Introduction: Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) is the officers’
entry under the control of IHQ MoD (Navy)/ DMPR and caters for both Permanent Commission
(PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). The INET will be conducted twice a year.
Selection Procedure:
INET. INET (Officer) is a computer-based written examination. There will be four
sections and candidate is required to pass in all four sections separately with
minimum 40% marks.
Examination Centre. All eligible candidates, whose applications are received by
the due date, will be called for Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) to be
conducted at one of the INET centres as per their choice, subject to
availability of slots at that centre. Call up letters cum Admit Card for online
examination indicating the date, time and place, would be required to be
downloaded from the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Only Electronic
mode of communication will be used while contacting the candidates at all stages
of selection. Once the centre is opted by a candidate, it cannot be changed in
any circumstances.
INET Syllabus. INET exam will be of two hours duration. It will contain 100
Multiple Choice Questions comprising Questions on English, Reasoning & Numerical
Ability, General Knowledge, General Science & Mathematical Aptitude. Each
section will be of 100 marks with negative marking of one mark for incorrect
answer.
Shortlisting for SSB. IHQ of MoD (N) reserves the right to shortlist candidates
strictly on the basis of INET rank cum preference & choice. However, candidates are
required to qualify in all sections of the INET Exam to be considered for
shortlisting to appear in SSB interview. No communication will be entertained on
this account. SSB interviews for short-listed candidates will be tentatively
scheduled at Bangalore for Pilot & Observer candidates and at Bangalore/ Bhopal/
Visakhapatnam/ Kolkata for other branches/ entries. Shortlisted candidates will be
informed about their selection for SSB interview on their e-mail or through SMS
(provided by candidates in their application form). Candidates are advised not to
change their e-mail/ mobile No-till selection process is over.
