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The Navy functions through the following four branches: the Executive Branch, the Marine Engineering Branch, the Electrical Engineering Branch and the Education Branch.

Executive Branch

The Executive Branch is responsible for the naval vessel's administrative management and its combat wing. Personnel are trained in various weapon systems and possess tactical knowledge. This is the navy's biggest branch and also deals with navigation, communication, ammunition, logistics, etc.

The Captain of a naval vessel and the Chief of Naval Staff is always an Executive Branch Officer. In the beginning of their service, all Executive Branch officers undergo common training, both at sea and offshore, which gives them an insight into all warfare disciplines like anti-submarine warfare, diving and mine warfare, gunnery and missiles, tactical warfare, navigation, logistics and administration, naval aviation, communications and electronic warfare.

After serving a few years as General Service officers and after gaining more practical experience at sea, they go in for advanced training into specific disciplines and branch out into different cadres and specialisation, which are as follows:

Naval Aviation Executive

Officers joining Naval Aviation become either pilots or navigators. They are trained on various aircraft and become airborne tactical co-ordinators of maritime warfare.

Submarine Cadres

They undergo extensive training that provides them specialised training for underwater warfare.

Navigation and Aircraft Direction

Navigation, aircraft direction and control from ships come under their command. They handle technologies like satellite navigation, radars and other related equipment.

Communications Officers

Gunnery Officers are trained in the latest weaponry and are responsible for surface and air combat operations.

Anti-Submarine Warfare

These officers specialise in underwater warfare weaponry and are responsible for conducting sub-surface warfare.

Logistics

Logistics or Supply officers look after the needs of a naval vessel and its sailors like fuel, water and spares for equipment and machinery.

Hydrography

This is a creative and vital specialisation in the Executive Branch which collects useful information regarding ocean depths and coastline co-ordinates that go into making nautical charts that ships use for navigation.

Naval Armament Inspection

This department inspects the armament and ammunition supplied to the navy by various agencies. They ensure quality, safety and reliability of naval armament and stores.

Marine Engineering

They are responsible for the maintenance and servicing of engineering equipment and the propulsion systems on board the ships. This branch also includes naval architects who design and construct warships and submarines.

Electrical Engineering

This branch deals with the maintenance and upkeep of all electrical and electronic systems, including weapon systems, missiles, radar and radio communication systems.

Education Branch

This branch updates officers with the technical knowledge and raises their academic levels. Officers in this branch may specialise in meteorology and oceanography.

To begin with, a naval officer is expected to be a gentleman, an aspect which is given particular importance in naval training.

Refined manners, punctilious courtesy and a sense of personal honour are some of the other aspects that are expected of the marine man.

Candidates must be in accordance with the prescribed physical standards which state that one should be physically fit and free from any disease or disability and excess fat. The minimum acceptable height is 157 cm.

For Gurkhas and residents of north-eastern India, Garhwal and Kumaon, the minimum acceptable height is 5 cm lower than the standard and for candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum height is lowered by 2 cm.

Candidates must be able to read 6/6 in a distant vision chart with each eye without glasses for the Navy and the Air Force.

Besides these, each training institute and examination has its own standards and requirements. There is a separate screening process for women.

Officers are required to live by a strong and rigid code which governs their conduct at all times. The guiding principles of an officer's life should be based on the rule that his integrity should always be beyond doubt. Thus, an officer is not expected to accept any favours, services and unusual entertainment in the performance of his duties.

Similarly, in dealing with men, an officer must display genuine concern for their well being. Insincerity is quickly detected and will cost the officer the respect of his subordinates. When handling disciplinary matters, justice must not only be done but be seen to be done, which is why all naval justice is dispensed in public.

Salary scales differ from rank to rank. In addition to their salaries, navy officers also receive rank pay. They also receive other benefits in the form of free rations. In addition, they are entitled to medical facilities, gratuity and retirement allowances.

Ex-Indian naval officers generally join the Merchant Navy as Captains, Electrical or Engineering Officers or even take up offshore management jobs in shipping companies.

Apart from these, one may even take up jobs as instructors in the various training institutions.

You can join any of the defence services through the two competitive examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year. They are:

The National Defence Academy (NDA)/Naval Academy Exam: an under-graduate level exam for the age group 16 to 19.

The Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE): a graduate level exam for the age group 19 to 22.

Technical or professional graduates in the age group 20 to 27 can join directly.

On clearing the UPSC examination, one is called for a Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. This interview, which lasts for three to four days, comprises medical and written tests, outdoor physical tests, a personal interview, psychological assessment and group tests. On clearing the interview, one is directly enlisted into the various training centres.

National Defence Academy

Of all the candidates who apply every year, only 300 make it to the NDA, Pune, as cadets. The NDA examination is a permanent commission exam. This means a career in the Armed Forces till you retire.

For a permanent commission, you have to join either the National Defence Academy or the Indian Military Academy.

About a year before the commencement of an NDA course, a brief notice appears in the leading daily newspapers. A candidate seeking admission to the examination must apply to:

The Secretary,
Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House,
New Delhi 110 011

At the time of filling in the application form, it is necessary to indicate the sequence of your preference for the Army or the Air Force or the Navy. The final allocation, however, depends on your rank in the merit list.

A 10+2 or any equivalent, with Physics and Mathematics is required for the NDA. NDA recruitment takes place in January and June every year.

The written examination is of two hours duration and comprises two papers: Mathematics and General Ability.

NDA Training

The three years in the NDA are divided into six semesters. Five are general semesters, which are compulsory. In the sixth and final semester, the candidate majors in either the Army, the Navy or the Air Force.

Academics comprise 12 disciplines that include three languages, three pure sciences, two applied sciences and four social sciences. There are also common service subjects like military history, area study, service writing, leadership, paramilitary forces, weapons training and situation instruction.

Also, a part of the curriculum are subjects like training in the battlefield and peacetime skills and operations specific to individual streams of the Army, the Navy or the Air Force.

There are no fees to join the NDA, but if you opt out, you will have to pay the government costs incurred in training, which are calculated by the number of weeks that have been spent at NDA.

The training programme at NDA will get you a bachelors degree in arts, science or computer science. If one joins the technical stream, one acquires graduate and post-graduate degrees in engineering.

After completion of the course at the NDA or the Naval Academy, Navy cadets join a training ship.

Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE)

Those over 19 years and unmarried can appear for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) after graduation, which is held twice every year in May and October. Education requirement is a graduation degree or an equivalent.

If one is interested in joining the Naval Wing, then a B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics or a bachelor's degree in engineering is essential.

The written test, which is verbal and non-verbal, not only evaluates intelligence and personality, but is designed to check social traits and interest in current affairs.

Advertisements inviting applications for this examination are carried in the national dailies in November or December and May or June every year. Selected candidates join the Naval Academy (Goa) for orientation training.

Training includes course work and hands-on experience at various naval establishments and aboard ships.

On completion of training, officers are appointed on board Indian naval vessels for a minimum period of six months, in order to obtain naval watch-keeping certificates.

If you are a qualified technician or have a professional degree (in subjects like Law, Medicine, Engineering, etc.) and in the age group of 21 to 25, then one can directly appear for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview followed by a medical examination.

Technical graduates in specified disciplines are recruited in the Technical Graduates Commission and the Short Services (Technical) Commission.

If you apply while you are in the final year of your degree course and clear the SSB interview, the Government of India pays you a stipend while you clear the final examinations. After completing the degree, one is enlisted into the various training centres after which one is commissioned as an officer in the Indian Armed Forces.

Application Information

Application and further information can be obtained from:
Director Recruiting (Officer Selection)
Additional Directorate-General of Recruiting
West Block III,
R.K. Puram,
Army Headquarters,
New Delhi 110 066
Fax: 91-11-6196205
Phone: 91-11-6196220

Name of course	Naval Cadets (10+2) Entry)
Aim of course	To develop in all the cadets, a high standard of mental, moral and physical qualities and characteristics of leadership, which are essential for the making of an officer and bring them to the graduate level of academic qualification.
Pre-course Requirement	Age: 16 to 19 years Education: Senior Secondary (10+2) with 70% and above marks in science subjects. Medically fit
Duration	Three years
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Naval Academy INS Mandovi Verem Goa
Related course	SLt Tech course
Remarks	On successful completion of the course, cadets are awarded a B.Sc. (Special) degree.
Post-course Recommendation	One year sea training as Cadet or Midshipman to consolidate initial training

Name of course	Graduate Special Entry Scheme (GSES) Course
Aim of course	To develop a high standard of mental, moral and physical qualities and characteristics of leadership, to orient to the service way of life, so that they easily adapt themselves to the service environment on board ships and shore establishments and to inculcate esprit-de-corps amongst the new officer entrants.
Pre-course requirement	Age: 19 to 22 years Education: Graduation with Physics and Mathematics Medically fit
Duration	20 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Naval Academy INS Mandovi Verem, Goa
Related course	Slt Tech course
Post-course recommendation	On completion of 20 weeks course, cadets will return to their parent country for one year mandatory sea training as Cadet or midshipman to consolidate initial training.

Name of course	Sub-Lieutenant Technical Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to carry out the duties of: Watch keeping officer Non-specialist officers on board small ships To qualify the officers for the rank of Lieutenant
Pre-course requirement	One year sea training as cadet and midshipman on board ships Should have been promoted to Sub-Lieutenant
Duration	39 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Courses are conducted in professional schools, situated at Cochin, Lonavala, Malad and Jamnagar
Related course	Long courses in Gunnery, ASW, lND, Communications, NBCD and Logistics Management
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed as watchkeeping officers on board ships

Name of course	Long Gunnery (G) course
Aim of course	To enable officers to carry out the duties of specialist Gunnery Officers as under: Gunnery Officer of a Frigate or a Capital ship. Gunnery Officer of an Air Station. Squadron Gunnery Officer.
Pre-course requirement	Lt of the Executive Branch with 2� years to 4� years seniority Possession of watchkeeping certificate and experience in the specialisation Education: Graduation with Mathematics and Physics
Duration	33 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	INS Dronacharya Fort Cochin Cochin
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for three to four years as specialists Officers on completion of sufficient sea time, could be appointed as instructors in profession Schools and Staff Officers in Fleet or Command Headquarters

Name of course	Long Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to carry out the duties of specialist ASW Officers
Pre-course requirement	Lt. Of the Executive Branch with 2 � years to 4 � years seniority Possession of watchkeeping certificate and experience in the specialisation Education: Graduation with Mathematics and Physics
Duration	32 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	ASW School INS Venduruthy Cochin
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for three to four years as specialists Officers on completion of sufficient sea time, could be appointed as instructors in professional schools and staff officers in fleet or command headquarters

Name of course	Long Navigation and Direction (ND) Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to carry out the duties of: Navigating Officer of a Frigate or Capital ship Operations officer of a Frigate or Capital ship Squadron navigating officer Direction officer on board Aircraft carriers or shores based ADRs
Pre-course requirement	Lt. Of the Executive Branch with 2 � years to 4 � years seniority Possession of watchkeeping certificate and experience in the specialisation Education: Graduation with Mathematics and Physics
Duration	32 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	ND School INS Venduruthy Naval Base Cochin
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for three years to four years as specialists Officers on completion of sufficient sea time could be appointed as instructors in Professional Schools and staff officers in Fleet or Command Headquarters

Name of course	Long Communication (C) Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to carry out the duties of specialist communication officers as under: Communication officer of a Frigate or Capital ship Squadron Communication officer Electronic Warfare Officer of a ship
Pre-course requirement	Lt. Of the Executive Branch with 2 � years to 4 � years seniority Possession of watchkeeping certificate and experience in the specialist Education: Graduation with Maths and Physics
Duration	30 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Signal School INS Venduruthy Naval Base Cochin
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for three to four years as specialists Officers on completion of sufficient sea time, could be employed as instructors in professional schools and Staff Officers in Fleet or Command Headquarters

Name of course	Basic Hydrogrpahic (H) Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to undertake the duties and responsibilities of Survey Officers.
Pre-course requirement	Possession of watchkeeping certificate Education: Graduation with Mathematics and Physics
Duration	23 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Hydrographic School INS Gomantak Goa
Related course	Long Hydrographic course
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for two to three years on specialist duties On completion of sea time, officers are recommended to undergo Long Hydrographic course

Name of course	Long Hydrographic (H) Course.
Aim of course	To enable officers to qualify for class II grading
Pre-course requirement	Should have completed the Basic Hydro course Practical experience in Hydrographic survey for a minimum period of two to three years
Duration	48 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Hydrographic School INS Gomantak Goa
Related Course	Advanced Hydrographic course
Remarks	This course is recognised by the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)
Post-course recommendation	Officer to be appointed on board ships for three to four years as specialists Officer on completion of sea time, could be appointed as instructors in Professional Schools. On completion of five to six years after Long Hydro course, officers are recommended for Advanced Hydrographic course

Name of course	Advanced Hydrographic course.
Aim of course	To enable officers to qualify for charge Surveyor Grading
Pre-course requirement	Successfully completed Long Hydro course Practical experience of five to six years after completion of Long Hydro course Sufficient knowledge to take charge of independent survey.
Duration	10 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Hydrographic School Goa
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for sea experience

Name of course	Slt (Special Duty) Gunnery course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: Explosive Account Officer Gun direction (Blind or visual) Officer Officer of quarter Custodian of Armament store TS Officer
Pre-course requirement	Sailors with a minimum rank of PO with ‘G’ specialisation of I class Age: Not more than 38 years Sailors should have been assessed for officer potential
Duration	22 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	INS Dronacharya Fort, Cochin
Related course	Slt (Special Duties) Post Promotion Course
Remarks	Sailors to be promoted to the rank of Slt on completion of course
Post-course recommendation	Slt (SD) Post promotion course

Name of course	SLt (SD) ASW Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform duties of: ASW Officer of small ship Assistant to ASW Officer of a Squadron Supervise diving operations to a depth of 180 feet Custodian of Stores
Pre-course requirement	Sailors with a minimum rank of PO with ASW specialisation of I class. Age: Note more than 38 years. Sailor should have been assessed for officer potential
Duration	21 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	ASW School INS Venduruthy Naval Base Cochin
Related course	SLt Special Duties Post Promotion course
Remarks	Sailors to be promoted to the rank of SLt on completion of course
Post-course recommendation	SLt (SD) Post Promotion course

Name of course	SLt (SD) Radar Plotter
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: Radar Display Room Officer Officer in charge of the Action Information organisation Instructor of Radar Plotter Sailors Custodian of Stores
Pre-course requirements	Sailors with a minimum rank of PO with RP1 'Q'. Age: Not more than 38 years Sailors should have been assessed for officer potential
Duration	17 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Navigation and Direction School INS Venduruthy Naval Base Cochin
Related course	SLt (SD) Post Promotion Course
Remarks	Sailors to be promoted to the rank of SLt on completion of course
Post-course Recommendation	SLt (SD) Promotion Course

Name of course	Slt (SD) Communication Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: Signal Communication Officer (SC)) of a small ship Assistant to SCO of a Capital ship or Squadron ship In charge of Main wireless officer or cryptographic Section or Receiving Station in a Communication Centre
Pre-course requirement	Sailors with a minimum rank of PO TAC or TEL Specialisation of Ist Class Age: Not more than 38 years Sailors should have been assessed for officer potential
Duration	28 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Signal School INS Venduruthy Naval Base Cochin
Related course	SLt (SD) Post-promotion course
Remarks	Sailors to be promoted to the rank of SLt on completion of the course.
Post-course recommendation	SLt (SD) Post-promotion course

Name of course	SLt (Spl Duty) Post Promotion Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to: Carry out the duties of watchkeeping officer Carry out the duties of Special Duty Officer in their respective specialisation Qualify for the rank of Lieutenant
Pre-course requirement	Should have qualified SD (G)/SD (ASW)/SD (PR)/SD(C) Pre Promotion Course Should have been promoted to the rank of SLt
Duration	28 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Courses are conducted at professional Schools, situated at Cochin, Lonavala, Malad (Mumbai) and Jamnagar
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for duties of watchkeeping officer and ‘Special Duty’ Officer

Name of course	Long NBCD Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: NBCDO of major war vessels Instructor of NBCVD School Staff Officer in Fleet and Command Headquarters
Pre-course requirement	Officers of the rank of Lieutenant with two to four years seniority from X, L and E Branches Must be in possession of Watch-Keeping Certificate.
Duration	20 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	NBCD School INS Shivaji Lonavala
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for mandatory sea experience On attainment of sea experience, officers to be appointed as Staff Officer NBCD in Fleet or Command Headquarters

Name of course	Long Logistics and Management Course (LLMC) Officers Course
Aim of course	To enable Officers to: Deal with financial matters in the service with special reference to the allocation and utilisation of funds, budgeting system for planning and controlling activities, with the overall view of promoting financial consciousness in the Navy Ensure optimum utilisation of human resources in the service for increasing organisational effectiveness through management of personal and industrial relations on scientific lines based on behavioural patterns Effectively carry out the duties of Staff Officer by using the latest techniques and principles related to general management Effectively carry out material management functions in the Navy, using concepts, procedures and quantitative techniques available for material management Identify problems in the field and to guide, evaluate and implement studies in the Navy with a view to increase the overall productivity or efficiency
Pre-course requirement	Lieutenants with a minimum of 2 � to 4 � years seniority in Executive, Electrical, Engineering and the Logistics Branch Officers of X, L and E must be in possession of watchkeeping certificates of their respective branches
Duration	43 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	INS Hamla Marve, Malad Mumbai
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships or dockyards and Material Management Stores or organisations Officers could be appointed as instructors in professional schools and staff officers in Fleet or Command Headquarters

Name of course	Ships Diving Officer (SDO) specialisation course, for officers of all branches.
Aim of course	To enable offices to: Achieve proficiency in underwater routine diving tasks Carry out underwater inspection, cleaning and maintenance and underwater fittings using open circuit and close circuit breathing apparatus
Pre-course requirement	Officers must be below 27 years of age Officer of all branches are eligible to undergo this course Officer must be physically fit Officer must qualify in the aptitude test
Duration	Nine weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Diving School INS Venduruthy Naval Base, Cochin
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships to carry out diving duties, in addition to their own professional duties.

Name of course	Clearance Diving Officer (CDO) Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to: Undertake routine diving tasks Carry out underwater inspection, cleaning and maintenance of underwater fittings using open circuit and close circuit breathing apparatus
Pre-course requirement	Officers must have: Qualified in SDO Specialisation Course. Age: Not more than 28 years Sound physical health and medically fit
Duration	26 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Diving School INS Venduruthy Naval Base, Cochin
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships and shore organisation for conducting diving duties

Name of course	Microprocessor and Computer Applications Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to: Familiarise with the handling of computers Gain insights into working of generally used computer software packages like, Lotus 1-2-3, Wordstar and Dbase
Pre-course requirements	Officers of any branch could undergo this course
Duration	Four weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	INS Hamla Marve, Malad Mumbai
Related Course	Long EDP Course
Post-course recommendation	Officers could be given, additional responsibility of exploitation and usage of computers

Name of course	Long Electronic Data Processing Specialist Course
Aim of course	To be able to: Familiarise with basic concepts of computers Understand the utilities of software packages Use programming techniques Undertake management of computer centres Carry out systems analysis and design Get familiar with the database management system, data communication and networking
Pre-course requirement	Officers of all branches can undertake this course Officers must have an aptitude for computers
Duration	26 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	INS Hamla Marve, Malad Mumbai
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed in EDP centres

Name of course	Basic Helicopter Conversion Couse
Aim of course	To convert pilots who have done basic training on fixed wing aircraft to helicopter flying
Pre-course requirements	Officers must have: Qualified as pilot Med Cat A₁ G1₁
Duration	24 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Helicopter Training School (HTS) INS Garuda Naval Base Cochin
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships or shore establishments for further flying training

Name of course	Ab-initio Observer Specialisation Course for Executive Officers
Aim of course	To convert executive officers as observers to be deployed on aircrafts after type conversion
Pre-course requirements	Officer must possess watchkeeping certificate Age: Below 25 years Med Cat A₁ G₁
Duration	36 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Observer School INS Garuda Naval Base Cohin
Post-course Recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board helicopter carrying ships or shore based air squadrons

Name of course	Ab Initio Course for Education Branch
Aim of course	To enable officers to orient to the service way of life, so that they can easily adapt themselves to the service environment on board ships and shore establishments To inculcate the esprit-de-corps amongst the new entrants To acquaint officers with basic knowledge of seamanship, divisional duties, training and technology, electrical and engineering equipment
Pre-course requirements	Age: 21 to 25 years Education: B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Computer Science or Technology or Masters degree in Physics or Mathematics or Computer applications or Computer Science, with either Physics or Mathematics at the graduation level Medically fit
Duration	42 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Courses are conducted in various professional schools, situated at Goa, Cochin, Lanavala, Jamnagar and Malad
Related course	Long course in Gunnery or ASW or ND or Communications
Post-course Recommendation	Officers to be appointed as instructors in professional schools.

Name of course	Naval Orientation course for Naval Cadets
Aim of course	To develop a high standard of mental, moral and physical qualities and characteristics of leadership To orient the officers to the service way of life, so that they easily adapt themselves to the service environment on board ships and shore establishments. To inculcate the esprit-de-corps amongst the new officer entrants
Pre-course requirement	Age: 16 � to 19 years Education: Senior Secondary with 70% and above marks in science subjects Medically fit
Duration	28 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Naval Academy INS Mandovi Verem, Goa
Related course	B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Electronics

Name of course	Naval Orientation Course (NOC) for Direct Entry Sub-Lieutenant
Aim of course	To develop a high standard of mental, moral and physical qualities and characteristics of leadership To enable officers to orient to the service way of life, so that they easily adapt themselves to the service environment on board ships and shore establishments. To inculcate the esprit-de-corps amongst the new officer entrants
Pre-course requirements	Age: 21–25 years Education: B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Electronics Engineering Medically fit
Duration	16 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Naval Academy INS Mandovi Verem Goa
Related course	Marine Engineering Specialisation Course: Phase I for Mechanical Engineers Electrical Specialisation course for Electrical Engineers

Name of course	B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering for Ex-Naval Academy Cadets
Aim of course	To bring Naval Cadets upto B.Tech degree of knowledge To enable officers to carry out the duties of Marine Engineer or Electrical officer of small ships or Assistant Engineer or Electrical officers of capital ships
Pre-course requirements	Cadet should have successfully completed Naval Orientation course at Naval Academy, Goa
Duration	Four years
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Naval College of Engineering INS Shivaji Lonavala
Remarks	During the course, cadets will be promoted to rank of Sub-Lieutenant B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering will be awarded on successful completion of the course
Post-course recommendation	Mechanical Engineer Officers must undergo Marine Engineering Specialisation course: Phase I Electrical Officers are appointed on board ships for four weeks afloat training

Name of course	Basic Engineering Course (BEC) for Ex-NDA cadets
Aim of course	To bring Naval Cadets upto B.Tech degree of knowledge To enable officers to carry out the duties of Marine Engineer or Electrical officer of small ships or Assistant Engineer or Electrical officers of capital ships
Pre-course requirements	Cadets should have successfully completed training at NDA Khadakvasla and six months mandatory sea training
Duration	Three years
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Naval College of Engineering INS Shivaji Lonavala
Remarks	During the course, cadets will be promoted to rank of Sub-Lieutenant B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering will be awarded on successful completion of the course
Post-course recommendation	Mechanical Engineer officers must undergo the Marine Engineering Specialisation Course: Phase I Electrical Officers are appointed on board ships for four weeks afloat training

Name of course	Marine Engineering Specialist Course for Engineer Officer.
Aim of course	To enable officers to under Marine Engineering Conversion.
Pre-course requirement	Officers should have successfully completed the Naval Orientation Course at Goa or a B.Tech and NCE, INS Shivaji
Duration	19 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Centre of Marine Engineering Training INS Shivaji Lonavala
Post-course recommendation	Officers must be appointed on board ships for obtaining watchkeeping certificate

Name of course	Marine Engineering Specialist Course-II
Aim of course	To provide advanced professional training to carry out the duties of Marine Engineer Officer on board ships, dockyards and staff appointments
Pre-course requirement	Officers must have successfully completed Marine Engineering Specialisation Course: Phase I from INS Shivaji. Candidates must also be in possession of watchkeeping certificate
Duration	17 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Centre of Marine Engineering Training, INS Shivaji, Lonavala
Post-course recommendation	Officers must be appointed on board ships for sea time After two to three years of sea time, officers to be appointed in Dockyards or Command Headquarters

Name of course	Electrical Specialisation Course.
Aim of course	To provide advanced professional training, with a view to prepare officers to carry out the duties of Electrical officers on board ships and to advice senior officers on Electrical policy matters
Pre-course requirement	Officers should have completed B.Tech degree course.
Duration	60 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	INS Valsura Jamnagar
Post-course recommendation	Officers must be appointed on board ships for mandatory sea time After two to three years of sea time, officers to be appointed in Dockyards or Command Headquarters

Name of course	SLt (SD Power or Radio) Pre-Promotion Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of : Special Duty Officer Power/Radio. Asstt. To Electrical officer of ship. Instructor for Officers and sailors
Pre-course requirement	Age: Not more than 38 years Minimum rank of PO for non Artificers and Artificers with a minimum of six years of service including three to four years of sea experience
Duration	15 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	INS Valsura Jamnagar
Post-course recommendation	SLt (SD ME) Post Promotion Course

Name of course	SLt (SDME) Post Promotion Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: Assistant to Specialist Engineer Officer Assistant Manager in Dockyards Controller of NBCD Team
Pre-course requirement	Should have successfully completed Pre-Promotion Course Should have been promoted to the rank of SLt
Duration	25 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	INS Hamla–7 weeks INS Shivaji–18 weeks
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for mandatory sea experience On attainment of sufficient sea experience, officers to be appointed in Dockyards or Command Headquarters

Name of course	SLt (SD Power/Radio) Promotion Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: Assistant To Electrical officer Assistant Manager in Dockyards
Pre-course requirement	Should have successfully completed Pre-Promotion course Should have been promoted to the rank of SLt
Duration	27 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	NBCD School-two weeks INS Hamla-seven weeks INS Valsura-18 weeks
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board ships for sea experience On attainment of sufficient sea experience, officers to be appointed in Dockyards or Command Headquarters

Name of course	SLt (SD) Shipwright Pre Promotion Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: Shipwright officer of a small ship Instructor in Shipwright School Assistant Manager in Naval Dockyards
Pre-course requirement	Should have successfully completed four years Artificer Apprentice Training in Naval Architecture at the Shipwright School Must have passed the Chief Shipwright examination Six years of service on completion of the Apprentice Training Sailors should have been assessed for officer potential.
Duration	12 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	Navy Shipwright School Vishakhapatnam
Post-course recommendation	SLt (SD SW) Post-Promotion Course

Name of course	SLt (SDSW) Post-Promotion Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: Shipwright officer onboard ships Assistant Manager in Naval Dockyards
Pre-course requirement	Should have successfully completed the Pre-Promotion course Should have been promoted to the rank of SLt
Duration	21 weeks
Frequency	Twice a year
Venue	NBCD School-2 weeks INS Hamla-7 weeks
Post-course recommendation	SLt (SD SW) Post-Promotion Course

Name of course	Air Engineer Office (AEO) Specialisation Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: Gain knowledge in Aeronautical Engineering Subjects and Aircraft Weaponry Train in Operations, Maintenance and Administration of Naval Aircrafts
Pre-course requirement	Officers should have: Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering Undergone Naval Orientation Course (NOC) Undergone ME Conversion Course Engine Room watchkeeping certificate
Duration	48 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Naval Air Technical School (NATS) Naval Base Cochin
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board aircraft carriers or ships carrying helicopters or shore air station or air squadrons.

Name of course	Air Electrical Office (ALO) Specialisation Course
Aim of course	To enable officers to perform the duties of: Gain knowledge in Aeronautical Engineering Subjects and Aircraft Weaponry Train in Maintenance of Naval Aircraft
Pre-course requirement	Officers should have: Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering Undergone Naval Orientation Course (NOC) Undergone Electrical Specialisation course Competency certificate
Duration	48 weeks
Frequency	Once a year
Venue	Naval Air Technical School (NATS) Naval Base Cochin
Post-course recommendation	Officers to be appointed on board aircraft carriers or ships carrying helicopters or shore air station or air squadrons

The following are the allowances which are admissable to certain specialisation, courses and inclement postings:

The following are the other facilities which are common to all the three services but are not easy to come by in civilian life.

Leave travel: Leave benefit and travel concessions for officers and their families.

Accomodation: Furnished accommodation at concessional rates according to rank and marital status.

Medical: Free medical treatment in service hospitals for officers and their families.

Schooling and transport for children: Concession in tuition fee and school transport facility are available to children.

Housing scheme: The three services have special housing scheme for officers.

Loans: Granted for house building/car/scooter as per scales provided from the government from time to time.

Pension: Apart from regular pension other schemes such as disability pension, invalid pension gratuity, family pension, special family pension are also provided.

Resettlement prospects: Officers are provided with job-oriented training for resettlement prospects on retirement.

The following are the service limits for the grant of the substantive promotion to higher ranks.

Officers are eligible for acting promotions to higher ranks on completion of the following minimum service limits subject to availability of vacancies. They will only get the rank pay and not the substantive pay of the rank.

After successful completion of training, the candidates pass out as Flying Officers and become entitled to the pay and allowance due to the rank. The Air Force offers good career prospects though it varies from branch to branch.

There are two types of promotions in the Indian Air Force, namely, a higher acting rank and a substantive rank. Each high rank carries with it extra emolument. Depending on the number of vacancies, one has a good number of chances to get a promotion to the higher acting rank. Time-scale promotion to the rank of Squadron Leader and Wing Commander is granted after successful completion of 10 years of flying (pilot) branch and 20 years of service respectively. A grant of higher rank from the Wing Commander and above is by selection, carried out by duly constituted promotion boards.

The ranks of Sub/Lt. in the Army, Pilot Officer in the Air Force and acting Sub/Lt. in the Navy have been abolished. Time-scale promotions and pay scales are as follows:

All arms except, medical, dental, RVC and nursing services
• Lt. To Captain: 4 years of service (5^th year)

Medical- From AFMC-lieutenant to Captain after 1 year. Direct entry (after internship). Captain to Major: 4 years of service. Major to Lt. Colonel: 13 years of service

Dental – Induction as Lt. After one year service: Captain to major: 6 years service. Major to Lt. Colonel: 14 years 6 months service.

Remount veterinary corps- Joins as Lieutenant. After year service promoted to Captain’s rank. Captain to major after 7 years service. Major to Lt. Colonel 17 years service. Promotion to Colonel rank and above is through selection for all officers.

Dearness allowance: Inflation neutralisation 100% is granted based on rise in All India price index with effect from January 1, 1996.

Hierarchy and Promotions
Sub-Lieutenant	One year
Lieutenant	Three years
Lieutenant Commander	Eight years seniority as Lieutenant
Commander	24 years in commissioned service, if not promoted by selection

By selection
Commander Executive seniority as Lieutenant Commander	2-8 years
Commander Engineer	2-10 years
Commander Electrical	2-10 years
Captain
Commodore
Rear Admiral No restriction
Vice Admiral
Admiral
There is no servce limit for the grant of acting promotion in the navy except to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, for which an officer should have attained six years' seniority as Lieutenant.

Rank-Army	Rank-Navy	Ranks-Air Force
Lieutenant	Sub Lieutenant	Flying Officer
Captain	Lieutenant	Flight Lieutenant
Major	Lieutenant	Squadron Leader
Lt Colonel	Commander	Wing Commander
Colonel	Captain	Group Captain
Brigadier	Commodore	Air Commander
Major General	Rear Admiral	Air Vice Marshal
Lt General	Vice Admiral	Air Marshal
VCAS/GOC-IN-C	VCNS/C-IN-C	VCAS/AOC-IN-C
General	Admiral	Air Chief Marshal

BY TIME SCALE		BY SELECTION
Lieu- tenant	Inducted as commissioned officer	Lt Colonel	16 years of commissioned service
Captain	4 years of commissioned service	Colonel	20 years of commissioned service
Major	10 years of commissioned service	Brigadier	23 years of commissioned service
Lt. Colonel	20 years of commissioned service	Major General	25 years of commissioned service
		Lt. General	28 years of commissioned service
		General	No restrictions

By Time Scale
Ag. Sub Lieutenant to Sub Lieutenant	Inducted as commissioned officer
Sub Lieutenant to Lieutenant	4 years of commissioned Service
Lieutenant to Lieut Commander	10 years seniority as Lieutenant
Lieutenant Commander to Commander (if not promoted by selection)	20 years (reckoned commissioned service)

By Selection
Lieutenant Commander to Commander	2-8 years seniority as Lieutenant Commander
Commander to Captain	4 years seniority as Commander
Captain To Rear Admiral and above	No service restriction

Captain	3 years
Major	6 years
Lt. Colonel	6 and 1/2 years
Colonel	8 and 1/2 years
Brigadier	12 years
Major General	20 years
Lt. General	25 years

Rank-Army	Rank-Navy	Rank-Air Force	Pay scale rank pay
Lieutenant	Sub Lieutenant	Flying Officer	8500-300-10050
Captain	Lieutenant	Flight Lt.	9600-300-11400 400
Major Lieutenant	Comm- ander	Sq. Leader	11600-325-14850 1200
Lt. Colonel	Comm- ander	Wing Comm- ander	13500-400-17100 1600
Colonel	Captain	Group Captain	15100-450-17350 2000
Brigadier	Comm- odore	Air Comm- odore	16700-450- 18050 2400
Major General	Real Admiral	Air Marshal	18400-500- 22400
Lt. General	Vice Admiral	Air marshal	22400-525-24500
VCAS /GOC- IN-C	VCNS /C-IN- C	VCAS /AOC-IN -C	26000 Fixed
General	Admiral	Air Chief Marshal	30000 fixed