The Indian
Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. It currently has
approximately 55,000 personnel on active duty, including 5,000 members of the
naval aviation branch and 2,000 marine commandos, making it the world's fifth
largest navy. The Indian Navy currently operates more than 155 vessels,
including the INS Viraat, the only aircraft carrier in Asia-Pacific Region along
with operational jet fighters.This group provides an opportunity for the navy
aspirants to discuss various career options and experiences with the
navy.
Short Service
Commission: Naval Academy offers Short Service Commission as
well as permanent commission jobs in various cadres like.
- Technical (General
Service)
Engineering Branch (E): Candidates can join in the
Naval Architecture Cadre of the Engineering Branch. The Indian navy today
employs the largest pool of trained Naval Architects in India. A Naval architect
is involved in design, construction, quality control, repair and new
construction work of naval vessels. With the Navy going for more and more
sophisticated warship production within the country, the Corps of Naval
Architects offers excellent opportunities to keep abreast of the advancement in
ship building technology and implement your innovative ideas.
Eligibility: Four years BE/BTECH Engineering degree
with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university with one
of the following Streams
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Marine Engineerin
- Aeronautical Engineering
Electrical Branch (L):
A warship is a mini floating city with an integral power generation and
distribution system. In addition, complex missile systems, underwater weapons,
radars and radio communication equipment form major part of a warship’s
equipment. A majority of these are either computer-based or computer aided and
incorporate the latest trends in electronics engineering. For a ship to be able
to fight effectively, all this equipment must be kept working at peak
efficiency. Electrical Officers have this responsibility and other challenging
tasks. To sharpen the skills navy offers excellent opportunities for
post-graduate courses in India/abroad to the deserving candidates.
Eligibility: Four years BE/BTECH Engineering degree
with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university with one
of the following Streams
- Avionics Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation
Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Telecommunication
Engineering
Officers of the Engineering and
Electrical Branches can also volunteer for the Aviation/ Submarine Arm.
SUBMARINE CADRE:
Engineering Branch (E):
Eligibility: Four years BE/BTECH Engineering
degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
with one of the following Streams
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Branch (L):
Eligibility:
Four years BE/BTECH Engineering degree with a minimum of 60% marks in
aggregate from a recognized university with one of the following
Streams
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Telecommunication
Engineering
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
CADRE:
Eligibility: Four
years BE/BTECH Engineering degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from
a recognized university with one of the following Streams
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Naval Architecture
Engineering
Selection
Procedure:
The candidates will be called for Service Selection
board interviews according to their cadre and their performance in BE/BTECH
Degree.
Stage -1: Test consisting of officer
intelligence rating test(OI and R test)followed by Picture perfection and
Discussion test.
Stage-2 : Psychological testing, Group
task, Group discussion and personal interview.
Candidate who clears all the
above tests will be appointed for training.
The selected candidates will be
appointed in the rank of Sub- Lieutenant on the date decided by IHQ-MoD(Navy).
The candidates will be granted Short Service Commission (SSC). The candidates
will be subject to an initial probationary period which will commence from the
date of grant of the rank of Sub-Lieutenant and will terminate after two years
from the date of their reporting to the Indian Naval Academy. During the period
from date of appointment to reporting for training, the individual will be
entitled to half the basic pay of the rank, which will be payable as a lump-sum
stipend at the time of joining Indian Naval Academy for training. The tenure of
SSC officers will be for a period of 10 yrs, extendable by a further period of
04 yrs subject to service requirements and performance/willingness of the
candidates. The Candidates who fail to qualify at the final graduation
(aggregate 60%) will be discharged from service without any benefits.
DUTIES OF TECHNICAL
OFFICER
- Tech(GS)
Branch:Technical officers is to maintain ships,aircrafts and their
associated weapons/sensors systems.
- Submarine cadre:
As a submarine technical officer you will be responsible to run
maintain modern submarines and its weapon systems.
- Naval Architecture
cadre:Naval Architects specialize in warship and submarine
constructions and also involves in design, construction, quality control and new
construction work of naval vessels.
Course
commences from the month of July.
Permanent Commission:
Indian navy Academy offers Permanent commission jobs in the education
branch of Indian navy.
Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree in
any one of the following streams
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Computer science
Engineering
- Information Technology
Engineering
- Telecommunication
Engineering
HOW TO
APPLY:
Applications must be sent on a plain
A4 size paper in the prescribed format duly completed in all the respects, with
subscription on the envelope.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates will be called for Service selection board
interviews based on the performance in educational qualification Interviews are
conducted for five days.
Stage-1: Intelligence
test,Picture perfection test and group discussion
Stage-2:
Psychological testing, Group task, and personal
interview.
Candidates selected will be called for training which
starts in the month of july.
A student holding a bachelor's
degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Technology Engineering could also join the
Merchant navy as a Engine Cadet/ Fifth Engineer/ Junior Engineer. Direct entry
Deck Cadets are required to undergo basic pre-sea training arranged by the
recruiting company itself and the direct entry engineering cadets are preferred
to do a Pre-sea course of 9 months duration in Marine Engineering conducted by
the MERI.
Indian navy also
offers coast guard jobs
COAST GUARD:
Officers Entry Scheme of Coast Guard offers “Assistant Commandant” Jobs
for Engineering graduates
Eligibility: Candidates should
posses an Engineering Degree in any one of the following
Branches
- Naval Architecture
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Design Engineering
Rank And Pay
Structure
Asst Comdt Rs.15600-39100 with Grade
Pay Rs 5400/-
Training Pattern
- Basic Training in Naval
Academy at INS Mandovi, Goa 20 weeks
- Afloat training onboard
Coast Guard Ships 36 weeks
- Technical courses at
various Naval Schools 48 weeks
- Watch-keeping onboard
Coast Guard Ships 24 weeks
How To Apply
The recruitment of Asst.
Commandants is conducted bi-annually.
The advertisement is given
in leading national newspapers in both Hindi as well as in English.
Selection Process:
The
shortlisted candidates are called for Preliminary Selection (PSB) as per their
choice centers at Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta and Delhi
- The PSB consists of Mental
Ability Test as well as interview
- The candidates who qualify
PSB are called for Final Selection Board (FSB) at New Delhi.
- The candidates who qualify
PSB are required to undergo medical examination.
- The candidates subject to
medical fitness are selected as per merit list.
