Artificers are inducted into the Navy through the Apprentice Entry. Depending on their suitability, Apprentices are allocated trades in Electrical/Mechanical/ Aeronautical Engineering or Shipwright.
The Indian Navy conducts a competitive examination for recruitment as an Artificer Apprentice.
Eligibility
Age: 17 to 19 years as on specified date.
Marital Status:
Unmarried Male Indian Citizens.
Educational Qualifications: 60% or more marks in aggregate in 10+2/ equivalent examination with Physics, Maths and Chemistry.
Medical Standards: Minimum Height- 157 cms with co-related weight and proportionate chest with minimum expansion of 5 cms. Colour perception: CP II. Good mental and physical health, free from any disease/ disability. No Cardiovascular, surgical deformities or infection of ears. No history of fits or psychiatric ailment. Minimum visual standards without glasses: Better eye: 6/12 and for worse eye: 6/12. With glasses: 6/9, 6/12.
Training 09 weeks Basic Training at INS Chilka followed by 08 weeks sea training. Thereafter four years training in technical training establishments of the Navy. On completion, candidates will have qualification equivalent to Diploma in Electricalj Mechanical/ Aeronautical Engineering which is recognised by the Govt of India for purposes of employment in Central/State Govt.
Pay and Perquisites During initial training approximate emoluments are Rs. 6192/ - pm. On completion of initial training, the total emoluments at present rates are Rs. 8030/- pm to Rs. 19,737- pm (approx.) depending on the rank and years of service. These are under upward revision. Sailors are entitled to food, accommodation, medical treatment; Group Housing Benefits, LTC and other privileges at Govt. expense. Insurance cover or Rs. 3,50,000/- is available at a nominal premium. Sailors also have the privilege to avail up to 60 days of annual leave and 30 days casual leave every year. Post retirement benefits include pension and gratuity.
Promotion Opportunities for promotion to the rank of a Commissioned Officer - Several avenues exist for the sailors of Indian Navy to gam the commissioned rank. However, this would entirely depend on the performance of the sailor and on his clearing of preson bed examinations within the age limit as promulgated from time to time.
Examination
Physical Fitness Test: Qualifying in Physical Fitness Test is mandatory for enrolment. This consists of 1.6 km. run to be completed in 7 minutes, 25 Sit-ups and 10 Push ups.
Written Test: The question paper for the Written Test is bilingual (Hindi and English) and of objective type. The question paper comprises of four sections i.e. English, Science, Mathematics and General Knowledge. The standard of question paper is that of Matric. Duration is one hour.
Selection Procedure:
- Those who qualify undergo Physical Fitness Test (PFT) the same
day.
- Those who qualify PFT undergo medical examination the next working day.
- Those who are declared medically fit would be considered fully qualified and will not be required to stay at the examination centre.
- Those who are declared temporary medically unfit are required to appear for Review Medical again on the stipulated date.
- Depending on the performance of Written Examination,. a list of preliminary qualified candidates on All India basis are displayed at all Examination Centres. In addition, the prelimmary qualified candidates are also informed individually.
- Requisite number of preliminary qualified. candidate.s are sent on Railway Warrant to Chilka (Orissa) for Fmal Selection.
- The Final Selection is on the basis of Psychological Test & interview conducted at INS Chilka.
Initial engagement period: 20 Yrs.
Trainees are liable to be discharged as UNSUITABLE due to unsatisfactory performance at any time during training.
How to apply: Candidates are to apply in accordance with application format published in the Employment News along wiih the notificattion. In case of any further information, you may contact Naval recruitment.
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