The Indian Navy holds exams to recruit sailors for roles like Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR), Matric Recruit (MR), Musician (MUS), Sports Entry, and Artificer Apprentices (AA). The selection process for these positions involves several stages: a written exam, physical fitness test (PFT), medical examination, and a merit list.
Frequency- half-yearly
Mode- Computerised Exam
Exam Pattern
Both the 'SSR' and 'MR' written exams are computer-based tests featuring objective-type questions with multiple-choice answers. The questions are presented in both English and Hindi, and candidates must pass all sections individually as well as in aggregate.
Exam Structure:
Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
English | 25 | 25 | 1 hour |
Science | 25 | 25 | |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
The MR exam pattern is as follows:
Exam Structure:
Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Science and Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 30 minutes |
General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in the Indian Navy SSR Agniveer position will be recruited only if they meet the minimum criteria and qualify for the Indian Navy SSR Agniveer Exam. The application is open exclusively to unmarried male candidates, which is a critical criterion for eligibility. Below is the age limit information essential for candidates before filling out the Indian Navy SSR Application Form.
Age Limit: Candidates must be born between November 1, 2003, and April 30, 2007. Both dates are inclusive.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Maths and Physics and at least one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, or Computer Science from a Board of School Education recognized by the MHRD, Government of India.
Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens. Gorkhas (Nepal) are also eligible to apply for Indian Navy SSR Agniveer posts.
Physical Fitness Test: Candidates must qualify for the Physical Fitness Test, which includes a 1.6 km run to be completed in 6 minutes 30 seconds for males and 8 minutes for females.
Medical Standards: