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: -
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.
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