The Indian Navy offers an opportunity for young men who pass Plus Two to do the B.Tech. course and get an executive job.
Applications have been invited from unmarried boys to join the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, under the Plus Two cadet-entry (B.Tech.) scheme.
Students who have passed Plus Two or equivalent examinations with at least 70 per cent marks in aggregate in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, with at least 50 per cent marks in English in classes X or XII, may apply. The applicants should be born between January 2, 1993 and July 1, 1995.
Applicants should have a minimum height of 157 cm with correlated weight as per age. Eye sight: 6/6 or 6/9 correctable to 6/6.
Students can submit applications online till November 26 on >www.nausena-bharti.nic.in — click the officers' entry link and follow the guidelines.
Two copies of the printout of the application, along with attested copies of certificates, should be sent by normal post to Post Box no. 04, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110 201, so as to reach there on or before December 6.
Applications will be screened on the basis of the marks obtained in physics, chemistry, and mathematics and the candidates will be called for a Service Selection Board interview. The day-long interview will be held in Bangalore, Bhopal, and Coimbatore from February to May.
The interview consists of two stages. Stage I includes an intelligence test, picture perception, and discussion. Those who fail to qualify in this stage will be sent back. Stage II includes psychological tests, a group test, and an interview. Successful candidates will have to undergo a medical examination. The recommended candidates will be appointed for training from June in the order of merit.
The selected candidates will be inducted as cadets into a four-year B.Tech. course in electronics and communication or mechanical engineering at the academy.
On successful completion of the course, Jawaharlal Nehru University will award the B.Tech. degree. The cadets will be commissioned as sub-lieutenants in the pay scale of Rs.15,600-Rs.39,100. Promotion up to the post of commander is on a timescale basis and thereafter on a selection basis subject to service condition.
The cost of training, books, and reading material will be borne by the Navy. The cadets get free accommodation, clothes, and food.
