Indian Navy PCO Officer 2014
Applications are invited from unmarried male candidates,who fulfill conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India for grant of Permanent Commission in Naval Armament Inspection Cadre (NAIC) of Executive Branch and Education Branch of the Indian Navy, for course commencing June 2015 at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
| Ser | Branch/Cadre | Age | Born between (both dates inclusive) |
| (a) | NAIC | 19½ – 25 yrs. | 02 Jul 1990 – 01 Jan 1996 |
| (b) | Education | 21 – 25 yrs. | 02 Jul 1990 – 01 Jul 1994 |
Educational Qualifications: Candidates with following educational qualification may apply:-
Pay Scale & Promotions. The promotion from Sub Lieutenant to Commander is on time scale basis and thereafter on selection basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions. The Pay Scale and promotion criteria is as follows:-
RANK | PAY BANDS/SCALE | GRADE PAY | MSP |
| SUB LIEUTENANT | PB-3/15600-39100 | 5400 | 6000 |
| LIEUTENANT | PB-3/15600-39100 | 6100 | 6000 |
| LIEUTENANT CDR | PB-3/15600-39100 | 6600 | 6000 |
| COMMANDER | PB-4A/37400-67000 | 8000 | 6000 |
| CAPTAIN | PB-4/37400-67000 | 8700 | 6000 |
| COMMODORE | PB-4/37400-67000 | 8900 | 6000 |
| REAR ADMIRAL | PB-4/37400-67000 | 10000 | NIL |
| VICE ADMIRAL | HAG SCALE/67000-79000 | NIL | NIL |
Allowances (as applicable). The rates of allowances applicable to officers are as follows-
| Allowances | To whom granted | Rate Per Month (pm) (in Rs) |
| Instructional | All Officers posted as Instructors | 2250/pm |
| Marcos | Qualified As Marcos | 11250-17500/pm |
| Diving | Clearance/Ships Diver | 1000/500/pm |
| Sea going | All Naval Officers Serving Onboard Ships basis of Rank | 5250-6500/pm during (Sailing Only) |
| Uniform | All Officers | 24000 (Initial grant) & 7500 (Every 3 Yrs) |
| Hard Area | All Officers posted in Hard Area as declared by Govt. | 25% of basic Pay |
| House Rent Accommodation | All Officers not provided Govt. Band +Grade Pay +MSP) | 10-30 % of (Pay |
| Transport | All Officers | 1600-3200 ( + DA thereon) |
SELECTION PROCEDURE
(a) The candidates will be issued call up for Services Selection Board (SSB) based on their performance in Degree Course. 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 shortlist applications and to fix cut off percentage.
No communication will be entertained on this account. SSB interviews for short listed candidates will be scheduled at Bangalore/Bhopal/Coimbatore/Visakhapatnam during Dec 14 to Apr 15.
(b) SSB interview will be conducted in two Stages. Stage I test consisting of Intelligence Test, Picture Perception and Discussion test will be conducted on the second day of arrival at SSB.
Candidates who fail to qualify in Stage I will be routed back on the same day. Stage II tests comprising of Psychological testing, Group testing and Interview will last for 04 days. Successful candidates will thereafter undergo Medical Examination (approx duration 03-05 days).
(c) Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be appointed for training as per all India merit depending on the number of vacancies.
(d) Change of SSB Centre for interview is not permissible under any circumstance.
(e) Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the call up officer of the SSB on receipt of call up letter.
(f) No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of tests.
(g) First Class/AC III Tier/Chair Car rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for that type of commission.