Hello defence aspirants. We are back with a detailed article on “Different Ways to Join Indian Navy as an Officer“. Generally we all are aware about different entries to join Indian Army as officer. Moreover, many aspirants are not aware of various career opportunities in Indian Navy. So, We will cover A to Z Entries (Direct Entry + Written Exam Entry) for Male as well as Female candidates so that you are well aware of all the entries into Indian Navy. I have seen many aspirants who couldn’t become Officers in Indian Navy just because they were not aware about the entry. So, make sure that you read this detailed guide till the end and do not miss any opportunity to be Officer in Indian Navy

(We don’t just provide details, but also detailed strategy to crack each exam!)

We will go through 10+ Entries to Join Indian Navy as an Officer. We will be discussing Direct Entry as well as Written Exam Entry in detail. So, let us see some basics which will help us to understand each and every entry in a more better way.

1. Written Exam Entry:  You might be aware of these entries in which your First Stage is Written Exam. You need to qualify the written exam to be eligible for Further Stages like SSB Interview and Medical Test (which needs systematic preparation for the exam!)
2. Direct Entry: In Direct Entry of Indian Navy, you directly qualify for SSB Interview (without written examination). Shortlisting is done based on your graduation marks, NCC C Certificate, or any other academic parameters specificed by Indian Navy based on the post and entry you have applied for.
3. SSB Interview: You cannot skip SSB Interview if you want to join Indian Navy as an officer (Technical, Non-Technical, Pilot, ATC, NCC Entry, etc). In simple terms, if you want to be Officer in Indian Armed forces, you have to clear SSB Interview (5 Days Interview) irrespective of your entry.
4. Is SSB Interview of Direct Entry Difficult than other entries?  Theoretically No. (SSB Interview is same for all entries) But practically yes. Because many aspirants are eligible for Direct Entry which drastically increases competition for Direct Entries (Reporting of aspirants for SSB Interview for Direct Entries is pretty high than those who are eligible after clearing written exam like NDA, CDS, INET, etc)

• Written exam + SSB Interview+ Medical board+Merit List +Training
• Eligibility=10+2 with any stream. ( only male )
• Age limit=16.5– 19.5 Years
• 3 years Training at NDA Pune & 1 year Training at INA Ezhimala

This entry is controlled by UPSC with IHQ MoD (Army)/ADG (Recruiting) as nodal agency. It consists of written examination conducted by the UPSC followed by conduct of the SSB interview, medical test by Indian Navy (Naval candidates only) and final preparation of merit list by UPSC. The appointment letter for NDA (Navy and Naval Academy) are issued by IHQ MoD (Army)/ADG (Recruiting) and IHQ MoD/DMPR respectively. The training of officers selected through this entry, commences in the month of Jan/Jul every year. The advertisement for this entry is published in Jun/Dec. Tentative examination schedule of NDA entry is as follows:-

• Procedure= Direct SSB interview + Medical Board+ Merit list+ Training.
• Eligibility= 12th Pass with 70% in PCM and 50% in English in 10^th, JEE (Mains) rank has been made compulsory to apply for 10+2(B.Tech) entry.
• Age Limit=Same as NDA
• Entry in a year=This entry is opened twice a year for Spring Term & Autumn Term

In this entry, candidates are shortlisted for SSB based on JEE (Main) – All India Rank (AIR) for BE/B Tech curriculum. Validity of the JEE (Main) rank for applying for the scheme is one year from the date of declaration of the JEE (Main) ranking by CBSE/NTA.

• Procedure= Pre SSB interview in college +SSB Interview + Medical Board + Merit + Training
• Eligibility=Min 60% till 5th semester (both male & female are eligible)
• Age= At the time of applying candidate should be between 20-23 years of age
• Entry in a year= Once a year

• Procedure= Written Exam + SSB interview + Medical Board + Merit List + Training.
• Eligibility= BE/Btech (For Navy)
• Age= 19 – 23 (male only )
• Entry in a year= Twice

CDS Exam Pattern at a Glance:

• Procedure= Written exam + SSB interview + Medical Board + Merit List + Training
• Eligibility= Graduation with Physics & Maths , BE/ B.TECH.
• Age = 19-24
• Entry in a year= Same as CDSE (Twice a year) .
• Branches available through this entry=

1. Pilot (MR) – for men and women
2. Pilot (NMR) – for men only
3. Observer- for men and women
4. Air Traffic Control (ATC) – for men and women
5. General Service – Executive (GS/X)/
6. Hydro– for men only
7. General Service (Technical – Electrical & Engineering)
8. Naval Architect- for men and women
9. Information Technology– for men only
10. Logistics- for men and women
11. Education- for men and women
12. Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) – for men and women

• Procedure= SSB interview + Medical Board + Merit List + Training
• Age= 18-24 for ATC, 18 to 25 for pilot & observer
• Eligibility=
• Both Male & Female
• Min – 60% in 10^th & 12^th
• 60% in English in 10^th & 12^th
• Min 60% in BE/BTECH till 5^th semester
• Min 60% in BE/BTECH + ME/MTECH integrated courses till 7^th semester
• Entry in a year=Twice a year.

• Procedure= SSB interview + Medical Board + Merit List + Training
• Age= 18 ½ – 24 ( only male )
• Eligibility= Graduation ,various degrees eligible for various branches
• Entry in a year= Twice a year

• Procedure= SSB interview + Medical Board+ Merit List + Training
• Age = 22 to 27  for law , 19 ½ – 25 for logistics & IT
• Eligibility = Graduation , various degrees eligible for various branches
• Entry in a year = Twice a year

• Procedure= SSB interview + Medical board + Merit List + Training
• Eligibility= Naval Wing Senior Division NCC ‘C’ certificate holders with B.E./B.Tech degree
• Age= Please check the notification when published
• Entry in a year= Notification published along with CDSE

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