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Indian Navy has invited applications from candidates to apply for Artificer Apprentice (AA) and Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR). Interested candidates can apply for the posts through the official site of the Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in. The application process will begin on April 26 and will end on May 5, 2021.

Earlier, the last date to apply was till April 30, 2021, which has been extended. Register yourself on the official site with your e-mail ID, if not registered already. Read below for eligibility, the selection process, and other details.

Vacancy Details:

Artificer Apprentice: 500 Posts

Senior Secondary Recruits: 2000 Posts

Pay & Allowances:

During the initial training period, a stipend of ₹ 14,600/- per month will be admissible. On successful completion of initial training, they will be placed in Level 3 of the Defence Pay Matrix (₹ 21,700- ₹ 69,100). In addition, they will be paid MSP @ ₹ 5200/- per month plus DA (as applicable) plus ‘X’ Group pay {only for Artificer Apprentice (AA)} @ ₹ 3600/- per month plus DA (as applicable) as under trainee and ₹ 6200/- per month plus DA on successful completion of AICTE recognized Diploma Course.

Promotion:

Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer-I, i.e. Level 8 of the Defence Pay Matrix (₹ 47,600- ₹ 1,51,100) plus MSP @ ₹ 5200/- per month plus DA (as applicable). Opportunities for promotion to commissioned officer also exist for those who perform well and qualify the prescribed examinations and clear Services Selection Boards.

Eligibility Criteria:

AA: Candidates should be qualified in 10+2 examination with 60% or more marks in aggregate with Maths & Physics and at least one of these subjects:- Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science from the Boards of School Education recognized by MHRD, Govt. of India.

SSR: Candidates should be qualified in 10+2 examination with Math & Physics and at least one of these subjects: - Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science from the Boards of School Education recognized by MHRD, Govt. of India.

Age limit:

Candidates should be born between February 1, 2001, to July 31, 2004, to apply for the posts mentioned above.

Selection Process:

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, an exception is being made in the public interest wherein approximately 10000 candidates will be called-up for written examination and PFT. The shortlisting of the candidates for written examination and PFT will be undertaken on the basis of percentage of qualifying examination (10+2 examination). The cut off marks may vary from state to state as vacancies have been allocated in a state-wise manner.

Written Test:

(a) The question paper will be bilingual (Hindi & English) and objective type.

(b) The question paper will comprise of four sections i.e. English, Science, Mathematics and General Knowledge.

(c) The standard of the question paper will be that of 10+2 level and the syllabus for the examination is available on website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.

(d) Duration of examination will be one hour.

(e) All candidates appearing for written examination would be subjected to PFT on the same day.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT):

(a) Qualifying in Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is mandatory for selection.

(b) PFT will consist of 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes, 20 squats (Uthak Baithak) and 10 Push-ups. Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk.