The application process to join Navy as 'Agniveer' under 'Agnipath Scheme' for SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit)  01/2022 batch started today. Candidates can apply on the website oinindiannavy.gov.in. A total of 2,800 persons will be recruited under the Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2022. Applicants will be called for a written exam and physical tests in October, and the selected candidates would join for training at INS Chilka from November.


The Indian Navy has invited applications from unmarried male and unmarried female candidates for the position. The total vacancies 2800 (including a maximum of 560 female only), will be earmarked in a state-wise manner.


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The candidate applying for the post has to be 12th pass with Maths and Physics and at least one of these subjects:- Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science from the Boards of School Education recognised by Ministry of Education.


Age criteria


Candidates should be born between 01 Nov 1999 - 30 Apr 2005 (Both dates inclusive).


Only unmarried male and unmarried female candidates are eligible for enrolment as Agniveer in the Indian Navy.  The Agniveers shall be enrolled in the Indian Navy for a period of four years. Agniveers would form a distinct rank in the Indian Navy, different from any other existing ranks. Indian Navy is not obliged to retain the Agniveers beyond the engagement period of four years.


Pay, allowances and allied benefits


Agniveers will be paid a package of Rs 30,000 per month with a fixed yearly increment. In addition, risk and hardship, dress and travel allowances will be paid.


Agniveers shall be given a one-time Seva Nidhi package comprising their monthly  contribution along with matching contribution by the government on completion of their engagement period


Remember, candidates can apply online only on the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.


Check steps to apply for the position


Firstly, visit the official website first, joinindiannavy.gov.in.


Now, register with the email id. Provide the details that are asked in the registration form.


The next step is to log in using the registered email address. Click on ‘current opportunities’.


Click on the ‘apply’ button.


Fill the details and before clicking on submit button make sure to verify the details.


Upload the documents (scanned photographs) with a good quality background.