Indian Navy Entry Requirements PDF

20 CHAPTER – NO 3 ENTRY INTO INDIAN NAVY, INDIAN COAST GUARD AND MERCHANT NAVY 1. Indian Navy. The following modes of entry are available in the Indian Navy: - (a) Officer Entry. Branch/ Type of Unmarried Age Educational...

20 CHAPTER – NO 3 ENTRY INTO INDIAN NAVY, INDIAN COAST GUARD AND MERCHANT NAVY 1. Indian Navy. The following modes of entry are available in the Indian Navy: - (a) Officer Entry. Branch/ Type of Unmarried Age Educational Qualification Entry Men / Limit Women Years EXECUTIVE BRANCH Permanent Commission CDSE Men 19-24 BE/B. Tech in Engineering (Any discipline) NCC Special Entry, Men 19-24 BE/B. Tech (Any discipline) with Naval Wing Senior Div NCC INA (Non-UPSC) ‘C’ Certificate W/O written CDSE Cadet Entry Men 16 ½ - 19 12th Passed/ Appearing in 12th Standard with PCM NDA/NDA (INA) (UPSC) 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Men 17-19 ½ 12th Passed with 70% in PCM and 50% in English in 10th or 12th Entry Scheme, INA Standard and should have appeared for JEE (Mains) (Non-UPSC) NAIC (Non – UPSC) Men 19 ½-25 Final year/Qualified BE/B. Tech in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Electrical & Electronics/ Industrial Production/ Industrial Engineering, Applied Electronics/ Microelectronics/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics and Communications/ Electronics and Telecommunication/ Control Engineering/ Instrumentation and Control/ Computer Science/ Computer/ Computer Applications/ Material Science/ Production/ Instrumentation/ IT/ Chemical/ Metallurgy/ Aerospace Engineering Law (Non –UPSC) Men 22-27 Candidates should possess degree in Law qualifying them for enrolment as Advocate under the Advocates Act 1961 Logistics (Non- Men 19 ½-25 Either of the following :- (i) B Tech/BE (Any Discipline) with first UPSC) class (ii) MBA with first class (iii)B.Sc/B. Com /B. Sc (IT) with first class along with PG diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain Management/ Material Management (iv) MCA/M.Sc (IT) with first class (v) B. Architect. For Catering Billet (vi) M.Sc (Hotel Management)/ MBA (Hotel Management)/ B.Sc or BA with first class along with PG Diploma in Hotel Management Musician/ Director Men 21-25 A Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University (relaxed to (Non-UPSC) Higher Secondary for applicant having exceptional professional ability in music). 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 Preferable:- (a) For Director-Experience as a conductor of an Orchestra/Band or as a teacher of music (b) for other musician officer: Experience in teaching music University Entry Men 21-24 Final year BE/B.Tech (Any discipline) Scheme {GS(X)} Short Service Commission General Service Men 19 ½-25 Final Year/ Qualified BE/B. Tech in (Any discipline) (Executive) General Service Men 19 ½-25 Final Year/ Qualified BE/B. Tech in (Any discipline) (Hydro Cadre) Aviation (Pilot) Men / 19-24 Final Year/ Qualified BE/B. Tech with 60% marks in any Women discipline. The candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X & XII  21 CPL Holders Men/ 19-25 Final Year/ Qualified BE/B. Tech with 60% marks in any Women discipline. The candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X & XII. Holding valid and current CPL issued by DGCA (India). UES(Pilot) Men/ 21-24 Final Year/ Qualified BE/B. Tech with 60% marks in any Women discipline. The candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X & XII. UES(Observer) Men/ 21-24 Final Year/ BE/B. Tech with 55% marks in any discipline. The Women candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X & XII. Aviation (Observer) Men/ 19-24 Final Year/ Qualified BE/B. Tech with 55% marks in any Women discipline. The candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X & XII. UES {GS(X)} Men 21-24 Final Year/Qualified BE/B.Tech (Any discipline). UES(NAIC) Men 21-24 Final year/BE/B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics/ Electrical/ /Women Electronics/ Mechanical/ Industrial Production/ Industrial Engineering/ Applied Electronics/ Microelectronics/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics and Communications/ Electronics and Telecommunication/ Control Engineering/ Instrumentation and Control/Computer Science/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Production/ Instrumentation/IT/Chemical Metallurgy/ Aerospace Engineering/Material Science. UES(ATC) Men/ 21-24 Final Year/BE/B. Tech with 60% marks in any discipline. Women Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X and XII and minimum 60 % marks in English in Class XII. Logistics Men/ 19 ½ - 25 Either of the following :- (i) B Tech/BE (Any Discipline) with first Women class (ii) MBA with first class (iii)B.Sc/B. Com /B. Sc (IT) with first class along with PG diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain Management/ Material Management (iv) MCA/M.Sc (IT) with first class (v) B. Architect. For Catering Billet (vi) M.Sc (Hotel Management)/ MBA (Hotel Management)/ B.Sc or BA with first class along with PG Diploma in Hotel Management. Law Cadre Men/ 22-27 Candidates should possess degree in Law qualifying them for Women enrolment as Advocate under the Advocates Act 1961. Air Traffic Control Men/ 21-25 Final Year/Qualified BE/B. Tech with 60% marks in any Women discipline. Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X & XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class XII. Naval Armament Men/ 19 ½ -25 Final year/BE/B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics/ Electrical/ Inspection Cadre Women Electronics/ Mechanical/ Industrial Production/ Industrial Engineering/ Applied Electronics/ Microelectronics/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics and Communications/ Electronics and Telecommunication/ Control Engineering/ Instrumentation and Control/Computer Science/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Production/ Instrumentation/IT/Chemical Metallurgy/ Aerospace Engineering/Material Science. Info Tech Men 19 ½ -25 (i) Qualified BE/B. Tech with 60% marks in Computer Science/Computer Engg/IT (ii) M.Tech(Computer Science)/ (iii) M.Sc (Computer) (iv) BCA (v) MCA (vi) B.Sc. (IT) Sports Men 22-27 Regular Graduate Degree in any field with at least 60% marks in class X or class XII. Candidates with diploma in Sports Coaching from National Institute of Sports (Coaching) will be given priority for shortlisting. Sports Men 21-25 (i) Sports Qualification (Sports other than Yachting/Wind Surfing) A candidate should have participated in Senior National Championship/ Games in Athletics/Cross Country/ Triathlon/Badminton/ Tennis/ Squash/Football/Handball/ Volleyball/Cricket/ Swimming/ Diving/ Water Polo/Kabaddi/ Boxing. (ii) Sports Qualification(Yachting/ Wind Surfing) Must have at least one of following qualification (a) should have participated in Senior National Championship conducted by  22 YAI and secured a minimum of 5th position in an Olympic class (b) should have attained a position amongst the top 50% of the fleet in a class of boat/wing surf completed at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships (c) should have represented India at the Asian Games of ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships and secured a medal in Youth/Olympic Class. UES(IT) Men 21-24 Final Year BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in Computer Science Engineering/ Computer Engineering/IT. EDUCATION BRANCH Permanent Men 21-25 (a) Master Degree with minimum 60% marks in any of the Commission following disciplines:- (i) Physics(with Mathematics in B.Sc) (ii) Short Service Men/ 21-25 Mathematics (with Physics in B.Sc) (iii) Chemistry (with Physics Commission Women in B.Sc) (iv) Computer Application of Computer Science with Physics or Mathematics at Graduation Level (v) Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Atmospheric Science with Physics and Mathematics at Graduation Level (VI) MA (English/History) (vii) M.Sc Environmental Science (vii) Operation Research(with Math in B.Sc). (b) BE/B.Tech with minimum 60%Marks in any of the following disciplines:- (i)Mechanical (ii) Electrical (iii) Computer Science (iv) Geo Science/Informatics (v) Marine (vi) Aeronautical (vii) Production (viii) Control (ix) Telecommunication (x) Electronics (xi) Electronics & Communication (xii) Electronics Instrumentation (xiii) Industrial (xiv) IT (xv) Computer Applications (xvi)Software (xvii) Robotics (xviii) Instrumentation & Control (xix) Power systems (xx) Chemical. (c) Candidates must have scored minimum of 60% marks in Class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII. ELECTRICAL BRANCH Permanent Commission 10+2 (B Tech) Cadet Men 17-19½ 12th passed with 70% in PCM and 50% in English in 10th or 12th. Entry Scheme, INA Shortlisting is based on current JEE Mains score/rank. (Non-UPSC) Cadet Entry NDA Men 16½-19 12th passed/ Appearing 12 Standard with PCM. (Navy) and NDA (Naval Academy) Short Service Commission General Service Men 21-25Final Year/Qualified BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, Power Engineering, Power Electronics. USES (Electrical) Men 21-24 Final Year BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication/ Power Engineering/Electronics & Communication / Power Electronics / Instrumentation and Control / Electronics & Instrumentation. Engineering Branch (Marine Engineer & Naval Architect Permanent Commission 10+2 (B Tech) Cadet Men 17-19½ 12th passed with 70% in PCM and 50% in English in 10th or 12th. Entry Scheme, INA Shortlisted for SSB based on current JEE Mains Rank. (Non-UPSC) Cadet Entry NDA Men 16½-19 12th passed/ Appearing in12th Standard with PCM. (Navy) and NDA (Naval Academy)(UPSC) Short Service Commission General Service Men 19½-25 Final Year/Qualified in BE/BTech from recognized University / (Marine Engineer) Institute in Marine / Mechanical / Aeronautical / Production Engineering/ Control Engineering/Metallurgy/Instrumentation& Control/Industrial Engineering & Management / Automobile / Mechatronics / Aerospace with minimum 60% marks.  23 UES (Marine Men 21-24 Final Year BE / BTech in Marine/Mechanical/Control Engineer) Engineering/ Instrumentation/ Instrumentation& Control/Aeronautical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering & Management / Production Engineering / Automobile / Mechatronics / Metallurgy / Aerospace. Naval Architect Men/Wome 19½-25 Final Year/ Qualified BE/B.Tech with 60 Marks in Mach/Civil / n Aeronautical/Naval Architecture/Metallurgy/Aerospace/Ocean Engineering/Marine Engineering /Ship Technology/Ship Building /Ship Design. UES (Naval Men/Wome 21-24 Final Year/Qualified BE/BTech with 60% marks in Mach Architect) n /Civil/Aeronautical/Naval Architecture/Metallurgy / Aerospace/ Ocean Engineering /Marine Engineering /Ship Technology /Ship Technology/ Ship Building /Ship Design. Note: - (a) The Initial Engagement Period for Various SSC Entries Are as Follows: - (i) Executive (Pilot/Observer/Hydro/Sports/ATC/LAWGS/Logistics/IT/NAIC) &Tech (GS Aviation/NA) - 10 Years. (ii) Education – 10 Years (b) Women Are Eligible to Apply for Short Service Commission in Law, Logistics, ATC, Observer, Education, Naval Architecture, Pilot and NAI. (c) Advertisements calling for applications from eligible candidates are published in Employment News and leading newspapers in Feb to May and Aug to Dec every year. (d) The training of officers selected through the above entries normally commences in the month of July/Jan every Year. (e) Educational qualification & engagement period mentioned as per extant policies is regularly updated in Naval Recruitment Website - www.joinindiannavy.gov.in (b) Sailor Entry. Entry Branch Age Educational Method of Recruitment Month of Specialisation (Years) Qualification Advertisement ARTIFICER Artificer Electrical/Mach/ 17-20 10+2 Equivalent, Through written examination Dec & Jun Apprentice Hull Artificer/ qualified with Physics in English, GK, Maths and Air Mechanic & Mathematics and Science held at NRCs/ one subject out of AROs/ ASCs/ NREs twice a Chemistry/Biology/Co year in Mar/ Apr & Sep/Oct mputers with for the course commencing minimum 60% marks in Aug & Feb respectively NON ARTIFICER SSR (Senior Seaman/ 17-21 10+2 or equivalent, Through written examination Nov/Dec & Secondary Communication qualified with Physics in English, GK, Maths and May/Jun Recruit) / Electrical/ & Mathematics and Science held at NRCs/ Medical/ one subject out of AROs/ ASCs/ NREs twice a Logistics Chemistry/Biology/Co year in Mar/ Apr & Sep/Oct (Material)/ mputer Science for the course commencing Logistics in Aug & Feb respectively (Financial & Administration)/ Engineering/ Naval Aviation MR (Matric I. Logistics 17-21 Matric Written Test in Science and Jun & Dec Recruit) (Chef) Mathematics and General II. Logistics 17-21 Matric Awareness. Held Twice a (Steward) Year Mar/Apr & Sep/Oct for III. Hygienist 17-21 Matric the course commencing in Oct/Apr respectively IV. Musician 17-21 Matric Candidates should have Apr aptitude for music. Knowledge of at least one musical instrument is  24 mandatory. Recruitment is conducted once a year SPORTS ENTRY Direct Entry Seaman (Acting 17-22 Same as SSR Recruitment is conducted Jun (Sports) Petty Officer) twice a year in Mar/Apr & SSR Seaman/ 17-21 Same as SSR Sep/Oct for courses Jun (Outstanding Communication commencing in Aug/Feb. Sportsman) / Electrical/ Outstanding sportsmen who Medical/ have represented in Logistics International/ National Level (Material)/ events may contact or write Logistics directly to:- (Financial & The Secretary Indian Naval Administration)/ Sports Control Board, Engineering/ Integrated Headquarters of Naval Aviation Ministry of Defense (Navy), MR Logistics 17-21 Matric 7th Floor, Chanakya Bhawan, Jun (Outstanding (Steward)/ Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – Sportsman) Logistics (Chef) 110021, Tel No. 011- 26887485 2. Coast Guard. (a) Officer Entry Name of Post Branch Age as on 1st Physical Educational Qualification July of the year Standard of recruitment Assistant General Duty 21-25 years of Height 157cms (M) Bachelor's degree with 60% marks in Commandant Age(5 years / 152cms (F), aggregate of a university recognised by (GD) relaxation for Weight Central/ State Govt./ UGC and minimum (Male/ Female) SC/ST and 3 Proportionate to 60% in class XII Std of 10+2+3 scheme years for OBC) Height, Eye sight of education with Mathematics and 6/6 & 6/9 without Physics as subjects. glasses General Duty 21-25 years of Height 152cms, Bachelor's degree with 60% marks in (Short service Age (5 years Weight aggregate of a university recognised by appointment) relaxation for Proportionate to Central/ State Govt./UGC and minimum for a period of SC/ST and 3 Height, Eye sight 60% in class XII Std of 10+2+3 scheme Assistant 08 years, which years for OBC) 6/6 & 6/9 without of education with Mathematics and Commandant may be glasses Physics as subjects. (GD)-SSA extended to 10 (Only Female) years and further extendable up to 14 years) Assistant General Duty 19-27 years (5 Height Min 162.5 B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics and Commandant (Pilot/ years relaxation cms Max 197 cm, 55 % marks in aggregate and minimum (GD-P/ N) Navigator) for SC/ST and 3 Leg Length Min 99 60% in class XII Std of 10+2+3 scheme (Male/ Female) years for OBC) cms, Weight of education. Proportionate to Height, Eye sight 6/6 without glasses Assistant General Duty 19-27 years (5 Height Min 162.5 12th class passed or equivalent with Commandant Branch (Pilot years relaxation cms Max 197 cm, 60% marks in 10+2 +3 scheme or (GD-P-CPL) - Commercial for SC/ST and 3 Leg Length Min 99 equivalent and should possess current SSA Pilot License - years for OBC) cms, Weight Commercial Pilot License on the date of (Male/ Female) Short service Proportionate to selection appointment for Height, Eye sight a period of 08 6/6 without glasses years, which may be  25 extended to 10 years and further extendable up to 14 years) Assistant Technical 21-30 years (5 Height 157 cm Degree with 60% marks in aggregate in Commandant Branch years relaxation Weight in Naval Architecture/ Mechanical/ (Tech) for SC/ST and 3 Proportionate to Marine/ Electrical/ Electronics & (Only Male) years for OBC) Height, Eye sight Telecommunications/ Design/ 6/12 and 6/36 Production/ Aeronautical / Metallurgy/ Aerospace/ Control Engineering or equivalent and minimum 60% in class XII Std of 10+2+3 scheme of education. or Should have passed section A and B of Institution of Engineers (India) Examination in any of the discipline listed above with 55% marks Deputy Law Branch Below 45 years Height 157cms (M) (i) A degree in Law with 8 years Commandant (5 years / 152cms (F), experiences in legal matters. (Law) relaxation for Weight (ii) Should be qualified for enrolment as (Male/ Female) Govt. servant Proportionate to an advocate in a High Court. Height, Eye sight Desirable 6/6 and 6/12 (with (i) A post graduate degree in Law. glass), 6/60 (ii) Knowledge / Experience Assignment (without glass) connected with International Law/Maritime Law. Assistant Technical 21-30 years (5 Height 157 cm Degree with 60% marks in aggregate in Commandant Branch years relaxation Weight in Naval Architecture/ Mechanical/ (Tech) for SC/ST and 3 Proportionate to Marine/ Electrical/ Electronics & (Only Male) years for OBC) Height, Eye sight Telecommunications/ Design/ 6/12 and 6/36 Production/ Aeronautical / Metallurgy/ Aerospace/ Control Engineering or equivalent and minimum 60% in class XII Std of 10+2+3 scheme of education. or Should have passed section A and B of Institution of Engineers (India) Examination in any of the discipline listed above with 55% marks Deputy Law Branch Below 45 years Height 157cms (M) (i) A degree in Law with 8 years Commandant (5 years / 152cms (F), experiences in legal matters. (Law) relaxation for Weight (ii) Should be qualified for enrolment as (Male/ Female) Govt. servant Proportionate to an advocate in a High Court. Height, Eye sight Desirable 6/6 and 6/12 (with (i) A post graduate degree in Law. glass), 6/60 (ii) Knowledge / Experience Assignment (without glass) connected with International Law/Maritime Law.  26 (b) Yantriks& Naviks. Yantriks and Naviks are the normal posts of Indian coast guard. Only male candidates can apply for these posts. Age as on 1st of the month Name of Education Qualification of the scheduled basic Physical Standard Post training Yantriks Matriculate or equivalent Diploma in 18-22 years (5 years relaxation Height 157 cms, Weight Mechanical /Electrical /Electronics/ for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) Proportionate to Height Eye Telecommunication (Radio/Power) / sight 6/12 and 6/24 Aeronautical Engineering Recognised by AICTE Naviks 12th with Maths and Physics from an 18-22 years (5 years relaxation Height 157 cms, Weight (General education board recognised by for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC Proportionate to height, Eye Duty) Central/State Government ) sight 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses Naviks 10th Standard pass 18-22 years (5 years relaxation Height 157 cms, Weight (Domestic for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) Proportionate to height, Eye Branch) sight 6/18 and 6/36 Enrolled Matric or ITI or Equivalent 18-22 years (5 years relaxation Followers for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) 3. Merchant Navy. There are four streams (Deck Cadet, Trainee Marine Engineer / Engine Cadet, GP Rating & Saloon Rating) to join in the Merchant Navy. (a) Deck Cadet (i) Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS). Aspirants may do Diploma in Nautical Science, a 12 months course, with sponsorship from a DG shipping approved Recruitment and Placement Service (RPS) Agency. There are 380 RPS Agencies in India and there are 29 Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) under IMU who conduct this course. After diploma, one needs to undergo 18 months training on a Sea Going Ship. Thereafter one needs to clear Certificate of Competency Exam from DG Shipping to get a license and become an officer on board a merchant ship. (ii) Entry through Deck Cadet at IMA (International Maritime Academy). Deck Cadet entry can also be obtained through DNS course at IMA (International Maritime Academy). After 12 month course and one needs to do 18 months training on ships. Thereafter one has to appear for Certificate of Competency exams conducted by MMD, DG Shipping. (iii) Deck Cadet after B.Sc Nautical Science. It’s 3 Years Course offered by IMU and then one needs to do 12 months training on Ship. Thereafter one may appear for 2nd Mates exams conducted by MMD, DG Shipping. (b) Trainer Marine Engineer (TME). One may pursue BE Marine from IMU, a four- year Course for which one needs to appear for IMU Entrance test. On completion of BE Marine one needs to join as TME for six months onboard Ship for Training. Thereafter one needs to appear for exams in Mercantile Marine Department of DG Shipping to obtain Class 4 Certificate of Competency. After obtaining the Competency Certificate, one is eligible to join the merchant navy on the Engine Side. (c) GP Rating (General Purpose Rating) Course. It’s a six month course conducted at DG Shipping Approved Training Institutes. Qualification is 10th or 12th pass, English should be above 40% marks. List of such Institutes is mentioned in the DG Shipping website. (d) Saloon Rating Course. It’s a 6 months course and has the same criteria as a GP rating course.  27 SUMMARY 4. Entry in Indian Navy. (a) Officer Entry. – Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission (i) Executive Branch (ii) Education Branch (iii) Electrical Branch (iv) Engineering Branch (b) Sailor Entry. (i)Artificer Entry (ii) Non Artificer Entry (iii) Sports Entry 5. Entry in Coast Guard. (a) Officer Entry (b) Yantrik and Navik Entry 6. Entry in Merchant Navy. (a) Deck Cadet Entry (b) Trainee Marine Engineer (c) GP Rating (d) Saloon Rating