Ways of becoming an Officer in the Indian Navy
In today world there are so many possibilities for you to choose
from. high visibility, rapid growth jobs in banking, computers, corporate
management, civil services etc. While examining your options, have you
considered the Indian Navy? The Indian Navy will give you all the training you
need and help you make the most of what you have your talents, your skills, your
spirit and your aspirations. Are you in search of a challenge young and bright,
just out of school or university, have wide personal interests and hobbies,
prepared to work hard and expect far more from your career than a
remunerative pay packet ? You need a challenge – a job that grows with you and
provides variety and excitement. That is what precisely the Navy offers you. The
Navy offers an extraordinary range of exciting career opportunities together
with the chance to travel widely, meet new people and to enjoy the warmth &
camaraderie that is so special to this service.
Come and join the Navy!
Give your ambitions a chance!
SELECTION AND ENTRY
Officer’s
recruitment is advertised through the Employment News and all important National
and Regional news papers/dailies. Selection for all Permanent Commission
entries, except 10 + 2 (Tech) Cadet entry and NCC Special entry (Graduate) is
through a written examination conducted by the UPSC, followed by an interview by
the Service Selection Board (SSB). There is no written examination for the Short
Service Commission entries. These applications are short listed as per the
criteria laid down by the Naval Headquarters, Directorate of Manpower Planning
& Recruitment. Selection is through merit alone. SSC officers may opt for
Permanent Commission depending on merit, and vacancy.
WOMEN ENTRY.
The women are granted Short Service Commission (SSC) in Naval
Architect, Law, Logistics, ATC & Education Branches.
The government are also given approval for Permanent Commission (PC) in
Education, Law and Naval architect branch on completion of SSC tenure depending
upon merit.
EDUCATIONAL & OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS
It is mandatory that
all Degrees and Educational Qualifications are from Educational Institutions
recognised.by the competent authority in the field. Degrees/mark sheets must be
original or attested by appropriate authorities, as asked for in the
advertisement. No compromise/relaxation will be made on this issue. All
candidates desirous of joining the Indian Navy must be physically/mentally fit
as per laid down standards. Proficiency in sports, swimming and extra-curricular
activities is desirable.
For further details, contact, The
Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, Sena
Bhawan, New Delhi-110011, Tele:23010151,TeleFax : 011- 23011282, 23010097.
BROAD CLASSIFICATION OF
BRANCHES
Executive Branch
As an officer of the
Executive Branch one can exercise command of ships, submarines and aircraft.
Executive officers can specialise in any of the following:-
(a)
Gunnery & Missiles
(b)
Navigation and Direction
(c)
Anti-Submarine Warfare
(d)
Communications
(e)
Aviation
(f)
Submarine
(g)
Hydrography
(h)
Diving.
The other cadres that form part of the
Executive Branch are – Law, Air Traffic Control, Naval Armament Inspection and
Logistics.
Engineering Branch
Modern ships,
submarines and aircraft are fitted with advanced technology machinery and
propulsion systems. As an Engineer Officer you will be responsible for keeping
all these Hi-tech systems serviceable. Opportunities exist to work in gigantic
naval dockyards and indigenous production units.
In no other career is an engineer exposed to such a wide spectrum of
opportunities and to keep abreast of modern developments. An Engineer
Officer’s career is interspersed with technical courses upto post graduation
level in India/abroad.
You can also join in the Naval Architecture Cadre
of the Engineering Branch. The Indian navy today
employs the largest pool of trained Naval Architects in India. A Naval architect
is involved in design, construction, quality control, repair and new
construction work of naval vessels. With the Navy going for more and more
sophisticated warship production within the country, the Corps of Naval
Architects offers excellent opportunities to keep abreast of the advancement in
ship building technology and implement your innovative ideas.
Electrical Branch
A warship is a mini
floating city with an integral power generation and distribution system. In
addition, complex missile systems, underwater weapons, radars and radio
communication equipment form major part of a warship’s equipment. A majority
of these are either computer-based or computer aided and incorporate the latest
trends in electronics engineering. For a ship to be able to fight effectively,
all this equipment must be kept working at peak efficiency. Electrical Officers
have this responsibility and other challenging tasks. To sharpen the skills navy
offers excellent opportunities for post-graduate courses in India/abroad to the
deserving candidates.
Note:
Officers of the Engineering and Electrical Branches can also volunteer
for the Aviation/ Submarine Arm.
Education branch
Any service will be as
good as the training its officers and men receive. As an Education Officer you
will play a major role in the training of naval officers/Sailors. Education
Officers are responsible for scientific and methodical instructions, including
theoretical aspects of technical subjects of all branches of the navy and also
for general education. An Education Officer can specialise in almost all
specialisations of the Executive Branch. In addition some officers also get
specialisation in Oceanography & Meteorology.
VARIOUS CAREER OPTIONS
AND WHAT EACH MEANS
Executive Officer
As an Executive Officer
you will be both working and fighting the ship. It means you will be a vital
part of the complex system that manages the ship and also uses the ship as an
instrument of tactical warfare. You will learn to have a good understanding of
your ship’s capabilities and limitations and be able to turn them to your
advantage. It is for this reason that an Executive Officer alone can aspire for
the command of a naval ship.
The Executive officers
are trained in specialisations like anti-submarine warfare, navigation,
communications, gunnery, logistics, diving and hydrography. One could also opt
for the air or submarine arm. Within the branch your promotional chances are not
affected by your choice of specialisation. For instance, the Commanding Officer
of a destroyer could have been a pilot and that of a guided missile frigate a
submarine specialist. Our specialist schools in Kochi constantly update your
knowledge & sharpen your skills for greater responsibilities.
Aviation Officer
For those with a
aspiration to fly in the skies, the navy needs Pilots and Observers who act as
airborne tactical coordinators of marine warfare. While most Navy
pilots fly ship borne helicopters and shore based maritime reconnaissance
aircraft, some elite pilots also fly the fighter VSTOL Sea Harrier. Naval
aircraft locate and attack enemy surface ships and submarines and take part in
amphibious warfare, search and rescue, casualty evacuation etc. For this,
specialised training is imparted at various places on shore and afloat units.
Submarine Officer
If you enjoy the
challenge of new frontiers, meet the medical standards and have an exceptional
record, this is the specialisation for you. These new hi-tech war machines have
awesome firepower, state-of-the art weapon control systems, computer controlled
machinery and a high standard of habitability. In peace time one major
responsibility of the submarines is to train for war as effectively as possible
in the knowledge that will contribute to its prevention. If you successfully
complete the rigorous training, which is conducted at Visakhapatnam, you will be
the proud possessor of the ‘Dolphin Badge’ and a member of a very elite arm
of the Navy.
Hydrographic Officer
Executive officers can
specialise in hydrography. The
officer are is responsible for collecting information required for making the
nautical charts used by the Indian Navy and other Navies around the world.
Naval Armament Inspection Officer
These specialist
officers inspect the armaments supplied to the Navy by various agencies. While
they ensure the quality, safety and reliability of naval armament and stores,
they are also responsible for in-house research & development leading to
indigenisation.
Provost Officer
A separate cadre of
Provost Officers exists to deal with policing, regulatory, and security and
Vigilance needs of the Navy. The
officers from executive branch can specialise in this cadre.
Law Officer
A separate cadre of Law
Officers also exists to deal with the legal needs of the navy. There are
Permanent as well as Short Service Commissioned officers in these Cadres.
Logistics Officer
A modern warship is not
only a complex fighting unit, but also a mini township and community of several
hundred people. These personnel have to be fed, clothed and paid, whatever may
be the ship’s role. A modern warship has also to be constantly supplied with
fuel, water and spares for the vast array of sophisticated equipment and
machinery. At sea or on shore the Logistics Officer has a vital part to play in
the technical and human aspects of the ship’s organisation. It is a job that
requires exceptional managerial skills and the ability to work under pressure.
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