THE INDIAN NAVY  APPLICATIONS FOR SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION OFFICERS  - JUN 2023 (AT 23) COURSE 

Selected candidates will undergo training for respective branches/cadres/specializations as under:-
(a) Extended Naval Orientation Course – General Service (Executive) GS(X) / Hydrography
(b) Naval Orientation Course (NOC) Regular – Pilot / Naval Air Operations Officers / Air Traffic Controller / Logistics / Education/ Technical (Engineering & Electrical) / Naval Constructor.

Eligibility Conditions
2. Educational Qualifications : 

Merchant Navy Personnel : 
(i) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) either as a Second Mate, Mate or Master and born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jan 2004 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(a).
(ii) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer of a steamship by the Govt and born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jan 2004 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(g).

Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders :
Candidates having valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 Jul 1998 to 01 Jul 2004. 

NCC Candidates :
NCC ‘C’ certificate holders will be given relaxation of 5% in cut off marks towards shortlisting for SSB subject to meeting following criteria:-
(i) Having NCC ‘C’ certificate of Naval/Army/Air Wing with minimum ‘B’ Grade.
(ii) Not served less than two academic years in the Senior Division, Naval/Army/Air Wing of the NCC.
(iii) ‘C’ certificate should not be dated prior to 01 Jun 2020

Who Can Apply?

• Candidates who have graduated/ post graduated or in the final year with minimum 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
  
• The university for the above mentioned should be 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

• Candidates who have obtained a degree in Engineering with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA/System from such foreign university/ college/ institution.
  
• The university/college/institution should be 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.

Medical standards/ Relaxation in Height and Weight/ Tattoo :
Please visit website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for information. 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.

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.pdf)
• BE/B Tech. For candidates who have completed or in final year of BE/B Tech, marks obtained upto fifth semester will be considered for SSB shortlisting.
• Post-Graduate Degree Programme. For candidates who have completed MSc, MCA, MBA, M Tech, marks obtained in all semesters will be considered. For candidates who are in final year, shortlisting will be based on pre-final year performance.
• Candidates selected in the final merit list will be required to submit the proof of completing the qualifying degree with minimum 60% marks by sending an email at the address officer@navy.gov.in . Candidates failing to meet the criteria will not be permitted to join the Academy.
• No communication will be entertained in this regard.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection 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.
• Change of SSB Centre for interview is not permissible under any circumstances.
• 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 candidates in their application).

Merit List :
Combined Merit list would be prepared based on SSB marks for all entries as per availability of vacancies for respective entry. Candidates declared fit in medical examination
would be appointed as per availability of vacancies in the entry.

Probation Period : 
Probation period for officers of all branches/cadres 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 for all entries 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.

Pay and Allowances/ Group Insurance & Gratuity/ Leave Entitlements/ Duties of Officers :  The basic pay of SLt starts from Rs. 56100/- alongwith other allowances as applicable.
Further details are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

How to Apply :
Candidates are to register and fill application on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in  w.e.f 21 Oct 22. To save time during the application submission window, candidates can fill in their details and upload documents in advance. The online submission of application is as under:-

• 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.
  
• Details of SSB procedure are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in  

Training : 

• Candidates will be inducted in the rank of Sub Lieutenant.
• Officers of Extended NOC (General Service/Executive & Hydro) will undergo 44 weeks training & Officers of regular NOC (all branches) will undergo 22 weeks training at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala. This will be followed by professional training at Naval Ships and training establishments as per extant regulation.
• 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/her 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/she shall be required to refund the cost of training in whole or in part, as may be
  determined by Govt. and all money received by him/her as pay and allowances from the Govt. together with the interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Govt loans.
• Candidates who fail to qualify the flying training (Pilot/NAOO) will not be retained in Service.
• Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable the following:-
  1. Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate.
  2. Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled.
  3. All relevant documents (preferably in original), marks sheets upto 5th & 7th semester for regular and integrated BE/ B.Tech courses respectively and all semesters for other degree
  examination, date of birth proof (as per 10th & 12th certificate), CGPA conversion formula for BE/ B.Tech, Merchant Navy certificate issued by Government of India, Ministry of Shipping&
  Transport, 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.
  4. 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.
  5. The application once submitted will be final and no request for amendments/change will be entertained.

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