The Indian Navy is set to recruit eligible candidates for the position of Sailors in 2025. This recruitment drive offers a fantastic opportunity for candidates with educational qualifications of 12th or 10th pass to join the esteemed Indian Navy. The application process will begin on March 29, 2025, and will close on April 10, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online via the official website of the Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in.
The Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment 2025 notification was officially released on March 21, 2025, providing comprehensive details regarding the recruitment process. Candidates who wish to apply must meet the specified eligibility criteria and adhere to the application process outlined in the notification.
The Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF can be downloaded from the official website, joinindiannavy.gov.in, and is available for reference to provide all the relevant details such as eligibility, vacancy, age limit, selection process, and application procedure.
The Indian Navy has announced a recruitment drive for Sailors in the year 2025. Candidates who are passionate about serving in the Indian Navy and meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply. The online application will open on March 29, 2025, and the last date for submission is April 10, 2025.
Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment 2025 Details :
- Post Date : 24 March 2025
- Organization Name: Indian Navy
- Total Vacancies : Not Mentioned
- Application Mode : Online
Available Positions & Salary
- No of post : Not Mentioned
- Pay & Allowances : During the initial training period, a stipend of ₹ 14,600/- per month will be admissible. On successful completion of initial training, they will be placed in Level 3 of the Defence Pay Matrix (₹ 21,700- ₹ 69,100). In addition, they will be paid MSP @ ₹ 5200/- per month plus DA (as applicable).
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified in 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) from the Boards of School Education recognised by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India with 50% marks in aggregate and minimum 40% in each subject.
2. Age Limit :
- SSR (MED) 02/2025 Batch : Candidate should be born between 01 Sep 2004–29 Feb 2008 (Both dates inclusive).
- SSR (MED) 02/2026 Batch : Candidate should be born between 01 Jul 2005–31 Dec 2008 (Both dates inclusive).
How to Apply for Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment 2025 :
Candidates interested in applying for the Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment 2025 should follow the steps below:
Step-by-Step Application Process:
1. Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the official Indian Navy recruitment website joinindiannavy.gov.in.
2. Find the Recruitment Section:
- On the homepage, locate the recruitment section for Sailors 2025 and click on the relevant link.
3. Read the Notification:
- Read the official notification carefully to understand the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, and other important instructions.
4. Register/Login:
- If you are a new user, create an account by registering on the website. If you already have an account, simply log in with your credentials.
5. Fill the Application Form:
- Fill in all the required details in the application form. Ensure that all information is accurate.
6. Upload Documents:
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including educational certificates, age proof, and passport-sized photographs.
7.Pay the Application Fee:
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) via the available online payment methods.
8.Submit the Application:
- After reviewing all the details, submit the application form.
9. Take a Printout:
- After successful submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Application Fee
- For General/OBC/EWS: Rs 550/- + 18% GST
- For SC/ST: Nil
Examination Fee.
Selection Process :
Note. The above-mentioned dates are tentative and the exact dates of each activity will be
promulgated on the Candidates Registration Portal.
General Instruction
The applications are to be filled online only on website https://joinindiannavy.gov.in and all
required documents in original are to be scanned and uploaded. The general instructions
regarding recruitment process are as follows:-
(a) Candidates have to give three city preferences for Indian Naval Entrance Test (INET).
Candidates can be allotted any other location view administrative reasons. Choice of Centre
cannot be changed once selected by the candidate or allotted by the Indian Navy.
(b) Call up Letters cum Admit Card for Stage I - INET 2025, would be required to be
downloaded from the website https://joinindiannavy.gov.in tentatively one week before online
examination. No call-up letter cum admit card will be sent by post.
(c) Only Electronic mode of communication will be used while contacting the candidates and no
documents would be sent by post at any stage of recruitment.
(d) The original documents uploaded by the candidates during online filling of application viz
original certificates, mark sheets, Domicile certificate and NCC certificate (if held) are to be
brought by the candidate at all stages of recruitment (including INS Chilka). Original documents
will be verified at every stage of recruitment. If the details provided in ‘online application’ are not
matching with original documents at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled.
(e) Warning. Candidates declaring incorrect Domicile/ Gender and other details shall not be
permitted to appear in the recruitment and their candidature would be cancelled.
(f) The selection of a candidate will stand cancelled and he/ she will have no claim for enrolment
in the Indian Navy in case the candidate fails to report on the date and time mentioned in call
letter. Candidates reporting 30 minutes after the reporting time for stage I - INET shall not be
allowed to appear in the examination.
(g) The candidate’s selection pertaining to a particular batch is valid for that batch only. Qualified
candidates whose names do not appear in the merit list cannot claim admission for the next
batch.
(h) All selected candidates, are to produce the self-attested certificates submitted at the time of
filling online application, along with all the original certificates, at INS Chilka. If the details
provided during online application are not matching with the original certificates produced at INS
Chilka, the candidature will be cancelled.
(i) All selected candidates will be required to download Police Verification Form and other
associated forms along with the Call-up letter for Recruitment at INS Chilka. The candidates will
be required to submit the same to INS Chilka after getting their antecedents verified on Police
Verification Form/ Online Police Verification Form from the Superintendent of Police of their
respective jurisdiction. Candidates should be in possession of Police Verification Form from
either place of domicile or place of residence. Candidates without the verified Police Verification
Reports and Reports with adverse comments will not be eligible for enrolment. The format for
the police verification form can also be downloaded from the website
https://joinindiannavy.gov.in.
(j) No enquiry will be entertained regarding this recruitment/ enrolment after a period of six
months. Post completion of the recruitment cycle for the respective batch.
Important Date
- Starting Date for Apply Online: 29-03-2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 10-04-2025
Important Links
- Apply Online ( Available on 29.03.2025) -- click here
- Notification -- click here
- Official Website -- click here
Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment 2025 - FAQ
- The last date to apply online for the Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment 2025 is 10th April 2025.
- The age limit for candidates applying for SSR (MED) 02/2025 is from 1st September 2004 to 29th February 2008. For SSR (MED) 02/2026, the age range is from 1st July 2005 to 31st December 2008.
- Candidates must have completed 12th or 10th standard depending on the specific post for which they are applying.
- The application fee is ₹550/- + 18% GST for General/OBC/EWS candidates. There is no fee for SC/ST candidates.
- The initial pay is ₹14,600/- per month. After training, the pay will be at Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹68,100) with additional allowances.
- Candidates can apply online through the official Indian Navy website at joinindiannavy.gov.in between 29th March 2025 and 10th April 2025.
- The age limit is fixed as per the mentioned dates, and no separate relaxation is specified for SC/ST candidates.
- The exact dates for the written exam and other stages of the selection process will be announced later on the official website.