Agniveer (Navy) SSR and MR¶
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The Navy recruits Agniveers as Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR) and Matric Recruits (MR) through the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET).
At a glance¶
| Conducted by | Indian Navy |
| Stages | INET (online) → physical fitness test → written/medical at the recruitment centre |
| INET (SSR) | 60 minutes |
| INET (MR) | 30 minutes |
Official sources¶
- Join Indian Navy (official): https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Selection Procedure: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/en/page/selection-procedure-agniveer-ssr-and-agniveer-mr.html
- Written Exam Instructions: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/en/page/instructions-for-written-examination.html
Exam pattern¶
INET (SSR): 60 minutes duration. Comprises four sections: Science, Mathematics, English, and General Awareness. Standard is 12th level.
INET (MR): 30 minutes duration. Comprises two sections: 'Science & Mathematics' and 'General Awareness'. Standard is 10th level.
Syllabus¶
NCERT Class 10 (MR) or Class 12 (SSR) science and maths, English grammar, general awareness. Detailed syllabi are available in the download section of the official website.
How to prepare (free, in order)¶
- Start physical training on day one: the physical tests decide many selections.
- Swimming ability helps; check the physical test rules in the notification.
Free resources¶
- Shared modules for this exam: Physics (NCERT Class 11–12) · Mathematics (NCERT Class 11–12) · English language and comprehension · General awareness and current affairs
- Every exam that shares these modules: overlap map
- NCERT textbooks (the syllabus base): https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
- Press Information Bureau for current affairs: https://pib.gov.in