THE INDIAN NAVY INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM UNMARRIED MEN FOR SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION OFFICERS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNDER SPECIAL NAVAL ORIENTATION COURSE – [JAN 2022 (ST 22) COURSE]           

Eligibility Conditions 

Educational Qualifications :    

Note

• Due to COVID-19 pandemic, an exception is being made in the public interest wherein no INET (O) entrance examination for the ST – 22 course is being held for shortlisting candidate for SSB.
• The final merit list for induction will be prepared based only on SSB marks.
• *These vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training slots.

NCC Candidates :

• NCC ‘C’ certificate holders will be given relaxation in cut off marks towards shortlisting for SSB subject to following conditions:-
• Having NCC ‘C’ certificate of Naval/Army/Air Wing with minimum ‘B’ Grade. 
• Not served less than two academic years in the Senior Division, Naval/Army/Air Wing of the NCC.
• ‘C’ certificate should not be dated prior to 30 Jun 18. 
• The final selection will be subject to verification of the certificate by DGNCC/concerned NCC unit for its validity.
• Candidature of individual will be cancelled at any stage of selection/training/post commissioning, in case of false declaration, misinformation, concealing of information. 

Who Can Apply

• Candidates who have graduated/post-graduated with minimum 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA or are in the final year from a university incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities/Autonomous Universities under UGC, Act 1956; IIT Act, 1961; AICTE Act, 1987; NITSER Act, 2007; IIIT Act, 2014, or; Obtained a degree in Engineering with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA/System from such foreign university/college/institution recognised by the Government of India for the purpose or Engineering Degree/equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities established under AIU, Act 1973, can apply. The candidate will, however, be required to fulfil the educational qualification stipulated above before joining INA.
• The candidate failing to meet stipulated educational criteria will not be permitted to join INA, Ezhimala. All SSB recommended candidates would be required to inform their final result by 30 Nov 21 to Indian Navy on email id officer@navy.gov.in.

Note:

• Candidates are advised to ascertain their eligibility for cadre in respect to applicable medical standards, prior to submission of application. 
• No equivalent stream of BE/ B.Tech/other qualifications other than those mentioned in para 2 above will be considered valid for selection process at any stage. 

Medical standards/ Relaxation in Height and Weight, Tatoo, Pay & Allowances/ Group Insurance & Gratuity/ Leave Entitlements/ Tenure of Commission/ Duties of Officers. Please visit website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for information.

Tenure of Commission:

• Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission initially for 10 years extendable by maximum 04 years in 02 terms (02 years + 02 years), subject to service requirement, performance, medical eligibility and willingness of candidates. 

Selection Procedure :

The selection procedure is as follows:- 

• Shortlisting of application will be based on normalised marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree.
• Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree will be normalised using formulae mentioned in Join Indian Navy website URL: - https:// www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation_ssc_jan_22.pdf. 
• For candidates who have completed MCA and M.Sc marks obtained in all semesters will be considered. In all other cases, marks obtained by candidates in all semesters till fifth semester will be considered. Candidates selected in the final merit list will be required to submit the proof of the completing the qualifying degree with minimum 60% of marks.
• Candidates failing to meet the criteria will not be permitted to join the Academy. 
• Candidates having Naval ‘C’ certificate issued by the National Cadet Corps will be provided relaxation of 5% in cut off marks for SSB shortlisting. However, at the time of extending the relaxation, the mandatory educational qualification of 60% marks in qualifying degree will be required at the time of shortlisting of candidates and at subsequent stages of selection.
• No communication will be entertained in this regard.
• Their SSB interviews will be tentatively scheduled from Aug 21 onwards at Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Visakhapatnam / Kolkata. Change of SSB Centre for interview is not permissible under any circumstances.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their shortlisting for SSB interview through e-mail or SMS (provided by candidates in their application form). Candidates are advised not to change their e-mail/mobile number till selection process is over. 
• SSB Procedure. For details regarding SSB procedure visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Medical:

SSB recommended candidates are required to undergo medical examination as applicable to their entry. Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances.

Merit List : 

Based on performance in SSB merit lists would be prepared and medically fit candidates will be appointed for training on the basis of availability of vacancies.

Note

• Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the call up officer of the concerned SSB on receipt of call up letter. Candidates are to download the call up letter on receiving intimation from IHQ MoD (N) at SMS/email (provided by candidate in their application). 
• No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews. 
• AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission. Candidates are required to bring photocopy of the first page of pass book or cheque leaf where the name, A/C No. & IFSC details are mentioned, while appearing for SSB

Training

• Candidates will be inducted in the rank of Sub Lieutenant. 
• Officers of SSC (IT) will undergo 04 weeks Naval Orientation Course at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala. This will be followed by professional training at Naval Ships and training establishments as per extant regulation.

Note :

• Probation period for SSC (IT) Officers is two years. The probation period will commence from the date of grant of the rank of Sub Lt and will terminate after two years or on completion of initial training (whichever is later). During probation the officers are liable to be discharged in case of unsatisfactory performance at any stage.
• Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training. Any candidate who is found to be married or marries while under training will be discharged from service and shall be liable to refund full pay & allowances drawn by him and other expenditure incurred on the candidate by the Government. 
• If the officer voluntarily withdraws from initial training or resigns during the probationary period, he shall be required to refund the cost of training in whole or in part, as may be determined by Govt. & all money received by him as pay & allowances from the Govt. together with the interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Govt loans. How to Apply 8. Candidates are to register and fill application on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for SSC (IT) w.e.f 02 Jul 21.
• To save time during the application submission window, candidates can fill in their details and upload documents in advance. 

Online (e-application) :

Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable the following:-

• Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate. 
• Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled.
• All relevant documents (preferably in original), marks sheets upto 5th& 7th semester for regular and integrated B.E. / B.Tech courses respectively & all semesters for other degree examination, date of birth proof (as per 10th& 12th certificate), CGPA conversion formula for BE/B.Tech, NCC ‘C’ certificate issued by National Cadet Corps and a recent passport size colour photograph should be scanned in original JPG/TIFF format, for attaching the same while filling up the application. 
• If any scanned document is not legible/readable for any reason the application will be rejected. Candidates are to take print out of application and carry it while appearing for SSB interview.
•  The application once submitted will be final and no request for amendments/changes will be entertained. Note (5): Your application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and the application can be rejected, if found INELIGIBLE/INVALID at any point of time.