Matric Entry for Trades in Seamen, Engineering/Electrical, Medical and Logistics

The India Navy conducts a competitive examination for recruitment to Matric Entry for Trades in Seamen, Engineering/Electrical, Medical and Logistics.

Eligibility: Age: 17-20 years as on August 1. Marital Status: Unmarried Male Indian Citizens. Educational Qualifications: Matric or equivalent with at least 55% marks. Candidates having less than 55% marks in Matric are also eligible provided they have obtained 55% or more marks in any higher board examination.

Training: Naval recruits are initially given five months basic training at Chilka in Orissa. Depending on their suitability, recruits are allotted seamen, Engineering, Electrical, Aviation, Clerical, Stores or Medical trades. Thereafter sailors undergo training in the allotted trade for a period of 6 months to 1 year. The training is conducted in different Naval establishments all over the country e.g. the training of Seamen and Aviation sailors is conducted at Kochi; training in Engineering and Electrical disciplines is conducted at Naval Engineering Colleges at Lonavala and Jamnagar; Clerical, Stores and Medical sailors are trained at Mumbai. Sailors are also abroad for training in selected disciplines.
During training sailors are entitled to full pay and allowances, free uniform, food and accommodation. On completion of each phase of training, sailors get annual leave not exceeding 60 days during the year on free railway warrant.