Indian navy invites application for candidates to join Indian Navy as a sailor twice a year. For that it conducts the examination called AA and SSR. It is a non-commissioned level examination for the recruitment of unmarried male candidates for enrolment as sailors for Artificer Apprentice (AA) and Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR).The first phase of the examination is online test and those who pass this will be qualified to go for the next round which is Physical Fitness test. AAs are technically educated for the design of ships and submarines and SSRs are those who work on the naval ship and also act as a helping hand.
| Availability of Forms (Twice a Year) | May-June and November-December |
|---|---|
| Exam Schedule | September - October and February-March |
| Age Limit, Gender & Marital Status | 16.5 to 19.5 Years, Unmarried Male Candidates only |
| Educational Qualification |
AA- 10+2 i.e. Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics with One of the Following Subject Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science SSR - Intermediate Examination with 60% Aggregate Marks and Mathematics, Physics with One of the Following Subject Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science |
| Selection Procedure |
Stage-I Online Exam. Stage-II Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Stage-III Medical Examination. Stage-VI Merit List Announcement. |
| Training | AA:
- Candidates selected will undergo nine weeks’ Basic Training at INS Chilka followed by Professional training in the allotted trade. SSR: - Candidates selected will undergo 22 weeks Basic Training at INS Chilka followed by Professional training in the allotted trade. |
| Availability of Forms | May/June & November/December |
|---|---|
| Exam Schedule | September/October & February/March |
| Age Limit, Gender & Marital Status | 16 to 20, Unmarried Male Candidates only |
| Educational Qualification | Passed 10+2 examination with Maths & Physics and at least one of these subjects: - Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science |
| Selection Procedure |
Stage-I Online Exam. Stage-II Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Stage-III Medical Examination. Stage-VI Merit List Announcement. |
| Training | 22 weeks Basic Training at INS Chilka followed by Professional training in the allotted trade in various Naval Training Establishments. |
| Subject | Questions | 100 Questions in 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | |
| GK | 25 | |
| Maths | 25 | |
| Science | 25 | |
| Total | 100 |
| Physical Fitness Test (PFT) |
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Candidates need to do the following tasks
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| Duration | Course Name / Code | Form Charge | Course Fee* | Total Amount | |
| 1 Year | JAGUAR
/ TDAAFNA007 |
Rs. 545 | Rs. 44,500/- (GST Included) |
Rs. 45,045/- | |
| 6 Months | HUNTER / TDAAFNA006 |
Rs. 545 | Rs. 28,500/- (GST Included) |
Rs. 29,045/- | |
| Fees of Branch Offices will Differ | |||||
| Duration | Course Name / Code | Form Charge | Course Fee* | Total Amount | |
| 3 Months | SUKHOI / TDATGC35 |
Rs. 545/- | Rs.18,500 /- (GST Included) |
Rs. Rs. 19,045/- | |
| Fees of Branch Offices will Differ | |||||
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