Officer Entry in Indian Navy

Can you tell me about the selection and entry process to join Indian Navy as I want to join it and serve my motherland, please help me with this?

[shikha]

The Indian Navy gives all the training need and help to make the most of what have talents, skills, spirit and aspirations. It offers an extraordinary range of exciting career opportunities together with the chance to travel widely, meet new people and to enjoy the warmth & camaraderie that is so special to this service

Selection and Entry
Officer’s recruitment is advertised through the Employment News and all important National and Regional news papers/dailies.

Selection for Permanent Commission through 10 + 2 NDA / Indian Naval Academy cadet entry and CDSE (Graduate) entry is through a written exam conducted by the UPSC, followed by an interview by the Service Selection Board (SSB).

For all other Permanent Commission entries and Short Service Commission entries there is no written exam.

One is short listed as per the criteria laid down by the Naval Headquarters, Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment. Selection is through merit alone.

Educational & Other Qualifications
It is set that all Degrees and educational qualifications are from Educational Institutions recognized by the competent authority in the field.

Degrees/mark sheets must be original or attested by appropriate authorities, as asked for in the advertisement. No compromise/relaxation will be made on this issue.

One desirous of joining the Indian Navy must be physically/mentally fit as per laid down standards. Proficiency in sports, swimming and extra-curricular activities is desirable.

Women Entry
Women are granted Short Service Commission (SSC) in Naval Architect, Law, Logistics, ATC, Aviation (Observer) & Education Branches.

The government has also given approval for Permanent Commission (PC) in Education, Law and Naval Architect branch on completion of SSC tenure depending upon merit and vacancy.