Every year, the Indian Navy releases the official notification for the recruitment of various posts. A young aspirant can join the navy as a sailor or as an officer. A large number of candidates apply for different posts every year. In order to join the Indian navy as an officer candidates have to clear the SSB interview. On the other hand, the navy conducts its own examinations for sailor entry. If you are also looking to join the Indian navy and serve the motherland then this post is going to help you a lot. Here we are going to provide you complete information about the Indian navy 2022 recruitment process.
Indian Navy Examination Dates 2022
The Indian Navy Recruitment 2022 and examination dates are different for various posts. However, you may check out tentative dates for Indian Navy Recruitment of SSR, AA, and MR
| Main Events | Tentative Dates |
| Releasing of the official notification of Indian Navy | Last week of April 2022 |
| Starting of online application form submission | Last week of April 2022 |
| Last date to submit the online application form | 1st week of May 2022 |
| Release of the Admit Card | 10 – 15 days prior to the examination date |
| Date of examination | To be announced soon |
| Declaration of result | 4th week of July 2022 |
How to Join India Navy as a Sailor 2022?
Indian Navy releases notifications for the recruitment Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR), Matric Recruit (MR), Musician (MUS), Sports Entry and Artificer Apprentices (AA).
Indian Navy Sailor Eligibility Criteria 2022
The eligibility criteria for Indian Navy AA, MR & SSR are given below. It is necessary for candidates to meet these eligibility criteria in order to apply.
- Gender and Marital Status – Only Male Candidates who are not married can apply for the exam.
- Age Limit – The candidate must be born between 1st February 2002 and 31st July 2005 both dates inclusive.
- Educational qualification for SSR – Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, and any one of the following subjects – Biology/ Chemistry/ Computer Science.
- Educational qualification for AA – Aspirants should have passed 10+ 2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate with Maths & Physics, with at least one of the following subjects – Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science.
Indian Navy Sailor Application Form 2022 – AA, SSR, MR, MUS
The application form for Indian Navy posts like AA, SSR, MR, & MUS releases in both online and offline mode. Please note that those who are applying for more than one post need to submit separate application forms.
Online Application
- To start the process of online application form submission, aspirants have to visit the official website and register.
- Candidates have to register using their Aadhar or any other Photo Id proof.
- After registration, candidates may access the main application form.
- In the main application form, aspirants have to provide their necessary educational, personal, and contact details.
- Along with the details, candidates are required to upload scanned images of their photograph, signature, and other necessary details.
- Apart from this, the candidates also need to pay the required application fee.
- Finally, aspirants should take a printout of the application form submitted for future references.
Offline Application
- Those who want to apply offline may download the application form through the website.
- The application form should be filled in Capital letters with neat & clean handwriting.
- In the application form, aspirants have to provide their complete academic, contact, and personal details.
- The details entered in the application form should be accurate. Otherwise, the application form can get rejected.
- The application form should be sent through speed post/ registered post or courier to the following address.
The Commanding Officer, (for Director of Music),
INS Kunjali, Colaba,
Mumbai 400005
Documents required
Candidates must submit the following documents along with the application form in case submitting the application form offline.
- One recent Passport size photograph
- Matric /equivalent certificate for verification of date of birth. (Self attested copy)
- Matriculation Mark sheet and certificate or Mark sheet and certificate of Higher Board examination as applicable (Self attested copy)
- Domicile certificate.
- Two self-addressed envelopes of size 22 x 10 cms with Rs 10/- stamp affixed on one envelope and one envelope without a stamp is to be submitted along with the application form. On top of the envelope containing the application, the Type of Entry, name of State, Percentage in exam, and name of Exam passed is to be clearly written
Application Fee
The Indian Navy application fee is different for candidates from various categories.
- General/ OBC Candidates – Rs. 215/-
- SC/ ST – Nil
Indian Navy Admit Card 2022
- Eligible shortlisted candidates will get call-up letters from the Navy. Alternatively, candidates may also download the admit card from the official website.
- To download an admit card, candidates have to enter their registration details.
- The details about the examination centre, date, and time are mentioned on the admit card.
- Authorities will not allow any candidate to take the exam without an admit card.
Indian Navy Sailor Exam pattern 2022
The exam pattern for Sailor in the Indian Navy is given below.
- Mode of examination – Offline (Pen and Paper based test)
- Type of questions – Objective type MCQ
- Language of questions – Hindi and English
- Number of questions – 100
- Maximum Marks – 100
- Marking Scheme – Each question will carry 1 mark
- Negative Marking – 0.25 marks will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer
Note: The number of questions for Indian Navy MR is 50 and the exam duration will be 30 minutes.
| Subjects | Number of questions | Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics | For AA and SSR recruitment – 100 questions
For MR recruitment – 50 questions |
For AA and SSR recruitment – 100 marks
For MR recruitment – 50 marks |
| English | ||
| Science | ||
| General Knowledge |
Indian Navy Physical Test
- The Indian Navy Physical Test for Soiler Posts – AA, SSR, and MR includes the following three activities.
- 1.6 Km run in 7 minutes
- 20 squats (Uthak Baithak)
- 10 Push-ups.
- Please note that only those candidates will undergo PFT (Physical Fitness Test) who will clear the written test.
- The candidates will go under PFT at their own risk.
- The result of the test will be declared on the same date.
- Those who will clear the physical test will undergo Medical Examination.
Indian Navy Medical Test 2022
- Only those candidates will be invited for the Medical test who will clear the Physical Fitness Test.
- Authorized military doctors will conduct medical examinations as per medical standards prescribed in current regulation applicable to all sailors on entry.
- Those candidates who will be declared unfit may submit a review application within 21 days for the result declaration.
Merit List
- The merit list releases on the basis of all tests conducted by the recruitment board.
- IHQ MoD (Navy), New Delhi is the authority responsible for releasing this list.
- On the basis of this merit list, the centre-wise select list of candidates is displayed on the respective recruitment centres.
How to Join the Indian Navy as an Officer 2022?
The Indian Navy has the following four modes for the selection of officers.
- 1st Mode – Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Entries
- Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
- National Defence Academy (Navy)
- National Defence Academy (Naval Academy)
- NCC
- 2nd – Direct Entry: Permanent Commission For Undergraduate Level Entry
- 10+2 (B.Tech)
- 3rd Mode – Direct Entry: Permanent Commission For Graduate Level Entries
- Sports
- Musician
- Law
- 4th Mode – Indian Navy Entrance Test (Inet): Permanent Commission/ Short Service Commission For Graduate Level Entries
- Pilot (MR) – for men and women
- Pilot (NMR) – for men only
- Observer- for men and women
- Air Traffic Contro (ATC) – for men and women
- General Service – Executive (GS/X)/
- Hydro– for men only
- General Service (Technical – Electrical & Engineering)
- Naval Architect- for men and women
- Information Technology– for men only
- Logistics- for men and women
- Education- for men and women
- Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) – for men and women
Let’s discuss each of these modes with the necessary details.
Indian Navy NCC Entry 2022
- Through this entry, those candidates are hired who have Naval Wing Senior Div NCC ‘C’ certificate with B.E./ B.Tech Degree.
- No written test is conducted for this entry.
- Candidates are asked to forward their applications IHQ MoD (N)/ DMPR through DGNCC.
- Applicants are selected on the basis of an SSB interview. After clearing the SSB interview, aspirants have to undergo a medical examination and if found fit are inducted into the Indian Navy on the basis of All India Merit.
Indian Navy Direct Entry: Permanent Commission For Undergraduate Level Entry
- In order to participate in this entry program, candidates must have passed class 12th with a minimum of 70% in PCM and 50% in English in 10th or 12th standard
- The application form is released generally 6 to 0 months before the commencement of the course.
- Candidates are selected for SSB on the basis of JEE (Main) – All India Rank (AIR) for the BE/ B Tech curriculum.
- Those who get shortlisted for SSB and clear the same are thereafter appointed in order of merit based on no. of vacancies.
Indian Navy Direct: Permanent Commission For Graduate Level Entries
- This entry is only for Graduate unmarried candidates.
- After the receipt of the application preliminary scanning of candidates is conducted at IHQ-MoD(Navy) for their professional ability in respect of Musician and Sports entries.
- Shortlisted candidates then called for SSB interviews at Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Coimbatore/ Vizag/ Kolkata.
- Those who clear the SSB interview have to undergo a medical examination.
- Finally, those aspirants who clear the medical exam go appointed on the basis of merit.
Indian Navy Entrance Test 2022 (INET 2022): Permanent Commission/ Short Service Commission For Graduate Level Entries
The INET is conducted twice a year to shortlist the officers for the Indian Navy.
INET Eligibility Criteria 2022
The INET eligibility criteria 2022 depend upon the post you are applying as shown below.
Executive(GS)/ Hydrography Cadre (Age – 19 years and 6 months to 25 years)
- At least 60% marks in B.E/ B.Tech.
Information Technology (Age – 19 years and 6 months to 25 years)
- BE/B.Tech (Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/IT) with a minimum of 60%
- M.Tech (Computer Science) with a minimum of 60%
- M.Sc (Computer) with a minimum of 60% marks
- MCA with a minimum of 60% marks
Submarine (Age – 19 years and 6 months to 25 years)
- Candidates must have passed B. Tech with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university with Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecommunications/ Computer Science/ Control Engineering or equivalent qualification.
Naval Architecture (Age – 19 years and 6 months to 25 years)
- BE/B Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/ Mechanical Engineering with Automation/ Civil/Aeronautical/ Metallurgy/ Naval Architecture.
Observer (Age – 19 years to 24 years)
- Aspirants need to have a B. E./ B. Tech. in any discipline from AICTE recognized institute/ university.
Law (Age – 22 years to 27 years)
- Candidates should possess a degree in Law qualifying them for enrolment as advocates under the Advocates Act, 1961.
INET Exam Pattern 2022
The pattern of INET Exam 2022 is given below.
- Mode of examination – Offline (Pen and Paper based examination)
- Type of questions – Objective type multiple choice questions
- Number of questions – 100
- Maximum Mark – 400
- Duration of the exam – 120 minutes
- Marking Pattern – Each question will carry 4 marks
- Negative Marking – 1 mark will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer
| Sections | Number of questions | Maximum Marks |
| Reasoning and Numerical Ability | 25 | 100 |
| English Language | 25 | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 100 |
| General Science and Mathematical Aptitude | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 questions | 400 marks |
Shortlisting for SSB
- Those candidates who will clear the INET examination will be allowed to take part in the SSB Interview.
- To be considered for the SSB interview, candidates have to qualify in all sections of the INET Exam.
- The tentative locations for the SSB interview are as follows – Bangalore for Pilot & Observer candidates and at Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Visakhapatnam/ Kolkata for other branches/ entries
- Shortlisted candidates will receive an SMS and Email ID informing candidates about their selection.
Merit List & Appointment Letter
- The merit list will be released for the selection of candidates after the SSB interview.
- Authorities will prepare a merit list on the basis of combined marks of INET (50% weightage) & SSB (50% weightage).
- Candidates getting their name in the final merit list who will be declared medically fit will get an appointment letter from the navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question – 1: Can a female be an officer in the Indian Navy?
Answer: Of course, females can also apply to be an office in the Indian Navy.
Question – 2: When will the application form for UPSC CDS entry to the Indian Navy release?
Answer: The application forms for the same will release in the month of November 2022. Then again in July 2022.
Question – 3: How many marks do I need in order to get a direct entry as Indian Navy Permanent Commission For Undergraduate Level Entry: 10+2 (B.Tech)?
Answer: You need to have at least 70% marks in PCM at the 10+2 level. Apart from this, a minimum of 50% in English in the 10th or 12th standard is also required.
Question – 4: Will I get a direct commission to the Indian Navy after clearing the INET examination 2022?
Answer: No, you will have to clear the SSB interview after clearing the INET examination.