INDIAN NAVY ENTRANCE TEST
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.
Indian Navy is expected to release INET notification in November for the courses commencing at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala. he notification will be released to select eligible male and female candidates for short service commission/permanent service commission officers in executive, technical, and education branches. Interested candidates can apply for INET .The exam will be conducted in February 2023 tentatively across various designated centres. Approximately, 8000 candidates are selected for SSB interview based on INET scores. The SSB interview will be conducted tentatively in April 2023 at Bangalore / Bhopal/ Visakhapatnam/Kolkata. The final merit list of all candidates will be prepared based on INET scores and SSB interview. Read below for more details on INET exam such as important dates, selection process, eligibility criteria, FAQs, and many more.
In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, INET exam for June 2021 session was cancelled. Selection of candidates was done based on short listing, SSB Interview, and medical.
What is INET?
Indian Navy is one of the most prestigious naval forces in the world, responsible for safeguarding our country above and below the surface of the ocean. Indian Navy Entrance Test or INET is a national-level entrance exam conducted for selection of Officers in various branches/entries of Indian Air Force such as Executive, Educational and Technical. Selected candidates are granted Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) and undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. The exam is conducted twice a year and is open for unmarried male and female candidates.
INET Exam Highlights
The table below contains some of the important highlights of INET exam.
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Exam Particulars
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Exam Details
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Exam Name |
Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) |
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Conducting Body |
Indian Navy |
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Exam Level |
National level |
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Exam Frequency |
Two times |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer based written examination |
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Post |
Short service commission/permanent service commission officers |
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Selection Process |
INET, Short listing, SSB Interview and Medical |
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Exam Fees |
Rs 215 (SC/ST/Women candidates are exempted from fee payment) |
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Exam Duration |
Two hours |
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No. of Papers and Total Marks |
English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge (Each section will be of 100 marks) |
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Total Questions |
100 Multiple-Choice questions |
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Marking Scheme |
Each question carries four marks |
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Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
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Exam Purpose |
To select male and female candidates for short service commission/permanent service commission officers. Selected candidates undergo training at INA, Ezhimala |
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Official Website |
joinindiannavy.gov.in |
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Contact Details |
1800-419-2929 |
INET Dates (Tentative)
INET dates will be announced along with the notification. The table below contains the tentative INET dates related to the application process, exam, SSB interview, etc.
| INET Events | INET Dates (Tentative) | Salient Features |
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| Notification | November | The notification will be released online in PDF form |
| Application form | November to December | Candidates need to fill the application form online only |
| Exam | February 2023 | INET exam will be conducted across various cities spread throughout the country |
| Admit card | Last week of January 2023 | The admit card will be released online and candidates need to download it by logging with the required credentials |
| SSB interview | April 2023 | The SSB interview comprises two stages |
INET Application Process
INET application form is expected to be released in November . Interested candidates need to fill the application form online. The application fee is INR 215 while SC/ST/women candidates are exempted from fee payment.
INET Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for INET are different for different posts. For some posts, both male and female candidates can apply. While some posts are open for only female or male candidates. INET eligibility criteria for different posts under executive, technical, and education branches are given below.
| Branch/Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (In Years) | |
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| Executive Branch | |||
| SSC Armament Inspectorate Cadre, NAIC (Male/Female) | Must have passed SSC, HSC, and B E/BTech with a minimum of 60 per cent | 19 to 24 | |
| SSC ATC (Male/Female) | Completed Class 10 and 12 with 60 per cent Possess an engineering degree in any stream with 60 per cent marks |
20 to 24 years | |
| SSC Observer (Male/Female) | 18 to 23 years | ||
| SSC Pilot (MR) (Male/Female) | |||
| SSC Pilot (Other than MR) (Male) | |||
| SSC Logistics (Male/Female) | B E/B Tech in any stream or MBA/MCA/MSc/BSc/B Com with PG Diploma in Finance with 60 per cent | 19 to 24 years | |
| SSC X IT (Male/Female) | B Sc (IT)/MCA/M Sc (IT)/ B Tech (Computer/IT) with 60 per cent | 19 to 24 years | |
| SSC General Service Hydro Cadre (Male) | BE/BTech in any specialization with a minimum of 60 per cent | 19 to 24 years | |
| Technical | |||
| SSC Engg. Branch General Service (Male) | BE/BTech in Mechanical/Marine/Instrumentation/Production/Aeronautical | 19 to 24 years | |
| SSC Electrical General Service (Male) | BE/BTech in Electronics/Electrical/Power with minimum 60 per cent | 19 to 24 years | |
| Education | |||
| Education (Male/Female) | MSc/MA/BE/B Tech with a minimum 60 per cent. Candidates applying for the education branch must have scored a minimum of 60 per cent in Class 10 and 12, as well as in English | 20 to 24 years | |
Medical Standards: All candidates recommended by SSB will have to undergo a medical test. There is no relaxation in medical standards on any ground.
Relaxation in height and weight: Relaxation in height and weight is given to candidates holding domicile of specific regions.
INET Selection Process
The complete selection process of INET is explained below:
INET Application Form
INET application form is released online. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to submit their application forms through the official website joinindianavy.gov.in. The application fee is INR 215 while female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from fee payment. The application fee can be paid online.
Shortlisting of Application Form
The shortlisting of the application form is based on the preference of entries/branches and the normalised marks obtained by the candidates in graduation.
Appearing INET Exam
INET exam is conducted for two hours. The exam contains 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions from English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge. Each section carries 100 marks with a negative marking of one mark for incorrect answers. On the basis of INET rank-cum-preference and choice, approximately 8000 candidates are shortlisted for the SSB interview.
Declaration of INET Result
INET result will be announced online on the official website. Candidates need to login with email address and password to check the result.
SSB Interview
The SSB Interview is conducted in two stages. Candidates who clear Stage 1 are called for Stage 2. Those who fail in Stage 1 will be sent back on the same date.
Medical Test
Candidates recommended for SSB are required to undergo a medical examination. Candidates for Pilot entry are required to undergo PABT (Pilot aptitude battery test) followed by Aviation medical examination.
Merit List and Appointment Letter
Merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of INET and SSB interview. Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be appointed for training as per all India merit of each branch/cadre based on the availability of the number of vacancies in various branches/cadres.
INET Exam Centres
INET exam is conducted across the designated cities determined by the Indian Navy. The SSB interview is conducted at Bangalore/Bhopal/Visakhapatnam/Kolkata. Candidates can select INET exam centres while filling the application form.
INET Exam Pattern
INET exam pattern is such that it is divided into four sections such as English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science, and Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge. The exam is conducted in computer based mode. Candidates need to pass in all four sections separately with minimum 40 per cent marks. The duration of the test is two hours. The total marks allotted to the test are 400 (each section will be for 100 marks).
INET Preparation Tips
The tips and tricks to crack INET exam are given below:
- First candidates must focus on understanding the exam pattern to know the overall structure of the exam
- After going through the exam pattern, candidates must check the syllabus to know which topics that they need to cover for the exam
- Candidates also need to figure out the weightages given to each topics and focus on those topics accordingly
- Candidates need to prepare their study routine and follow that dilligently
- Follow a holistic approach to cover all the subjects
- Solve previous years’ question papers
- Clear basic concepts
- Solve mock tests to identify the strong and weak areas
INET Cutoff 2022
INET cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. Separate cutoff marks are released for different posts and sections. Candidates need to secure both the minimum qualifying cutoff as well as the overall cutoff. The previous years’ INET cutoff marks are given below.
| Posts | SSB Cut off marks |
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| SSC GS (Engineering) | 162 |
| SSC (SSC (GS (X)) | 158 |
| SSC (SSC (NAIC) | 168 |
| SSC (SSC (hydro) | 176 |
| SSC (SSC (Log) | 178 |
| SSC (SSC (OBS) | 175 |
| SSC (SSC (Edu) | 155 |
| SSC (SSC (Pilot) (MR) | 225 |
| SSC (SSC (Pilot) other MR | 197 |
INET Salary
The salary of Indian Navy Officers depends upon their designations and level of the posts. The payscale of Officers selected through the INET exam is given below.
| Post | Level | Pay Band (In INR) |
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| Sub-Lieutenant | 10 | 5,6100-1,75,000 |
| Lieutenant | 10B | 61,300-1,93,900 |
| Lieutenant Commando | 11 | 69,450-2,07,200 |
| Commander | 12 A | 1, 21,200-2,12,400 |
| Captain | 13 | 1,30,600-2,15,900 |
| Commodore | 13A | 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Rear Admiral | 14 | 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Vice Admiral | 15 | 1,82,200-2,24,100 |
| Vice Admiral & Equivalent | 16 | 2,05,400-2,24,400 |
| DGAFMS | 17 | 2,25,000 |
| VCNS/C-IN-C/equivalent | 17 | 2,25,000 |
| CNS/Equivalent | 18 | 2.50,000 |
INET 2022 Exam FAQs
A: INET 2022 notification is expected to be released in November 2022 by the Indian Navy.
A: INET is conducted for selection of Officers in various branches/entries of Indian Navy such as Executive, Educational and Technical for granting Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). Selected candidates undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala.
A: The selection process comprises INET exam, shortlisting, SSB Interview and medical test.
A: Yes, women candidates can apply for INET exam. However, women are eligible to apply for some posts only.
A: After selection through INET, candidates are inducted as Officers in the rank of Sub Lieutenant. Officers of all branches/cadres except the officers of IT undergo 22 weeks naval orientation course whereas officers of SSC (IT) undergo four Weeks Naval orientation Course at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala. This is followed by
professional training in Naval Ships and Training Establishments as per extant regulations.
A: Probation period for SSC (NAIC) Officers is three years and for officers of other branches/cadres is two years.
A: The application form of INET is released online only. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form.
A: Candidates are required to upload all the relevant documents while filling INET application from such as marksheets upto 5th and 7th semester for regular and integrated BE/B Tech courses and other degree examination respectively, date of birth proof (as per Class 10 and 12 certificates), CGPA conversion formula for BE/BTech, Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) issued by DGCA (Government of India) and a recent passport-size colour photograph.
A: The final selection of candidates is done on the basis of INET exam and SSB interview.
A: The application fee for INET exam is INR 215 while female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from fee payment.
A: INET exam comprises questions from English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge. The test paper carries a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. Each section of the test carries 100 marks.
