Overview Selection Methodology

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.