Friday, 4 January 2013

Other than MBA and M.tech

 There are many options beyond mba and m.tech that a few are interested at what about joining civil services or joining indian defence. we are going to talk about these.....

Joining Indian Army

The Indian Army (IA, Hindi:भारतीय थलसेना, Bhāratīya Thalasēnā) is the land based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Commander-in-Chief of the Army.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), a General, is a four star commander and commands the army. There is typically never more than one serving general at any given time in the Army. Two officers have been conferred the rank of field marshal, a 5-star rank and the officer serves as the ceremonial chief.

Its primary mission is to ensure the national security and defence of the Republic of India from external aggression and threats, and maintaining peace and security within its borders. It also conducts humanitarian rescue operations during natural calamities and other disturbances. As a major component of national power, alongside the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, the roles of the Indian Army are as follows; Primary, preserve national interests and safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of India against any external threats by deterrence or by waging war. Secondary, assist Government agencies to cope with ‘proxy war’ and other internal threats and provide aid to civil authority when requisitioned for the purpose.The army has been involved in four wars with neighbouring Pakistan and one with China. Other major operations undertaken by the army include Operation Vijay, Operation Meghdoot and Operation Cactus. Apart from conflicts, the army has also been an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

SYSTEM OF SELECTION

There are a number of ways in which one could get a commission in the Army. You can join right after school or after graduation. The selection procedures are impartial, objective and are uniformly applied to one and all and have only one aim – to “select the best”.
TYPES OF COMMISSION
            The Army offers both permanent and short service commission. Permanent commission (PC) is granted through the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun and Short Service Commission (SSC) is granted through Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai. When you opt for ‘PC’, you are basically looking at a permanent career in the Army, a career till you retire. SSC is a wonderful option for all those of you who aspire to serve it for a few years. It gives you the option of joining the Army, and serving it as a commissioned officer for ten years. Once your tenure is over, you are allowed to opt for PC. Alternatively, you can also ask for a four years extension and can choose to resign from your post any time during this period.


PERMANENT
n  NDA - AFTER 10+2(Through UPSC)
n   DIRECT ENTRY (Through UPSC)
n  ENGINEERING GRADUATES - TGC
n  UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEMEn  10+2 TES
SHORT SERVICE
n  NON-TECH (Both men & women)
n  TECH (Both men & women)
n  NCC SPECIAL ENTRY (Both men & women)
nLAW GRADUATES(Both men & women)
  Details of eligibility criteria duration and venue of training and other information is freely available through news papers or may be obtained from www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The following telephone numbers may also be contacted.
(011) 26173215, 26175473, 26172861.

This is one of the exciting career option that one would like to pursue though it is not just a career option it is service to nation! 

Joining Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF; Devanāgarī: भारतीय वायु सेना, Bharatiya Vāyu Senā) is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Raj and the prefix Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of its services during World War II. After India achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, the Royal Indian Air Force served the Dominion of India, with the prefix being dropped when India became a republic in 1950.
Since independence, the IAF has been involved in four wars with neighbouring Pakistan and one with the People's Republic of China. Other major operations undertaken by the IAF include Operation Vijay – the invasion of Goa, Operation Meghdoot, Operation Cactus and Operation Poomalai. Apart from conflicts, the IAF has been an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping missions.
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee serves as the ex-officio Commander-in-Chief of the IAF. The Chief of Air Staff, an Air Chief Marshal (ACM), is a four-star commander and commands the Air Force. There is never more than one serving ACM at any given time in the IAF. One officer Arjan Singh, DFC has been conferred the rank of Marshal of the Air Force, a five-star rank and the officer serves as the ceremonial chief.
In its publication the Military Balance 2010, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) estimates that the Indian Air Force has a strength of 127,000 active personnel. However, various reliable sources provided notably divergent estimates of its strength over the years. The air force is estimated to have more than 1,500 aircraft in active service during 2011/2012.

 



Know How To Join IAF
First Step - Checking Are you qualified to Join Indian Air force -One can join the Indian Air Force in the flying, technical or the ground branches. Know the eligibility criteria for different branches and educational qualification below.1. Intermediate (10+2)2. Graduate3. Engineer4. Post Graduate

Physical Standards – Physical fitness is one of the most important prerequisites for joining the Air Force.Irrespective of the branch you are applying for, you must fulfil some basic physical standards. Listed below are some guidelines that identify the general physical requirements that are common for all candidates.You must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/ disability, which is likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties.There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or overweight.The height and weight standards for men and women differ.Your chest should be well developed. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cm.

• There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body.

• You should be free of any past history of mental breakdown or fits.

• Your hearing should be normal without any evidence of present or past disease of the ear, nose and throat.

• There should be no sign of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessels. Your blood pressure should also be normal.

• The muscles of the abdomen should be well developed without any enlargement of the liver or spleen. Any evidence of disease of internal organs of the abdomen can be a cause for rejection.

• An un-operated hernia can make you unfit for selection. If operated, this should have been done at least six months prior to the present examination and healing should be complete without any potential for recurrence.

• There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles. If operated for hydrocele and/or varicocele, this should have been done at least six months prior to the present examination and healing should be complete without any recurrence.

• Urine examination will be done and any abnormality, if detected, can be a cause for rejection.

• Any disease of the skin, which is likely to cause disability or disfigurement, will also be a cause for rejection.

• Vision will be tested. You must have good binocular vision. In case you have undergone or are detected to have undergone Radial Keratotomy, or any other procedure to improve the visual acuity, you will be permanently rejected.

• You should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth. A minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable. When 32 teeth are present, the total dental points are 22. You should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea.

• The following are conditions pertaining to women that will entail rejection for all Air Force Duties:

• Acute or chronic pelvic infection• Severe menorrhagia• Severe dysmenorrhea• Complete prolapse of uterus• Pregnancy/ Amenorrhea• Any other gynaecological condition, if so considered by the specialist.


Now Know in details the eligibility Criteria –

Intermediate (10+2) – Eligibility CriteriaTo join the NDA you need to fulfill the following requirements:Age - 16 ½ to 19 years*Nationality - IndianGender - This is applicable only to men.Educational Qualifications - You should have passed your 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. You can, however send us your application during your 10+2; provided you meet the eligibility criteria at the time of joining the Academy.

Graduate –Candidates short-listed after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous training regimen at one of the Air Force training establishments. Thereafter, they are commissioned as officers and posted at any of the Air Force Stations.As a graduate, you can fly into a challenging and rewarding career in the Air Force by applying for the suitable branch.1. Flying Branch2. Technical Branch3. Ground Duty Branches

Know in Details about each branch –

1 - Flying Branch –You surely fly high after joining the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. You are trained either as a Fighter pilot, or a Helicopter pilot, or a Transport pilot and are a part of various peace and wartime missions.As a graduate, you enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy.

The following are the three modes of entry for engineers to join the Flying branch:

Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)You can take the Combined Defence Services Examination (written test conducted by UPSC) to join the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.For applying through any of the entry points mentioned above, you must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:Age - 19 to 23 years*Marital Status – SingleNationality - IndianGender - for men only.Educational Qualifications -1. Any Graduate (Three Year Course)/ BE / B Tech (Four Year Course) with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.2. Final Year students can also apply, provided they do not have any backlog.3. No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.Advertisement Schedule: April and September Every Year

National Cadet Corps Special Entry (Through CO NCC Unit / DG NCC)As an Air Wing Senior division 'C' Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply to the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.For applying through any of the entry points mentioned above, you must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:Age - 19 to 23 years*Marital Status - SingleNationality - IndianGender - for men only.Educational Qualifications -1. Any Graduate Degree ( Three year Course)/ BE / B Tech ( Four Year Course) with minimum 60 % marks in Aggregate in all papers put together in Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.2. Final Year students can also apply, provided they do not have any backlog and min 60 % aggregate marks in the previous year/ semester.3. NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate.Advertisement Schedule: April and October Every Year

Flying (Pilot) Short Service Commission (For Men & women) with Term of Engagement of 14 Years with no further extensionBoth men and women are eligible to apply for short service commission in the flying branch. ” Short Service Commission in flying branch is for 14 years with no further extension.

For applying through any of the entry points mentioned above, you must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:Age - 19 to 23 years*Marital Status - SingleNationality - IndianGender - This is applicable to both men and women.Educational Qualifications -1. Any Graduate Degree ( Three year Course)/ BE / B Tech ( Four Year Course) with minimum 60 % marks in Aggregate in all papers put together in Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.2. Final Year students can also apply, provided they do not have any backlog and min 60 % aggregate marks in the previous year/ semester.3. Advertisement Schedule: March and September Every Year


2. Technical Branch - As an officer in the Technical Branch, you propel and manage your team to ensure that the Indian Air Force remains airworthy. You can apply for any of the following streams through the Direct Entry Scheme.Direct Entry Scheme - After you have completed your Engineering, you can join the Technical Branch through the Direct Entry Scheme. Both men and women can use this mode of entry to apply to the Indian Air Force.Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) – As an Aeronautical Engineer in the Electronics stream, you will be responsible for the communication and signals required on the Air Force station. You will also be in charge of the execution of preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft. With further in-service training, you could also move to the repair and overhaul divisions of the Indian Air Force.Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) –After you join the Indian Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer in the Mechanical stream, you could be placed at a position that requires you to be involved with preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft or of common user and specialist application vehicles. You could also be involved in the safety and maintenance of firearms and ammunition at an Air Force Base.You can apply for the Technical Branch via any of the two schemes listed below:Direct Entry Scheme –After you have completed your engineering, you can join the Technical Branch through the Direct Entry Scheme. Both Men and Women can use this mode of entry to apply to the Indian Air Force.University Entry Scheme (UES)Direct Entry Scheme –Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) & Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) Permanent Commission (Men) / Short Service Commission (Men & Women)Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)Permanent / Short Service Commission

As an Aeronautical Engineer in the Electronics stream, you will be responsible for the communication and signals required on the Air Force station. You will also be in charge of the execution of preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft. With further in-service training, you could also move to the repair and overhaul divisions of the Indian Air Force.To join the Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) stream you must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:• Age - 18 to 28 years*• Marital Status – Single• Nationality - Indian• Gender - This is applicable to both men and women.• Educational Qualification (Aeronautical Engineer – Electronics)• Minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together in• BE / B.Tech in Electronics / Telecommunication / Electrical / Communication / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation / Information Technology /Computer Science & Engineering or a combination of these subjects.• OR• Diploma in Electronics of Madras Institute of Technology.• OR• B Tech in Radio Physics and Electronics / Optics and Opto Electronics.• OR• MSc Degree in Physics (With Electronics) / Electronics / Computer Science / Computer Applications• OR• MCA with Maths, Physics and Electronics at graduation level.• OR• MSc. Tech in Electronics and Radio Engineering• OR• Section A&B Examination of the Associate Membership Examination of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunication subjects• OR• Graduate Membership Examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers with subjects of Section A & full subjects of Section B by actual studies (Maths, Applied Electronics and Circuits, Principals of Communication Engineering, Transmission lines and Networks)• OR• Section A & B of Examination of Aeronautical Society of India by Actual Studies in Avionics / Communication streams

Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)Permanent / Short Service CommissionAfter you join the Indian Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer in the Mechanical stream, you could be placed at a position that requires you to be involved with preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft or of common user and specialist application vehicles. You could also be involved in the safety and maintenance of firearms and ammunition at an Air Force Base.To join the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) stream, you must fulfil the following conditions:• Age - 18 to 28 years*• Marital Status - Single• Nationality - Indian• Gender - This is applicable to both men and women.• Educational Qualification (Aeronautical Engineer-Mechanical)• Minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together in• BE / B.Tech in Aeronautical / Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production or a combination of these subjects• OR• Section A and B of Associate Membership Examination of Institution of Engineering (India) with Mechanical / Aeronautical subjects by actual studies• OR• Section A and B of Associate Membership Examination of the Aeronautical Society of India with Group I (Design and Production) or Group II (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) subjects by actual studies• Advertisement Schedule: February and August Every Year• At the time of commencement of training.• University Entry Scheme (UES)• Permanent Commission (For Male only)

• Educational Qualifications: The candidate must be currently studying in Pre-final year of BE / B Tech degree course in the relevant streams of engineering as mentioned above and must have secured minimum of 60% marks in aggregate unto the last semester for which results have been declared, at the time of applying / AFSB testing. There must be No backlog / arrears of papers of previous semesters. On completion of degree, minimum 60% of marks in aggregate are mandatory.


3 - Ground Duty Branches – Managing human and material resources, the Ground Duty Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force. There are numerous opportunities for both men and women to build a challenging career.You can join as an officer in any of the following Ground Duty Branches: • Administration Branch• Accounts Branch• Logistics Branch• Education• Metereology

• Administration Branch – • Short Service Commission• If the Indian Air Force grants you the Short Service Commission, it means that you have been accepted in service for a period of ten years. Depending upon your performance, Air Force requirements and your inclination to continue, you can extend your tenure by five years. • Thereafter, you can extend your tenure by another five years or retire at forty whichever comes first. The Short Service Commission is granted to both men and women.• As an officer in the Administration Department, you will be responsible for the efficient management of both human and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administration Branch are selected to carry out the following duties also:

Air Traffic ControllerAs Air Traffic Controller, your core responsibilities will involve maintaining an orderly flow of traffic and airspace management.

Fighter ControllerAs Fighter Controller, you will be posted to an Air Defence radar unit and will be responsible for close contact and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.

To join the Administration Branches, you must fulfil the following criteria:• Age - 20 to 23 years* for Graduates, 20 to 25 years* for Post Graduates and 20 to 26 Years for Law Graduates (3 Years Course).• Marital Status -- Single• Nationality - Indian• Gender - This is applicable to both men and women.• Educational Qualifications - Any Graduate with minimum 60 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together OR Post Graduate Degree with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together in Arts / Science / Commerce / Management / Engineering or LLB . [For law graduates (three years course) the upper age is relaxed upto 26 years]

Accounts BranchPermanent/Short Service CommissionAs an officer in the Accounts Branch, you are responsible for efficient management of funds as well as disbursement of pay and allowances to Air Force personnel. You will also act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies.

You must fulfil the following criteria to be a part of the Accounts Branch:

• Age - 20 to 23 years* for Graduates, 20 to 25 years* for Post Graduates and 20 to 27 years for CA / ICWA.• Marital Status - Single• Nationality - Indian• Gender - This is applicable to both men and women.• Educational Qualifications - Graduate Degree in Commerce with minimum 60 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together.• Or• Post Graduate Degree in Commerce with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together.• Or• CA / ICWA with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together after BCom / M Com.

LogisticsPermanent/Short Service CommissionAs an officer in the logistics department, you will undertake material management of all Air Force resources. From clothing to aircraft equipment, you will ensure efficient supervision of inventories and availability of necessary items to all operators and users.

To join material management team, you must fulfil the following criteria:

• Age - 20 to 23 years* for Graduates, 20 to 25 years* for Post Graduates and 20 to 26 Years for Law Graduates (3 Years Course).• Marital Status - Single• Nationality - Indian• Gender - This is applicable to both men and women.• Educational Qualifications -• Any Graduate with minimum 60 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together OR Post Graduate Degree with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together in Arts / Science / Commerce / Management / Engineering or LLB . [For law graduates (three years course) the upper age is relaxed upto 26 years]• Advertisement Schedule: • March and September Every Year

Education BranchPermanent/Short Service Commission

You can look forward to a fulfilling career as an officer in the Education Branch.

To join as an officer in the Education Branch you need to fulfil the following requirements:• Age - 20 to 25 years* for Post Graduates and 20 to 27 For M Ed and Ph D.• Marital Status - Single• Nationality - Indian• Gender - This is applicable to both Men and Women.• Educational Qualifications-• Post Graduate Degree with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in English / Psychology / Defence Studies / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Computer Science / Management• Or• M Ed degree after PG in above stated subjects.• Or• Ph D in above stated subjects.

Meteorological BranchPermanent/Short Service Commission

You can look forward to a fulfilling career as an officer in the Meteorology Branch. Handling the latest satellite imagery and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, you would render specific advice to the operators on all aspects of weather.

To join as an officer in the Meteorological Branch you need to fulfil the following requirements: • Age - 20 to 25 years*• Marital Status - Single• Nationality - Indian• Gender - This is applicable to both Men and Women.• Educational Qualifications -• Post Graduate Degree with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in Science / Geography / MCA (having passed Mathematics and Physics at Graduation Level).

Now as we know that what is educational qualification required to join Indian Air force now know the most important 4 steps procedure to join the Indian Air Force .

Know the Indian Air Force Selection Procedure – There are total 4 steps. You can be a part of Air Force family going through this process and proving your mettle

Step 1 – Scrutiny of ApplicationsStep 2 – Testing Officer Like QualitiesStep 3 – Conducting of Medical ExaminationsStep 4 – Preparing All India Merit List


Now the first question is How to send the application?

The procedure for sending application is fairly simple.The first stage is to watch out for the advertisement inviting applications in the leading newspapers and the Employment News.After you spot the relevant ad, you send your application in the format mentioned in the advertisement, before the last date of receiving of application.

Then you will go through the 4 step selection procedure.

Step 1 – Scrutiny of Applications –

The selection procedure begins immediately after you send your application formsAll application forms are first checked for eligibilityAfter which you will receive a call letter with further instructions.If seek entry into the Flying Branch through the NDA or CDSE, your applications need to be sent to UPSC, New Delhi.UPSC conducts a written test twice a year in April & August (NDA)And April & September (CDSE).Advertisements for the examinations are released about six months in advance. Qualifying in these exams take you to step two.If you apply for Short Service Commission Flying (Pilot) or as an NCC Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate holder, your application is processed by Air HQ and call letter issued by AFSBs.

If your have applied to the Technical Branch you will be required to appear the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).Similarly, for non tech ground duty branches, you would require to appear for a Common Entrance Test (CET).If you pass the EKT/CET, you move to the next step.

Step 2 - Testing Officer Like Qualities –

If you have successfully cleared Step 1,You will receive a call letter to report to any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Varanasi and Mysore.At the Air Force Selection Boards, you undergo a number of psychological tests, an interview and group activities, which are collectively called the Officer like Qualities (OLQ) Tests.These tests are designed to gauge your potential and suitability as an officer in the Armed Forces.The Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist.The Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor tests.They expect active physical participation from the candidates.The Interview involves a personal conversation with Interviewing Officer.These tests will be explained to you in detail before they are conducted at the Selection Board.

The following is the schedule for OLQ Tests: Schedule Flying Branch Technical Branch Ground Duty BranchDay 1 Pilot Aptitude Battery Test*(Phase I)- Intelligence Tests/ Psychological Tests(Phase I)- Intelligence Tests/ Psychological Tests(Phase I)**Day 2 Phase I & Psychological Tests Group tests Group testsDay 3 Group tests Group tests Group testsDay 4 Group tests Interview InterviewDay 5 Interview Conference ConferenceDay 6 Conference

Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) is a unique test. It is aimed at assessing a candidate’s aptitude to be trained as a pilot.PABT is being used as an independent selection device to induct potential officers into Flying Branch of Indian Air Force.PABT comprises three tests vizInstrument Battery Test (INSB),Sensory Motor Apparatus Test (SMA)And Control Velocity Test (CVT).Instrument Battery Test (INSB) is a paper pencil test and other two are machine tests.The Instruments Battery Test (INSB) comprises two parts.This test assesses assimilation of the briefing and the ability of an individual to read and interpret the dials of an instrument panel of an aircraft.The candidates who score the minimum laid down criteria are subjected to the machine test.The machine test includes Sensory Motor Apparatus Test (SMA) and Control Velocity Test (CVT).These tests measure the psychomotor co-ordination skill of the individual.These tests are conducted on a single day and administered only once in life time.

Phase I of testing gets over on 1st day for all type of entries except NDA/CDSE/NCC/Direct entry for which it gets over on second day.Only those candidates who qualify in Phase I shall be retained at AFSB for further testing of Phase II.NDA/CDSE candidates who do not qualify the PABT will still be tested for their second/third choice.

At the conference held on the last day, all the assessors i.e. the Psychologist, Ground Testing Officer and the Interviewing Officer, discuss your personality and decide on recommending you or not.Those recommended by the AFSBs will require filling up certain documents at the Boards and subsequently moving to the next step.

Step 3 - Conducting of Medical ExaminationsIf you have applied for the Flying branch and are found suitable by the Selection Board, you would be sent to the Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or the Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore for a thorough medical examination.

If you have applied for the Technical or Ground Duty Branches and are found suitable, you may be asked to return home and await a call for a medical examination or be sent directly for the medical examination.

Step 4 -Preparing All India Merit List -An All India Merit List is compiled on the basis of your performance at the AFSB and subject to being medically fit.Based on the vacancies available, Air HQ would issue joining instructions to join Air Force Academy for the training.

After you have cleared the selection procedure, you are sent to one of the Air Force training establishments. Here you undergo scientifically planned rigorous physical and academic training that is aimed to gear you for the life in Air Force.

All the Air Force training establishments are equipped with the state-of-the-art infrastructure and the best of the facilities including clubs, swimming pools, squash courts etc. Once you join the training establishments, Air Force takes care of all your requirements like food, lodging etc. and also gives you a monthly stipend during the training period.

Names of The Air Force Establishments –

1. National Defence Academy 2. Air Force Academy3. Air Force Technical College 4. Flying Training Establishments






Joining The Indian Navy



The Indian Navy (Devanāgarī: भारतीय नौ सेना, Bhāratīya Nau Senā) is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy.
Though the primary objective of the navy is to secure national maritime borders, India also uses its navy to enhance its international relations through joint exercises, port visits and humanitarian missions, including disaster relief. In recent years, the Indian Navy has undergone considerable modernisation to replace aging equipment currently in service, this is often seen as part of "India's drive" to become a fully fledged blue-water navy.The 17th century Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale is considered as the Father of Indian Navy.
Indian Navy crest.svg
Indian Navy crest
Active 1947–Present
Country  India
Branch Navy
Size 58,350 personnel
181 aircraft
Part of Ministry of Defence
Indian Armed Forces
Headquarters New Delhi
Motto शं नो वरुणः Transliteration: Sham No Varunah (May the Lord of the Oceans be auspicious unto us)
Colors Navy Blue, White         
Anniversaries Navy Day: 4 December
Engagements Portuguese-Indian War
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Bangladesh Liberation War
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Decorations Indian Military Honour Awards
Commanders
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi
Notable
commanders
Admiral S. M. Nanda
Insignia
Naval Ensign Naval Ensign of India.svg
Naval Ensign (2001–2004) Naval Ensign of India 2001-04.svg
Naval Ensign (1950–2001) Naval Ensign of India 1950-2001.svg
Aircraft flown
Attack BAE Sea Harrier
Electronic
warfare
Dornier Do 228
Fighter BAE Sea Harrier, Mikoyan MiG-29K
Helicopter HAL Dhruv, Kamov Ka-28, Kamov Ka-31, Sea King Mk.42C, UH-3 Sea King
Patrol Ilyushin Il-38, Tupolev Tu-142
Reconnaissance Dornier Do 228, IAI Heron, IAI Searcher Mk II
Trainer HAL HJT-16, Harrier T-60

How To Join Indian Navy? 

General Service Officer
As an Executive Officer, you will be both working and fighting the ship. It means you will be a vital part of the complex system that manages the ship and also uses the ship as an instrument of tactical warfare. You will learn to have a good understanding of your ship's capabilities and limitations and be able to turn them to your advantage. It is for this reason that an Executive Officer alone can aspire for the command of a naval ship.
Executive Officers are trained in specialisations like anti-submarine warfare, navigation, communications, gunnery, logistics, diving and hydrography. One could also opt for the air or submarine arm. Within the branch, your promotional chances are not affected by your choice of specialisation. For instance, the Commanding Officer of a destroyer could have been a pilot and that of a guided missile frigate, a submarine specialist. Our specialist schools in Kochi constantly update your knowledge & sharpen your skills for greater responsibilities.
Hydrographic Officer
Executive Officers can specialise in hydrography. Hydrographic Officers are responsible for collecting information required for making the nautical charts used by the Indian Navy and other Navies around the world.
Naval Armament Inspection Officer
These specialist officers inspect the armaments supplied to the Navy by various agencies. While they ensure the quality, safety and reliability of naval armament and stores, they are also responsible for in-house research & development leading to indigenisation. Both Permanent as well as Short Service Commissioned officers serve in this cadre.
Provost Officer
A separate cadre of Provost Officers exists to deal with policing, regulatory, and security and vigilance needs of the Navy.
Pilot Officer
For those with an aspiration to fly in the skies, the navy needs Pilots who act as airborne tactical coordinators of marine warfare. While most Navy pilots fly ship-borne helicopters and shore based maritime reconnaissance aircraft, some elite pilots also fly fighter aircraft such as Sea Harrier or Mig 29K. Naval aircraft locate and attack enemy surface ships and submarines and take part in amphibious warfare, search and rescue, casualty evacuation etc. For this, specialised training is imparted at various places on shore and afloat units.
Observer Officer
For those with a yearning for the skies, navy needs observers who act as airborne coordinators of maritime warfare. Observer officer operates various state of the art equipment including sonics, sonars, radars and communication equipment. Observer officer gets an opportunity to participate in all facets of naval operations onboard the " eyes of the fleet: the maritime Patrol aircraft.
Submarine Officer
If you enjoy the challenge of new frontiers, meet the medical standards and have an exceptional record, this is the specialisation for you. These new hi-tech war machines have awesome firepower, state-of-the art weapon control systems, computer controlled machinery and a high standard of habitability. In peace time, one major responsibility of the submarines is to train for war as effectively as possible in the knowledge that will contribute to its prevention. If you successfully complete the rigorous training, which is conducted at Visakhapatnam, you will be the proud possessor of the 'Dolphin Badge' and a member of a very elite arm of the Navy.
Diving officer
Diving Officer job range from under water inspection and repair of ships to defence of Indian Navy maritime assets. This is yet another elite and challenging task specialization wherein being in the parent professional arm with sub specialization such as gunnery, Navigation, Anti-submarine warfare or else logistics, hydro, Aviation etc one can become ships diver. Alternatively one may opt to become a Diving Cadre Officer wherein one would be required to undertake a Clearence Diving Officers course and/ or a marine Commando course.
Law Officer
A separate cadre of Law Officers also exists to deal with the legal needs of the Navy. Both Permanent as well as Short Service Commissioned officers serve in this cadre.
Logistics Officer
A modern warship is not only a complex fighting unit, but also a mini township and community of several hundred people. These personnel have to be fed, clothed and paid, whatever may be the ship's role. A modern warship has also to be constantly supplied with fuel, water and spares for the vast array of sophisticated equipment and machinery. At sea or on shore the Logistics Officer has a vital part to play in the technical and human aspects of the ship's organisation. It is a job that requires exceptional managerial skills and the ability to deliver under pressure.
Information Technology
Indian Navy provides an excellent career opportunities in the field of IT. Personnel gain hands-on experience in operations, maintenance and administration of core IT infrastructure in applications. They are exposed to R & D functions as part of standard growth profile. Naval IT setup is unique since it involves not only shore based establishments but also afloat units, which require to maintain connectivity and synchronised operations. The charter of duties of IT Officer includes following:-
(a) Implementation of Enterprise wide networking & software development projects.
(b) Management of Critical Naval networks and software applications.
(c) Administration of shore and on-board networks.
(d) Development activities with respect to cyber security products.
 THIS TABLE GIVES INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TYPES OF ENTRIES OF THE EXECUTIVE & LOGISTICS BRANCH OF INDIAN NAVY
Type of Entr y Unmarried Men / Women Age Limit Educational Qualification
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
National Defence Academy (NDA) (Through UPSC) Men 16½ - 19 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths
(10+2) Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (Through UPSC) Men 16½ - 19 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths
Graduate Special Entry Scheme (GSES) Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (Through UPSC) Men 19 - 22 B.Sc (Physics & Maths) or BE
NCC Special Entry Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Men 19 - 24 B.Sc (Physics & Maths) or BE with Naval Wing Senior Div NCC 'C' Certificate
PC Naval Armament Inspection Centre Men 19½ - 25 B.E/ B.Tech degree in Electronics / Elect / Mech Engg or Post Graduate Degree in Electronics or Physics
PC Law Cadre Men 22 - 27 A degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act 1961 with minimum 55% marks
PC Logistics cadre Men 19½ - 25 A First Class Degree in B Com/ M Com/ MA (Economics)/ BA (Economics)/ MBA/ BBA/ BBM/ MCA/ BCA/ BSC(IT)/ BTech/ BE(any discipline including civil Engineering)/ B Architecture/ ICWA/ Chartetered Accountancy/ A graduate degree with Post graduate/ Degree in Materials Management with minimum 60% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
SSC Executive General Service Men 19½ - 25 B.E/ B.Tech (Any Discipline) with 60% marks
SSC Hydroraphy Men 19½ - 25 BSc./MSc with Physics & Maths with Min 55 % marks. BE/ BTech in any discipline with min 55 % marks. B.Sc(Physics &Maths) holding NCC Naval Wing 'C' Certifictae. Graduate/ Post Graduate in Op Research/ Quantitation Methods with min 75% marks. Graduate/ Post Graduate in Maths with STAT or Probability with min 75% marks.
SSC -ATC Men & Women * 19½ - 25 Ist Class Science Graduate with Physics /Maths/Electronics or MSc with Physics/Maths/ Electronics with min 55% marks.
SSC Law Cadre Men & Women * 22 - 27 A Degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act 1961 with min 55% marks
SSC Logistics Cadre Men & Women* 19½ - 25 1st Class Degree in BA (Economics), BCom, BSc(IT), CA/ ICWA, Catering Technology or BCA/ MCA, or B.E/ B.Tech in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Computers, IT, Architecture or Graduate with PG Diploma in Material Management.
SSC Pilot Men 19-23 B.E/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/ Institution with Maths & Physics at 10+2 level.
SSC Observer Men & Women 19-23 B.E/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60 % marks from a recognized University/ Institution with Maths & Physics at 10+2 level.
SSC Naval Armament Inspection cadre Men 19½ - 25 A degree in Electronics/ Elect/ Mech Engg or Post Graduate degree in Electronics or Physics
SSC Information Technology Men 19½ - 25 B.E/ B.Tech in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ IT or BSc (IT), BCA , MCA, MSc (Computer), M.Tech(Computer Science) with minimum 50 % marks

For Engineering

Engineering General Service Officer
Modern ships, submarines and aircraft are fitted with advanced technology machinery and propulsion systems. As an Engineer Officer, you will be responsible for keeping all these Hi-tech systems serviceable. Opportunities exist to work in gigantic naval dockyards and indigenous production units. In no other career is an engineer exposed to such a wide spectrum of opportunities and to keep abreast of modern developments. An Engineer Officer's career is interspersed with technical courses upto post graduation level in India/abroad.
Submarine Engineer Officer
The submarines are hi-tech war machines having awesome firepower, state of the art weapon control system, computer controlled machinery and high standard of habitability. Modern submarines have hi tech engineering equipment as well as the propulsion system. As submarine Engineer officer, you will be responsible for keeping these systems serviceable. Submarine Engineer officer could also get opportunities to work in Naval Dockyards and Submarine building units. On successful of the rigorous training conducted at different training establishments, Submarine Engineering officer will be proud processor of "Dolphin Badge" and become member of a very elite arm of the Navy
Naval Construction Officer
You can also join in the Naval Architecture Cadre of the Engineering Branch. The Indian Navy today employs the largest pool of trained Naval Architects in India. A Naval Architect is involved in design, construction, quality control, repair and new construction work of naval vessels. With the Navy going for more and more sophisticated warship production within the country, the Corps of Naval Architects offers excellent opportunities to keep abreast of the advancement in ship building technology and implement your innovative ideas.
This table gives information on different types of Officers-Cadre Entries for the Engineering Branch of Indian Navy.
 THIS TABLE GIVES INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TYPES OF ENTRIES OF ENGINEERING BRANCH OF INDIAN NAVY
Type of Entry Unmarried Men / Women Age Limit Educational Qualification
Cadet Entry (NDA) Men 16½ - 19 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths
10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Men 16½ - 19 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Maths ( minimum 70% marks in aggregate of PCM, minimum 50% marks in English either in 10th or 12th class
University Entry Scheme (SSC) Men 19.5 -25(Pre-Final year)

19 - 24(Final year)
Final Year and Pre-final year students of Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical/Aerospace, B.Architecture,Automobile,Civil engineering, Naval Architecture,Industrial & Production, Metallurgy,Electrical,Instrumentation & Communication, Telecommunication, Power Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Control Engg with minimum 60% upto VI th Semester and IV th Semester.
Short Service Commission (GS) Men 19 - 25 B.E/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% .
Short Service Commission (Submarine-Engineering) Men 19.5½ - 25 BE / BTech in Mechanical with minimum 60% marks.
ENGINEERING BRANCH (NAVAL ARCHITECTS)
10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Men 16½ - 19 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Maths (minimum 70% marks in aggregate of PCM, minimum 50% marks in English either in 10th or 12th class)
Short Service Commission Entry Men & Women* 21 - 25 BE/B.Tech in Naval Architecture / Mech/Civil/ Aeronautics / Metallurgical /Aerospace Engg with 60% marks.
University Entry Scheme (SSC) Men & Women* 19 - 24 BE/B.Tech in Naval Architecture / Mech/Civil/ Aeronautical / Metallurgical / Aerospace Engg / B.Arch with 60% marks
Special Naval Architect Entry Scheme (SNAES) Men & Women* 21 - 25 BE/B.Tech in Naval Architecture with 60% marks (campus rectuitment).

 

3 comments:

  1. Respected madam/sir,
    currently i'm pursuing final year B.E in electronics and communication engineering.i want to apply for SSC-TECH (women) in ARMY..i'm completed NCC 'C' certificate with 'B' grade.is there any special entry scheme for getting into army for TECH post?if so how to apply for direct entry scheme?.

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    1. sorry for replying this late. you must have settled your career now. yes ncc special entry is there

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    2. sorry for replying this late. you must have settled your career now. yes ncc special entry is there

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