Navy Officer

10th

12th (Any Stream)

Graduation in any discipline from a Recognized University

• To become a NAVY OFFICER, the candidate must register for the Combined Defense Services Exam (CDSE). The combined Defense Services Exam (CDSE) is conducted twice yearly by the Union Public Service Commission in March and October.
• The candidate should be between 19 to 24 years of age on the first day of the month in which the course starts. 
• If the candidate is in a final year or semester, the candidate can apply.
• The candidate should be only an unmarried Indian citizen (male and female).

Official Website for registration to CDSE Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

• After Qualifying for the CDSE written exam, a candidate should go for the SSB Interview, which starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. They are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in CDSE written, SSB Interviews, and Medical examinations. The final selection of candidates for training will be based on this merit list and the vacancy for the Navy Officer.

Official Website for registration to CDSE Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

• After final selection, candidates will undergo two years of training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, or the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
• After the training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Navy as Sub- Lieutenants (Commissioned Officer posts).

Who is a Navy Officer?

Navy officers are highly educated military leaders. The U.S. government commissions specific officer roles throughout several specializations within the Navy. Their duties may depend on their officer designator. These officers may work in the regular Navy or the Navy Reserves, although they cannot command at sea and pursue unrestricted line officer positions. The Navyofficer includes some of the prime ranks of the Indian Navy. It has various grades like Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Vice Admiral and equivalent, Chief of Personnel, and others.

Job Responsibilities of a Navy Officer

• Navy officers manage several Navy personnel, weapons, ships, aircraft, and weapon systems. 
• Navy officers are responsible for maintaining the country's territorial integrity, deterrence against war and foreign interventions, surveillance, and safeguarding the shores.
• Navy officers are responsible for checking weather and navigation reports and taking appropriate action, coordinating the safe loading, storage, and unloading of cargo.
• Navy officers also manage the care and safety of equipment and teammates, ship communication systems, and maintain legal and operational records such as the ship's log.
• Navy officers supervise the operation and maintenance of deck machinery.

Career Scope of a Navy Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Navy Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of a Navy Officer

Navy officers have one of the highest pay scales in the government and defense sectors. Indian Navy Officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service of a navy officer is around 56,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase. 

10th

12th (PCM Compulsory with 70% marks & at least 50% marks in English )

• To become a NAVY OFFICER, the candidate has to qualify JEE exam.

The official Website for registration to JEE is:  https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/

• The candidate should be between 16½ to 19 years of age on the first day of the month the course starts. 
• The candidate should be only an unmarried Indian citizen (male and female).
• Indian Army provides opportunities to candidates aspiring to become an Engineering Core of Navy officer twice a year through the Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES).
• Interested candidates can apply for May-June in the January session. The second session is held from October to November. Students can apply for the second session in July.

The official Website for Registration to TES is:  https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/

• After applying for the TES exam, the candidate should attend the SSB Interview, which starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. They are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in the 12th standard, JEE Score, SSB Interview, and Medical examination. The final selection of Training candidates will be based on this merit list and the vacancy for the Navy Officer at NDA.

The official Website for registration to TES is:  https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/

• After final selection, selected candidates will go for five years of training at three technical institutions, i.e., College of Military Engineering (CME), Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), and Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) for Training. 
• The first year is conducted at the Officer Training Academy (OTA), Gaya (Bihar). The Training at OTA is also called Basic Military Training. After completing Basic Military Training, candidates are given four years of training in two phases, three years in Phase 1 and the remaining one year in Phase 2.

• Phase-1 Training: Phase-1 training is also known as Pre-Commission Training. This training carries out for three years. Phase-1 Training is conducted at CME, Pune (Maharashtra) or MCTE, Mho (Madhya Pradesh), or MCEME, Secunderabad (Telangana).

• Phase-2 Training: Phase-2 Training is also known as Post-Commission Training. This training carries out for one year. Phase-2 training is conducted at MCTE, Mho (Madhya Pradesh) or MCEME, Secunderabad (Telangana).

• There are eight semesters of two phases, and candidates must qualify. After the successful completion of training, candidates are awarded the engineering degree.

• After the training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Navy as Sub-Lieutenants (Commissioned Officer posts).

Who is a Navy Officer?

Navy officers are highly educated military leaders. The U.S. government commissions specific officer roles throughout several specializations within the Navy. Their duties may depend on their officer designator. These officers may work in the regular Navy or the Navy Reserves, although they cannot command at sea and pursue unrestricted line officer positions. The Navyofficer includes some of the prime ranks of the Indian Navy. It has various grades like Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Vice Admiral and equivalent, Chief of Personnel, and others.

Job Responsibilities of a Navy Officer

• Navy officers manage several Navy personnel, weapons, ships, aircraft, and weapon systems. 
• Navy officers are responsible for maintaining the country's territorial integrity, deterrence against war and foreign interventions, surveillance, and safeguarding the shores.
• Navy officers are responsible for checking weather and navigation reports and taking appropriate action, coordinating the safe loading, storage, and unloading of cargo.
• Navy officers also manage the care and safety of equipment and teammates, ship communication systems, and maintain legal and operational records such as the ship's log.
• Navy officers supervise the operation and maintenance of deck machinery.

Career Scope of a Navy Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Navy Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of a Navy Officer

Navy officers have one of the highest pay scales in the government and defense sectors. Indian Navy Officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service of a navy officer is around 56,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase. 

10th

12th (PCM Compulsory with 70% marks)

Graduation in B.E or B.tech in any discipline from a Recognized University

• To become a NAVY OFFICER, the candidate has to register and modify the Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET). Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) is conducted twice yearly by the Indian Navy in March and October.
• The candidate should be between 19 to 24 years of age on the first day of the month in which the course starts. 
• If the candidate is in a final year or semester, the candidate can apply.
• The candidate should be only an unmarried Indian citizen (male and female).

Official Website for registration to INET Exam:  https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/

• After Qualifying for the INET written exam, the candidate should go for the SSB Interview, which starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. They are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in INET written, SSB Interviews, and Medical examinations. The final selection of candidates for training will be based on this merit list and the vacancy for the Navy Officer.
• Through INET Exam, the candidate can join the Indian Navy as SSC (short service commission) or PC (Permanent Commission)
• After the selection, the candidate can opt for any branch. For example, if the candidate's eligibility criteria meet, the candidate can opt for the executive branch, ATC, Navy Aviation, etc.

Official Website for registration to INET Exam:  https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/

• After final selection, selected candidates will be recruited as officers in several branches of the Indian Navy. Officers of all departments except IT officers will undergo 22 Weeks Naval Orientation Course. In contrast, SSC (IT) officers will undergo the 04 Weeks Naval Orientation Course at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
• After finishing the training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Navy Executive, Educational and Technical field.

Who is a Navy Officer?

Navy officers are highly educated military leaders. The U.S. government commissions specific officer roles throughout several specializations within the Navy. Their duties may depend on their officer designator. These officers may work in the regular Navy or the Navy Reserves, although they cannot command at sea and pursue unrestricted line officer positions. The Navyofficer includes some of the prime ranks of the Indian Navy. It has various grades like Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Vice Admiral and equivalent, Chief of Personnel, and others.

Job Responsibilities of a Navy Officer

• Navy officers manage several Navy personnel, weapons, ships, aircraft, and weapon systems. 
• Navy officers are responsible for maintaining the country's territorial integrity, deterrence against war and foreign interventions, surveillance, and safeguarding the shores.
• Navy officers are responsible for checking weather and navigation reports and taking appropriate action, coordinating the safe loading, storage, and unloading of cargo.
• Navy officers also manage the care and safety of equipment and teammates, ship communication systems, and maintain legal and operational records such as the ship's log.
• Navy officers supervise the operation and maintenance of deck machinery.

Career Scope of a Navy Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Navy Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of a Navy Officer

Navy officers have one of the highest pay scales in the government and defense sectors. Indian Navy Officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service of a navy officer is around 56,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase. 

10th

12th (PCM Compulsory with 70% marks)

• To become a NAVY OFFICER, the candidate has to register and modify National Defense Academy (NDA) examination. National Defense Academy (NDA) examination is conducted twice yearly by the Union Public Service Commission in March and October.
• The candidate should be between 16½ to 19 years of age on the first day of the month the course starts. 
• The candidate should be only an unmarried Indian citizen (male and female).

Official Website for registration to NDA Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

• After Qualifying the NDA written exam, the candidate should go for the SSB Interview that starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. They are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in NDA written, SSB Interviews, and Medical examinations. The final selection of training candidates will be based on this merit list and the vacancy for the Navy Officer at NDA.

Official Website for registration to NDA Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

After final selection, candidates will undergo three years' training at National Defense Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune. This is followed by 1-year training at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala. After finishing both pieces of training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Navy as Sub Lieutenants (Commissioned Officer post).

Who is a Navy Officer?

Navy officers are highly educated military leaders. The U.S. government commissions specific officer roles throughout several specializations within the Navy. Their duties may depend on their officer designator. These officers may work in the regular Navy or the Navy Reserves, although they cannot command at sea and pursue unrestricted line officer positions. The Navyofficer includes some of the prime ranks of the Indian Navy. It has various grades like Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Vice Admiral and equivalent, Chief of Personnel, and others.

Job Responsibilities of a Navy Officer

• Navy officers manage several Navy personnel, weapons, ships, aircraft, and weapon systems. 
• Navy officers are responsible for maintaining the country's territorial integrity, deterrence against war and foreign interventions, surveillance, and safeguarding the shores.
• Navy officers are responsible for checking weather and navigation reports and taking appropriate action, coordinating the safe loading, storage, and unloading of cargo.
• Navy officers also manage the care and safety of equipment and teammates, ship communication systems, and maintain legal and operational records such as the ship's log.
• Navy officers supervise the operation and maintenance of deck machinery.

Career Scope of a Navy Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Navy Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of a Navy Officer

Navy officers have one of the highest pay scales in the government and defense sectors. Indian Navy Officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service of a navy officer is around 56,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase. 

10th

12th (PCM Compulsory with 70% marks & at least 50% marks in English )

• To become a NAVY OFFICER, Candidate has to qualify the JEE exam.

Official Website for registration to JEE is:  https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/

• The Candidate should be between 16½ to 19 years of age on the first day of the month the course starts. 
• The Candidate should be only an unmarried Indian citizen (male and female).
• Indian Army provides an opportunity to the candidates aspiring to become an Engineering Core of Navy officer through the 10+2 B Tech Cadet Entry Scheme once a year in the Education and Executive & Technical Branch.
• Interested candidates can apply for May-June in the January session. 

The official Website for registration to Cadet Entry Scheme is:  https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/

• After applying and qualifying for the Cadet Entry Scheme, Candidate should go for the SSB Interview, which starts with a screening test.SSB interviews will be conducted in two stages. Stage I Screening test consists of an Intelligence test, Picture Perception, and Group Discussion. Stage II test comprises Psychological testing, Personal Interview, and Group testing, which will last for 04 days. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. They are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. Candidates who clear the medical examination part will get a chance to feature in the merit list.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in the 12th standard, JEE Score, SSB Interview, and Medical examination. Based on SSB marks, a separate Merit List for Education Branch and the Executive and Technical Branches (combined) will be prepared. The final selection of candidates for training will be made on the basis of this merit list and the vacancy for the Navy Officer in the respective branch.

The official Website for registration to Cadet Entry Scheme is:  https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/

• Candidates recommended by the SSBs and declared medically fit will be selected for training in Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala, based on All India Merit and several vacancies. All India Merit will be prepared as per SSB marks.
• After Final selection, Selected Candidates will be inducted as Cadets for the four-year B.Tech Course in Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication Engineering as per Naval requirements. On completion of the course, B. Tech Degree will be awarded by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Distribution of cadets amongst Executive, Education, Engineering, Electrical & Electrical Branch (Technical Branch) will be as per the extant policy.

Who is a Navy Officer?

Navy officers are highly educated military leaders. The U.S. government commissions specific officer roles throughout several specializations within the Navy. Their duties may depend on their officer designator. These officers may work in the regular Navy or the Navy Reserves, although they cannot command at sea and pursue unrestricted line officer positions. The Navyofficer includes some of the prime ranks of the Indian Navy. It has various grades like Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Vice Admiral and equivalent, Chief of Personnel, and others.

Job Responsibilities of a Navy Officer

• Navy officers manage several Navy personnel, weapons, ships, aircraft, and weapon systems. 
• Navy officers are responsible for maintaining the country's territorial integrity, deterrence against war and foreign interventions, surveillance, and safeguarding the shores.
• Navy officers are responsible for checking weather and navigation reports and taking appropriate action, coordinating the safe loading, storage, and unloading of cargo.
• Navy officers also manage the care and safety of equipment and teammates, ship communication systems, and maintain legal and operational records such as the ship's log.
• Navy officers supervise the operation and maintenance of deck machinery.

Career Scope of a Navy Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Navy Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of a Navy Officer

Navy officers have one of the highest pay scales in the government and defense sectors. Indian Navy Officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service of a navy officer is around 56,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase.