I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at US Navy (Sacramento, CA) in May 2015
Interview
See a recruiter, fill out some paperwork. Then you will need to pass a drug test, schedule a day and time to go to MEPS and conduct the ASVAB, physical, another drug test. Once complete you will see what jobs you qualify for.
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at US Navy in Apr 2019
Interview
Sit down with recruiters, take a few preliminary exams. They will call you if you pass the exams. Come in, find an offer and they'll make the decision there. They will provide a few offers based on your scores.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at US Navy
Interview
Meps is an all day thing. Waiting around all day. Take the ASVAB, take a drug test, choose your job then get your ship date. Then pretty much stay out trouble.