Applications are invited from unmarried Indian citizens for Indian Navy Recruitment SSC Short Service Commission as PILOT/OBSERVER in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy for course commencing Jun 2016 at the Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala.

Indian Navy Recruitment SSC Eligibility Criterion:

• Educational Qualifications:

BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with Physics and Maths at 12th Standard. Minimum percentage in BE/B.Tech for Pilot entry is 60% and for Observer entry 55%. CPL candidate must have valid and current CPL issued by DGCA (India).

• Age:

(a) General Candidates: 19 to 24 years, born between 02 Jul 1992
and 01 Jul 1997; both dates inclusive.

(b) CPL Holders: 19 to 25 years, born between 02 Jul 1991 and 01
Jul 1997; both dates inclusive.

• Gender:

(a) Pilot – Only Male

(b) Observer – Male and Female

Note:

• Candidates who have not completed their degree (i.e. appearing candidates) need not apply.
• Only one application is to be filled
• Candidates who are eligible for more than one branch/cadre should mention priority in their application form.

Indian Navy Recruitment SSC Physical Standard

• Height and Weight. Minimum height for men 162.5 cms and for women 152 cms with correlated weight, leg length, sitting height and thigh length.
• Eye Sight. The minimum acceptable vision standard for distant vision 6/6, 6/9 correctable to 6/6, 6/6. Should not be colour blind/night blind.
• Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos on any part of the body are permitted to candidates belonging to tribal communities/from tribal areas as declared by the Government of India. For other candidates permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face or forearms i.e. from inside of elbow to wrist end on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand. Details in this regard are available on the naval recruitment website: www. joinindiannavy.gov.in

Indian Navy Recruitment SSC Duties of Pilot

On completion of basic flying training and on award of wings after commission, you would have an opportunity to fly Fixed Wing Aircraft or helicopters. This could be from an aircraft carrier, other ships decks or from an airfield ashore. You would be flying machines at the cutting edge of technology. You would actively participate in all facets of Naval operations, i.e. Air, Surface and sub-surface operation. An honourable exciting and adventurous life awaits you as a pilot in the Indian Navy.

Indian Navy Recruitment SSC Duties of Observer

On completion of training you would be part of the Naval Aviation Arm. As an airborne tactician you will be flying on board, helicopters or fixed wing aircraft of the Indian Navy. Your primary task would be to operate various state of the art equipment including Radar, Sonar, Electronic Warfare equipment, Communications equipment and even launch airborne weapons. You will get an opportunity to participate in all facets of Naval Operations on board Maritime Patrol aircraft and state of the art helicopter.

Indian Navy Recruitment SSC Selection Procedure

• Candidates will be issued call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews based on their performance in educational qualification. Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) reserves the right to short-list applications and to fix cut off percentage No communication will be entertained on this account
• SSB interviews for short-listed candidates will be scheduled from Nov 15 to Mar 16 at Bangalore. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview on their e-mail or through SMS (provided by candidate in their application form).
• The total duration of SSB interviews is five days consisting of stage I (Day one) and stage II (Four days). Stage I Tests; consist of Intelligence Tests, Picture Perception and Group Discussion Tests. Candidates who fail to qualify in Stage I will be sent back on the same day from SSB Centre. Stage II Tests consists of Psychological Tests, Group Task Tests and Interview. Successful candidates will undergo the following:- (i) For Pilot – PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test) followed by Aviation Medical Examination. (ii) For Observer – Aviation Medical Examination
• Candidates recommended by the SSBs, cleared PABT (for Pilot Entry) and declared medically fit will be appointed for training based on merit list and depending on the number of vacancies available.
• Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the President of the SSB on receipt of call up letter.
• No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained to a candidate during SSB tests.
• Return First Class (AC III Tier/AC Chair Car) rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for this Commission on production of railway ticket.

How to Apply for Indian Navy Recruitment SSC of Pilot/Observer

• Candidates are to fill in ‘e-application’ (Online) for this entry. The candidates are to apply online (e-application) from 12 Sep 15. The online application registration will cease on 02 Oct 15.
• The procedure for applying online is explained in notification linked below. IMPORTANT – Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before submitting your ‘e-application’.