The Navy’s minimum height for Agniveer men and women is 157 cm, relaxed to 155 cm for tribals from Ladakh and the island territories, and to 152 cm for the Garhwali, Kumaoni and Uttarakhand domiciles and the other groups the Navy lists. Qualifying in the Physical Fitness Test is mandatory: a 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds for men and 8 minutes for women, with squats, push-ups and sit-ups. Uncorrected vision must be 6/12 in each eye.
What is the Navy Agniveer height requirement?
| Category (domicile of specified areas) | Minimum height | In feet and inches (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| General: Agniveer male and female candidates | 157 cm | 5 ft 1¾ in |
| Tribals from Ladakh | 155 cm | 5 ft 1 in |
| Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands | 155 cm | 5 ft 1 in |
| “Gorkhas Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni and Uttarakhand”, as the Navy lists them | 152 cm | 4 ft 11¾ in |
| Bhutan, Sikkim and the North East Region | 152 cm | 4 ft 11¾ in |
The Navy gives one height for men and women alike. The relaxation applies to candidates holding the domicile of the specified areas, so carry a valid domicile certificate. Check the Navy’s page for the current list, because relaxations can be revised.
What is the Navy Agniveer Physical Fitness Test?
| Gender | 1.6 km run | Squats (uthak baithak) | Push-ups | Bent-knee sit-ups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 min 30 sec | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Female | 8 min | 15 | 10 | 10 |
The Navy’s pages say that qualifying in the PFT is mandatory for selection. A 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds is a pace of about 4 minutes 4 seconds per kilometre, and 8 minutes is exactly 5 minutes per kilometre. Time yourself over the whole distance rather than judging by feel.
What are the eyesight rules?
| Uncorrected vision | Corrected vision | Colour perception |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12 in each eye | 6/6 in each eye | II |
So the Navy’s standard is stricter about uncorrected vision than many families expect: a candidate whose uncorrected vision is worse than 6/12 in either eye does not meet the published standard. Have your eyes tested by an eye specialist before you plan a year around this entry.
Can candidates who have had LASIK or other eye surgery apply?
The Navy says candidates who have undergone keratorefractive surgery (PRK, LASIK or SMILE) can be considered fit subject to all of the following:
- The surgery was not carried out before 20 years of age.
- It was uncomplicated and done at least 12 months before the examination, with a certificate from the eye centre stating the type of surgery, its date and the pre-operative error of the eye.
- Axial length of 26 mm or less, measured by IOL Master or A-scan.
- Residual corneal thickness of not less than 450 microns, measured by pachymeter.
- Residual refraction of +1.0 D sphere or cylinder or less, within the permissible limit for the category.
- Pre-operative refractive error of not more than ±6.0 D.
- A normal retinal examination.
Keratorefractive surgery is not acceptable for special cadres such as submarine, diving and MARCO. Candidates who have had radial keratotomy or a phakic intra-ocular lens are permanently unfit for all branches. Read these conditions before, not after, you decide to have surgery to meet the standard.
How do you train and prepare for these standards?
This is general advice, not a medical opinion. See a doctor before you start if you have a health concern.
| Weeks | Run | Strength | Eyes and height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | Three days a week of alternate jogging and walking for 20 minutes. | Small sets of squats, push-ups and sit-ups on alternate days. | Book an eye test. Measure your height barefoot against a wall. |
| 5 to 8 | Build to a continuous 1.6 km, plus one day of 200 to 400 metre repeats. | Add reps weekly. Aim for 20 squats, 15 push-ups and 15 sit-ups in sequence. | If a glasses prescription exceeds the standard, take specialist advice on what is possible. |
| 9 to 12 | Time the full 1.6 km weekly against 6:30 or 8:00. | Practise all four parts in one go without rest, as the test is run. | Collect the domicile certificate if you claim a height relaxation. |
Call or WhatsApp +91 70170 31757 for free counselling if you want to talk through your height, eyesight and training plan before you decide on the Navy.
How does the Navy compare with the Air Force on height and eyes?
| Point | Navy | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum height | 157 cm for men and women, with 155 cm and 152 cm relaxations by domicile | 152 cm for men; 152 cm for women, with 147 cm for hilly regions of Uttarakhand and the North East and 150 cm for Lakshadweep |
| Vision | Uncorrected 6/12 in each eye, corrected 6/6, colour perception II | 6/12 in each eye correctable to 6/6, myopia up to -1 D, hypermetropia up to +2.0 D, CP-II |
| Eye surgery | Conditions apply; not acceptable for submarine, diving and MARCO | History of LASIK or PRK is not accepted |
If you are close to a height bar, compare services before you decide. Each service fixes its own standard, so a candidate who is a few centimetres short for one may meet another. Measure your height barefoot, against a flat wall, in the morning, and repeat it on two days.
The Navy’s published page covers height, the fitness test and vision. Other medical checks are done at the recruitment medical, and we do not list standards we could not trace to the Navy’s own page.
Finally, keep proof ready. The relaxations in height depend on domicile, and the surgery conditions depend on certificates from the eye centre, so collect both before the recruitment medical, not on the day. Photocopies and originals of the domicile certificate, the surgery certificate and recent eye reports save a long and stressful morning.
Parents can help most by checking facts early: measure height, book the eye test, and read the Navy’s page together with the candidate.
Navy Agniveer height and medical: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppWhat is the Navy Agniveer height for males?
157 cm, with relaxations to 155 cm and 152 cm for candidates with the domicile of the areas the Navy lists, such as Ladakh, the islands, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and the North East.
What is the Navy Agniveer height for females?
The Navy gives a single minimum of 157 cm for male and female candidates, with the same relaxations.
What is the Navy Agniveer height in feet?
157 cm is about 5 ft 1¾ in, 155 cm about 5 ft 1 in, and 152 cm about 4 ft 11¾ in.
Is there a different Navy SSR physical test for women?
Yes. Women run 1.6 km in 8 minutes and do 15 squats, 10 push-ups and 10 bent-knee sit-ups. Men run it in 6 minutes 30 seconds and do 20, 15 and 15.
Is LASIK allowed for Navy Agniveer?
It can be considered if the Navy's conditions are met, including surgery after the age of 20 and at least 12 months before the examination. It is not acceptable for submarine, diving and MARCO cadres.
Is there a height relaxation for OBC candidates?
The Navy's relaxation is by domicile of specified areas, not by caste category.
Sources
Our Agniveer, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard coaching in Dehradun page describes the batch. Related reading: Navy SSR and MR eligibility and pattern and the Army physical test.
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