Indian Navy Recruitment 2020 (SSR and AA) FAQ Question Answers

Q – What is the Salary of Indian Navy SSR ?

A – Rank wise the salary of Indian Navy SSR is as follows:

Rank                                Pay Band

Seaman I                        5200 – 20200

Seaman II                       5200 – 20200

Leading Seaman            5200 – 20200

Petty Officer                   5200 – 20200

Chief Petty Officer          9300 – 34800

MCPO II                         9300 – 34800

MCPO I                         9300 – 34800

Q- What is the job of Steward in Indian Navy ?

A – As in restaurants stewards have the job of serving customers, same is the job of steward in the Indian Navy. They are regular sailors ssr who serve the officers of ship and mess. They take care of the dining hall and ship in the messes of the wardroom. They also handle the Indian Navy’s bars, prepares drinks and cocktails, arranges parties, official lunches, dinners, etc.

Q- What is the full form of SSR?

A – The full form of SSR is Senior Secondary Recruit. They are admitted through Sailor entry.

Q – What is the job profile of Indian Navy SSR?

A – The sailors of Indian Navy SSR are supposed to work in the best Technical organisations of Indian Navy. They serve in highly technical, modern and powerful ships such as the submarine, Guided missile destroyers, aircraft carriers, replenishment ships, etc. Here, they work on the firing of different weapons such as high powered guns or missiles, types of equipment like sonars, radars, etc. They can be alloted different branches and can be gunners, physical trainers, instructors, divers, etc.

Q- What is the eligibility requirements for applying for SSR in Indian Navy?

A – If you wish to apply for the post of SSR in Indian Navy, then you should have cleared your physics and Maths apart from clearing one of these subjects: Computer Science/ Biology/ Chemistry from a recognised education board.

Q- How can I join Indian Navy after 12th?

A –  Ways to join the Indian Navy as an officer after 12th:

1. Naval Academy Entrance Exam: Every year UPSC conducts these entrance exams for those male candidates twice in a year during May & December who have cleared 12th with Maths & Physics from a recognised govt and state education board. Their age should be between 16 ½ and 19 years.
2. 10+2 B. Tech. Cadet Entry: Those students who have cleared 12th or equivalent exam from a govt recognised board or University with minimum 70% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Maths and at least 50% marks in Class X or XII. You can apply for this through the official Indian Navy.

Ways to join the Indian Navy as a sailor:

1. One can join Indian Navy as a Sailor in the form of Artificer Apprentice, Senior Secondary Recruits, Matric Recruits or non- Metric Recruits. They should have cleared 12th with Physics and Maths apart from one of the Computer/ Biology/ Chemistry.
2. Musicians: To become a musician in the Indian Navy, the candidate should have cleared 10th standard along with some musical training.

Q- What is the recruitment process/Selection process of Indian Navy SSR?

A – Indian Navy releases the advertisement for recruitment of Indian Navy SSR twice in a year – Dec/Jan and June/July. The application forms can be found on the official site as soon as soon as an advertisement is out. The applicant needs to mention that he is applying for SSR post by compulsorily ticking that section. Fill the application form in capital letters and fix the photograph as instructed. You need to have self-attested copies of documents such as Domicile, Marksheet of 10th & 12th and others as mentioned. You have to fill two forms. They are to be sent to the concerned address of Navy HQ. The size of envelopes should be 22 X 20 cm and should be self-attested. On one of the envelope, put the Rs 10 stamp and mention details such as post you are applying for, domicile state, 12th percentage, etc.

Then you get the exam centre for the entrance exam based on Domicile state along with call letter cum admit card. When you are selected, you will have to appear for Physical and Medical Tests. After this, the merit list is declared.

Q- What is the syllabus of Indian Navy SSR?

A – The syllabus of Indian Navy SSR is divided into four parts:

1. Science: Kinematic, Laws of motion, Thermodynamics, Electricity, Gravitation, Magnetism Concepts, Optics, Semiconductor Devices, Communication Process, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, Human Body, Food, Computer Science
2. Maths: Trigonometry, Number System, Logarithms, Coordinate Geometry, Three Dimensional Geometry, Integral Calculus, Differential Calculus, Matrices & Determinants, Probability, Binomial Theorem.

• English: Grammar concepts like Active Voice, Passive Voice, Prepositions, synonyms, antonyms, adjective uses, fill in the blanks, etc.

1. General Awareness: General Knowledge, Sports, Important national and international facts, Current affairs, awards, books & Authors, Concepts of History and Geography, monuments, capitals and currencies, etc.

Q- Can Girls join Indian Navy?

A – Yes, girls can join Indian Navy after graduation. They are admitted as the Officers and can’t be sailors as of now. They can join different branches of navy such as ATC, Observer, Law, Architecture, Education, Logistics, Flying branch etc.

There are three ways through which women join Indian Navy:

1. CDS: Every year Indian Navy releases notifications through CDS conducted by UPSC regarding the number of vacancies for women. Women have to undergo screening of two stages out of which Stage I is written Test, and Stage II is ‘Personality Test.’
2. SSC Technical Entry: Those women who have completed B.E. or B. Tech from a recognised university with at least 60% can apply through this.

• SNAES (Special Naval Architecture Entry Scheme): Those women who have a degree in Architecture from the recognised university can apply through this scheme.

Q- Can a person join Indian Navy after Class 10?

A – Those male candidates who have completed Class X from a recognised board are eligible to apply in Indian Navy through MR entry for the post of cook, steward & hygienists. One can also apply to become the musician.

Q- Can a person with Arts/Commerce in Class 12 apply for Indian Navy SSR?

A – A person can apply for Indian Navy SSR only if he has cleared Physics and Maths along with Chemistry /Biology/ Computer Science as one of the subjects. So, a person with Arts/ Commerce in Class 12 can’t apply for this post.

Q- What all activities are involved in  Physical Fitness Test ?’

A – Physical Fitness Test or PFT comprises of 1.6 km run that a candidate has to complete in 7 minutes, 10 push-ups and 20 squats.

Q- What all documents are required while applying for Indian Navy SSR ?

A – The required documents are:

1. Application Form filled properly in capital letters.
2. Class X marksheet

• Class XII marksheet

1. Domicile Certificate
2. Two self attested envelope of size 22X20 cm

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