Indian Navy MR Agniveer (Current) Eligibility Criteria 2026

The educational qualification for the Indian Navy Agniveer MR entry is straightforward yet mandatory. All candidates must have successfully passed the Matriculation (10th Standard) examination. For general MR entry, it is required to have obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. For the Musician entry, candidates must possess the necessary matriculation qualifications and exhibit clear Musical Aptitude and Ability, supported by valid music certificates. There is no mention of higher educational qualification requirements, as this is specifically a matric-level entry.

The age criteria are strictly enforced to ensure candidates fall within the required developmental bracket for service entry. The age limits for the 2026 recruitment are as follows:

• Agniveer MR 01/2027 Batch: Candidates must be born between 1st December 2004 and 31st May 2009 (inclusive of both dates).
• Agniveer MR 02/2027 Batch: Candidates must be born between 1st May 2005 and 31st October 2009 (inclusive of both dates).
• Agniveer MR Musician: Candidates must be born between 1st July 2004 and 31st December 2008.

The selection process for the Indian Navy MR is designed to evaluate both academic potential and physical capability. The process is divided into two primary stages:

Stage I: Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET)

This is a computer-based examination lasting 30 minutes, consisting of 50 objective-type questions. The test covers Science, Mathematics, and General Awareness. Candidates must achieve the minimum passing marks in each section to proceed to the next stage.

Stage II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Exam, and Medicals

Qualifying candidates advance to the second stage which includes:

• Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Includes a 1.6 km run, squats (uthak baithak), push-ups, and sit-ups.
• Written Examination: A second written assessment.
• Recruitment Medical Test: A thorough medical evaluation to ensure fitness.

For the Musician category, an additional Music Ability Test is conducted, and the final merit list is significantly influenced by performance in this specific skill test.

Information regarding specific category-wise age relaxation was not explicitly provided in the text. However, candidates must strictly adhere to the birth date ranges specified for each batch, as these are the primary determinants for age eligibility in this recruitment cycle. Please check the official notification for any government-mandated relaxations for reserved categories if they are mentioned in the comprehensive PDF.