Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET):
Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) is the officers’ entry under the control of IHQ MoD (Navy)/ DMPR and caters for both Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). The INET will be conducted twice a year.
Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET), the first edition of which was held in September 2019. Candidates that clear this test will serve as short service commission (SSC) officers in the navy after successfully completing their training.
The test similar to the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) can be written by unmarried Indian citizens who are in their final year of graduation or are fresh graduates. Aspirants who clear the test will be trained to serve in the navy at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala (Kerala).
Overview Selection Methodology:
The selection procedure is as follows:
(a) INET. INET (Officer) is a computer based written examination. There will be four sections and candidates are required to pass in all four sections separately with minimum 40% marks.
(i) Examination Centre. All eligible candidates, whose applications are received by due date, will be called for Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) to be conducted at one of the INET centres as per their choice, subject to availability of slots at that centre. Call up letters cum Admit Card for online examination indicating date, time and place, would be required to be downloaded from the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Only Electronic mode of communication will be used while contacting the candidates at all stages of selection. Once the centre is opted by a candidate, it cannot be changed in any circumstances.
(ii) INET Syllabus. INET exam will be of two hours duration. It will contain 100 Multiple Choice Questions comprising Questions on English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Knowledge, General Science & Mathematical Aptitude. Each section will be of 100 marks with Every correct answer will be scored 4 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
(b) Shortlisting for SSB. IHQ of MoD (N) reserves the right to shortlist candidates strictly on the basis of INET rank cum preference & choice. However, candidates are required to qualify in all sections of INET Exam to be considered for shortlisting to appear in SSB interview. No communication will be entertained on this account. SSB interviews for short-listed candidates will be tentatively scheduled at Bangalore for Pilot & Observer candidates and at Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Visakhapatnam/ Kolkata for other branches/ entries. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview on their e-mail or through SMS (provided by candidates in their application form). Candidates are advised not to change their e-mail/ mobile No till selection process is over.
(c) Merit List & Appointment Letter
(i) Merit list will be based on combined marks of INET (50% weightage) & SSB (50% weightage).
(ii) Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be appointed for training as per all India merit of each branch / cadre based on availability of number of vacancies in various branches/ cadres.
(d) Examination Fees Examination fee will be as per the extant govt regulations. The stipulated fee is to be paid through online mode. Admit card will be issued for the examination only to those candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee and who are entitled to waiver of examination fee.
INET 2020-2021 - Important Date:
Event |
Dates |
INET Application Start Date |
29th November 2019 |
Last Date to Apply Online |
19th December 2019 |
Admit Card |
28 Jan -08 Feb 2020 |
INET Exam Date 2020 |
February 2020 |
INET Result 2020 |
Mid of March 2020 (Tentative) |
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Nationality: Indian citizens
2. Marital Status: Unmarried Men and Women.
3. Age Limit: 20 to 25 years
Educational Qualification INET 2020-21:
Branch |
Cadre |
Educational Qualification(s) |
Executive Branch |
||
1 |
SSC Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) |
BE/ B.Tech. from AICTE recognized institute / university with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII). (i) Mechanical, Mechanical with Automation (ii) Electrical, Electrical & Electronics/Electronics/Micro Electronics/Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Tele Communication/Instrumentation & Control/Control Engineering (iii) Production/Industrial Production/ Industrial Engineering (iv) Applied Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Instrumentation (v) Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Application (vi) Metallurgy/Metallurgical/Chemical/Material Science (vii) Aero Space/Aeronautical Engineering (viii) Post Graduate degree in Electronics / Physics |
2 |
SSC ATC |
B.E/B.Tech. from AICTE-recognised institutes with minimum 60%. (Candidate must have minimum aggregate 60 percent marks in Classes X and XII, and minimum 60% marks in English subject in Classes X and XII. |
3 |
SSC Observer |
-do- |
4 |
SSC Pilot (MR) |
-do- |
5 |
SSC Pilot (other than MR) |
-do- |
6 |
SSC Logistics |
(i) B.E/B.Tech. from AICTE-recognised institutes with a first-class degree, or (ii) MBA with first-class, or (iii) B.Sc/B.Com. or B.Sc.(IT) with first-class with PG diploma in finance/logistics/supply chain management/material management, or (iv) M.C.A./M.Sc.(IT) with first-class. |
7 |
SSC X (IT) |
B.E/B.Tech. from AICTE-recognised institutes with minimum 60 percent marks in computer science/IT/computer engg./M.C.A./M.Sc. (Computers). |
8 |
SSC General Service (GX)/ Hydro Cadre |
B.E/B.Tech. in any discipline from AICTE-recognised institutes. |
Technical Branch |
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9 |
SSC Engineering Branch (General Service- GS) |
BE/B.Tech. from AICTE recognized institute / university with minimum 60% marks in streams (i) Mechanical, Mechanical with Automation (ii) Marine (iii) Instrumentation (iv) Production (v) Aeronautical (vi)Industrial Engineering & Management (vii) Control Engg. (viii) Aero Space (ix) Automobiles (x) Metallurgy (xi) Mechatronics (xii) Instrumentation & Control |
10 |
SSC Electrical Branch (General Service) |
BE/B.Tech. from AICTE recognized institute / university with minimum 60% marks in streams (i) Electrical (ii) Electronics (iii) Tele Communication (iv) Electronics& Communication (v) Power Engineering (vi) Power Electronics (vii) Electronics & Instrumentation (viii) Instrumentation & Control (ix) Instrumentation (x)Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC) |
Education Branch |
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11 |
SSC Education |
(i) First-Class M.Sc. (Maths/Operational Maths) with Physics in B.Sc.; (v) BE/B.Tech. from AICTE recognized institute / university with minimum 60% marks (Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Technology//Information Systems/Computer Engineering) (vi) BE / B.Tech. from AICTE recognized institute / university with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical Engineering Note: Candidates applying for the Education entry must have scored minimum of 60% marks in class X and class XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII. |
Note:
(i) These vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training slots.
(ii) Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders Candidates having valid and current CPL issued by DGCA (India) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria.
(iii) For more further details, candidates are advised to download notification from the www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Overall Education Eligibility for Indian Navy Officers’ Entries:
S. No |
Entry |
Age |
Educational Qualification (As per GOI Letter) |
01. |
Executive (GS)/ Hydro Cadre |
19 ½ to 25 |
BE/B.Tech (Any discipline) |
02. |
Info Tech |
19 ½ to 25 |
(a) BE/B.Tech (Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/IT) (b) B.Sc (IT) (c) M.Tech (Computer Science) (d) M.Sc (Computer) (e) BCA/MCA |
03. |
Technical (General Service) Branch (‘E’ & ‘L’) |
19 ½ to 25 |
(a) Engineering Branch (E) (i) Marine (ii) Mechanical (iii) Aeronautical (iv) Production (v) Metallurgy (vii) Control (viii) Any other allied discipline (b) Electrical Branch (L) (i) Electrical (ii) Electronics (iii) Tele Communication (iv) Any other allied discipline |
04. |
Sub-marine |
19 ½ to 25 |
The candidates must possess at least 55% marks in BE/B Tech Degree from recognised university Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Control Engineering or equivalent qualification recognised by Institute of Engineers (India) as exempted from section ‘A’ and ‘B’ of their Associate membership examination. |
05. |
Naval Architecture |
19 ½ to 25 |
BE/B Tech in Mechanical/Civil/Aeronautical/ Metallurgy/ Naval Architecture |
06. |
Musician |
21 to 25 |
(a) Educational Qualification A Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university (relaxed to Higher Secondary for applicant having exceptional professional ability in music) (b) Professional Qualification Ability to play competently at least one military band musical instrument, in addition to the Piano-Forte. Should possess one of the following Diplomas or equivalent:- LRAM/ARCM/ATCL (c) Preferable:- Experience as a Conductor of an Orchestra/Band or as a Teacher of Music. |
07. |
Pilot (MR) & Pilot (NMR) General CPL Holders |
19-24 19-25 |
(a) Educational Qualification BE/B.Tech degree in any discipline from AICTE recognized institute/university with minimum 60% marks. The candidates must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X & XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X OR XII.
(b) Professional Qualification (not mandatory) Holding valid and current CPL issued by DGCA(India).
|
08. |
Observer |
19-24 |
BE/B.Tech degree in any discipline from AICTE recognized institute/university with minimum 60% marks. The candidates must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X & XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X OR XII. |
09. |
Naval Armament Inspector Cadre |
19 ½ to 25 |
BE/B.Tech from AICTE recognized university/ institute with minimum 60% marks. Minimum 60% aggregate marks in class X & XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X OR XII. BE/B Tech could include any of under mentioned streams/disciplines:- Mechanical Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics/Microelectronics/ Instrumentation/Electronics & Communications/Electronics & Telecommunication/ Instrumentation & Control/Control Engineering Production/ Industrial Production/Industrial Engineering Applied Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Instrumentation Information Tech/Computer Sci/Computer Engg/Computer Application Metallurgy/Metallurgical/Chemical/Material Science Aerospace/ Aeronautical Engineering Post Graduate degree in Electronics/Physics |
10. |
Education |
21 to 25 |
(a) Masters Degree with minimum 60% marks in: (i) Physics (with Mathematics in B.Sc). (ii) Mathematics (with Physics in B.Sc). (iii) Chemistry (with Physics in B.Sc). (iv) Computer Application or Computer Science (Physics or Mathematics at graduation level) (v) Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Science with Physics and Maths at graduation level. (vi) Humanities (English/History). (b) BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Geo Sciences/Informatics, Marine Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Production Engineering, Control Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. |
11. |
Logistics /Works |
19 ½ to 25 |
a) For Logistics Cadre (i) BE/B Tech in any discipline with 1st class (ii) MBA with 1st class (iii) B Sc/B Com/BSc (IT) with 1st class and PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain Mgt/Material Mgt (iv) MCA/M Sc(IT) with 1st class For Works BE/B Tech(Civil)/B Architecture from a AICTE recognized University/Institute with First Class For Catering M Sc(HM)/MBA(HM)/B Sc or BA with 1st class and PG Diploma in HM |
12. |
10+2 (B.tech) |
17 to 19 ½ |
12th Pass with 70% in PCM and 50% in English in 10th or 12thstandard. Shortlisting of candidates for SSB will be based on JEE (Main) – All India Rank (AIR) for BE/B Tech curriculum. Validity of the JEE (Main) rank for applying for the scheme will be one year from the date of declaration of the JEE (Main) ranking by CBSE/NTA. |
13. |
Law |
22 to 27 |
Candidates should possess degree in Law qualifying them for enrolment as advocates under the Advocates Act, 1961 |
14. |
Sports |
|
Regular Post Graduate Degree OR BE/B Tech degree in any field. Candidates with diploma in Sports Coaching from National Instt of Sports and M.Sc in Sports (Coaching) will be given priority for short listing. (a) Sports Qualification(except Yatching/Wind Surfing) A candidate should have participated in Sr level National Championships/Games in following disciplines:-
(i) Athletics (ii) Cross Country (iii)Triathlon (iv) Badminton (v) Tennis (vi) Squash (vii)Football (viii) Handball (ix) Hockey (x) Basket ball (xi) Volleyball (xii) Cricket (xiii) Swimmming (xiv) Diving (xv) Water Polo (xvi) Kabaddi (xvii) Boxing (b) Sports Qualification (Yatching/Wind Surfing) Must have at least one of following qualifications:-
(i) Should have participated in Sr National Championship conducted by YAI and secured a minimum of 5th position in an Olympic class. (ii) Should have attained a position amongst the top 50% of the fleet in a class of boat/windsurf completed at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship (iii) Should have represented India at the Asian Games or ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships and secured a medal in Youth/Olympic Classes |
15. |
ATC |
21-25 |
BE/B.Tech degree in any discipline from AICTE recognized institute/university with minimum 60% marks. The candidates must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X & XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X OR XII. |
16. |
NDA |
16/2 -19 |
12th pass or Appearing with PCM |
17. |
CDSE/NCC |
19-24/ 19-24 |
Degree in Engg. For NCC Entry - holding NCC Naval senior wing ‘C’ Certificate |
INET 2020-21 Vacancy:
Post |
Vacancy |
Gender |
SSC Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) |
6 |
Men & Women |
SSC ATC |
4 |
Men & Women |
SSC Observer |
6 |
Men & Women |
SSC Pilot (MR) |
3 |
Men & Women |
SSC Pilot (Other than MR) |
6 |
Men |
SSC Logistics |
11 |
Men & Women |
SSC X (IT) |
10 |
Men |
SSC General Service (GS/X)/ Hydro |
30 (27(GS/X) +3(Hydro) |
Men |
SSC Engineering branch (GS) |
26 |
Men |
SSC Electrical Branch (GS) |
27 |
Men |
SSC Education |
15 |
Men & Women |
Total Position – 144
How to apply online for the January 2021 INET:
Candidates are to register and fill application on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. The candidates can apply within stipulated period only. To save time during the application submission window, candidates can fill in their details and upload documents in advance.
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) All relevant documents (preferably in original), marks sheets upto 5th & 7th semester for regular and integrated B.E. / B.Tech. courses & other degree examination respectively, date of birth proof (as per 10th & 12th certificate), CGPA conversion formula for BE/B.Tech., Commercial Pilot Licence(CPL) issued by DGCA, Government of India, and a recent passport size colour photograph should be scanned in original JPG/FITT format, for attaching the same while filling up the application.
(d) 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 INET or SSB interview.
Important Note: Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before submitting your ‘e-application’ form. Candidates can call Toll-free number 1800-419-2929 and press Option 7 to speak to a customer care representative from Monday-Sunday between 0800-2000 hrs regarding INET and SSB interview.
NOTE: Your application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and the application can be rejected, if found INELIGIBLE/INVALID at any point of time.
Examination Fees for INET 2020-21:
Candidates (SC/ST/women candidates are exempted from payment of fees) are required to pay a fee of Rs 215/- (Rupees Two Hundred fifteen only) through online mode. Admit card will be issued for the examination only to those candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee and who are entitled to waiver of examination fee.
Note: Examination fee may vary time to time.
Medical Standards:
All candidates recommended by SSB will have to undergo medicals as per extant regulation. There is no relaxation in medical standard on any ground.
Procedure on conduct of medical Boards:
1. A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board (SSB) will undergo a medical examination (Special Medical Board) by a Board of Service Medical Officers. Only those candidates, who are declared fit by the Medical Board, will be admitted to the Academy. However, the President of the Medical Board will intimate the candidates declared unfit of their results and the procedure for an Appeal Medical Board (AMB) to be completed in a Command Hospital or equivalent within 42 days of Special Medical Board.
2. Candidates who are declared unfit by the Appeal Medical Board (AMB) may request for Review Medical board (RMB) within one day of completion of Appeal Medical Board. The President AMB will intimate about the procedure of challenging the findings of AMB. The candidates will also be intimated that sanction for holding of Review Medical Board (RMB) will be granted at the discretion of DGAFMS based on the merit of the case and that RMB is not a matter of right. The candidate should address the request for RMB if he/ she so desires to DMPR, Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Navy), Sena Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi – 110011 and a copy of the same is handed over to the President of AMB. O/o DGAFMS will inform the date and place (Delhi and Pune only) where the candidate will appear for a RMB.
3. The following investigations will be carried out mandatorily during Special Medical Board. However, Medical Officer / Medical Board examining a candidate may ask for any other investigation as required or indicated:
(a) Complete Haemogram
(b) Urine RE/ME
(c) X Ray chest PA view
(d) USG abdomen & pelvis
Physical Standards for officers (Male/ Female) on Entry:
4. The candidate must be physically fit according to the prescribed physical standards.
(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/ disability which is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties both ashore and afloat, under peace as well as war conditions in any part of the world.
(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or underweight. The candidate should not be overweight or obese.
5. Weight
TABLE - I
HEIGHT / WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVY (MALE)
|
|
|
AGE IN YEARS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Height in Cms |
15 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
152 |
43 |
44 |
45 |
46 |
47 |
48 |
48 |
49 |
49 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
51 |
51 |
155 |
44 |
45 |
46 |
47 |
49 |
50 |
50 |
51 |
51 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
53 |
53 |
157 |
45 |
46 |
47 |
49 |
50 |
51 |
51 |
52 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
54 |
54 |
55 |
160 |
46 |
47 |
48 |
50 |
51 |
52 |
53 |
53 |
54 |
54 |
56 |
56 |
56 |
57 |
162 |
47 |
48 |
50 |
52 |
53 |
54 |
54 |
55 |
55 |
56 |
56 |
57 |
57 |
58 |
165 |
49 |
50 |
52 |
53 |
55 |
56 |
56 |
57 |
57 |
58 |
58 |
58 |
59 |
59 |
168 |
51 |
52 |
53 |
55 |
57 |
58 |
58 |
58 |
59 |
59 |
60 |
60 |
61 |
61 |
170 |
52 |
53 |
55 |
57 |
58 |
59 |
60 |
60 |
61 |
61 |
62 |
62 |
62 |
63 |
173 |
54 |
55 |
57 |
59 |
60 |
61 |
62 |
62 |
62 |
63 |
64 |
64 |
65 |
65 |
175 |
56 |
57 |
59 |
61 |
62 |
62 |
63 |
64 |
64 |
65 |
66 |
67 |
67 |
67 |
178 |
58 |
59 |
61 |
62 |
63 |
64 |
65 |
66 |
67 |
67 |
68 |
69 |
69 |
70 |
180 |
60 |
61 |
63 |
64 |
65 |
66 |
67 |
68 |
69 |
70 |
71 |
71 |
72 |
72 |
183 |
62 |
63 |
65 |
67 |
67 |
68 |
70 |
71 |
72 |
72 |
73 |
74 |
75 |
75 |
185 |
|
66 |
67 |
69 |
70 |
71 |
72 |
73 |
74 |
75 |
76 |
77 |
77 |
78 |
188 |
|
68 |
70 |
71 |
72 |
74 |
75 |
76 |
77 |
78 |
79 |
80 |
81 |
81 |
190 |
|
70 |
72 |
73 |
74 |
76 |
78 |
79 |
80 |
81 |
82 |
82 |
83 |
84 |
193 |
|
72 |
74 |
76 |
77 |
78 |
80 |
81 |
82 |
83 |
84 |
85 |
86 |
87 |
195 |
|
75 |
77 |
78 |
79 |
81 |
82 |
83 |
85 |
86 |
87 |
88 |
89 |
90 |
TABLE - II
HEIGHT / WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVY (FEMALE)
|
|
AGE IN YEARS |
|
|
|
|
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Height in Cms |
17-18 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
148 |
36 |
38.5 |
41 |
42.5 |
44 |
45 |
46.5 |
47 |
48.5 |
49 |
150 |
38.5 |
40.5 |
41.5 |
43.5 |
45 |
46 |
47 |
48 |
49 |
50 |
153 |
40.5 |
42 |
43.5 |
45.5 |
46.5 |
48 |
48.5 |
49.5 |
50.5 |
52 |
155 |
42 |
43 |
44.5 |
46 |
47.5 |
49 |
49.5 |
50 |
51.5 |
52.5 |
158 |
43 |
45 |
46.5 |
48 |
49.5 |
50.5 |
51.5 |
52 |
53 |
54.5 |
160 |
45 |
46 |
47.5 |
49 |
50.5 |
51.5 |
52.5 |
53 |
54 |
55.5 |
163 |
46 |
47.5 |
49 |
50.5 |
51.5 |
52.5 |
53 |
54 |
55.5 |
56.5 |
165 |
47.5 |
49 |
51 |
52 |
53 |
54 |
55 |
56 |
57 |
58 |
168 |
49 |
50 |
52 |
54 |
55.5 |
57 |
58 |
59 |
60 |
61 |
170 |
50 |
51 |
53 |
55 |
56 |
58 |
59 |
60 |
61 |
62 |
173 |
52 |
53 |
55 |
56 |
57 |
59 |
60 |
61 |
62 |
63 |
175 |
53.5 |
55 |
56.5 |
57.5 |
59 |
60.5 |
62 |
63 |
64 |
65 |
Notes:
a. The principle of "Average" will be utilized for calculating body weight for in between height.
b. “Individual’s weight is considered normal if it is within +10 % departure from average weight given in the table I and II”. However, in individuals with heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build, but otherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit.
c. The charts are under revision.
6. During the medical examination of candidates, the following principal points will be ensured:-
(a) The candidate is sufficiently intelligent.
(b) The hearing is good and that there is no sign of any disease of ear, nose or throat.
(c) Vision in either eye is up to the required standard. His/ her eyes are bright, clear and with no obvious squint or abnormality. Movements of eye balls should be full and free in all directions.
(d) Speech is without impediment.
(e) There is no glandular swelling.
(f) Chest is well formed and that his/her heart and lungs are sound.
(g) Limbs of the candidates are well formed and fully developed.
(h) There is no evidence of hernia of any degree or form.
(j) There is free and perfect action of all the joints.
(k) Feet and toes are well formed.
(l) Absence of any congenital malformation or defects.
(m) He/she does not bear traces of previous acute or chronic disease pointing to an impaired constitution.
(n) Presence of sufficient number of sound teeth for efficient mastication.
(p) Absence of any disease of the Genito-Urinary tract.
7. Major defects for rejection are as under:-
(a) Weak constitution, imperfect development, congenital malformation, muscular wasting.
(b) Malformation of the head including deformity from fracture or depression of the bones of the skull.
(c) Disease or abnormal curvature of the spine, Scoliosis more than 10 degree by Cobb’s method till less than 25 years of age and 15 degree in more than 25 years of age.
Note: X-Ray of the spine will not be carried out as a routine. It will however be done on the advice of the Surgical Specialist wherever indicated.
(d) Skeletal deformity either hereditary or acquired and disease or impairment of function of bones or joints.
Note: Rudimentary cervical rib causing no signs or symptoms is acceptable.
(e) Asymmetry of torso or limbs, abnormality of locomotion including amputation.
(f) Deformity of feet and toes.
8. Eye:
(a) Deformity or morbid condition of the eye or eyelids that is liable for aggravation or recurrence.
(b) Manifest squint of any degree.
(c) Active trachoma or its complication or sequelae.
(d) Visual acuity below prescribed standards.
Notes:
1. Visual standards for Officers’ Entry into Executive Branch will be as follows:
Sl No |
Criteria |
NDA (Navy) / NDA (NA) / 10+2 (B Tech) / DESSC (Pilot) / DESSC (Observer) |
CDSE/ NCC, DESSC GS (X), / PC GS (X) / DESSC (Hydro) |
NAIC |
Law / Logistics / Education / IT |
ATC |
(a) |
Uncorrected vision |
6/6 |
6/12 |
6/60 |
6/60 |
6/9 |
(b) |
Corrected vision |
6/6 |
6/6 |
6/6 |
6/6 |
6/6 |
(c) |
Limits of Myopia |
- 0.75 |
- 1.5 |
- 3.5 |
- 3.5 |
- 0.75 |
(d) |
Limits of hypermetropia |
+ 1.5 |
+ 1.5 |
+ 3.5 |
+ 3.5 |
+ 3.0 |
(e) |
Binocular vision |
III |
III |
III |
II |
III |
(f) |
Limits of Colour perception |
I |
I |
II |
III |
II |
2. Visual Standards for Officers’ Entry into Technical Branches will be as follows:
Sl No |
Criteria |
Common Entry 10+2 (INA) |
Graduate Entry (University / DPC / SSC) |
Naval Constructor/ Architect |
(a) |
Uncorrected vision |
6/6 |
6/24 |
6/60 |
(b) |
Corrected vision |
6/6 |
6/6 |
6/12 |
(c) |
Limits of Myopia |
- 0.75 |
- 3.5 |
- 3.5 |
(d) |
Limits of hypermetropia |
+ 1.5 |
+ 3.5 |
+ 3.5 |
(e) |
Binocular vision |
III |
III |
III |
(f) |
Limits of Colour perception |
I |
II |
II |
3. Keratorefractory Surgery (LASIK) maybe allowed for Short Service Commission intake of officers in the following categories:-
4. LASIK may be allowed subject to the following conditions:
5. LASIK is not permitted for candidates of NDA [10+2 (B Tech)]; CDSE [GS (X) / Hydrography] and Pilot entries.
9. Ear, Nose and Throat.
Notes:
1. A candidate should be able to hear forced whisper at a distance of 610 cms with each ear separately with back to the examiner.
2. The operation of tympanoplasty with or without cortical mastoidectomy for a dry central perforation of tympanic membrane is considered curative once the graft has taken up provided tympanic membrane is intact, mobile with free field hearing of 610 cms in each ear separately and a normal hearing threshold on pure tone audiometry. A gap of three months is considered adequate after operation of complete healing and graft stabilization. For fitness, the candidate should also show a normal compliance on Tympanometry.
(b) Nose: Disease of the bones or cartilages of the nose, marked nasal allergy, nasal polyps, atrophic rhinitis, disease of the accessory sinuses and nasopharynx.
Note: Simple nasal deformity not causing disfigurement, minor septal deviation not interfering with nasal airway and small traumatic septal perforation which are asymptomatic are acceptable.
(c) Throat: Disease of throat palate, tongue, tonsils, gums and disease or injury affecting the normal function of either mandibular joints.
(d) Disease of the larynx and impediment of speech: Voice should be normal. Candidates with pronounced stammer will not be accepted.
10. Dental Condition. It should be ensured that a sufficient number of natural and sound teeth are present for efficient mastication.
(a) A candidate must have a minimum of 14 dental points to be acceptable in order to assess the dental condition of an individual. Dental points less than 14 are a cause of rejection. The dental points are allotted as under for teeth in good opposition with corresponding teeth in the other jaw:-
(i) Central incisor, lateral incisor, canine, 1st Premolar, 2nd Premolar and under development third molar with 1 point each.
(ii) 1st molar and 2nd molar and fully developed 3rd molar with 2 points each.
(iii) When all 32 teeth are present, there will be a total count of 22 or 20 pints according to whether the third molars are well developed or not.
(b) The following teeth in good functional apposition must be present in each jaw:-
(i) Any 4 of the 6 anteriors.
(ii) Any 6 of the 10 posteriors.
All these teeth must be sound/ repairable.
(c) Candidates suffering from severe pyorrhea will be rejected. Where the state of pyorrhea is such that in the opinion of the Dental Officer, it can be cured without extraction of teeth, the candidates may be accepted. A note about the affected teeth is to be inserted by the Medical/ Dental Officer in the medical documents.
(d) Artificial dentures are not to be included while counting the dental points.
11. Neck.
12. Skin and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI).
Note: In cases with old healed scar over the groin or penis/ vagina suggestive of past STI, blood will be tested for STI (Including HIV) to exclude latent Sexually Transmitted Disease.
13. Respiratory System.
Note: An X-Ray examination of the chest will be carried out.
14. Cardio-Vascular System.
(a) Functional or organic disease of the heart or blood vessels, presence of murmurs or clicks on auscultation.
(b) Tachycardia (Pulse Rate persistently over 96/min at rest), bradycardia (Pulse Rate persistently below 40/ min at rest), any abnormality of peripheral pulse.
15. Abdomen.
(a) Evidence of any disease of the gastro-intestinal tract, enlargement of liver, gall bladder or spleen, tenderness on abdominal palpation, evidence/ history of peptic ulcer or previous history of extensive abdominal surgery. All officer entry candidates are to be subjected to the Ultra Sound Examination of the abdominal and pelvic organs for detecting any abnormalities of the internal organs.
(b) Inguinal or any other hernia or tendency thereto.
Note: Those who have been operated for hernia/ hydrocele, varicose veins, varicocele may be declared fit provided:
16. Genito-Urinary System.
(d) Incontinence of urine and nocturnal enuresis.
(e) Any abnormality on examination of urine including albuminuria or glycosuria.
17. Central Nervous System.
18. Psychiatric Disorders. History or evidence of mental disease or nervous instability in the candidate or his family.
19. Women Candidates. They should not be pregnant and should also be free from gynaecological disorders such as primary or secondary Amenorrhea/ Dysmenorrhoea/ Menorrhagia etc. All women candidates will be subjected to ultra Sound Examination of the abdominal and pelvic organs for detecting any abnormalities of the internal organs.
Pay & Allowances:
Selected candidates are inducted as Sub-lieutenants. The admissible pay & allowances along with other facilities & privileges are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Group Insurance & Gratuity: A basic insurance cover of Rs. One Crore (on contribution) and gratuity will be granted to the officer as per extant rules in force.
Leave Entitlements. On Commission, officers are entitled to Annual and Casual leave as per extant regulations. Leave during training period will be as per the Training Policy in force.
Tenure of Commission:
(a) Short Service 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.
(b) Permanent Commission. Candidates inducted under PC will have to serve for a minimum of 20 years for pension and thereafter can continue to serve till the age of superannuation.
INET Examination Centre:
All candidates, whose applications are received by due date, will be called for Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) to be conducted at one of the INET centres as per their choice, subject to availability of slots at that centre. Call up letters cum Admit Card for online examination indicating date, time and place, candidates required to be downloaded from the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Only Electronic mode of communication will be used while contacting the candidates at all stages of selection.
Exam Pattern:
Type |
Description |
No. of question |
100 |
Total Marks |
400 |
Time Duration |
120 minutes |
Subjects |
(i) English, (ii) Reasoning & Numerical Ability, (iii) General Science, Mathematical Aptitude (iv) General Knowledge |
No. of question in each Section |
25 |
Marking Scheme |
4 marks for correct answer 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. |
Syllabus INET:
Section 1 – English
Comprehension, Usage of Words, Sentence completion / Corrections, Punctuations, Grammar, Vocabulary, Antonyms and Synonyms, Parts of Speech, Direct and Indirect Speech, Idioms and Phrases, Active and Passive Voice. etc. (Question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workmanlike use of Grammar)
Section 2 –Reasoning and Numerical Ability
Spatial, Numerical, Reasoning and Associative Ability, Sequences, Spellings, Unscrambling, Coding and Decoding, Missing Numbers / Series Completion, Decimal Fraction, Ratios and Proportion, Average and Volume, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Market Price, Cash Price, Expenditure Problems, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Factoring (LCM and HCF), Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mensuration Formulas (Calculation of length, breadth or height of square, rectangle, cube etc)
Section 3 – General Science and Mathematical Aptitude
Nature of Matter, Universe, Electricity and its Applications, Force and Gravitation, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Heat, Temperature, Light, Current, Magnetism, Metals and Non Metals, Measurements, Sound and Wave Motion, Atomic Structure, Chemistry – Carbon and its Compounds, Periodic Table, Acids, Bases & Salts, Food, Nutrition and Health Physiology and Human Diseases and Basic Computer Science
Arithmetic Ability, Number Systems, Algebra, Basic Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, Probability and Set Theory.
Section 4 – General Knowledge
History of India, Geography, Climate / Environment, Civics – Constitution of India, Art, Culture, Dance, Heritage, Religion, Freedom Movement, Important National Facts, Economics, Politics, Sports and Championships, Entertainment, Books and Authors, Awards, Defence and Wars, Geographical Neighbours, Countries – Languages, Capitals, Currencies, Common Name, Full Forms, Abbreviations, Eminent Personalities, National – Bird/ Animal/ Monuments/ Flower/ Anthem/ Sport/ Flag/ Emblem etc, Discoveries and Current Affairs.
Note: Candidate can download syllabus from official website by click here
Shortlisting for SSB:
IHQ of MoD (N) reserves the right to shortlist candidates strictly on the basis of INET rank cum preference & choice. However, candidates are required to qualify in all sections of INET Exam to be considered for shortlisting to appear in SSB interview. No communication will be entertained on this account. SSB interviews for short-listed candidates will be called at Bangalore for pilot & observer candidates and at Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Coimbatore/ Visakhapatnam/ Kolkata for other branches/ entries.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview on their e-mail or through SMS (provided by candidates in their application form).
Note: Candidates are advised not to change their e-mail/mobile No till selection process is over.
SSB Procedure:
The candidates are assessed for various Officer Like Qualities at the Service Selection Boards. The qualities include planning & organising ability, social adaptability, social effectiveness and dynamic ability. The SSB is conducted in two stages as under:
(i) Stage I - Intelligence Test, Picture Perception and Discussion test.
(ii) Stage II - Psychological testing, Group testing and interview.
Successful candidates are thereafter required to undergo medical examination (Approx. duration 03 to 05 days).
Note: Details of SSB procedure are available on Indian Navy website www. joinindiannavy.gov.in
Instructions for SSB:
Sr. No. |
Name of SSB |
Postal Address |
Tele No Call Up Office |
(a) |
12 SSB, Bangalore |
The President 12 Service Selection Board Selection Centre South Cubbon Road Bangalore-560042 |
080-25588065 |
(b) |
33 SSB, Bhopal |
The President 33 Service Selection Board Selection Centre Central Sultania Infantry Line Bhopal-462018 |
0755-2732035/2702223 |
(c) |
NSB Coimbatore |
The President Naval Selection Board INS Agrani Red Fields Coimbatore-641018 |
Toll Free No-1800-425-4599 Tele:-04222386-Ext.960 Fax-0422-2325957 |
(d) |
NSB Visakhapatnam |
The President Naval Selection Board 9-IRSD Area Next to Material Organisation Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh-530008 |
Tele:- 0891-2815012 |
(e) |
SSB Kolkata |
SSB (Kolkata) Chhota Nadir Road Down Town Diamond Harbour South 24 Parganas West Bengal-743331 |
Tele:- 031-74255791/24892150 |
Merit List & Appointment Letter:
(i) Merit list will be based on combined marks of INET & SSB.
(ii) Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be appointed for training as per all India merit of each branch / cadre based on availability of number of vacancies in various branches / cadres.
Training:
Candidates will be inducted as officers in the rank of Sub Lieutenant. Officers of all branches / cadres except the officers of IT will undergo 22 Weeks Naval Orientation Course whereas officers of SSC (IT) will undergo 04 Weeks Naval orientation Course at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala. This will be followed by professional training in Naval Ships and Training Establishments as per extant regulations.
Note:
(a) Probation period for SSC (NAIC) Officers is three years and for officers of other 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 three years in respect of SSC (NAIC) and two years for other branches / cadres 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.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.& all money received by him/her as pay & allowances from the Govt. together with the interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Govt loans.
INET 2020 Admit Card:
Indian Navy has scheduled the Indian Navy Entrance Examination (INET) in the month of February and Admit card for the examination will be available to download from 28th Jan to 08 February 2020. Candidates who have applied for the entrance exam are advised to stay in touch with the official website (joinindiannavy.gov.in) for the same.
Admit Card: Click here to download Indian Navy INET admit card 2020.