Sailor in Indian Navy

Asked by: Guest - 07 Aug 16

I have done my 12th class and approaching my graduation. How can I become a sailor in Indian Navy?

Our expert said - 10 Aug 16

The Indian Navy recruits staff for the career options like AA, SSR,MR, NMR, Musicians etc. For the entry level as a sailor, students should focus for the Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR- Sailor) to join the Indian Navy as sailor after 12th standard.

Eligibility Criteria - Candidates are expected to have passed 12th standard in Science stream PCM i.e. Physics and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. The eligibility is mainly 60% aggregate in higher secondary level examination. Age limit ranges from 17-21 years. Only male students, who are unmarried are eligible to apply for SSR – Sailor.

Application forms availability is usually advertised in newspapers or the forms can also be dowloaded from joinindiannavy.gov.in. The candidates are made to appear for written test, physical fitness test and then medical check up for the selection process. The minimum height should be 157 cm and weight in proportion to the height. The minimum chest expansion expected is 5 cm. ^/6 vision without glasses and colour perception of CP2 with good mental health is required. The candidates should not have any present or past history of mental illness or cardiovascular diseases.

Candidates who clear all these tests are selection on basis of merit and availability of seats. The work will start with a 24 week period of basic training at INS Chilka followed by 24 weeks professional training at the chosen Naval establishments.