Indian Navy has started the process of accepting applications for Agnior Sailor recruitment drive for 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. The campaign has invited young and aspiring candidates across the country to apply for various roles under the government’s military recruitment drive.The process of accepting applications started on March 14, 2026, and will remain open until April 6, 2026. This campaign is for Agnivar Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR), Agnivar Matric Recruit (MR) and SSR (Medical) Sailors. This campaign offers an applicant an opportunity to be a part of one of the most technologically advanced defense forces of the country.The recruitment process will begin with the Indian Navy Entrance Test 2026. After the test, the candidates will go through a series of physical, educational and medical tests before the recruitment process is completed.
Recruitment under Agnew Scheme
The current campaign is a part of the Agnew scheme, a significant change in India’s military recruitment model. It is implemented by the Government of India to recruit fresh talent in the military services. As part of this scheme, the Indian Navy is looking to recruit candidates for various roles in its sailor cadre.Recruitment for Agnivir SSR and Agnivir MR posts is available for both male and female candidates. This is another initiative by the military services to increase gender diversity within the military.As per official notification, SSR (Medical) Sailors recruitment is available only for unmarried male candidates.It is informed that candidates should ensure that they apply the eligibility criteria before completing the registration process, as it is a rigorous multi-step process.
A multi-stage selection process
The Navy has devised a recruitment procedure to test candidates on academic knowledge, physical ability and medical fitness before final selection.This process will unfold in the following steps.
Candidates who successfully complete each phase will move on to the next phase before final induction into the Naval Training Program.All selected recruits will undergo initial training at INS Chilka, the Navy’s premier sailor training establishment along the East Coast.
Indian Navy Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The recruitment timeline spans several months, beginning with the release of the official notification earlier this month.
Indian Navy Engineer Recruitment 2026: Steps to Apply
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to apply for Indian Navy Engineer Recruitment 2026:
- To proceed, you need to visit the official recruitment website of Indian Navy joinindiannavy.gov.in.
- You need to register as a new user using your email id and other required information.
- You need to login using registered email and other required information.
- You need to click on the recruitment notification for Agnew SSR/MR/SSR (Medical) for 2027 batches.
- You need to fill the required information in the online application form.
- You need to upload required documents like photographs and other certificates.
- You need to pay the required fee of Rs.550 using the payment options provided.
Candidates can click on the link provided. Here To apply for Indian Navy Engineer Recruitment 2026.Aspirants are advised to stay connected with the official website to get complete details of Indian Navy Engineer Recruitment 2026.
