Indian Navy Recruitment for Short Service Commissioned Officer in PILOT/ OBSERVER

Name of the post:  PILOT/OBSERVER
Apply Mode: Online
Last Date:02-10-2015

Applications are invited from unmarried Indian citizens for Short Service Commission (SSC) as PILOT/OBSERVER in the Executive
Branch of the Indian Navy for course commencing Jun 2016 at the Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala.

Name of the post: PILOT/OBSERVER

The gender requirement is as follows:-
(a) Pilot: Men
(b) Observer: Men & Women

Educational Qualifications:
BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with Physics and Maths at 12th Standard. Minimum percentage in BE/B.Tech for Pilot entry is 60% and for Observer entry 55%.

CPL candidate must have valid and current CPL issued by DGCA (India)

Note :- (i) Candidates who have not completed their degree (i.e.appearing candidates) need not apply.
(ii) Only one application is to be filled
(iii) Candidates who are eligible for more than one branch/cadre should mention priority in their application form.

Age.
(a) General Candidates. 19 to 24 years, born between 02 Jul 1992 and 01 Jul 1997; both dates inclusive.
(b) CPL Holders. 19 to 25 years, born between 02 Jul 1991 and 01 Jul 1997; both dates inclusive.

Note: – Applicants who have FAILED in PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test) earlier are not eligible for Pilot Entry, but can apply for the Observer Entry scheme.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS
(a) Height and Weight. Minimum height for men 162.5 cms and for women 152 cms with correlated weight, leg length, sitting height and thigh length.

(b) Eye Sight. The minimum acceptable vision standard for distant vision 6/6, 6/9 correctable to 6/6, 6/6. Should not be colour blind/night blind.

(c) Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos on any part of the body are permitted to candidates belonging to tribal communities/from tribal areas as declared by the Government of India. For other candidates permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face or forearms i.e. from inside of elbow to wrist end on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand. Details in this regard are available on the naval recruitment website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Note:- There will be no relaxation in Physical Standards.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
(a) Candidates will be issued call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews based on their performance in educational qualification. Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) reserves the right to short-list applications and to fix cut off percentage No communication will be entertained on this account

(b) SSB interviews for short-listed candidates will be scheduled from Nov 15 to Mar 16 at Bangalore. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview on their e-mail or through SMS (provided
by candidate in their application form).

(c) The total duration of SSB interviews is five days consisting of stage I (Day one) and stage II (Four days). Stage I Tests; consist of Intelligence Tests, Picture Perception and Group Discussion Tests. Candidates who fail to qualify in Stage I will be sent back on the same day from SSB Centre. Stage II Tests consists of Psychological Tests, Group Task Tests
and Interview. Successful candidates will undergo the following:-
(i) For Pilot – PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test) followed by Aviation Medical Examination.
(ii) For Observer – Aviation Medical Examination

(d) Candidates recommended by the SSBs, cleared PABT (for Pilot Entry) and declared medically fit will be appointed for training based on merit list and depending on the number of vacancies available.

(e) Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the President of the SSB on receipt of call up letter.

(f) No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained to a candidate during SSB tests.

(g) Return First Class (AC III Tier/AC Chair Car) rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for this Commission on production of railway ticket.

How to Apply
Candidates are to fill in ‘e-application’ (Online) for this entry. The candidates are to apply online (e-application)
from 12 Sep 15. The online application registration will cease on 02 Oct 15. The procedure for applying online is explained in Paras 21 & 22 below. IMPORTANT – Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before submitting your ‘e-application’

Online (e-application):- Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable the following:-

(a) Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate.

(b) Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled.

Filling up of e-application:- For filling up
application Online visit our website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and proceed as follows:-

(a) Click on the ‘Officer Entry’ button under the option ‘Apply Online’ on the Home Page.

(b) Fill the online registration form. Tips to assist in filling up fields have been provided as you highlight each field.

(c) After filling the form click on Preview and check if all the information entered by you is correct.

(d) Before clicking the Print Application button it should be checked whether all the details entered in the form is correct
as you will not be able to make any corrections after saving the record. Candidates can take the print of the application form by entering the relevant details.

(e) Before clicking the instructions for SSB Button, it should be checked whether all the details entered in the form are
correct as you will not be able to make any corrections after saving the record. Candidates can read the instructions on conduct of SSB by clicking on the instruction for SSB button and can take the print of the application form by entering the details from the download sections under officer entry.

(f)Print two copies of the online Application Form having the system generated Application Number.

(g) Paste recent passport size colour photograph at the space provided and self attest the same.

(h)One copy of this Application Form is to be duly signed and mailed (posted) to Post Box No. 02, Sarojini Nagar PO, New Delhi – 110 023 along with the following documents:-
Self attested photograph, Self attested photo copies of 10th & 12th class certificates along with Mark Sheets, other educational certificates and mark sheets of all semester/years.In case CGPA, candidate is required to attach certificate issued by the university for conversion of CGPA in to percentage. Application to be sent by ordinary post only. Speed post/courier and Registered post will not be accepted.

(j) A superscription is to be made on envelope: ONLINE APPLICATION NO. ________ APPLICATION for Pilot/Observer JUN 2016 COURSE Qualification______ Percentage _____%. NCC ‘C’ Yes/No. Application and requisite enclosures must be properly tagged/stapled; IHQ MoD (Navy) will not be responsible for loss of enclosures, if sent loose.