Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces. For candidates, it provides multiple officer and sailor recruitment routes. Officer entries include NDA, CDS, 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry, Short Service Commission and NCC-related routes, while Agniveer recruitment includes SSR and MR categories. Selection processes vary by entry and may include examinations, shortlisting, physical standards, medical examination, interviews, SSB assessment or other stages specified in the applicable notification.

The modern Indian Navy developed from the Royal Indian Navy and became the naval service of independent India after 1947. The service has expanded from a primarily coastal force into a blue-water navy with operational, aviation, submarine and maritime-security capabilities.

The Indian Navy is headed by the Chief of the Naval Staff and is organized through naval commands, operational formations, shore establishments, training establishments and specialized branches. Recruitment is conducted through entry-specific systems and official notifications for officers and Agniveer personnel.