Entry 01
Artificer Apprentice & SSR
The Navy invites online applications for Artificer Apprentice (AA) and Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR) twice a year under a common notification, single form and common exam. Notifications come in June and December; exams are held in August and March.
Education · AA
10+2 with 60% aggregate, with Maths & Physics and one of Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science
Education · SSR
10+2 with Maths & Physics and one of Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science
Age
AA 16½ – 20 · SSR 16½ – 21 years
Computer-based exam
Objective test at 10+2 standard. Candidates must pass each section and in aggregate.
Physical fitness test
Qualifying in nature but mandatory for selection.
Medical examination
Per Indian Navy medical standards.
Written exam pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 | Composite · 1 hour |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The Navy reserves the right to determine pass marks in each section and in aggregate.
Physical fitness test
- 1.6 km in 7 minutes
- 20 squats (uthak-baithak)
- 10 push-ups
