SELECTION CRITERIA
1 .Selection of recruits is based on the order of merit on their performance in Computer-
based Examination, qualifying Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and fitness in Medical
Examinations.
2 . Computer-based Examination.
(a) The question paper will be computer-based with a total of 100 questions, each carrying 01 mark.
(b) The question paper will be bilingual (Hindi & English) and objective type (multiple-choice).
(c) The question paper will comprise of four sections i.e. English, Science, Mathematics and GeneralKnowledge.
(d) The standard of the question paper will be that of 10+2 and the syllabus for the examination is available on website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
(e) Duration of examination will be one hour.
(f) The candidates are required to pass in all sections and in aggregate. The Navy reserves the right to determine the pass marks in each Section and in aggregate.
(g) Penalty for Wrong Answer. Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the question paper. There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has
been given by the candidate, one fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
3. Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
(a) Qualifying in Physical Fitness Test is mandatory for selection.
(b) PFT will consist of 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes, 20 squat ups (Uthak Baithak)
and 10 Push-ups. Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk.
Advisory:- Proficiency in sports, swimming and extra-curricular activities is desirable.
4. Medical Standards.
(a) Medical examination will be conducted by authorised military doctors as per medical
standard prescribed in current regulations applicable to sailors on entry.
(b) Minimum height 157 cms. Weight and Chest should be proportionate. Minimum chest
expansion of 5 cms. Details regarding minimum height standards for entry into the Indian Navy
as Sailors, including applicable relaxations, can be accessed from the official recruitment
website.
(c) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health, free from any defect likely to
interfere with the efficient performance of duties both ashore and afloat under peace as well as
war conditions as per Navy Order (Special) 01/2008. Extract of the Navy Order can be accessed
from the official Indian Navy recruitment website.
(d) Initial Medical Examination for recruitment will be considered only “Provisionally fit
subject to fitness in the final medical examination”. Final Medical Examination of all
selected candidates will be done at INS Chilka. Candidates who are found medically fit in
Final Medical Examination will be enrolled. Candidates who are found medically unfit will
be advised to appeal against its findings, if they so desire, at INHS Kalyani,
Visakhapatnam within a maximum period of 21 days.
Note:- Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax, and tartar removed from teeth
prior to medical examination.
5 . Visual Standards.
(a). Without Glasses :
Better Eye : 6/12 Worse Eye : 6/12
(b) . With Glasses :
Better Eye : 6/9 Worse Eye : 6/12
Note:- Applicants declared Permanent medically unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital in
previous recruitment for the same entry in Navy are advised not to apply.
6. Tattoos : Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e from inside of
elbow to the wrist and on the reversed side of palm/ back (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body
tattoos on any other part of the body is not acceptable and candidate will be barred from recruitment.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
(a). Candidates have to choose any two centres for online examination, as per their convenience.
Candidates can be allotted any centre view administrative reasons. Examination centre cannot be
changed once selected by the candidate or allotted by the Indian Navy. Call up Letters cum Admit
Card for online examination indicating date, time and place, which are scheduled during Aug 2018,
would be required to be downloaded from the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
tentatively by end Jul 2018. Call up Letter cum Admit Card will not be sent by post.
(b) The documents submitted by the candidates along with application will not be verified before
the online examination. These original documents {original certificates, mark sheets, Domicile
certificate and NCC certificate (if held)} will be verified only at the time of PFT at various centres
and final medical examination at INS Chilka. If the details provided in „online application‟ are
not matching with original documents at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled.
(c) Results of the online examination will be announced tentatively after 15 days. Approximately
1200 candidates who have scored highest marks in examination will be called for PFT and Initial
Medical Examination, which may take 1-2 days. All candidates will be shown their online
examination marks. Allocation of centres for PFT and Initial Medical Examination will be at the
discretion of the Indian Navy. Call up Letter for PFT and Initial Medical Examination will be uploaded
only on the registered „E-mail‟ ID of the selected candidates and will not be sent by post.
(d) Candidates who are qualified in PFT will undergo Initial Medical Examination. Candidates
declared Temporary Medically Unfit in the Initial Medical Examination can avail specialist review
from the specified Military Hospital within a maximum period of 21 days. No further review/ appeal
is permissible if declared unfit in the specialist review.
(e) Candidates declared Permanent Medically unfit in the Initial Medical Examination can appeal
for specialist opinion in a Military Hospital on payment of Rs 40/- by Military Receivable Order
(MRO) on Government Treasury within 21 days. Medical fitness certificate other than that of the
specialist opinion in a Military Hospital will not be considered. No further review/appeal is
permissible.
(f) A merit list will be published for candidates who have passed in PFT and Initial Medical
Examination depending upon vacancies. This select list will be available on website
www.joinindiannavy.gov.in on 20 Dec 2018. All selected candidates will be called to INS Chilka
for Final Medical Examination. The selection of a candidate will stand cancelled and he will have no
claim for enrolment in the Indian Navy in case the candidate fails to report on the date and time
mentioned in call letter for final enrolment medical examination at INS Chilka. However, enrolment
will be subject to Fitness in Final Medical Examination at INS Chilka. Call letter for Final
Medical Examination at INS Chilka will be uploaded only on the registered „E-mail‟ ID of the
selected candidates and will not be sent by post.
(g) All select listed candidates reporting at INS Chilka for final medical examination, are to
produce the self attested certificates submitted at the time of submitting the online application, along
with the all original certificates.
(h) All select listed candidates will be required to download Call letter for Final Medical
Examination at INS Chilka and other associated forms. The candidates will be required to submit the
same to INS Chilka after getting their antecedents verified on Police Verification form / Online police
verification form from the Superintendent of Police of their respective jurisdiction. Candidates
without the verified police verification reports or reports with adverse comments will not be
eligible for enrolment. A sample format for the police verification form may be downloaded from
the website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in to ensure timely verification.
(i) The candidate‟s selection pertaining to a particular batch is valid for that batch only. Qualified
candidates whose names do not appear in the merit list cannot claim admission for the next batch.
These candidates will have to undergo the selection procedure afresh, provided they meet the
eligibility criteria for the fresh batch.
(j) No enquiry will be entertained regarding this recruitment/ enrolment after a period of six
months.
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