CAREER IN INDIAN NAVY AS AN OFFICER
An officer of Indian Navy is a member of an armed force who holds a position of authority, able to lead and control team.He is leader who requires the ability to motivate himself, inspire others and make tough decisions efficiently. Officer’s recruitment is advertised through Employment News and all important national and regional newspapers/dailies. Selection for Permanent Commission through NDA / NA cadet entry and CDSE (Graduate) entry is through a written examination conducted by UPSC, followed by an interview by the Service Selection Board (SSB). Applicants are short-listed as per criteria laid down by the Naval Headquarters, (Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment). Selection is through merit alone.
UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) ENTRIES Army
- National Defence Academy (Navy) (Naval Academy)
- Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
- NCC
DIRECT ENTRY: PERMANENT COMMISSION FOR UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL ENTRY
- 10+2(B. Tech)
DIRECT ENTRY: PERMANENT COMMISSION FOR GRADUATE LEVEL ENTRIES
- Musician (ii)Sports (iii) Law
AIR FORCE
- National Defence Academy (Air Force)For Men Only
INDIAN NAVY ENTRANCE TEST(INET): PERMANENT COMMISSION/ SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION FOR GRADUATE LEVEL ENTRIES
- Pilot (MR) - for men and women
- Pilot (NMR) - for men only
- Air Traffic Control (ATC) - for men and women
- General Service - Executive (GS/X)
- Hydro - for men only
- General Service (Technical – Electrical & Engineering)
- Naval Architect- for men and women
- Information Technology– for men only
- Logistics- for men and women
- Education- for men and women
- Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) - for men and women
UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME: PERMANENT COMMISSION/SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION
- SSC - Pilot (MR) - for men and women
- SSC - Pilot (NMR) - for men only
- SSC - Observer- for men and women
- SSC - Air Traffic Control (ATC) - for men and women
- PC/SSC - General Service - Executive (GS/X)
- SSC - General Service (Technical - Electrical & Engineering)
- SSC- Naval Architect- for men and women
- SSC - Information Technology - for men only
- SSC - Logistics- for men and women
- SSC- Education- for men and women
- Naval ArmamentInspectorate Cadre (NAIC) - for men and women
UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) ENTRIES
| Sr No. | Name of Exam | Notification by UPSC | Written Test by UPSC | SSB by Navy | Joining at Academy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDA &NA Exam(I) | Dec/Jan | Apr | Aug-Sep | January next year |
| 2 | NDA & NAExam(II) | Jun/Jul | Oct/Nov | Jan-Feb | July next year |
Eligibility:
- Age - 16 ½ to 19 ½ years (at the time of commencement of course)
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status – Single
- Gender - Men only
- Educational Qualifications - 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of December and June.
- Commission: Permanent Commission
Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE):
| Sr No. | Name of Exam | Notification by UPSC | Written Test by UPSC | SSB Conducted by Navy | Joining at Academy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDS Exam (I) | Nov | Feb/Mar | Sep-Oct | January next year |
| 2 | CDS Exam (II) | July | Oct/Nov | Jan-Feb | July next year |
Eligibility:
- Age - 19 to 24 years( For IMA, INA) 19 to 25 years, 20 to 24 years (For AFA) (For OTA) (at the time of commencement of course)
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status – Single
- Gender – Men and Women
- Educational Qualifications –Graduate, 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. students appearing for final year are also eligible to apply
- Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of November and July.
- Commission: Permanent Commission for IMA, INA, AFA cadets and SSC for OTA cadets
National Cadet Corps: (NCC) SPECIAL ENTRY
Eligibility
- Age - 19 to 22 years (For NA Goa) or19 to25 years (For OTA) years (at the time of commencement of course)
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status – Single
- Gender - Men only
- Educational Qualifications –Graduate with 50% aggregate in all semesters (For OTA) /B.E. or B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics(For NA Goa) andNaval Wing Senior Div. NCC ‘C’ certificate. students appearing for final year are also eligible to apply.
- Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements are released along with CDSE in the months of November and July. Commission: Permanent Commission and SSC for OTA cadets
Direct Entry: Permanent Commission for Undergraduate Level Entry: 10+2(B. Tech)
- Age - 17 to 19 ½ years (at the time of commencement of course)
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status – Single
- Gender - Men only
- Educational Qualifications – 12thPass with 70% with PCM. JEE (Mains) rank has been made compulsory to apply
- Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements are released in the months of January and June.
- Commission: Permanent Commission
Direct Entry: Permanent Commissionfor (Graduate Level Entries)
The Direct entries are for both Permanent Commission(PC) and Short Service Commission.Advertisements calling for applications from eligible unmarried candidatesfor such entries are published in the leading newspapers and Employment News based on the availability of vacancies for professional ability posts of Musician and Sports, Law entries.
MR (MUSICIAN) (QUALIFICATION ENTRY:
- Age - 21 to 25 years (at the time of commencement of course)
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status – Single
- Gender - Men only
- Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements are released in the month of April.
- Commission: Permanent Commission
After 10th every NDA course for written exam has two parallel courses
QUALIFICATION
Educational Qualification
Professional Qualification Ability to play competently at least one military band musical instrument, in addition to the Piano-Forte. Should possess one of the following Diplomas or equivalent:- LRAM/ARCM/ATCL. The candidates applying should have proficiency in playing String/Key-board/Woodwind/Brass/ Percussion Instruments both of Western and Indian Origin. The candidates applying should have proficiency in western notation, aural aptitude, knowledge of Theory of Music and actual practical skill on any musical Instrument.
Preferable:- Experience as a Conductor of an Orchestra/Band or as a Teacher of Music. Post receipt of applications, preliminary scanning of candidates is conducted for their professional ability in respect of Musician entries. Successful candidates are thereafter detailed for SSB interviews. The SSB qualified candidates undergo medical examination and if found fit, are inducted in the Indian Navy on the basis of All India Merit. The training of these entries normally commences in the months of Jan and July.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
An advertisement for recruitment of Matric Recruit Musician (MUS) Entry is published in the Employment News and all leading National/Regional Newspapers in the month of April every year. The application form is published in the important Newspapers which may be used. The form in the prescribed format may be typed on plain paper or downloaded from this website. The application forms will be available on this site from the date of advertisement. Applications are received only through Ordinary Post.
SPORTS QUALIFICATION ENTRY
Regular Post Graduate Degree OR BE/B Tech degree in any field. Candidates with diploma in Sports Coaching from National Institute of Sports and MSc in Sports (Coaching) will be given priority for shortlisting.
Eligibility:
- Age - - 21 to 25 years (at the time of commencement of course))
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status – Single
- Gender – Men only
- Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements are released in the month of April.
- Commission: Permanent Commission
Commission: Permanent Commission :
(I) All sports other than Yachting / Wing Surfing.
A candidate should have participated in Sr. level national championships/games in following disciplines Athletics / Cross-Country / Triathlon / Badminton / Tennis / Squash / Football /Handball / Hockey / Basketball / Volleyball / Cricket / Swimming / Diving / Water Polo / Kabaddi / Boxing
(II) Yachting / Wing Surfing.
- 1. Should have participated in Sr. National Championship conducted by YAI and secured a minimum of 5th position in an Olympic class.
- 2. Should have attained a position amongst the top 50% of the fleet in a class of boat/windsurf completed at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship
- 3. Should have represented India at the Asian Games or ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships and secured a medal in Youth/Olympic Classes.
Post receipt of applications, preliminary scanning of candidates is conducted for their professional ability in respect of Sports entries. Successful candidates are thereafter detailed for SSB interviews. The SSB qualified candidates undergo medical examination and if found fit, are inducted in the Indian Navy on the basis of All India Merit. The training of these entries normally commences in the months of Jan and July.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
LAW QUALIFICATION ENTRY
- Candidates should possess degree in Law qualifying them for enrolment as advocates under the Advocates Act, 1961
- Age :22 to 27 yrs
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status – Single
- Gender – Men only
- Advertisement Schedule – Advertisements are released in the month of April.
- Commission: Permanent Commission
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
An advertisement for recruitment of Matric Recruit Law () Entry is published in the Employment News and all leading National/Regional Newspapers in the month of April every year. The application form is published in the important Newspapers which may be used. The form in the prescribed format may be typed on plain paper or downloaded from this website. The application forms will be available on this site from the date of advertisement. Applications are received only through Ordinary Post
INDIAN NAVY ENTRANCE TEST (INET)
Introduction: Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) is the officers’ entry under the control of IHQ MoD (Navy)/ DMPR and caters for both Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). The INET will be conducted twice a year.
Selection Procedure: INET (Officer) is a computer based written examination. There will be four sections and candidate is required to pass in all four sections separately with minimum 40% marks.All eligible candidates, whose applications are received by due date; will be called for Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET).Only Electronic mode of communication will be used while contacting the candidates at all stages of selection. IHQ of MoD (N) reserves the right to shortlist candidates strictly on the basis of INET rank cum preference & choice. However, candidates are required to qualify in all sections of INET Exam to be considered for shortlisting to appear in SSB interview. Merit list will be based on combined marks of INET (50% weightage) & SSB (50% weightage).
Eligibility:
- Age -19 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course)
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status – Single
- Gender – Men and women
- Educational Qualifications – 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. students appearing for final year are also eligible to apply.
- Advertisement Schedule – Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of January and June.
- Commission: Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC).
University Entry Scheme (UES)
- Age -19 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course)
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status – Single
- Gender – Men and women
- Advertisement Schedule – Advertisements are released in the months of January and June.
- Commission: Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC).
EDUCATIONAL ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIAN NAVY OFFICERS’ ENTRIES University Entry Scheme
Final Year BE/B Tech with 60% marks.
(a) Executive Branch: Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, Production Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Control Engineering, Electrical, Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering, Any other allied discipline.
(b) Engineering Branch:Mechanical Marine, Aeronautical, Production, Control Engineering, Any other allied discipline.
(c) Electrical Branch: Electrical, Tele-communication, Electronics Engineering, Any other allied discipline.
(d) Education Branch: Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, Production Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Control Engineering,, Electrical, Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering.
(e) Pilot/Obs/ATC/NAIC: BE/B Tech in any discipline
(f) Information Technology: BE/B Tech in Computer Science/ Computer Engg/IT
New Openings in Indian Navy for Permanent Commission:
| Sr No. | Entry | Age(yrs)C | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naval Architecture | 19 ½ to 25 | The candidates must possess at least 60% marks in BE/B. Tech Degree in any one of the stream:-Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Metallurgy, Naval Architecture |
| 2 | Observer | 19-24 | BE/B. Tech degree in any discipline with Physics & Maths in 12th standard |
| 3 | Education | 21 to 25 | A 2ndclass Master’s degree of a recognized university in Physics or Mathematics. Candidates possessing Master’s degree in Physics should have studied Mathematics at least at the subsidiary level at the degree standard and those possessing master’s degree in Mathematics should have studies Physics at least at the subsidiary level at degree standard. OR A 2ndclass Master’s degree of a recognized university in Chemistry or English. Candidates possessing Master’s degree in chemistry should have studies Physics at least at the subsidiary level at the degree standard and those possessing Master’s degree in English should have studied Physics or Mathematics up to the intermediate or equivalent standard. OR A degree in any of the following discipline: - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering in Computer Science/Technology OR A second class Master’s degree of a recognized university in computer application or computer science. Candidate should have studied either Physics or Mathematics at their graduation level. OR A post graduate degree of a recognized university in Humanities (Economics/History/ Political Science). |
| 4 | Logistics /Works | 19 ½ to 25 | For Logistics CadreBE/B Tech in any discipline with 1st class orMBA with 1st class ORB Sc/B Com/B Sc(IT) with 1st class and PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain Mgt/Material MgtOR MCA/M Sc(IT) with 1st class For Works BE/B Tech(Civil)/B Architect For CateringMSc(HM)/MBA(HM)/BSc or BA 1st class and PG Diploma in HM |
| 5 | Law | 22 to 27 | Candidates should possess degree in Law qualifying them for enrolment as advocates under the Advocates Act, 1961 |
| 6 | ATC | 19 ½ -25 | BE/B.Tech degree in any discipline with Physics& Maths in 12th standard. |
| 7 | Pilot GeneralCPL Holders | 19-24 19-25 | BE/B.Tech degree in any discipline with Physics & Maths in 12th standard.A candidate holding valid and current CPL issued by DGCA (India) |
| 8 | Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI | 19 ½ to 25 | BE/B Tech in one of the following stream: - Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Production, Instrumentation, IT, Chemical, Metallurgy, Aerospace Engineering |
About Education Officers
QUALIFICATION
A second class Master’s degree of a recognized university in Physics or Mathematics. Candidates possessing Master’s degree in physics should have studies Mathematics at least at the subsidiary level at the degree standard and those possessing master’s degree in Mathematics should have studied Physics at least at the subsidiary level at degree standard.
OR
A second class Master’s degree of a recognized university in Chemistry or English. Candidates possessing Master’s degree in Chemistry should have studied Physics at least at the subsidiary level at the degree standard and those possessing Master’s degree in English should have studied Physics or Mathematics up to the intermediate or equivalent standard.
OR
A degree in any of the above disciplines: – Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering in Computer Science/Technology.
OR
A second class Master’s degree of a recognized university in computer application or computer science. Candidate should have studied either Physics or Mathematics at their graduation level.
OR
A post graduate degree of a recognized university in Humanities(Economics/History/ Political Science).