Every year the Indian Navy selects young and bright unmarried male Indian citizens to join its Naval College of Engineering, Lonavala for the course commencing in December.

Age limit
16 l/2 to 19 years.

Minimum Educational Qualification
Senior Secondary Examination (10 + 2 pattern) or its equivalent with at least 70% aggregate marks in PCM and at least 50% marks in English either in Class X or Class XII.

Interivews Test/ Personality Test
Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB Interviews followed by a medical examination. During 5 days duration candidates are put through Psychological Tests, Individual Tasks, Group Tasks, Group Discussion and Interview.

TRAINING : Candidates are entered as Cadets and undergo Naval Orientation Course at the Naval Academy, Goa for 6 months followed by 4 years Engineering Course at the Naval College of Engineering. INS Shivaji, Lonavla. After each term of 6 months, Cadets are granted about 3 weeks leave. On successful completion of the course, a B.Tech Degree is awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University. Successful candidates will be granted permanent commission in the Navy as Technical Officers.

Physical Standards
Height and Weight : Minimum height 157 cms with correlated weight and proportionate chest with minimum 5 cms expansion. Eye Sight: Unaided distant vision 6/12,6/12.

How to Apply
Apply as per format and requirements published in Employment News/Leading Newspapers generally in the month of April/May. (Information compiled from Vidyapatha.com)