Indian Navy - University Entry Scheme-UES

Indian Navy - University Entry Scheme-UES:

Applications are invited from unmarried candidates who fulfil eligibility condition of Nationality as laid down by Government of India for entry as Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in Executive (IT) and Technical Branches of the Indian Navy under University Entry Scheme (UES), for course commencing June 2020

Important Dates

Important Dates - Indian Navy SSC Recruitment 2020:

Education Criteria

Education Criteria:

Applicant should be in the final year (regular BE/B.Tech or integrated degree course) in an AICTE recognised university with one of the following educational qualifications and should have obtained a minimum of 60 % aggregate marks till pre final year (till V semester of regular BE/B.Tech and VII Semester of 5-year integrated degree course).

Minimum percentage on Joining INA: Candidate must have minimum of 60% marks in overall aggregate on completion of regular BE/B Tech or integrated course.  The candidate failing to meet minimum cut off percentage will not be permitted to join INA Ezhimala. 

The following to be noted:

 (i) Only one application to be filled by candidate.

(ii) Candidates who are eligible for more than one branch/cadre/specialisation should mention their preference in order of priority in their application form.

(iii) Candidates will be issued call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) interview based on their performance during campus interviews.

(iv) Candidates with pending backlog in any semester will not be permitted to appear for SSB interview.

(v) Candidates will be shortlisted for SSB based on their first preference.

(vi) However, if not shortlisted for the first preference, you may be considered for an alternate Branch/ Cadre /Specialisation subject to availability of spare slots in SSB Batches of that Branch/Cadre/ Specialisation. 

(vii) Once shortlisted for a Branch/Cadre/ Specialisation, subsequent stage of selection process (SSB, Medical & Merit ing) will be exclusively for that Branch/Cadre/ Specialisation.

(viii) Technical Branch candidates, mentioned above at Para 2 Ser. No. (b) & (c), can also be allotted Air Technical Specialisation and will be appointed as Air Technical Officers by IHQ MoD (Navy).

(ix) Candidates with BE/B.Tech degree in 'Avionics/Aeronautical/Aerospace’ streams will be eligible for Air Technical branch only.    

(x) No equivalent stream of (BE/B Tech) other than that as mentioned in Para 2 above will be considered valid for selection process at any stage.

Age:

Age should be between 21 to 24 years; for Jun-2020 course applicant born between 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jul 1999 both dates inclusive.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Online (e- application):  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) date of birth proof (10^th & 12^th certificate), 10^th marksheet, 12^th marksheet and marksheets till 5^th /7^th semester of regular BE/ B Tech and Integrated Course respectively, BE/ B Tech CGPA to % conversion formula and a recent passport size colour photograph should be scanned for attaching the same while filling up the application.  

(d) If any application with scanned document is not legible/ readable for any reason, it will be rejected. 

(e) Print 2 copies of this filled application form which have system generated application number. Carry one copy of application during Campus Interview. Another copy of application is to be carried along with original documents/ certificates as mentioned in Para 5 (c) above while appearing for SSB.  

Note:   

(i) Candidates are to register and fill application on the recruitment website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in . The Candi dates are to apply from 07 Jun 19 to 27 Jun 19.

(ii) Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before submitting your e- application.

(iii) Obtain signature of the Principal/Dean /HoD on the declaration given at the end of the application.

(iv) Only one application form to be submitted/uploaded by candidate. If candidate has submitted Duplicate Application, his   candidature will be cancelled at any stage of Selection process.  

(iv) Your application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and the application can be rejected, if found INELIGIBLE/INVALID at any point of time. 

Medical Standard

Medical Standard:

The candidate can apply if meeting the following medical standards (with correlated weight as per height and age):

Note:

All candidates recommended by SSB will have to undergo medicals as per extant regulation. There will be no relaxations.       

Tattoo: Permanent body tattoos are not permitted on any part of the body; however, certain   concessions are permitted to candidates belonging to tribal communities/from tribal areas as declared by the Government of India. For other candidate’s permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e. from inside of elbow to wrist and on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand. Details in this regard are available on the naval recruitment website: www. joinindiannavy.gov.in

Relaxation in height: Candidates from the following regions are granted relaxation in height. In this regard domicile is to be mentioned:

Promotions and Pay Scale

Promotions & Pay Scale:

Promotion from Sub-Lieutenant to Commander is on time scale basis subject to completion of mandatory courses, qualification criteria, sea time and medical conditions. The Pay Scale and promotion criteria are as follows:

Advantages as a Navy Officer

Advantages as a Navy Officer:

Privileges: In addition to CTC, Navy provides entitled Medical Facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Rail concession and Canteen Facilities for Self & Dependants, Mess/Club/Sports Facilities, Furnished Govt. Accommodation & Car/Housing Loan at subsidised rate.  

Group Insurance & Gratuity: Insurance cover (on contribution) of Rs. 1 crore for all branches is applicable. Gratuity will be granted to the officers as per the latest rules in force.

Leave Entitlements: On Commission, officers are entitled to 60 days annual leave and 20 days casual leave every year (subject to service exigencies). Leave during training period will be as per the extant training policy in force. They are also entitled for 40% rail concession to any place & free travel (as per extant rules) for self & dependents.

Adventure & Sports: The Navy provides facilities for various sports. In addition, one can also learn and participate in adventure sports, such as river rafting, mountaineering, hot air ballooning, hang gliding, wind surfing etc. 

Duties of Officers

Duties of Officers:

Information Technology (IT)

Indian Navy provides excellent career opportunities in the field of IT. Personnel gain hands-on experience in operations, maintenance and administration of state-of-the art networks, IT infrastructure and advanced IT/InfoSec application. They are exposed to handling niche technology and R&D functions as part of standard growth profile. Naval IT setup is unique since it involves not only shore-based establishments but also afloat units, which require to maintain connectivity and synchronized operations. The charter of duties of IT officer includes the following: -

• Implementation of enterprise-wide networking and software development projects.
• Management of critical naval networks and software applications.
• Administration of ashore and afloat networks.
• Development activities with respect to cyber security products
• Administration of cyber security incident response and cyber forensics.

Work Environment (W.E.):

On completion of training, officers would be posted onboard in ships and Establishment for carrying out IT duties.

 Observer:

For those with a yearning for the skies, the Navy needs Observers who act as airborne coordinators of maritime warfare. Observer officers operate various state-of-the-art equipment including sonics, radars, sonars and communication equipment. The Observer officer gets an opportunity to participate in all facets of naval operations onboard the “eyes of the Fleet: the maritime patrol aircraft or ship-borne multi-role helicopters”. You would also be responsible forfiring weapons, as and when the need arises.

Work Environment (W.E.):

As an airborne tactician, you will fly on board helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft of the Indian Navy. You will get an opportunity to participate in all facets of Naval Operations on board Maritime Patrol aircraft and state-of-the-art helicopter.

Pilot:

For those with an aspiration to fly in the skies over the challenging environment of the sea, the Navy needs Pilots for its Naval Air Arm. Naval aircraft search, locate and attack enemy ships, submarines and aircraft whilst providing a defensive cover to our assets at sea.

Work Environment (W.E.):

Naval Pilots operate fighter aircraft and helicopters from aircraft carriers and ships at sea as well as maritime reconnaissance aircraft from ashore.

Hydrographer:

You as a Hydrographer shall venture into areas where no seafarer may have ventured before. Charting coral reefs, pristine waters, atolls and ports you shall do it all. You shall fly, dive and sail into national and international uncharted waters and you will have the satisfaction of seeing your efforts culminate into a navigational chart in which mariners place immense trust and derive boundless confidence from. The qualification you gain as a Hydrographer will have international recognition. So if you want to see the world and be exposed to international professional practices, join the Indian Navy as a Hydrographer.

Work Environment (W.E.):

The Hydrographic Officer operates from highly sophisticated platforms to conduct surveys at sea. They not only operate in territorial waters of India, but on the high seas, depending upon the requirement. Surveys are also carried out in foreign waters, as and when called upon by friendly foreign nations. The Hydrographic Officer is also involved in producing navigation charts that are of international standards and are used by mariners across the world. Hydrographic Officers can be posted at various Command and Area HQs. They can also be positioned as Instructors at Hydrography School at Goa.

Note: Please visit website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for information on duties of Offices for respective Branch/Specialisation/Cadre.  

Selection Procedure

Selection Procedure:

The eligible candidates will have to undergo Naval Campus Selection process. The Candidates qualifying the campus interview will be shortlisted for SSB interview on the basis of his preference for the entry, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for particular entry.  In case of excess candidates IHQ/MOD (Navy) reserves the right to further shortlist and fix cut-off percentage.

Candidates shortlisted during campus interview will be called for SSB interview at Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Coimbatore/ Visakhapatnam/Kolkata between Dec 19 to Apr 20. Selected candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview on their E-mail as provided by candidates in their application form. 

Conduct of SSB

Conduct of SSB:

The total duration of SSB interview is five days consisting of two stages. Stage I (day one) and Stage II (four days). Stage I test consisting of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test, Picture Perception and Discussion test (PPDT) will be conducted on the first day. Candidate who fails to qualify in Stage I will be routed back home on the same day. Stage II tests will comprise of Psychological testing, Group Task, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. No compensation will be paid in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests. Successful candidates will thereafter undergo Special Medical Examination for approximate duration of 05 days at nearest military hospital.     

Candidates recommended by the SSBs and declared medically fit, will be appointed for training based on All India Merit depending on the number of vacancies.

Change of SSB centre is not permissible. Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates is to be addressed to the Call-up Officer of the concerned SSB. Award of fresh dates, would be subject to availability of date and batches at SSB centre.  

Return AC III Tier/AC Chair Car rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for this Commission on production of railway ticket.  Candidates will carry 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.

Training of Candidates Appointed

Training of Candidates Appointed:

The training is tentatively scheduled to commence in Jun 2020 at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.

Candidates finally selected for UES, will be inducted as Officers in the rank of Sub Lieutenant and undergo 22 weeks Naval Orientation Course at the INA, Ezhimala, followed by professional training in Naval Ships and Training Establishments. In case of Executive (Information Technology) entry, course duration of NOC at INA would be 04 weeks. 

Note:

a) The selected candidates will be appointed in the rank of Sub Lieutenant on the date decided by the Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Navy) [IHQ-MoD(N)]. The individuals who are granted SSC will be entitled for a stipend equal to Half Basic Pay of the Rank, for the period from date of appointment to date of reporting at Naval Academy. This will be payable as a lump sum stipend at the time of joining INA, Ezhimala for training. The individuals will be entitled to normal pay and allowances from the date they report to a Naval Establishment for training or from the day the training commences, whichever is later.

b) Candidates of Short Service Commission for IT and General Service (Tech) (Engineering &Electrical) will serve for 10 years, extendable further by four years in two terms (02 + 02years). The extension is subject to vacancy/Service requirements/ performance/ willingness/medical eligibility at that time. 

Note:

a) The officers will be on probation for a period of two years for IT and Tech which will commence from the date of grant of the rank of Sub Lt and will terminate after two years or on completion of initial training (whichever is later).  During probation they are liable to be discharged if their performance is unsatisfactory on professional/medical/disciplinary grounds.            

b) Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training. Any candidate who is found to be married or marries while under training will be discharged and shall be liable to refund full pay & allowances drawn by him 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 will be required to refund the cost of training in whole or in part, as may be determined by Govt. & all money received by him as pay & allowances from the Govt. together with the interest on the said money calculated at the rate enforced for govt loans.

Physical Fitness: In Naval Academy curriculum, a lot of emphasis is laid on physical fitness. You are therefore, advised to build up stamina/physique by physical training, sports, running, swimming, etc. so that you meet the training goals successfully.