Medical Standard:
The candidate can apply if meeting the following medical standards (with correlated weight as per height and age):
Ser |
Branch/Cadre |
Min Height (in cms) Male |
Eye Sight |
Correctable with glasses |
(a) |
Electrical/ Engineering Branch |
157 |
6/24, 6/24 |
6/6 both eyes |
(b) |
Executive (IT) |
157 |
6/60, 6/60 |
6/6 both eyes |
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:
Ser |
Category |
Min Height (in cms) Male |
(a) |
Gorkhas, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Uttarakhand and Nepal |
152 cm |
(b) |
A & N Islands, Lakshadweep Minicoy (locals) |
155 cm |
(c) |
Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region |
152 cm |
(d) |
Tribals from Ladhakh Region |
155 cm |