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.

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.

Executive Officers can specialise in hydrography. Hydrographic Officers are responsible for collecting information required for making the nautical charts used by the Indian Navy and other Navies around the world.

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. Both Permanent as well as Short Service Commissioned officers serve in this cadre.

A separate cadre of Provost Officers exists to deal with policing, regulatory, and security and vigilance needs of the Navy.

For those with an aspiration to fly in the skies, the navy needs Pilots 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 fighter aircraft such as Sea Harrier or Mig 29K. 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.

For those with a yearning for the skies, navy needs observers who act as airborne coordinators of maritime warfare. Observer officer operates various state of the art equipment including sonics, sonars, radars and communication equipment. Observer officer gets an opportunity to participate in all facets of naval operations onboard the " eyes of the fleet: the maritime Patrol aircraft.

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.

Diving Officer job range from under water inspection and repair of ships to defence of Indian Navy maritime assets. This is yet another elite and challenging task specialization wherein being in the parent professional arm with sub specialization such as gunnery, Navigation, Anti-submarine warfare or else logistics, hydro, Aviation etc one can become ships diver. Alternatively one may opt to become a Diving Officer wherein one would be required to undertake a Clearence Diving Officers course and/ or a marine Commando course.

A separate cadre of Law Officers also exists to deal with the legal needs of the Navy. Both Permanent as well as Short Service Commissioned officers serve in this cadre.

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 deliver under pressure.

Indian Navy provides an excellent career opportunities in the field of IT. Personnel gain hands-on experience in operations, maintenance and administration of core IT infrastructure in applications. They are exposed to 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 synchronised operations. The charter of duties of IT Officer includes following:-

(a) Implementation of Enterprise wide networking & software development projects.
(b) Management of Critical Naval networks and software applications.
(c) Administration of shore and on-board networks.
(d) Development activities with respect to cyber security products.

The Armed Forces Medical Services is amongst one of the best options available to a medical graduate in our country where there is an opportune professional environment of an exceptional order blended with an adventurous life, camaraderie, dignity and self-esteem. It offers a golden opportunity to be a part of the world's finest service and get trained not only to be an officer but also a gentleman for life.

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) promises both professional and personal growth at every stage of the career. The adventure and extra-curricular activities in the Armed forces ensure an all around development essential in today's world. Apart from attractive pay and perks, Armed Forces offers the best in life style and professional growth.

As a doctor in the Navy you will have an opportunity to learn and practice military medicine and look after the health of the men in uniform and their families both in peace and war. There are ample avenues to specialize in basic specialities and super specialities. Most of the postgraduate courses are conducted at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune and various other teaching hospitals of the Armed Forces. However the service also offers opportunities to avail study leave at Government expense for the super-speciality courses at reputed civil institutions in India and abroad.

The medical services in the Navy are delivered through a network of hospitals spread throughout the length and breadth of the country. To support the professional activities, hospitals have been equipped with state of art equipment and trained paramedical staff. Postings to various part parts of the country gives the medical officer a glimpse of the beautiful heritage and culture around and broadens outlook beyond the barriers of caste, religion and creed. In the active participation of our country in peace keeping initiatives of the United Nations, a large number of doctors are sent on deputation with these missions.

The privileges offered in the Armed Forces are far better than other services in the country. The comforts of life like good housing, medical aid, canteen facilities, school, college and higher education for children, life insurance cover etc are all catered for. The benefits are extended into the retired life including handsome pension and medical facilities. What opportunities can other services provide to enjoy outdoor activities for those with a yen for adventure!

The Armed Forces offer a prestigious and professionally satisfying career for doctors as commissioned officers with high status associated with Group 'A' gazetted posts of Central Government.

There are Two types of commission viz Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). Doctors from civil medical colleges at entry are offered only SSC. Pay & allowances and terms & conditions of service, except the duration of service and provision of retirement benefits are broadly similar for both types of commission.

SSC officers are required to serve for a minimum period of 5 years. The SSC may be extended by another two terms of 5 years and then 4 years upto a maximum of 14 years.

50% graduate passing out from the Armed Forces Medical College Pune are taken directly into Permanent Commission and the rest are offered Short Service Commission. AFMC graduates offered SSC are required to serve for a minimum period of 7 years extendable by another 7 years.

(a) Short Service Commission

(i) Applications are invited from Indian citizens both male and female, twice a year. A notification to this effect is published in leading newspapers.

(ii) Eligible candidates are called for interview at New Delhi to assess their merit and suitability for grant of Short Service Commission in the Army Medical Corps and subsequent secondment to the Navy.

(iii) Based on the results of the interview, candidates who have been short listed are subjected to medical examination at designated Armed Forces hospitals in New Delhi.

(iv) Medically fit candidates are granted commission subject to verification procedures as deemed necessary and required for commissioning.

(b) Permanent Commission

(i) SSC officers are allowed three chances to appear in departmental interviews for grant of Permanent Commision at any time after completion of two years SSC service ie two chances in first tenure of five years and one chance in second tenure of five years but before completion of nine years and six months of service. Also, there should be no break in service and they should fulfil the conditions of eligibility laid down.

(ii) Maximum age limit as on 31 December of the calendar year of application for grant of PC for different professional educational qualification is as below:-

Employability

As an officer in the Army Medical Corps, he/ she is liable to be employed in the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force in any part of the country or world.

Rank on Entry

The rank granted on first appointment in the AMC is as follows:-

Promotion

Promotion till the rank of Lieutenant Colonel/ Surgeon Commander/ Wing Commander is by time subject to satisfactory service and fitness for the higher rank. Further promotion to higher ranks is by selection based on vacancies. If an officer does not get promoted to the rank of Colonel/ Surgeon Captain/ Group Captain by selection grade, then he/she is granted time scale promotion to the rank of Colonel/ Surgeon Captain/ Group Captain (Time Scale) on completion of 24 years of reckonable commissioned service.