SSC or Short Service Commission means tenure of 10+4 years as a commissioned officer in the Indian Navy. However, SSC officers have now the opportunity to continue as a permanently commissioned officer based on their performance and track record. Women are granted Short Service Commission (SSC) in Naval Architect, Law, Logistics, ATC, Aviation (Observer) & Education Branches. The government has also given approval for the Permanent Commission (PC) in Education, Law, and Naval Architect branch on completion of SSC tenure depending upon merit and vacancy.
Eligible candidates can apply for the posts through the official website https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
To be announced…..
Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualifications:
Executive Branch
Technical Branch
Education Branch
Age limit:
The selection of candidates for SSC Officers post through the Indian Navy will be done through a Computer-based Examination (INET), and SSB Interviews (only those who qualify INET(O) exam).
1. Stage I: Stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test, Picture Perception, and Discussion Test (PPDT) which will be conducted on the first day.
2. Stage II: Those candidates who qualify in Stage I will have to appear for Tests in Stage II. Stage II comprises Psychological Testing, Group Task, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.
3. Final Selections: Those candidates who qualify in Stage II will be selected finally on the basis of Special Medical Examination. Candidates who have qualified in both stages and who are proven to be Medically Fit will be eligible for Training.
Note: Those qualifying candidates applying for Pilot Entry must appear for PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test) followed by Aviation Medical, in addition, and those applying for Observer Entry must appear for Aviation Medical, in addition.
Branch/Cadre |
Height (in cms) |
EyeSight |
Correctable with Glasses |
|
Men |
Women |
|||
General Service (Executive) |
157 |
- |
6/12, 6/12 |
6/6 both eyes |
Pilot Entry |
162.5 |
- |
6/6, 6/9 |
6/6 both eyes |
Observer Entry |
162.5 |
- |
6/6, 6/9 |
6/6 both eyes |
Technical Branch |
157 |
152 |
6/24, 6/24 |
6/6 both eyes |
Info. Tech. Branch |
157 |
- |
6/60, 6/60 |
6/6 both eyes |
Logistics (Works) |
157 |
152 |
6/60, 6/60 |
6/6, 6/12 |
Tech (NA) |
157 |
152 |
6/60, 6/60 |
6/6, 6/12 |
Duration: 120 Minutes
S.No. |
Subject |
No.of Question |
Marks |
1 |
General Knowledge |
20 |
20 |
2 |
General English |
10 |
10 |
3 |
Mathematics |
20 |
20 |
4 |
Engineering Disciplines |
50 |
50 |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
General Knowledge :
1. Indian Constitution
2. Science – Inventions & Discoveries
3. History
4. Budget and Five Year Plans
5. Geography
6. Important Financial & Economic News
7. Economy
8. Scientific Research
9. Culture
10. India and its neighboring countries
11. Sports, Knowledge of Current Events
12. General Politics
13. Current Affairs –National & International
14. Economy
15. Banking
16. and Finance
17. Countries & Capitals. etc..
General English :
1. Vocabulary
2. Error Correction
3. Direct & Indirect Speech
4. Comprehension
5. Unseen Passages
6. Word Formation
7. Fill in the Blanks
8. Idioms & Phrases
9. Sentence Correction
10. Passage Correction
11. Transformation of Sentences
12. Antonyms and Synonyms
13. Sentence Rearrangement etc..
Mathematics :
1. Discount
2. Averages
3. Interest
4. Mensuration
5. Decimals and Fractions
6. Whole Numbers
7. Profit and Loss
8. Time and Work
9. Ratio and Time
10. Time and Distance
11. Ratio and Proportion
12. Number Systems
13. Percentages
14. Use of Tables and Graphs
15. Fundamental Arithmetic Operation.
Civil Engineering :
1. Civil Engineering Materials and Construction
2. Reinforced Concrete Structures
3. Steel Structures
4. Solid Mechanics
5. Structural Analysis
6. Concrete Technology
7. PSC Structures
8. Fluid Mechanics
9. Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
10. transportation Engineering
11. Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
12. Hydraulic Structures
13. Environmental Engineering
14. Estimation
15. Costing
16. and Specifications
17. Surveying
18. Bridge Engineering
19. Construction and Project Management
20. Environmental Studies etc..
Electrical Engineering :
1. Electric Circuits
2. Electrical Machines
3. Power Systems
4. Electromagnetic Fields
5. Signals and Systems
6. Control Systems
7. Electrical and Electronic Measurements
8. Power Electronics
9. Analog and Digital Electronics etc..
Electronics Engineering :
1. Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems
2. Electrical and Electronic Measurements
3. Digital Electronics
4. Analog Electronics
5. Transducers
6. Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation
7. Control Systems and Process Control
8. Signals
9. Systems
10. and Communications
11. Analytical
12. Optical Instrumentation.
Mechanical Engineering :
1. Engineering Mechanics
2. Machine Design
3. Theory of Machines
4. Mechanics of Materials
5. Vibrations
6. Fluid Mechanics
7. Heat-Transfer
8. Turbo-machinery
9. Engineering Materials
10. Thermodynamics
11. Power Engineering
12. Computer Integrated Manufacturing
13. Production Planning and Control
14. Casting
15. Forming and Joining Processes
16. I.C. Engines
17. Refrigeration and air-conditioning
18. Machining and Machine Tool Operations
19. Metrology and Inspection
20. Operations Research
21. Inventory Control etc..
Discussed below is the INET salary of Officers in the Indian Army.
Rank |
Level |
Pay band (in Rs) |
MSP |
Sub Lieutenant |
10 |
56,100-1,77,500 |
15,500 |
Lieutenant |
10B |
61,300-1,93,900 |
15,500 |
Lieutenant Commander |
11 |
69,400-2,07,200 |
15,500 |
Commander |
12A |
1,21,200-2,12,400 |
15,500 |
Captain |
13 |
1,30,600-2,15,900 |
15,500 |
Commodore |
13A |
1,39,600-2,17,600 |
15,500 |
Rear Admiral |
14 |
1,44,200-2,18,200 |
- |
Vice Admiral |
15 |
1,82,200-2,24,100 |
- |
Vice Admiral and Equivalent |
16 |
2,05,400-2,24,400 |
- |
DGAFMS |
17 |
2,25,000 |
- |
VCNS/C-In-C/Equivalent |
17 |
2,25,000 |
- |
CNS/Equivalent |
18 |
2,25,000 |
- |
After joining the Indian Navy under INET recruitment, candidates will be given the rank of sub-lieutenant. The promotion of officers is based on time scale and service record. The promotion policy of INET officers is given below:
Rank |
Promotion |
Sub Lieutenant |
Lieutenant |
Lieutenant |
Lieutenant Commander |
Commander |
Captain |
Captain |
Commodore |
Commodore |
Rear Admiral |
Rear Admiral |
Vice Admiral |
Vice Admiral |
Admiral |
Apart from salary, the officers selected through INET will also enjoy various benefits and allowances.
Allowances |
Granted To |
Allowances per month (in Rs.) |
Flying |
Qualified Pilot / Observer |
25, 000 |
Submarine |
Qualified Submariner |
25, 000 |
MARCOs |
Qualified as MARCOs |
25, 000 |
Diving Qualified |
Ship Diver |
900 |
Sea Going |
All Naval Officers serving Onboard Ships (Sailing only) |
10,500 |
Technical |
Technical Officers |
3,000- 4,500 |
Instructor |
All Officer posted as Instructor |
Not yet notified |
Hard Area |
All Officers posted in Hard Area as declared by Govt. |
20% of Basic Pay |
Uniform |
All Officers |
Not yet notified |
House Rent |
Officers who are not provided with Govt. Accommodation are eligible for this |
24%, 16%, 8% of Basic Pay |
Transport |
All Officers |
7,200-3,600 (+DA thereon) |