Nivarini/ INHS Kalyani within a maximum period of 21 days. No further review/ appeal is permissible.

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Indian Navy Agnipath Application Process 2022: How to Apply

Agniveer SSR candidates will be able to apply online from 15th July to 22nd July 2022 while Agniveer MR candidates will be able to apply online from 25th July to 30th July 2022 for the Indian Navy Agnipath Scheme. Online registration is mandatory. 

(a) All candidates need to visit the Indian Navy Agnipath Application Form 2022 link provided below. It will take you to the official website of the Indian Navy where you check your eligibility status and create your profile. Candidates are advised to fill up correct details while filling the online application. Any updates/ corrections are to be carried out by the candidate before the last date of submission of application. No further correction/ update is feasible after the last date of submission of application. Incorrect declaration of information by candidates, identified at any stage would result in cancellation of candidature.

(b) Personnel e-mail ID and Mobile Number is MUST. All important messages will be sent to this e-mail ID/Mobile Number like short listed/call letter/joining instruction/result etc. Sharing of e-mail ID and Mobile Number is not permitted. Remember the User Name and Password for future use. (ARO will not be responsible for not getting required information if e-mail / Mobile Number of candidates given is wrong/ changed).

(c) Fill in the Candidate’s Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, and DOB exactly as per Matriculation/10th Class Board Certificate.

NOTE:

(i) Recruitment into the Navy is a free service. Candidates are advised not to pay bribe to anyone for recruitment as it is based purely on merit. Selection process during recruitment at all stages is computerised and transparent. Therefore, candidates are advised to be beware of touts as they cannot help them at any stage.

(ii) Application may be uploaded from Common Service Centres (CSC) across the country, against a fixed fees of Rs 60 + GST. This facility is entirely optional.

Indian Navy Agnipath Application Form 2022 (Agniveer SSR) (Applications Closed)

Indian Navy Agnipath Application Form 2022 (Agniveer MR)