(SSC) in the Aviation Cadre (Pilots)

(SSC) in the Aviation Cadre (Pilots)

THE INDIAN NAVY

BECOME A SHORT SERVICE COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN THE AVIATION CADRE OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH
COURSE COMMENCING – JUL 2008

JOIN THE INDIAN NAVY - EXPERIENCE THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

1. Applications are invited from unmarried male Indian citizens for Short Service
Commission (SSC) in the Aviation Cadre (Pilots) of Executive Branch of the Indian Navy
for Course commencing Jul 2008 at the Naval Academy.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
2. Age. 19 to 23 years born between 02 Jul 1985 and 01 Jul 1989; both dates inclusive.
3. Educational Qualifications
A graduate degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks with Mathematics & Physics
at 10+2 level.
4. Physical Standards
(a) Height and Weight. Minimum height 162.5 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/night blind.
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION
5. Short Service Commission is granted for a term of 10 years, extendable to 14 years,
subject to service requirement and performance/willingness of the candidate. On
completion of these tenures, officers are entitled for gratuity under the extant rules.
Disciplined life, leadership qualities and professional skills imbibed during the service
would stand as added advantages in acquiring second career post exit from the Navy.
6. Officers of the Aviation Cadre inducted under the scheme will not be given any extension
beyond fourteen years and will not be eligible for permanent commission.

HOW TO APPLY
7. (a) Application Forms in accordance with the prescribed format and complete in all
respects with superscription on the envelope “APPLICATION FOR SSC
AVIATION CADRE - JUL 2008 COURSE, Qualification…………..................
.…..………...... Percentage..............%” is to be sent to the address given below by
22 Oct 2007. Applications sent by Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier will
not be accepted.
POST BAG NO. 04, RK PURAM PO(MAIN), NEW DELHI - 110 066.
(b) Application must be sent in the format given in the advertisement, otherwise it will be
rejected.
(c) Application must be accompanied by attested copies of : - (i) 10th Standard
Certificate for verification of date of birth and other educational certificates. (ii) Marks
statement of all semesters/years.
(d) Application and requisite enclosures must be properly tagged/stitched by thread
only. Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) will not be responsible for
loss of enclosures, if sent loose.
(e) Applicants should endorse their willingness to be considered for Executive (General
Service)in case not qualifying PABT/Aviation medicals to be considered for the same.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
8. (a) Candidates will be issued call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews
based on their performance in educational qualification. If a candidate possesses
higher qualification with better percentage, his higher qualification will be considered
for cut off. Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) reserves the right
to short-list applications and to fix cut off percentage without assigning any reason.
No communication will be entertained on this account.
(b) SSB interviews for short-listed candidates will be scheduled from Jan 08 to May 08
at Bangalore/Bhopal.
(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 thereafter undergo
PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Tests) followed by Aviation Medical examination.
(d) Candidates recommended by the SSBs cleared PABT and declared medically fit will
be appointed for training in Order of All India Merit depending on the number of
vacancies.
(e) Candidates not cleared PABT/Aviation medicals if opted for Short Service (Executive)
may be considered for the same, if qualified medically & educationally {BE/BTech/
BSc. (Physics & Maths)} provided vacancies exist and their position in the merit list.
(f) Change of SSB Centre for interview is not permissible under any circumstances.
(g) Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the President
of the SSB on receipt of call up letter and copy endorsed to Directorate of Manpower
Planning & Recruitment (R&R), Room No 204, ‘C’ Wing. Sena Bhavan, IHQ-MoD (N),
New Delhi-110011 (Fax No 011-23011282).
(h) No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of tests.
(j) Return 2nd Class Sleeper rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for
the first time for this entry.
TRAINING
9. The training is scheduled to commence in the month of Jul 2008.
10. Candidates will be inducted as Cadets and undergo Naval Orientation Course at the Naval
Academy, Goa. This will be followed by Stage I and Stage II flying training at the Air Force
Academy/Naval establishments. On successful completion of Stage II training the Cadets
will be awarded wings and commissioned as Sub-Lieutenants.
11. Only unmarried candidates are eligible to undergo training. Any candidate who is found
to be married or marries while under training will be discharged and shall be liable to
refund full pay & allowances drawn by him and expenditure incurred on him by the
Government.
DUTIES OF PILOTS (AVIATION CADRE OFFICERS)
12. On completion of basic flying training and on award of wings after commission, you
would have an opportunity to fly the latest Fighters, Helicopters or fixed wing
Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft. This could be from an aircraft carrier, other
ship’s decks or from an airfield ashore. You would be flying machines at the cutting
edge of technology. You would actively participate in all facets of Naval Operation,
above, below and on the surface of the sea. An honorable exciting & adventurous
life awaits you as a pilot in the Navy.
THE NAVY OFFERS YOU
13. Promotions. The promotion criteria for different ranks are as follows:-
Rank Promotion criteria
Sub Lieutenant (SLt) On commission
Lieutenant (Lt) 02 years as SLt
Lt Commander 04 years from date of promotion to Substantive Lt
Commander 11 years from date of promotion to Substantive Lt
Note:- Promotion from Sub Lt to Cdr is on time scale, subject to fulfillment of requisite service
conditions.
14. Allowances (as applicable*). Flying pay of Rs.7000/- a month will be eligible.
* Dearness Allowance * City compensatory Allowance * Hill compensatory Allowance *
Kit Maintenance Allowance * High Altitude/Uncongenial Climate Allowance * Outfit
Allowance * Qualification Pay or grant * Parachute Pay and Parachute Reserve Pay * Sea
Going Allowance * Hardlying money * Island Special Duty Allowance * Instructional
Allowance * Technical Pay * Low Rate interest loan from Govt. Sources for purchase of
Car/Personal Computer/Scooter and Construction of House
15. Other Benefits. Entitled ration as per scale, furnished accommodation and allied services
at concessional rates, free medical facilities for self and family. Group Housing Scheme,
concessional transport facilities for school going children, Canteen facilities etc.
16. Group Insurance & Gratuity. Insurance cover or Rs. 15 lakhs (on contribution) as per
latest rules in vogue. Gratuity will be granted to the officer as per the latest rules in
vogue. Additional Group Insurance Scheme for pilots is also available as per latest rules
in vogue.
17. Leave and Leave Encashment. Officers are entitled to (subject to service exigencies)
60 days annual and 20 days casual leave every year. Free Travel for self and family as
per rules & 50% concession by air. Leave encashment is permissible, as per latest rules
in vogue.
18. Adventure & Sports. The Navy provides facilities to pursue any sport of your liking. In
addition, one can learn and participate in adventure sports, such as river rafting,
mountaineering, hot air ballooning, hang gliding, wind surfing, etc.