Direct Entry 3-Year Diploma Holders and Matric Entry Recruits (MER)

The Indian Navy is a high technology service, which operates and maintains highly sophisticated ships, submarines and aircraft, the propulsion machinery, weapons, sensors and equipment on board. These weapon platforms are operated and maintained by sailors, who are given training at various intervals during their service. The initial basic training is given at INS-Chilika, Distt.-Khurda, Orissa. This is followed by further training at various Naval Establishments all over the country. Selected sailors are also sent abroad for training in specific disciplines.

Medical standards:
For MER/DE(DH): Weight co-related with height and proportionate chest with minimum expansion of 5 cms. Good medical and physical health free from any disease/ disability. No cardio-vascular, surgical deformities or infection of ears. No history of fits or psychiatric ailment. Minimum height 157 cms. Colour perception: CPII: Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth before appearing for the written test.

Visual Standard: for Dip. Holders: Without glasses: Better Eye: 6/24, Worse Eye: 6/24. With glasses: Better Eye: 6/9, Worse Eye: 6/12.

Training:
For Matric Entry Sailors: MERs are initially given 24 weeks basic training at INS, Chilka in Orissa, followed by 24 weeks professional training in the allotted trades in Naval establishments all over the country. Branch/trade is allocated as per requirement of service.

For DE(DH): Initial basic training of 9 weeks is given at INS Chilka in Orissa. This is followed by afloat and professional training.

Pay and Perquisites:
For MER: Rs. 6300/- pm (approx.) as initial emoluments. Total emoluments at present rates on completion of training of 6 months are Rs. 5300 to Rs. 16,000 pm (approx.) depending on the rank and years of service.