Important: This guide explains career pathways; it does not replace the notification governing a particular examination, entry, or intake. Verify current requirements before acting.
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Officer pathways
Navy officer routes can include NDA and Naval Academy, 10+2 B.Tech, CDSE/NCC-linked routes and graduate or technical Short Service Commission entries when notified.
- Education and subject requirements differ by branch.
- Shortlisting method and SSB pathway depend on the entry notice.
- Commission type and gender availability must be checked intake by intake.
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Agniveer pathways
SSR, MR and any specialist intakes have their own education, date-of-birth, examination, physical-fitness and medical conditions. The named batch advertisement—not an evergreen summary—controls.
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Understand life at sea
A Navy decision should account for maritime service, technical learning, deployments, ship or shore environments and the responsibilities of the selected branch.