THE INDIAN NAVY

INVITES ENGINEERS TO JOIN THE INDIAN NAVY

AS SHORT SERVICE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN EXECUTIVE BRANCH
(GENERAL SERVICE/HYDRO CADRE) AND
TECHNICAL BRANCH (SUBMARINE)
JAN 2016 COURSE

INDIAN NAVY - AN OCEAN OF OPPORTUNITIES

1. Applications are invited from unmarried Male candidates for grant of Short Service Commission
in Executive Branch (General Services/Hydro Cadre) and Technical Branches (submarine) of
the IndianNavy for Jan 2016 Course at IndianNavalAcademy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. Candidates
must fulfill conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India. Candidates already
applied for the posts in the month of Mar 15 need not to apply again. Duplicate applications are
liable to be rejected.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
2. Age. The candidates applying for the above entries must be aged between 19 and 25
years i.e. the candidate must be born between 02 Jan 1991 and on 01 Jul 1996, both dates
inclusive.
3. Educational Qualifications. Candidates must have completed BE/B. Tech Degree with
minimum 65% marks in aggregate from a recognised university in one of the following specified
streams: Ser

Branch/Specialisation

Eligible streams of BE/B. Tech.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH
(a)

Executive
(GS/Hydro Cadre)

BE/B. Tech (Any discipline)

TECHNICAL BRANCH (SUBMARINE SPECIALISATION)

(b)

Engineering Branch (i) Mechanical (ii) Marine (iii) Automotive(iv) Mechtronics

(v) Industrial & Production(vi) Metallurgy (vii) Aeronautical/
Aerospace (viii) BS Marine Engg. (ix) Instrumentation
(x) Instrumentation & Control (xi) Automation & Robotics
(xii) Industrial Engg. & Management (xiii) Production Engg.

(c)

Electrical Branch

(i) Electrical (ii) Electronics (iii) Control

(iv) Telecommunication (v) Instrumentation
(vi) Power Engg (vii) Electronics & Communication
(viii) Control System (ix) Power Electronics

Note:(i) Only one application form is to be filled up.

(ii) Candidates who are eligible for more than one Branch/Cadre should mention priority in the
Form.
(iii) Candidates not qualified or appearing in final exam are not eligible to apply.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
4. The candidates should not be colour/night blind & must be physically fit according to
following physical standards:(a) Height and Weight. Minimum height for male - 157 cms and with correlated weight.
(b) Eye Sight. Minimum visual Acuity for both eyes is 6/12 for Executive(GS/Hydro)cadre
and 6/24 for Technical (Submarine Specialisation) correctable to 6/6(both eyes) with
glasses.
Note:- (i) All candidates recommended by SSB will have to undergo medicals as per extant
regulation.
(ii) Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e from
inside of elbow to the wrist end on the reverse side of palm/back(dorsal) side of hand.
Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable
and candidates will be barred from further selection.
THE NAVY OFFERS YOU
5. Promotions & Pay Scale: Promotion from Sub-Lieutenant to Commander is on time
scale basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions. The Pay Scale and promotion
criteria are as follows:Rank

Pay Band/Scale

Grade Pay

Military
Service Pay

Sub Lieutenant (SLt)

PB-3/15600-39100

5400

6000

Lieutenant (Lt)

PB-3/15600-39100

6100

6000

Lieutenant Commander (Lt Cdr)

PB-3/15600-39100

6600

6000

Commander (Cdr)

PB-4/37400-67000

8000

6000

6.

Allowances (as applicable). The rates of allowances applicable to officers are as

follows:-

Allowances

To whom granted

Rate Per Month(pm) (in Rs)

Technical

Technical Officer

3000-7250/pm depending on
courses qualified

Instructional

All officers posted as Instructor 2700/pm

Submarine

Qualified Submariner

13500 - 21000/pm

Marcos

Qualified As Marcos

13500 - 21000/pm

Diving

Clearance/Ships Diver

600/1200/pm

Sea going

All Naval Officers Serving

Onboard Ships

6300-7800/pm on basis of
Rank(Sailing Only)

Uniform

All Officers

24,000 (Initial grant) & 7500

(Every 3 Yrs)

Hard Area

All Officers posted in Hard

Area as declared by Govt.

25% of (BP+GP+MSP)

House Rent

All Officers not provided

10-30 % of Basic (BP +

with Govt. Accommodation

Grade Pay+MSP)

Transport

All Officers

1600-3200 (+DA thereon)

Hydrographic

Hydrography Qualified

400-1200/pm

7. Cost to Company (CTC). The CTC for a Sub Lieutenant would be approximately
Rs. 74100/- for Executive(GS) and Rs. 90600/- for Submarine Specialisation (Engineering
and Electrical). This includes Basic Pay, DA, Grade Pay, Military Service Pay, House Rent
Allowance,Transport allowance, Ration Allowance and Kit Maintenance Allowance. These
rates are subject to change from time to time.
8. Privileges. In addition to the CTC mentioned above, Navy provides free Medical
Facilities for self & dependents, LTC, Canteen Facilities, Entitled Ration, Mess/Club/Sports
Facilities, Furnished, Accommodation, Car/Housing Loan at subsidised rate.
9. Group Insurance & Gratuity. Insurance cover of Rs. 57 lakhs for Submarine
Specialisation and 50 lakhs for Executive (GS) (on contribution).
10. Leave Entitlements. On Commission, officers are entitled to 60 days annual and 20
days casual leave every year (subject to service exigencies). They are also entitled for
40% rail concession to any place and free travel (as per extant rules) for self and
dependents. Leave during training period will be as per the Training Policy in force.
11. Sports & Adventure. The Navy provides facilities to pursue any sport of your liking. In
addition, one can learn and participate in adventure sports, such as river rafting, mountaineering,
hot air ballooning, hand gliding, wind surfing etc.
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION

DUTIES OF OFFICER
12. Executive Officer/General Service. As an Executive officer, you would be at the
helm of affairs in ships. Executive officers are leaders of men, strategists of modern
warfare and ambassadors of our country when in foreign waters. Modern warships are
highly evolved fighting machines needing capable and decisive leaders to operate them. A
glorious career would see many highpoints and chief among them would be Command at
sea. Executive officers actively participate in all facets of Naval operations i.e. air, surface
and sub-surface operations. They are specialists in Missile and Gunnery, Anti Submarine
Warfare, Electronic Warfare and Communication, Navigation and Direction, Hydrography
and NBCD.
13. Hydrography Officer. Hydrography is one of the sub-specialisations of the Executive
branch of the Indian Navy, which qualifies officers to undertake Hydrographic Surveys of
uncharted Indian & foreign waters for production of nautical charts for safe navigation at
sea. Hydrography not only contributes towards safety at sea, but also plays a big role in
successful completion of various coastal/offshore developmental projects. It is a highly
challenging and satisfying discipline.
14. Tech (Submarine Specialisation). As a Submarine Technical Officer you will be
responsible to run & maintain modern submarines and its weapon systems. You would get
professional satisfaction of maintaining hi-tech machines with state-of-the-art weapon
control systems, computer controlled machinery and awesome fire power. On successful
completion of the rigorous training conducted at different training establishments, you will
be a proud possessor of Dolphin Badge and become a member of a very elite arm of the
Navy.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
15. (a) The candidates will be issued call up for Services Selection Board (SSB) based
on their performance in Degree Course. Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence
(Navy) reserves the right to shortlist applications and to fix cut off percentage. No
communication will be entertained on this account. SSB interviews for short listed candidates
will be scheduled at Bangalore/Bhopal/Coimbatore/Visakhapatnam during Jul to
Sep 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interviews
on their E-Mail or SMS (provided by candidate in their application form).
(b) SSB interview will be conducted in two Stages. Stage I test consisting of Intelligence
Test, Picture Perception and Discussion test will be conducted on the second day of arrival
at SSB. Candidates who fail to qualify in Stage I will be routed back on the same day. Stage
II tests comprising of Psychological testing, Group testing and Interview will last for 04
days. Successful candidates will thereafter undergo Medical Examination (approx duration
03-05 days).
(c) Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be appointed for
training as per all India merit depending on the number of vacancies.
(d) Change of SSB Centre for interview is not permissible under any circumstance.
(e) Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the call up
officer of the SSB on receipt of call up letter.
(f) No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of tests.
(g) AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for
that type of commission.
TRAINING
16. Training is scheduled to commence in Jan 2016 at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
After training selected candidates will be inducted as officers in the rank of Sub Lieutenant.
17. Candidates selected for Executive GS(X)/Hydro will undergo 44 Weeks Naval orientation
Course at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala followed by professional training in Naval Ships
and Training Establishments. Full pay & allowances are admissible to officers whilst under
training. They will be on probation for a period of two years, during which they are liable to
be discharged if their performance is unsatisfactory.
18. Candidates finally selected for Submarine Specialisation, will be inducted as officers
in the rank of Sub Lieutenant and undergo 22 weeks Naval Orientation Course at the Naval
Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala followed by professional training in other Naval Training
Establishments/Ships. On completion of the training the candidates will have to pass
Submarine Qualifying Board. The candidates who fail to qualify in the submarine
qualifying Board will not be retained in service. The candidates will be entitled
for Submarine Pay and allowances, only after qualifying the Submarine Qualifying
Board.
19. Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training. Any candidate who is found to be
married or marries while under training will be discharged and shall be liable to refund full
pay & allowances drawn by him/her and other expenditure incurred on the candidate by the
Government.
HOW TO APPLY
20. Candidates are to fill in e-application' (Online) for this entry from 16 May 15
onwards. The online application registration will cease on 06 Jun 15. The procedure for
applying online is explained in Paras 21 & 22 below.
IMPORTANT - Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before
submitting your e-application form.
21. Online (e-application):- Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the
relevant documents readily available to enable the following:(a) Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the
Matriculation Certificate.
(b) Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be
filled.
(c) Candidates are required to upload recent passport size digital photograph of size
less than 25 kb (.jpeg or .jpg format).
22. Filling up of e-application:- For filling up application Online visit our website
www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and proceed as follows:(a) Click on the Officer Entry button under the option 'Apply Online' on the Home
Page.
(b) Fill the online registration form. Tips to assist in filling up fields have been provided
as you highlight each field.
(c) After filling the form click on Preview and check if all the information entered by
you are correct.
(d) Before clicking the Print Application button it should be checked whether all the
details entered in the form is correct as you will not be able to make any corrections
after saving the record. Candidates can take the print of the application form by
entering the relevant details.
(e) Before clicking the instruction for SSB Button, it should be checked whether all
the details entered in the form is correct as you will not be able to make any corrections after saving the record. Candidates can read the instructions on conduct of
SSB by clicking on the instruction for SSB button and can take the print of the
application form by entering the details from the download sections under officer
entry.
(f) Print two copies of the online Application Form having the system generated
Application Number. One copy of this Application Form is to be duly signed and
mailed (posted) to Post Box No. 04, Chankya Puri PO, New Delhi - 110 021 along
with the following documents:- Self attested photograph, Attested photo copies of
10th & 12th class certificates along with Mark Sheets, other educational certificates
and mark sheets of all semester/years. Application to be sent by ordinary post
only. Speed post/courier and Registered post will not be accepted.
(g) A superscription is to be made on envelope : ONLINE APPLICATION NO. ________
APPLICATION FOR SSC X(GS)/HYDRO CADRE/TECHNICAL BRANCH (SM)
Jan 2016 COURSE Qualification______ Percentage _____%. NCC C Yes/No.
Application and requisite enclosures must be properly tagged/stapled, IHQ MoD(Navy)
will not be responsible for loss of enclosures, if sent loose.
Note:(i) Final receipt of the printout of the Online Application Form with system
generated Application Number and all documents as mentioned in sub para (f)
above if received by 16 JUN 15 will be the final CONFIRMATION of receipt of your
Application at IHQ MoD (Navy). Hence, only filling the application Online/generation of Application No. does not imply that the candidate has fulfilled all the
criteria given in the advertisement.
(ii) Your application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and the application can
be rejected, if found INELIGIBLE/INVALID at any point of time.
(iii) The applicants are advised to regularly check naval website and their mailbox for SSB callups.
(iv) Disclaimer. Information given in the advertisement and on the website
are guidelines only. In case of any ambiguity, the existing policies, rules and
regulations of Indian Navy/Goverment of India will be final.

Note :(i) Short Service Commission is granted for a term of 12 years, extendable to
14 years,
subject to service requirement and performance/willingness of the candidate. On completion
of these tenures, officers are entitled for gratuity under the extant rules.
H o w e v e r,
for hydrography, submarine specialisation. Short Service Commission for a fixed term of 14
years is granted with no extension.
(ii) Candidates inducted in the Hydrography cadre would be liable for de-induction to another
Branch/cadre after joining service, based on their performance/service requirement.

The terms and conditions, given in this

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