I have seen many defence aspirants who have lost the opportunity to join particular department of Indian Armed Forces just because of not knowing the eligibility criteria. But that must not happen with INET exam because eligibility for INET exam is different for various branches like NAIC, ATC, Pilot, Logistics, Engineering Branch, Educaional Branch, etc.
I will give A to Z details related to INET Eligibility Criteria 2020 in a very simplified manner. After reading this detailed article on INET Navy Officer Entry, you will be confident about the branches you are eligible in upcoming INET exam. And you will be ready to start INET Preparation from today itself.
INET Exam Eligibility 2020
First of all I will tell you the List of things which come under INET Eligibility 2020 (Which will be discussed in today’s article)
- INET Age Limit 2020
- INET Exact Age Limit (Range of Dates in which your Birthdate must lie)
- INET Eligibility for Male and Female Aspirants (Post-wise)
- INET Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
- INET Eligibility to clear Written Exam!
So, lets begin with our Detailed Guide on INET Eligibility 2020.
INET Age Limit 2020 (Exact Range)
INET Exam Age Limit: 19 to 24 Years
You need to be within the Age Limit of 19-24 years. Upper age limit for INET Exam is 24 years, but it doesn’t mean that you can give exam at 24 years. You need to be below the age of 24 years at the time of joining the academy
Also Check: INET Exam Pattern (A to Z details of INET Exam)
INET Age Limit 2020
We will see SSC CGL Eligibility for INET 1 2020 Exam and INET 2 2020 Exam. After knowing these dates, you can also calculate the SSC CGL Age Limit for 2021 attempt by understanding the pattern.
INET 1 2020 Age Limit
Given below are the INET 1 2020 Age Limit as per Official Notification. We have given seperate age limit criteria’s for different entries via INET exam like SSC ATC, Observer, Pilot, Logistics, Englineering branch, etc
| Different Branches via INET Exam | INET Age Limit for Individual Branch |
| SSC NAIC | 2nd Jan 1996 to 1st July 2001 |
| SSC ATC | 2nd Jan 1996 to 1st Jan 2000 |
| SSC Observer | 2nd Jan 1997 to 1st Jan 2002 |
| SSC Pilot (MR) | 2nd Jan 1997 to 1st Jan 2002 |
| SSC Pilot (Other Than MR) | 2nd Jan 1997 to 1st Jan 2002 |
| SSC Logistics | 2nd Jan 1996 to 1st July 2001 |
| SSC X (IT) | 2nd Jan 1996 to 1st July 2001 |
| SSC General Service (GS/X) | 2nd Jan 1996 to 1st July 2001 |
| SSC Engineering Branch | 2nd Jan 1996 to 1st July 2001 |
| SSC Electrical Branch | 2nd July 1996 to 1st July 2001 |
| SSC Education | 2nd Jan 1996 to 1st Jan 2000 |
INET 2 2020 Age Limit
- INET 2 2020 Age Limit for SSC NAIC: 2nd July 1996 to 1st Jan 2002
- INET 2 2020 Age Limit for SSC ATC: 2nd July 1996 to 1st July 2001
- INET 2 2020 Age Limit for SSC Observer: 2nd July 1997 to 1st July 2002
- INET 2 2020 Age Limit for SSC Pilot: 2nd July 1997 to 1st July 2002
- INET 2 2020 Age Limit for SSC Logistics: 2nd July 1996 to 1st Jan 2002
- INET 2 2020 Age Limit for SSC X (IT):2nd July 1996 to 1st Jan 2002
- INET 2 2020 Age Limit for Engineering Branch: 2nd July 1996 to 1st Jan 2002
- INET 2 2020 Age Limit for Electrical Branch: 2nd Jan 1997 to 1st Jan 2002
- INET 2 2020 Age Limit for Educational Branch: 2nd July 1996 to 1st July 2002
(Official INET Notification for INET 2 2020 Exam is not yet released. Above Dates are calculated tentitively based on the previous year trends. 100% Authenticated INET Age Limit 2020 will be uploaded after the release of Official Notification)
Also Check: INET Cut Off Marks (Previous Year Cut Off Analysis)
INET Eligibility for Male and Female Aspirants
Common question asked by many aspirants is that “Girls are eligible for which posts of INET Exam?” So we will see INET Exam Eligibility for Male and Female aspirants for each and every post which is recruited through this exam. Whenever you apply for INET exam, fill the preference properly based on the INET Eligibility for Female and Male aspirants so that no opportunity goes waste.
| Different Branches via INET Exam | INET Eligibility for Male and Female |
| SSC NAIC | Men and Women |
| SSC ATC | Men and Women |
| SSC Observer | Men and Women |
| SSC Pilot (MR) | Men and Women |
| SSC Pilot (Other Than MR) | Men |
| SSC Logistics | Men and Women |
| SSC X (IT) | Men |
| SSC General Service (GS/X) | Men |
| SSC Engineering Branch | Men |
| SSC Electrical Branch | Men |
| SSC Education | Men and Women |
Also Check: INET Syllabus (Chapter-Wise Weightage!)
INET Exam Educational Qualification
You need Aggregate 60% Marks (First Class) for each and every post you have applied in INET Exam! (If you are below 60, then not eligible!)
| Different Branches via INET Exam | INET Educational Qualification Needed |
| SSC NAIC | BE/BTech or PG Degree in Electronics/Physics (Moreover, 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th Standard with minimum 60% marks in English subject in 10th and 12th ) |
| SSC ATC | BE/Btech (Moreover, 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th Standard with minimum 60% marks in English subject in 10th and 12th ) |
| SSC Observer | BE/Btech (Moreover, 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th Standard with minimum 60% marks in English subject in 10th and 12th ) |
| SSC Pilot (MR) | BE/Btech (Moreover, 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th Standard with minimum 60% marks in English subject in 10th and 12th ) |
| SSC Pilot (Other Than MR) | BE/Btech (Moreover, 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th Standard with minimum 60% marks in English subject in 10th and 12th ) |
| SSC Logistics |
BE/BTech, MBA, MCA/MSC(IT)
BSC/BCom/BSc (IT) with PG Diploma |
| SSC X (IT) |
BE/Btech in CS, Computer Engineering
MSC (Computer), MCA |
| SSC General Service (GS/X) | BE/Btech |
| SSC Engineering Branch | BE/Btech |
| SSC Electrical Branch | BE/Btech |
| SSC Education |
BE/Btech
BSC in Physics or Maths along with MSC (Maths/OR/Physics/Nuclear Physics/ Metrology/Oceonology/AS) (Moreover, 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th Standard with minimum 60% marks in English subject in 10th and 12th ) |
Whichever branch you are from, you need 60% aggregate in Graduation! (Dead Backlog’s are OK)
INET Vacancy 2020
Every INET aspirant must also be aware about the INET Vacancy 2020 so that he can prepare accordingly. Considering all INET Exam Vacancy for various branches, only 144 aspirants will make it through in the Final Merit List. So, prepare for INET exam accordingly.
Following table has post-wise vacancies for INET Exam 2020:
| Different Branches via INET Exam | INET Vacancy 2020 |
| SSC NAIC | 06 |
| SSC ATC | 04 |
| SSC Observer | 06 |
| SSC Pilot (MR) | 03 |
| SSC Pilot (Other Than MR) | 06 |
| SSC Logistics | 11 |
| SSC X (IT) | 10 |
| SSC General Service (GS/X) | 30 |
| SSC Engineering Branch | 26 |
| SSC Electrical Branch | 27 |
| SSC Education | 15 |
| Total INET Vacancy 2020 | 144 |
INET Eligibility (Overview)
| INET Eligibility at a Glance | Details |
| INET Exam Age Limit | 19-24 Years |
| INET Exam Educational Qualification | Degree is Must (BE/Btech, MSC, MCA, MBA, etc based on the post you have applied) |
| INET Exam Percentage Criteria | Minimum 60% aggregate in Degree for All posts ( And 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th Standard with minimum 60% marks in English subject in 10th and 12th for few posts) |
| INET Exam Gender Qualification | For Men as well as Women (depends on post applied) |
| INET Exam Physical Eligibility | Similar to SSB Medical Criterias |
| INET Written exam Eligibility | In order to clear INET Written exam, follow INET Preparation Strategy made by All India Toppers |
Only “144 INET Exam Vacancies” are announced by the Indian Navy for 2020.
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