Career Option in Indian Navy

A navy is the branch of a nation's military forces principally designated for naval warfare and amphibious warfare; namely, lake- or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions. It includes anything conducted by surface ships, amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields; recent developments have included space related operations. The strategic offensive role of a navy is projection of force into areas beyond a country's shores .The strategic defensive purpose of a navy is to frustrate seaborne projection-of-force by enemies. The strategic task of the navy also may incorporate nuclear deterrence by use of nuclear missiles.

Education Details & Eligibility:

To become a Professional in the Navy one should have a graduate degree or at least a diploma. The degree and postgraduate degree courses are offered by the private and government colleges in India and around the globe. When applying a Joint Entrance Examination is conducted by the Navy which assesses the candidate's knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics.

The examination is followed by personal interviews/counseling, where the interviewers assess the degree of alertness, and awareness of the external environment, in the candidates and their suitability for a career in the Navy.

Basic eligibility criteria:

10th, +2 (Higher Secondary students) with any group as the majors can choose a career in Navy.
Course Duration:

Any graduates can apply for Navy but the most appropriate program would be related fields in Marine/Nautical Sciences. Training in this field is available at a number of schools and institutes all over India. These courses are offered at the levels of

• Diploma
• U.G and
• P.G

The course duration for the various programs is as follows:

• Diploma in Nautical Science is around two years.
• B.Sc. B.E in Nautical Science or related fields is around three/Four years.
• M.E is offered as a two year program in various universities.
  

Approximate Education Expenses:
The Total expense for doing Bachelor in Nautical Science is as follows

B.Sc - Rs.40, 000/ per year - (3 / 4 Years)
M.E - Rs.60, 000/ per year - (2 Years)
Bank loans and private loans can be easily arranged by directly contacting the banks through the colleges administrative.

Higher Education Options:
After successful completion of the Bachelor degree, the options for higher education are plenty. A person with the above degree can opt for Post graduation.

Almost all the deemed and general university offer Bachelor degree in Nautical Science. Some of these institutes are:

• Marine Engineering & Research Institute
• Ministry of Surface Transport Mumbai
• TS Chanakya, Karaus, New Bombay.

Being in Navy involves a very good Commanding skills and Time management Skills. Some of the opportunities are:

• Acting Sub-Lieutenant
• Corvette Lieutenant
• Sub Lieutenant
• Frigate Lieutenant
• Lieutenant Commander
• Commander
• Captain
• Rear Admiral
• Vice Admiral
• Fleet Admiral

The salary can be from Rs.13, 000 to Rs.29, 000 for starters and increases with the persons experience and knowledge.

The National Naval Center is one of the nation's largest and most renowned military medical centers, best known for its history of providing care to war heroes and presidents alike for the past 65 years.