No recruitment is not done on the basis of JEE marks



There are two modes of induction in the Indian Navy viz. UPSC Entry and Non UPSC Entry



1. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Entries



UPSC holds a competitive examination for the entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA)/ Naval Academy (10+2) and Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE), twice a year. The UPSC entries are Permanent Commission (PC) entries in which the UPSC conducts a written examination which is followed by an interview by the Service Selection Board (SSB). Result of qualified candidates is forwarded to UPSC for making the final merit. Medically fit candidates who are in the merit are appointed by ADG (Rtg) / IHQ of MoD (Navy).



Education qualification for UPSC entries are :



National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy Examination :

Candidates who have completed 10+2 (PCM) Examination or in the 12th standard are eligible to appear in NDA examination. Successful candidates can join in the NDA or Naval Academy as Naval cadets.

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Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) :

Graduates in any discipline are eligible to appear in the Combined Defence Services Examination. The degree should be recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Successful candidates join the Naval Academy for the Naval Orientation Course (NOC).

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2. Non UPSC Entries



The Non UPSC entries are both for Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). The duration of the Short Service Commission is 10 years, extendable to 14 years. There is no written examination for the Non-UPSC entries. In this case the applications are invited and short listed at Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Navy) [IHQ of MoD (Navy)] on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying educational exams ie 10+2, Graduate or Post graduate. The short listed candidates are sent for SSB interviews. Thereafter, a merit list, comprising of qualified candidates, is prepared as per the availability of vacancies.



The non UPSC Entry schemes are :



10+2 (B Tech entry)



Under the scheme, candidates with 10 +2 (PCM) qualifications, after selection through the Services Selection Board, are sent to Naval Academy for the NOC. Thereafter, they undergo a four year Engineering course at INS Shivaji/ Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) for Naval Architecture. On successful completion of the course they are granted permanent commission in the Executive/ Marine/ Electrical/ Electronic Engineering/ Naval Architecture branch of Indian Navy.



University Entry Scheme (UES)



Final year engineering students are eligible for induction into the technical Branches/ Cadres of the navy. Naval selection teams from the IHQ of MoD (Navy) and Command Headquarters visit AICTE approved Engineering colleges across the country to shortlist the candidates. The short listed candidates, based on all India Merit, are called for interview at the Services Selection Board. The successful candidates, thereafter, are put through the medical tests. Final selection is based on all India merit on the basis of marks obtained in the SSB interviews.



Special Naval Architects Entry Scheme (SNAES)



Government has recently approved the induction of 45 Naval Architect officers into the Naval Architecture Cadre of the Engineering Branch of the Indian Navy, as Short Service Commission Officers, under a Special scheme of 'Special Naval Architects Entry Scheme' (SNAES). An empowered Naval team visits IIT Kharagpur, IIT Chennai, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and Andhra University, where B Tech (Naval Architecture) course is conducted, to select the candidates through campus interviews. The selected candidates undergo medical examination at the nearest Military Hospital and if found fit, are selected for training.



Interview & Selection



The SSB selection consist of a 5 days testing schedule that has 5 stages.The following documents should be presented while attending SSB interviews.



Original Matric, BE/B Tech degree certificate/ mark sheet.



Ten passport size un-attested photographs.



One pair white PT shoes, two pairs each white socks, white shorts, white T-shirts and two pairs of formal trousers & shirts (any sober colour)



Copy of the telegram/ print out of the relevant webpage.



Risk certificate duly signed by parent/ guardian to state "candidate (name) attending SSB with parent's/ guardian's consent and at his own risk. Parent/guardian is not entitled to claim any compensation or relief from government for injury sustained during SSB interview"

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