Technical Cadre Examination

Railway Recruitment Board located at Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Chandigarh, Jammu, Gorakhpur, Patna, Guwahati, Calcutta, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Secunderabad, Mumbai, Bhopal, Malda, Ranchi, etc. conducts recruitment of the technical categories in class III through a Civil Services examination. The Boards advertises its vacancies generally in Employment News / Rojgar Samachar and conduct both written examinations and interviews.

All the positions are filled on the basis of written tests and interviews. Sometimes, more than one round of tests / interviews could be held to make the final selections. Aptitude and/or translation tests are held to determine the rankings in the merit list. All questions are multiple-choice objective type. The tests are designed according to the educational standards prescribed for the post. If the number of applicants is large, qualifying tests are held in two stages: preliminary and the main. For a very few specific categories, the written exam is followed by a viva, and for certain other categories a skills test. For categories related to operational safety, a psychological test is conducted as well. After this, the application details furnished by him/her are verified. The successful applicants are called for counselling and scrutiny of original documents .A panel of names is then recommended to zonal railway / production unit, depending on the number of vacancies. The candidates will be required to pass a medical examination before appointment.

Eligibility:

List of some of the technical categories along with their age limits are as under:

RPF Sub-Inspectors / Constables Exam

The Central Selection Board conducts the examination for the positions of Sub-Inspectors in the Executive Branch and Fire Service Branch along with Constables in the Railway Protection Force (RPF).

Eligibility :

Age: Between 20 and 25 years for Sub-Inspectors. 18 to 25 years for Constables. Relaxation of upper age limit is as per rules.

Educational Qualification:

Post	Educational Qualification
Executive Branch	Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognised University
Fire Service Branch	Must have passed Intermediate/Higher Secondary (10 + 2) with Science and Sub. Officers Course or its equivalent Diploma in Science or Fire Fighting
Constables	High School or equivalent

Physical Standards:

(a) Height Minimum: 165 cms (160 cms for SC/150cms for ST/165 for Ex-S);
Height Minimum for Females: 157 cms for General/SC/ST/OBC;
(b) Chest Minimum: 80 cms (76.2 cms for SC/ST) with expansion of 5 cms;
(c) Weight Minimum: 50 kg for SC and 48 kg for ST.

Note: Height of Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonese, etc., shall not be less than 160 cms (155 cms for females).

Medical: Vision: normal without glasses. Candidates having flat feet knock knee, squint eye or any other bodily defect shall not be eligible for appointment.

Examination Pattern:

For Sub-Inspectors in Executive Branch and Fire Service Branch:

Non - Technical Cadre Examination

Railway Recruitment Boards conducts a Civil Services examination for the recruitment of the non-technical categories in Grade C services, i.e., Clerks, Assistant Station Masters, Ticket Collectors, Train Clerks, etc.

The Boards located at Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Chandigarh, Jammu, Gorakhpur, Patna, Guwahati, Calcutta, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Secunderabad, Mumbai, Bhopal, Malda, Ranchi, etc; advertise the vacancies through Newspapers/Employment News and conduct the written examination as well as interviews.

LIC's Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) exam gives a direct entry to the officer cadre. Anyone recruited as a direct AAO can hope to reach the highest level, provided his/her performance in the profession is very good. For the recruitment of the Assistant Administrative Officers in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), a national level Civil Services examination is held once a year. It may be noted here that Assistant Administrative Officers are recruited either through this Civil Services examination or through promotion from Class II and Class III levels.

Nature of Job:

The tasks of the AAOs concern Administration and Development of Accounts.

• Administration
  • Registry of claims within permissible financial limit
  • Policy making
  • Filing official returns and statements to higher regional offices
• Development
  • Marketing and procurement of business
  • Business promotion
  • Fund management and disbursal.

Eligibility :

Age: 21 – 28 years in the year of examination.

Educational Qualification: graduate or a post graduate with a minimum of 50 % marks.

Examination Pattern:

The examination comprises of the following two stages:

Stage I: Written Examination
Stage II: Interview

Written Test consists of Paper I which is objective in nature and Paper II which is descriptive in nature.

PAPER I is set on the following topics:

1. Reasoning Ability (Bilingual)
2. General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Bilingual)
3. Numerical Ability (Bilingual)
4. English Language with special emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.

PAPER II (Descriptive) is a test on Essay which can be written in English or Hindi. Descriptive type test also contains a test on précis and comprehension in English.

Syllabus :

Test of Reasoning Ability:
This test has been designed to judge the candidate’s thinking power, and it contains questions of various kinds. The test will be partly verbal, i.e., based on or related to words and partly non-verbal, i.e., based on or related to figures and drawings.

G.I.C. Officer’s Examination

GIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) exam gives a direct entry to the officer cadre. Anyone recruited as a direct AAO can hope to reach the highest level, provided his/her performance in the profession is very good. AAOs are normally appointed as Branch Managers in smaller branches and, as the name of the post indicates, are responsible for overall general administration of the branch. Even in the bigger branches and, higher offices, AAOs are assigned important tasks and assist not only in better administration of the branch/said office but also help achieving the financial targets.

GIC AAO examination is a combined Civil Services examination for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Administrative Officer (Generalist) in the General Insurance Corporation of India, i.e., (i) National Insurance Company Ltd., Calcutta; (ii) The New India Assurance Company Ltd., Mumbai; (iii) The Oriental Fire and General Insurance Company Ltd., New Delhi; and (iv) United India Insurance Company Ltd.

Eligibility :

Minimum Qualification: graduate/ postgraduate with 50% marks (relaxable in the case of Scheduled Castes/Tribes at 40%)

Age: 21-30 years on 1st October of the year previous to the year of examination (relaxable in the case of SC/ST/OBC, ex-servicemen and serving confirmed employees of G.I.C)

Examination Pattern:

The examination comprises of two stages:
Stage I: Written Examination
Stage II: Interview

Candidates who have submitted duly filled applications and who fulfil all the eligibility criteria are called for the objective type written examination that comprises of the following:

(1) Test of Reasoning,
(2) English Language,
(3) General Awareness
(4) Professional Knowledge

Only those candidates who pass the written examination are called for the Interview.

Application Form :

The notification for this examination is generally published in the Employment News. The last date for submission of application of duly filled application is usually in the first week of April. Applications are to be sent to: Post Bag No. 2281, Chanakyapuri Post Office, New Delhi-110 021.

Examination Centres:

The Civil Services written examination is held at 28 centres in India. The candidates may choose any one of the following centres which must be indicated in the application form clearly. No change of the centre will be allowed at a later date. Company/Corporation reserves the right to direct candidates to appear at a centre other than the one chosen by them for written examination without monetary assistance. Company/Corporation also reserves the right to hold the written examination at some and not all the examination centres listed below depending upon the number of candidates and other relevant factors.

Recruitment to the assistant grade service through G.I.C. Assistant’s Examination is generally held in the month of August.

Eligibility :

Age Limits:
18 to 28 years on 1st June of the year of examination.

Educational Qualifications:
Pass in Higher Secondary with 60% marks or Graduate of a recognized University.

Examination Pattern:

The examination comprises of:

Stage I: Written Examination including an objective type and a Descriptive type test.
Stage II: Interview

Examination Papers

• The Objective Paper will consist of Test of Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Clerical Aptitude, English Language and General Knowledge. Objective tests except English will be bilingual, i.e., both in English and Hindi.
• The Descriptive Test will be on Essay, Letter Writing and Précis writing in English

How to apply :

The blank application and particulars are published in the Employment News, usually in the month of March. The last date for the submission of applications is usually first week of April every year.

Examination Centres:

The Civil Services written examination is held at 28 centres in India. The candidates may choose any one of the following centres which must be indicated in the application form clearly. No change of the centre will be allowed at a later date. Company/Corporation reserves the right to direct candidates to appear at a centre other than the one chosen by them for written examination without monetary assistance. Company/Corporation also reserves the right to hold the written examination at some and not all the examination centres listed below depending upon the number of candidates and other relevant factors.

The Indian Navy possesses highly sophisticated ships, submarines and aircraft, which are operated by sailors, who are given training at various intervals during their service.Indian Navy Sailors (Direct Entry) MER Examination is held twice a year.

Eligibility Criteria:

Marital Status: Unmarried Indian Male citizens are eligible.

Age: 17-20 years on the 1st January or 1st August of the year of examination.

Educational Qualifications: Matric or equivalent with 55% or above marks in Science and Maths. Candidates having less than 55% marks in Matric are also eligible provided they have got 55% or above marks in any higher board examination with Science and Maths.

Physical Standards:

(i) Height: 157 cms (minimum) for 18 years of age

(ii) Weight: Proportionate to height (plus and minus 10% acceptable)

(iii) Chest: Well developed and proportioned with minimum expansion range of 5cms

(iv) Without glasses better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/9. Colour Perception: CP II;

(v) Good mental and physical health free from any disease/disability.

Test Pattern:

The Recruitment will be done directly by the Navy. Eligible short listed candidates will be sent call-up letters, giving date, time and place for Written Test and Physical Fitness Test.

Physical Fitness Test: Qualifying in this Test is mandatory for enrolment. The standard of Physical Fitness Test is (i) One Mile (1.6 km) run to be completed in 7 minutes. (ii) 20 sit ups. (iii) 10 push ups.

Written Test: The Written Test will have four sections:

• Section I: English
• Section II. Science
• Section III. Maths
• Section IV. GK.

The question paper will be bilingual and objective type and of 1 hour duration. The results will be announced on the same day.

Those who qualify will undergo Physical Fitness Test and Medical Examination. Those who are declared medically fit would be considered fully qualified and those who are declared temporary unfit will be required to appear for Review Medical on the stipulated date.

Performance in Written Examination, Computer Knowledge, Sports and NCC will be taken into consideration for the final selection. After enrolment candidates will be sent on Railway Warrant to Chilika (Orissa) for initial training of 24 weeks.

For Sportsmen: Outstanding sportsmen who have participated at National/State Level will have to qualify in the Sports trials in addition to written exam, PFT and Medical.

Training: 24 weeks Basic Training at INS Chilka followed by 24 weeks professional training in the allotted trade in Naval Establishments all over the country. Branch/Trade will be allocated as per requirement of service.

Tentative Dates:

This exam is held in the month of June and December.

Application Forms:

Application Form The application form may be used or the format may be typed on plain paper. Candidates applying for more than one entry are to submit separate applications. However, only one application form is to be filled for a particular entry. Choice of entry is to be clearly indicated on the application form. Application sent through agent will not be accepted. Candidates applying for DE (DH) entry are to clearly indicate in their application the Branch/Trade (Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical) they are applying. The choice should be as per their specialisation in three year Diploma Course.

Documents: The following documents are to be punched and tied firmly with a strong thread to the application in the sequence below:- 

(a) Two spare recent PP size photos with the candidate's name written on the reverse (In the absence of recent photograph candidate will not be allowed to appear in the examination). 

(b) Application filled in capital letters with one recent PP size photograph pasted at the right top corner. 

(c) Attested copy of matric /equivalent certificate for verification of date of birth. 

(d) Attested copy of mark sheet of Diploma/Higher Board examination/ Matriculation, as applicable. 

(e) Attested copy of certificate indicating computer knowledge achieved, if any. 

(f) Attested copy of other certificates viz NCC/Sports/etc.  

Indian Navy generally recruits people to its executive branch and sailor branch. The path to Command is through the executive Branch. Only sea going officers of the executive Branch can exercise command of ships, submarines and aircraft. Seaman Officers can specialize in gunnery & missiles, navigation and direction, anti-submarine warfare, communications, aviation, submarine, hydrography, and diving.

Engineering Branch: Modern ships, submarines and aircraft are equpid with advanced technology, machinery and propulsion systems. The Engineer-officer is responsible for keeping all these systems serviceable. Opportunities to work in shore jobs in naval dockyards and indigenous production units also exit. In no other career is an engineer exposed to such a wide spectrum of opportunities to keep abreast of modern development. An Engineer Officer’s career is interspersed with technical courses up to post graduation level in India/abroad. Naval Architects specialise in warship construction. 

Electrical Branch : A warship is a mini floating city with an integral power generation and distribution system. In addition, complex missile systems, underwater weapons, radars and radio communication equipment form major part of a warship’s equipment. A majority of these are either computer-based or computer aided and incorporate the latest trends in electronics engineering. For a ship to be able to fight effectively, all this equipment must be kept working at peak efficiency. Electrical Officers have this responsibility and other challenging tasks. The navy also offers excellent opportunities for post-graduate courses in India/abroad. 

Submarine branch: These new hi-tech war machines have awesome firepower, state-of-the art weapon control systems, computer controlled machinery and a high standard of habitability. One major responsibility of the submarines in peace time is to train for war as effectively as possible in the knowledge that this will contribute to its prevention. If you successfully complete the rigorous training, which is conducted at Visakhapatnam, you will be the proud possessor of the ‘Dolphin Badge’ and a member of a very elite arm of the Navy.

Eligibility Criteria:

Age limit : Must be between 19 ½ to 25 years of age.

Educational Qualification : An Engineering Degree with 55% in Mechanical(Electronics and Telecommunication /Control Engineering equivalent qualification recognized by Institute of Engineers (India) as exempt from Section' A ' and 'B' of their Associate Membership Examination.

Physical Standards : (a) Height and Weight: Minimum acceptable height 157 cms with co-related weight (148 cms for female candidates) (b) Visual Standards: 6/36, 6/36 (correctable to 6/6 in each eye with glasses).

Test Pattern:

Eligible short listed candidates will be called for Selection Board Interview which is of 5 days duration. Those who qualify Intelligence Test will be allowed to participate in the subsequent tests i.e. Psychological Tests, Individual Tasks, Group Tasks, Group Discussion and Interview. However, those recommended for submarine cadre will undergo a Special Medical Examination at Mumbai and Visahkapatnam. Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be inducted as Sub-Lieutenants an undergo Naval Orientation Course at Naval Academy, Goa followed by a specialize course / training.

Application Forms :

The Indian Navy is equipped with modern air carriers, destroyers, frigates, gunships, missile boats, submarines and naval aircraft. Behind the well equipped and modern fleet are the well trained and dedicated naval officers who are doing their best in safeguarding India's interests and playing a pivotal role in the country's defence.

Indian Navy recruits people to its executive branch and sailor branch. The Executive branch officers man the command appointments on board. The recruitment is advertised through the Employment News and all important National and Regional news papers/dailies.

Eligibility Criteria:

Age: Age Limit (as on July 1 of the year of admission):

1. 21 to 25 years for category I
2. 22 to 27 years for category II
3. 19 to 25 year for category III.

Educational Qualification

For category -A:

Master's Degree with 55% marks in Physics (with Maths in B.Sc) or Maths (with Physics in B.Sc). Women candidates having Chemistry with Physics as subsidiary at Degree levels are also eligible.

For category B:

A Degree in Law qualifying for emolument as an Advocate under the Advocates Act

1961, with 55% marks and above.

For category C:

(i) I Class BE/ B.Tech in Civil/ Architecture or

(ii) Graduation in any subject including BCA with Degree/Diploma in Material/Financial Management or

(iii) Chartered Accountancy.

Physical Standards

Height and Weight:

Men: Minimum acceptable height 157 cms with correlated weight.

Women: Minimum acceptable height 152 cms, weight 38.6 kgs.

In both cases the Correlated weight should not, however, vary from the average by more than 10%

Visual Standards

 6/60, 6/60 for I and 6/24, 6/36 for II & III correctable to 6/6 (in each eye with glasses).

Test Pattern:

Candidates after short listing will be required to appear for SSB Interview at Bangalore or Bhopal followed by Medical Examination. Candidates recommended by SSB are entered in course as Sub-Lieutenants and undergo Naval Orientation Course at Naval Academy (NAVAC), Goa followed by professional training at various Naval Training Establishments/ Units/Ships.

Selection for all Permanent Commission entries, except 10 + 2 (Tech) Cadet entry and NCC Special entry (Graduate) is through a written examination conducted by the UPSC, followed by an interview by the Service Selection Board (SSB). There is no written examination for the Short Service Commission entries. These applications are short listed as per the criteria laid down by the Naval Headquarters, Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment. Selection is through merit alone and there’ is no room for any reservations. SSC officers may opt for Permanent Commission and if found fit, may be granted the same.

Application Forms:

Completed typed applications as per prescribed format published in Newspapers generally in the month of September / October, accompanied by required documents, must be sent as and where directed.

Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Examination is carried out by the Navy for unmarried Indian male citizens. It is generally held twice a year for courses commencing in August/September and February/March respectively. This exanimation is generally held twice a year in the months of June and December. The initial basic training is given at Naval Dockyard School, Mumbai. This is followed by further training at various Naval Establishments all over the country. Selected sailors are also sent abroad for training in specific disciplines. Prior to release from service sailors are also given pre-release courses to enable them to settle down in civil life. Sailors in the Navy are liable to serve anywhere in India, on board ships and Submarines or abroad as ordered by the concerned authorities.

Eligibility Criteria:

Age: 14 to 19 years of age. Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Educational Qualification: Matric or equivalent, preferably with Science (8th pass for Welders, Riggers and Shipwright-wood only).

Physical Standards: Weight: 45 kg (Minimum). Height: 150 cms (Minimum) and well developed Chest, with minimum expansion of 5 cms. Eye Sight: 6/6 to 6/9 (6/9 correctable with glasses).

Test Pattern:

Screening of documents, physical measurements and Medical Examination will be carried out at BRO and those declared successful will be called for appearing in the Written Examination.

Written Examination: There will be two papers each of 100 marks and 3 hours duration.

Paper I-Mathematics;

Paper II-General Knowledge and General Science.

Those who qualify the Written Test are called for Interview. Based on the performance of the candidates in the final Interview the selected candidates will be sent for Training. The training period for most trades is three years.

Trades: Designated: Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Mechanic Diesel, Crane Operator; Welder, Rigger, Ref and Air condition Mechanic, Shipwright and Maintenance mechanic. Non-Designated: Engine Fitter, Ship Fitter, Radar Fitter, Machinery Control Fitter, Sonar Fitter, Electronic Fitter, and GT Fitter.

Allocation of Trades: The selected candidates will be allotted Trades on choice cum-merit basis.

Tentative Dates:

This exam is held in the month of June and December.

The application form may be used or the format may be typed on plain paper as prescribed. Candidates applying for more than one entry are to submit separate applications. However, only oneapplication form is to be filled for a particular entry. Choice of entry is to be clearly indicated on the application form . Application sent through agent will not be accepted. Candidates applying for DE (DH) entry are to clearly indicate in their application the Branch/Trade (Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical) they are applying. The choice should be as per their specialisation in three year Diploma Course. 

Documents: The following documents are to be punched and tied firmly with a strong thread to the application in the sequence below:-

(a) Two spare recent PP size photos with the candidate's name written on the reverse (In the absence of recent photograph candidate will not be allowed to appear in the examination). 

(b) Application filled in capital letters with one recent PP size photograph pasted at the right top corner. 

The Indian Navy possesses highly sophisticated ships, submarines and aircraft, which are operated by sailors, who are given training at various intervals during their service.Indian Navy Sailors (Direct Entry) MER Examination is held twice a year.

Eligibility Criteria:

Marital Status: Unmarried Indian Male citizens are eligible

Nationality: Indian. Gorkha subjects of Nepal are also eligible for recruitment.

Age: 17-20 years.

Educational Qualifications: Matriculation or equivalent with 55 per cent or above marks with Science and Maths. OR 10 + 2 or equivalent examination with 50% aggregate marks in Maths and Physics. Preference given to candidates with working knowledge of computers. 

Physical Standards:
(i) Height: 157 cms (minimum) for 18 years of age
(ii) Weight: Proportionate to height (plus and minus 10% acceptable)
(iii) Chest: Well developed and proportioned with minimum expansion range of 5cms
(iv) Without glasses better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/9. Colour Perception: CP II;
(v) Good mental and physical health free from any disease/disability.

Test Pattern:

The Recruitment will be done directly by the Navy. Eligible short listed candidates will be sent call-up letters, giving date, time and place for Written Test and Physical Fitness Test.

Physical Fitness Test: Qualifying in this Test is mandatory for enrolment. The standard of Physical Fitness Test is (i) One Mile (1.6 km) run to be completed in 7 minutes. (ii) 20 sit ups. (iii) 10 push ups.

Written Test: The Written Test will have four sections:

Section I: English
Section II. Science
Section III. Maths
Section IV. GK.

The question paper will be bilingual and objective type and of 1 hour duration. The results will be announced on the same day.

Those who qualify will undergo Physical Fitness Test and Medical Examination. Those who are declared medically fit would be considered fully qualified and those who are declared temporary unfit will be required to appear for Review Medical on the stipulated date.

Performance in Written Examination, Computer Knowledge, Sports and NCC will be taken into consideration for the final selection. After enrolment candidates will be sent on Railway Warrant to Chilika (Orissa) for initial training of 24 weeks.

For Sportsmen: Outstanding sportsmen who have participated at National/State Level will have to qualify in the Sports trials in addition to written exam, PFT and Medical.

Training: 24 weeks Basic Training at INS Chilka followed by 24 weeks professional training in the allotted trade in Naval Establishments all over the country. Branch/Trade will be allocated as per requirement of service.

Tentative Dates:

This exam is held in the month of June and December.

The Indian Navy is a high technology service, which operates and maintains highly sophisticated ships, submarines and aircraft. These are operated and maintained by engineers, who are given training at various intervals during their service. Indian Navy Direct Entry Artificer (Diploma Holders) Examination is held twice a year.

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification: Three year diploma from a Government of India recognised Institute / Polytechnic, with minimum 50% marks in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunications / Aeronautical or Ship Building / Instrumentation Engineering / Metallurgical / or in any other subject advertised for each batch.

Age: 18 – 22

Nationality: Indian, Gorkha subjects of Nepal are also eligible for recruitment.

Marital Status: Unmarried male

Physical Standards: Minimum height 152 cms and above correlated to age with corresponding weight and proportionate chest with minimum expansion of 5 cms. Good mental and physical health free from any disease/disability.

Test Pattern:

The Recruitment will be done directly by the Navy. Eligible short listed candidates will be sent call-up letters, giving date, time and place for Written Test and Physical Fitness Test.

Written Test: The Written Test in Science, Maths, English and GK will be of objective type and of one hour duration. The Question Paper will have additional sections of Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical, of which the candidates have to attempt one section. The results will be announced on the same day. Those who qualify will undergo Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Medical Examination. Those who are declared medically fit would be considered fully qualified and those who are declared temporary medically unfit will be required to appear for Review Medical again on the stipulated date. Requisite number of preliminary qualified candidates will be sent on Railway Warrant to Chilka (Orissa) for final selection. The Final Selection will be on the basis of Psychological Test and Interview conducted at INS Chilka. Of the Direct Entry Artificers, the Artificer Sailors of the Marine Engineering branch are trained at INS Shivaji (Lonavala), Electrical Artificers (Radio and Power) at INS Valsura (Jarnnagar), Shipwright Artificers at Shipwright School (Visakhapatnam) and Air Engineering and Air Electrical Artificers at Naval Institute of Aeroaautical Technology (Kochi).

Physical Fitness Test: Qualifying in this Test is mandatory for enrolment. The standard of Physical Fitness Test is (i) One Mile (1.6 km) run to be completed in 7 minutes. (ii) 20 sit ups. (iii) 10 push ups.

Tentative Dates:

This exam is held in August and March.

Application Forms:

The application form may be used or the format may be typed on plain paper. Candidates applying for more than one entry are to submit separate applications. However, only oneapplication form is to be filled for a particular entry. Choice of entry is to be clearly indicated on the application form . Application sent through agent will not be accepted. Candidates applying for DE (DH) entry are to clearly indicate in their application the Branch/Trade (Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical) they are applying. The choice should be as per their specialisation in three year Diploma Course. 

Documents: The following documents are to be punched and tied firmly with a strong thread to the application in the sequence below:-

(a) Two spare recent PP size photos with the candidate's name written on the reverse (In the absence of recent photograph candidate will not be allowed to appear in the examination). 

(b) Application filled in capital letters with one recent PP size photograph pasted at the right top corner. 

(c) Attested copy of matric /equivalent certificate for verification of date of birth. 

(d) Attested copy of mark sheet of Diploma/Higher Board examination/ Matriculation, as applicable. 

(e) Attested copy of certificate indicating computer knowledge achieved, if any. 

The Indian Navy is a high technology service, which operates and maintains highly sophisticated ships, submarines and aircraft. The propulsion machinery, weapons, sensors and equipment are on board. These weapon platforms are operated and maintained by sailors, who are given training at various intervals during their service. In Indian Navy there are four types of recruitment process for the entry of sailors - Artificer Apprentice exam, Artificer [DE (DH)] exam, MER (Matric Entry Recruit) and NMER (Non-Matric Entry Recruit). TheIndian Navy Artificer Apprentices Examination is carried out by the Navy for unmarried Indian male citizens. It is generally held twice a year for courses commencing in August/September and February/March respectively.

Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality:  Indian, Gorkha subjects of Nepal are also eligible for recruitment.

Age:  15 to 18 years as on the mentioned date in the year of examination. 18 to 22 years for Direct Entry Artificer.

Educational Qualification : Matriculation or equivalent with Science and Maths with 65% marks or 60% or more aggregate marks in 10+ 2 or equivalent examination with Science and Maths.

For Direct Entry Artificer :  3 years Diploma with minimum 50% marks in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics. Instrumentation Engineering/Telecommunication, Aeronautical/Ship Building and Architecture from a Govt recognised Polytechnic/Institute.

Physical Standards : Minimum Height: 157 cms (relaxable up to 152 cms) with correlated weight and proportionate chest with minimum expansion of 5 cms. Good mental and physical health, free from any disease/disability. No Cardiovascular, surgical deformities or infection of ears. No history of fits or psychiatric ailment. Eye Sight: Without glasses 6/12 (6/24 for Diploma Holders) and with glasses one eye 6/9 and other 6/12. Colour Perception: CP II.

Test Pattern:

Written Test:

The Written Test in Science, Maths, English and GK will be of objective type and of one hour duration. For Diploma Holders (DEA) the Question Paper will have additional Sections of Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical, of which the candidates have to attempt one section. The results will be announced on the same day.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) : Those who qualify will undergo Physical Fitness Test and Medical Examination. Qualifying in the Physical Fitness is mandatory for enrolment. The standard of PFT is as follows:

1. One-mile (16 km) run to be completed in 7 minutes.
2. 20 squats
3. 10 push-ups.

Indian Army consist number of arms and services. The range of opportunity is very wide but the Army Soldier Tradesman category is a special one. It is divided into two categories - General Duties (GD) and Specified Duties (SD). For the recruitment of Army Soldier Tradesman Indian Army conducts an exam namely Indian Army Soldier Tradesman examination. This examination is generally held four times in a year and advertised in the Employment News and other leading dailies.

Recruitment Procedure:

a	Checking of documents.
b	Physical measurements.
c	Physical fitness test.
d	Medical examination.
e	Written examination.
f	Preparation of merit list.
g	Enrolment and Dispatch of selected candidates in order of merit to Centres.

Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality: Unmarried Indian citizens (including those of Nepal) are eligible.

Educational Qualification: Non Matric 

Age: Soldier Tradesman General Duties: 17½-20 Years
        Soldier Tradesman Specified Duties: 17½-23 Years

Physical Standards

Region wise minimum physical standards are as follows -

Region	States	Height (Cms)	Weight (Kgs)	Chest (Cms)
Western  Himalayan Region	J&K, HP, Punjab Hills (Area South & West of the Inter state Border between HP & Punjab and North and east of road of Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Garhshankar, Ropar ) Garhwal & Kumaon regions of Uttranchal.	166 163*	48	77
Eastern Himalayan Region	Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya , Assam , Arunachal Pradesh , Sikkim and Hill Region of West Bengal ( Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts)	160 157*	48	77
Western Plains Region	Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh , Delhi , Rajasthan and Western UP ( Meerut and Agra Division)	170	50	77
Eastern Plains Region	Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa	169	50	77
Central  Region	Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat Maharashtra, Dadar, Nagar-Haveli, Daman and Diu	168 167*	50	77
Southern  Region	Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa And Pondicherry	165	50	77

Special Physical Standards

Region- States - category	Height (Cms)	Weight (kgs)	Chest  (Cms)
Ladakhi	157	50	77
Gorkhas both Nepalese and Indians	160	48	77
Andaman, Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Group including Minicoy :
Settlers	165	50	77
Locals	155	50	77
Tribals of recognized  areas	162	48	77
Brigade of the Guards	173	50	77
Med Arty	170	50	77
Corps Military Police	173	50	77
*Clerks GD/SKT	162	50	77

Soldier Tradesmen:  Normal Physical Standards given above minus 2 Cms height, 1 cm Chest and 2 Kgs weight.

*** Dispensation of physical standards as per the rules.

Medical Standards

A candidate should have robust physique and good mental health. Chest should be well developed having minimum 5 Cms expansion. Should have normal hearing with each ear and good binocular vision in both eyes. He should be able to read 6/6 in distant vision chart with each eye. Colour vision should be CP-III. Should recognize red and green colours. Should have sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum 14 dental points. Should not have disease like deformity of bones, hydrocele and varicocle or piles.

The Indian Army consist various arms divisions and services. Among these Surveyor Auto Cartographer is one. For the recruitment of Surveyor Auto Cartographer, Indian Army conducts Indian Army Surveyor Auto Cartographer Examination. The examination is held four times a year and is advertised in the Employment News and leading newspapers.

Recruitment Procedure:

a	Checking of documents.
b	Physical measurements.
c	Physical fitness test.
d	Medical examination.
e	Written examination.
f	Preparation of merit list.
g	Enrolment and Dispatch of selected candidates in order of merit to Centres.

Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality: Unmarried Indian citizens (including those of Nepal) are eligible.

Educational Qualification: Non Matric 

Age: Soldier Tradesman General Duties: 17½-20 Years
        Soldier Tradesman Specified Duties: 17½-23 Years

Physical Standards

Region wise minimum physical standards are as follows -

Region	States	Height (Cms)	Weight (Kgs)	Chest (Cms)
Western  Himalayan Region	J&K, HP, Punjab Hills (Area South & West of the Inter state Border between HP & Punjab and North and east of road of Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Garhshankar, Ropar ) Garhwal & Kumaon regions of Uttranchal.	166 163*	48	77
Eastern Himalayan Region	Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya , Assam , Arunachal Pradesh , Sikkim and Hill Region of West Bengal ( Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts)	160 157*	48	77
Western Plains Region	Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh , Delhi , Rajasthan and Western UP ( Meerut and Agra Division)	170	50	77
Eastern Plains Region	Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa	169	50	77
Central  Region	Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat Maharashtra, Dadar, Nagar-Haveli, Daman and Diu	168 167*	50	77
Southern  Region	Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa And Pondicherry	165	50	77

Special Physical Standards

Region- States - category	Height (Cms)	Weight (kgs)	Chest  (Cms)
Ladakhi	157	50	77
Gorkhas both Nepalese and Indians	160	48	77
Andaman, Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Group including Minicoy :
Settlers	165	50	77
Locals	155	50	77
Tribals of recognized  areas	162	48	77
Brigade of the Guards	173	50	77
Med Arty	170	50	77
Corps Military Police	173	50	77
*Clerks GD/SKT	162	50	77

Soldier Tradesmen:  Normal Physical Standards given above minus 2 Cms height, 1 cm Chest and 2 Kgs weight.

*** Dispensation of physical standards as per the rules.

Medical Standards

A candidate should have robust physique and good mental health. Chest should be well developed having minimum 5 Cms expansion. Should have normal hearing with each ear and good binocular vision in both eyes. He should be able to read 6/6 in distant vision chart with each eye. Colour vision should be CP-III. Should recognize red and green colours. Should have sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum 14 dental points. Should not have disease like deformity of bones, hydrocele and varicocle or piles.

Physical Fitness Tests (PFT)

Indian Army offer dignified, discipline and prestigious career. There are literally hundreds of diverse activities in the Indian Army. Accordingly, the nature of responsibilities also varies. The Indian Army consist various arms divisions and services. Among these clerk service is one. For the recruitment of clerks Indian Army conducts an exam namely Indian Army Soldier Clerk Exam.  The examination is held four times a year and is advertised in the Employment News and leading newspapers.

Recruitment Procedure:

a	Checking of documents.
b	Physical measurements.
c	Physical fitness test.
d	Medical examination.
e	Written examination.
f	Preparation of merit list.
g	Enrolment and Dispatch of selected candidates in order of merit to Centres.

Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality: Unmarried Indian male citizens (including those of Nepal) are eligible.

Age: 17½-23 Years 

Educational Qualification: 10+2/ Intermediate exam passed in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English.  No weightage for higher qualification.

*** Dispensation of educational qualification as per the rules.

Physical Standards

Region wise minimum physical standards are as follows -

Region	States	Height (Cms)	Weight (Kgs)	Chest (Cms)
Western  Himalayan Region	J&K, HP, Punjab Hills (Area South & West of the Inter state Border between HP & Punjab and North and east of road of Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Garhshankar, Ropar ) Garhwal & Kumaon regions of Uttranchal.	166 163*	48	77
Eastern Himalayan Region	Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya , Assam , Arunachal Pradesh , Sikkim and Hill Region of West Bengal ( Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts)	160 157*	48	77
Western Plains Region	Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh , Delhi , Rajasthan and Western UP ( Meerut and Agra Division)	170	50	77
Eastern Plains Region	Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa	169	50	77
Central  Region	Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat Maharashtra, Dadar, Nagar-Haveli, Daman and Diu	168 167*	50	77
Southern  Region	Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa And Pondicherry	165	50	77

 

Special Physical Standards