Career in Defense
September 23, 2024 2024-11-09 11:17Career in Defense
CAREER IN DEFENCE
Engraved on the entrance to the central hall of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) is a passage known as the Chetwode motto. It says –
“The safety, honor and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honour, welfare and comfort of the men you command come next. Your own ease, comfort and safety come last, always and every time.”
Officers who graduate from this prestigious academy swell with pride, whenever they see this motto as it exemplifies their patriotism and courage, and is a constant reminder of why they decided to join the Indian Army.
While joining the Indian Army doesn’t need astute academic caliber, but you need to have extremely high level of physical endurance and mental agility. Also it demands a different kind of a commitment from you. You can join as an officer or lower down in the hierarchy as a junior commissioned officer (JCO) or as a soldier. The Indian Army has over a million active personnel.
Apart from the obvious advantages of patriotism and serving the nation, joining the Army has the following benefits- job security, economic stability and the possibility of promotions, all of which have tangible values and are possible even in other spheres of employment. However joining the Army also advances social status and quality of life apart from allowing one to experience thrills and a sense of adventure which few other professions can compete with.
Although the Army is predominantly comprised of men, women are also allowed to join at the officer level. On graduation officers can accept either permanent commissions or short service commissions (SSC), however women are not allowed to join as permanent officers but can stay only for between 10 to 14 years in the Army, the same as any male SSC officer. However there are still obvious advantages to being a SSC officer. The training and discipline that the Army instils is valued in the corporate world and getting a well paid job after leaving the Army is not generally a problem.
This is one of the best career options. It is mainly related with the internal and external security of country. The defence services offer dignified, disciplined and prestigious placements.
Employabilty Skills
- Courage and sense of responsibility.
- Ability to reason, determination and ability to organize group activity.
- Proactive and self-confidant.
- Ability to make fast and right decisions. .
- Social adaptability and excellent powers of expression.
Career test
If you record “Yes” for maximum questions then it indicates that you have potential for perusing career in the field of Defence.
Is the nation is my first priority?
Am I determined to sacrifice for the nation?
Do I have ability to organize the group?
Am I self-confident?
Do I have social adaptability?
Am I physically fit?
Do I have analytical skills?
Do I make quick and right decision power?
Do I have sound knowledge of human behaviour?
Am I disciplined?
Do I have ability to work for several hours at a stretch?
Do I think logically and then take decisions?
Do I have organizational and administrative skills?
Am I ready to take daily exercises and keep myself physically fit?
Am I ready to travel to the remote and adverse places?
Do I give utmost importance to the accuracy?
Career in Defense Services
Courses and Eligibility
Courses for Permanent officers: Aspiring Permanent commissioned officers can join National Defence Academy (NDA) at Khadakvasla near Pune or Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun.
Eligibility for NDA: An entrance exam is conducted by union public service commission (UPSC) twice a year in April and September. Admission forms are available in post offices or online in September and March after an announcement is made by UPSC in Employment News and other newspapers.
Candidates should have passed Class 12 in any stream. Only unmarried males between the age of 16 yrs and 19 years can apply. On passing the exam, the candidate is called for a 5 day interview by the service selection board (SSB) followed by a medical examination. Selection for NDA is done only after passing these 3 barriers.
Eligibility for IMA: There are 4 main ways to apply:
Direct Entry for Unmarried Male Graduates Aged between 19 and 24: Selection is by appearing for a Combined Defence Services Examination conducted by UPSC twice a year in February and August. Selected Candidates have to undergo a one and half year course.
Technical Graduate Entry for engineering graduates: Selection is by a SSB interview. One year course.
University Entry scheme for unmarried students in their final year of B.E. or B.Tech. Selection is by Campus SSB interview.
10 + 2 Tech Entry for students passing class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths with an aggregate of 70% in these subjects: Selection by recruiting directorate who send deserves students for a SSB interview. Total training 5 years including one year at Officers Training Centre, Gaya.
There are no fees once admission to NDA or IMA is secured. Graduate cadets at IMA are paid a stipend. If for any reason you forgo your training, a fee of around Rs 8000/- per week will be levied.
Admission procedures for Short Service Commissioned Officers: Successful applicants, both male and female, will join Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. An announcement is made by UPSC in Employment News twice a year. Application forms are available online. Candidates are screened by Recruiting Directorate and sent for SSB interview. Successful candidates will be sent for a medical test.
There are three main ways to apply –
Graduate non Tech applicants both men and women aged between 19 and 27.
Graduate Tech applicants both men and women aged between 20 and 27. The applicant has to hold a degree in Engineering (in any branch), architecture or law. Post graduates in certain disciplines can also apply. An announcement is made by UPSC in Employment News twice a year.
Graduate NCC cadets both men and women aged between 19 and 25 with 50% in University exams and a minimum of B grade in NCC ‘C’ certificate exam.
There are no fees, the Government pays for the cost of training. However leaving training half way through the course invites a cost of about Rs.8000/- per week.
Pay and Remuneration
Salaries in the Army have increased after the 6th Pay Commission; in addition there are about 60 perks and benefits which bring armed forces salaries closer those obtained in the private sector. Officers: On Graduation from any of the military Institutes, i.e. NDA, IMA or OTA one can join the Army at the level of Lieutenant at a pay scale of Rs 15600/- to 39100/- per month. (This figure doesn’t include perks and benefits).
Famous Personalities
Field Marshall K.M.Cariappa joined the Indian Army when the British were still ruling India and played an active role in World War II. After Independence he became the first Indian Commander-in-chief of the Indian Army. He retired from the Army in 1953, but still visited the front lines during the 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan to keep up the morale of the soldiers. He also served as Indian High commissioner to Australia and New Zealand in the 1950s. He is famous for saying, “to me there are only two ‘stans’ – Hindustan (India) and Foujistan (the Army).”
Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw also participated in World War II. He was the 8th Commander-in-chief of the Indian Army and masterminded Pakistan’s rout during the 1971 war. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1972 for his service to the nation.
Indian Navy
Introduction:
Indian navy is the Naval Branch of armed forces of India. The primary objective of the Navy is to secure national maritime borders.
The Indian Navy offers challenging careers to young men and women. The Navy provides countless opportunities ranging from being in charge of part of a ship to flying an aircraft or looking after one department on the ship/establishment independently. In addition, throughout his/her career one can actively participate in the sports and adventure activities of their choice. An officer at a very young age assumes the responsibility of commanding his men and use of latest equipment on the ships/submarines/aircraft. Working in the latest technology environment, the young officers are exposed to the very best in their field of operations. The cutting edge technology and Revolution in Military Affairs makes the career very challenging in the Indian Navy. Men in white command dignity and respect and are always in high spirits as the service offers personal, financial, emotional security and status in the society. Adventure activities like mountaineering, sailing, yachting, water sports, polo and other sports/games are easily accessible. For those who seek fulfillment in life, there is no career like the Navy. It offers an attractive pay package, perks, life time pension, medical benefits for self and family.
Courses and Eligibility
Selection for Permanent Commission through 10 + 2 NDA / Indian Naval Academy cadet entry and CDSE (Combined Defense Service Exam) (Graduate) entry is through a written examination conducted by the UPSC, followed by an interview by the Service Selection Board (SSB). For all other Permanent Commission entries and Short Service Commission entries there is no written examination. These applications are short listed as per the criteria laid down by the Naval Headquarters, Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment. Selection is through merit alone.
Women Entry in Indian Navy
Women are granted Short Service Commission (SSC) in Naval Architect, Law, Logistics, ATC, Aviation (Observer) & Education Branches. The government has also given approval for Permanent Commission (PC) in Education, Law and Naval Architect branch on completion of SSC tenure depending upon merit and vacancy.
Navy officer
One can become a navy officer in following branches:
Executive Branch
As an officer of the Executive Branch one can exercise command of ships, submarines and aircraft. Executive officers can specialize in any of the following:-
- Gunnery & Missiles
- Navigation and Direction
- Anti-Submarine Warfare
- Communications
- Pilot
- Observer
- Submarine
- Hydrography
- Diving
The other cadres that form part of the Executive Branch are – Law, Air Traffic Control, Naval Armament Inspection, Information Technology and Logistics.
Engineering Branch
As an Engineer Officer, you will be responsible for keeping all the Hi-tech machinery and propulsion systems serviceable. Opportunities exist to work in gigantic naval dockyards and indigenous production units. An Engineer Officer’s career is interspersed with technical courses up to post graduation level in India/abroad.
You can also join in the Naval Architecture Cadre of the Engineering Branch. The Indian Navy today employs the largest pool of trained Naval Architects in India. A Naval Architect is involved in design, construction, quality control, repair and new construction work of naval vessels.
Electrical Branch
A warship is a mini floating city with an integral power generation and distribution system. In addition, complex missile systems, underwater weapons, radar and radio communication equipment form major part of a warship’s equipment. A majority of these are either computer-based or computer aided and incorporate the latest trends in electronics engineering. For a ship to be able to fight effectively, all these equipment must be kept working at peak efficiency. Electrical Officers have this responsibility and other challenging tasks. To sharpen their skills, the Navy offers excellent opportunities for post-graduate courses in India/abroad to deserving candidates.
Note: Officers of the Engineering and Electrical Branches can also volunteer for the Aviation/ Submarine Arm.
Education Branch
Any service will be as good as the training its officers and men receive. As an Education Officer you will play a major role in the training of naval officers/sailors. Education Officers are responsible for scientific and methodical instructions, including theoretical aspects of technical subjects of all branches of the navy and also for general education. An Education Officer can specialize in almost all specializations of the Executive Branch. In addition some officers also get specialization in Oceanography & Meteorology.
For NDA and CDSE you must have 10+2 with physics and maths. PCM with 70% is the min requirement for engineering branch. Post graduates with more than 50% can join education branch.
Where to Study
The navy trains its officers at Naval Academy. The academy is equipped to run 4 year engineering programs and all cadets are awarded engineering degree. Navy also sends its officers to premier institutes for further education like IIT for M Tech.
Pay and Remuneration
After the sixth pay commission the pay has become very attractive. The base pay for lieutenant and lieutenant commander is Rs 15,600-39,100 and for Commander is Rs 37,400-67,000. Besides this officers get allowances and perks, housing, insurance and other benefits.
Indian Air Force
Introduction:
“Two stars on the shoulder are better (and brighter) than a thousand in the sky”
This is a saying that is uttered very commonly in the Indian Air Force. This portrays the patriotism and the dedication that one has towards serving their country. The stars on the shoulders are referred to the ranks that are conferred upon. For all those who are willing to do their bit for the nation and serve their mother land, the Indian Air Force is a wonderful way to do the same.
The compassion for doing something for the motherland is a dream for many. The feeling of serving the Motherland creates a unique passion in them which makes them do and die for their country. They can do this by joining the armed forces of India, among which the airforce is probably the most attractive, fascinating, and challenging. This attracts thousands of enthusiasts every year.
There is no doubt that a career in Indian Airforce is highly attractive and it also promises a fantastic career which is full of vigor. Such a career requires the deepest sense of motivation, dedication, and discipline. That is why a career in India Airforce symbolizes courage, dedication, devotion and discipline. An aspiring youth can join the airforce and become a valiant soldier who shoulders the responsibility of keeping the air boundaries of the country safe from the enemies evil intentions.
At present, the world is facing a severe challenge and the situation is becoming grimmer each and every day and that is why the requirement of dedicated airmen has increased quite sharply. The selection and training procedure of the career of an airman is very tough and it is believed that all these are highly rewarding as well. The airmen who get direct commission in the Indian Airforce do not need to look back in their career as far as safety, security, and social prestige are concerned.
Courses and Eligibility
A career in Indian Airforce can be divided into two parts namely- technical and non-technical. The nature and responsibilities are different for technical and non technical. For both technical and non-technical cadres, the minimum age is 18 years. However, the educational qualifications differ from each other.
There are various routes to join the Indian Air Force:
Through NDA for which eligibility is 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry and Maths). The selection is through written test which is followed by SSB.
After graduation/Post Graduation in Physics/Applied Physics/ Geo Physics, Meteorology an oceanography/Mathematics: Through selection test followed by AFSSB, can join the meteorology branch.
One can also join in the engineering branch where eligibility is 10+2, with physics, chemistry and maths.
Though CDS for which the eligibility is Degree of Recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. Written test followed by AFSSB.
National Cadet Corps Special Entry (Through CO NCC Unit / DG NCC)
As a Air Wing Senior division ‘C’ Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply to the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.
Graduates from recognized universities with degrees like B. Tech, and BE can also become eligible for direct commission in India airforce. However, it must be noticed that non-technical positions are only meant for men and not for women. Students studying in the final years of their graduation courses can also apply for the same but their appointment would depend upon their final results only. It is worth mentioning that the students having a NCC certificate with them get a certain preference in the final selection for the same categories in Indian Airforce.
Job options
Technical Trade: Radio Fitter, Radar Fitter, Missile Fitter, Missile Fitter (L), Missile Fitter (M), Workshop Fitter (B), Workshop Fitter (C), Instrument Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Airframe Fitter, Plant Maintenance Fitter, Plant Maintenance Fitter (M), Engine Fitter, Weapon Fitter, Photo Technician, Safety Equipment Worker, Machinist, Mechanical Transport, Technician, Air Defence System
Operator and Radio Technician and Non-Technical Trade: Education Instructor, Ground Training Instructor, Meteorological Assistants, Air Field Safety Operator, Telephonist / Radio / Telephone Operator, Indian Air Force Police, Clerk General Duties, Equipment Assistant, Clerk Pay Accounting, Medical Assistants, Mechanical Transport Drivers, Aircraft Hands General Duties, Catering Assistant, and Musicians. The positions are available for people having qualification viz. matriculation or below, intermediate, diploma, graduate and post-graduate.
IAF officer: There is a golden opportunity for young aspirants having 10+2 (Science) qualification with Physics and Maths to join as officer in Indian Air Force. Candidates, short-listed for Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy, followed by specialised training at the Air Force Academy. Thereafter, they are commissioned as officers and posted as pilots at any of the Air Force Stations. The graduates of this academy serve as IAF officers. The aspirant can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.
Engineer: They can become a part of the Indian Air Force team. Candidates short-listed after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous training regimen at one of the Air Force training establishments. Thereafter, they are commissioned as officers. One can even join the Technical Branch in final or pre-final year of engineering through the University Entry Scheme.
IAF as Airmen: Depending on your educational qualification, one can join the Air Force in the Technical Trades or Non-Technical Trades. Air Force gives opportunities to learn and grow to newer heights.
Examinations
Indian Air Force (IAF)
There are several modes by which one can enter the Air Force:
Air Force after 10+2 in Flying Pilot batch.
Air Force as an officer, after graduation.
Air Force as an engineer. Engineers have several branches to choose from such as Flying, Technical and Ground Duty.
Air Force after post-graduation as an officer.
Indian Air Force (IAF) training: After the initial selection procedure is done and you have been selected you will have to undergo a scientifically planned and rigorous physical and academic training that will enable you to become the best. The major academies are National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla Pune. www.nda.nic.in Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, Air Force Administration College, Coimbatore and The Flying Training Establishments at Bidar, Hakimpet, Allahabad and Yelahank are the school where Air Force pilots are taught the nitty gritty of flying.
Air Force Technical training: The Air Force Technical Training College, Jalhalli grooms young trainee as aeronautical engineers. www.indianairforce.nic.in
Pay and Remuneration
The Indian airforce officers get a handsome salary which varies from one post/ position to another. The salary is a combination of various types of scales and allowances. These allowances include pay in pay band, grade pay, military service pay, kit maintenance allowance, transport, flying, and technical allowances. The pay varies between Rs. 6 lakhs and Rs. 12 lakhs all inclusive. The officers get a large amount of other benefits apart from their salaries. These benefits include free accommodation with decent features, insurance cover for the soldier and his entire family, leave, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Loans at rebated interest rates, ration, recreational facilities, pension for the retired personnel and family pension for their widows, Education, canteen facilities, and placement after successful completion of the service period.
Famous Personalities
Air Marshall M L Sethi, fighter pilot Karamveer Vashishth and Air Commodore Mohit Nayyar have set landmarks for the later generations of Indian Airforce personnel. Their work and achievements work as a source of inspiration for the future generations of personnel of the Indian airforce.
Marshal of the Air Force, Arjan Singh: Singh led No. 1 Squadron, Indian Air Force into command during the Arakan Campaign in 1944. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) in 1944, and commanded the Indian Air Force Exhibition Flight in 1945. He was Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), from 1 August 1964 to 15 July 1969, and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1965. He also became the first Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force when, in recognition of the Air Force’s contribution in the 1965 war, the rank of the Chief of Air Staff was upgraded to that of Air Chief Marshal. Further, he is only one to have been accorded the rank of the Marshall of Air Force, a Five Star rank equivalent to Field Marshall in the Army.
INDIAN ARMY
Indian Army constitutes one of the branches of the defence services where the forces are trained to fight on land. The regular Army consists of armed personnel (troops) their equipment, weapons and military bases. Almost all nations have their army for defending the mother land. The Indian Army offers opportunities to the aspiring, educated, talented and healthy young men to join its ranks. One can join this prestigious service and become partner in national defence.
Branch/Type of entry/Month of commencement of course each year | Age Limit | Educational eligibility/ Mode of selection | |
PERMANENT COMMISSION: National Defence Academy. Jan & July. | 16 ½ -19 yrs. | Minimum 10+2 with Physics & Maths. Through a written examination conducted by UPSC followed by a Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination. | |
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun (For Army only) | 19-24 yrs. | Degree or equivalent. Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) conducted by UPSC and SSB interview. | |
Direct Entry : Civilians (32 vacancies are reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders for Army Wing) Jan. and July. | 19-24 yrs. | Degree or equivalent. Combined Defence Services Exam.(CDSE) and SSB interview. | |
Engineering Graduates as Permanent Commissioned Officer. Jan. and July. | 20-27 yrs. | Engineering Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/ Architecture/Production/Aeronautical Electronics/ Metallurgy Tele-Communication. SSB Interview. | |
University Entry Scheme Engineering Graduates. Jan. and July. | 19-23 yrs. | Pre Final/Final year students of Engg. Degree Courses. Campus interview followed by SSB Interview. | |
Army Education Corps and Army Ordnance Corps. Jan. and July. | 23-27 yrs. | Post Graduate Degree in subjects notified for each course. M.A/M.Sc. degree in 1st or 2nd division in the following : (a) Physics, (b) Mathematics, (c) Computer application, (d) Psychology, (e) Political Science. SSB Interview. | |
Military Farms. Jan. and July. | 20-27 yrs. | Degree in Dairying/Agriculture. SSB Interview & Departmental Screening Board. | |
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION : Officers Training Academy, Madras (For Army only). May and Oct. | 19-25 yrs. | Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course. CDSE conducted by the UPSC and SSB Interview. | |
Technical/Engineering. May and Oct. | 20-27 yrs. | Engineering Degree in notified discipline. SSB Interview. | |
Law Graduates for JAG’s Department. | 21-27 yrs. | Law Degree (professional) with 50% marks. | |
October. | Written Exam. conducted by JAG’s Deptt. in March SSB Interview in July detailed advertisement in November. | ||
Remount Veterinary Corps | 21-32 yrs. | BVSC/BVSc. With AH Animal Husbandry from any Indian Univ. or its equivalent foreign degree. SSB Interview. | |
Women Special Entry Scheme (Officers) in Education/Law Administrative/Logistics branch. March and Sept. | 19-27 yrs. | Post Graduate/Graduates with diploma in specified subject/ LLB (Professional)/Engineering Degree. SSB Interview. | |
ENTRY:
Army (Commissions):
SERVICE SELECTION BOARD TEST (SSB):
SSB tests for Army are divided in two stages:
Stage I: It is designed to ascertain the mental fitness of the candidates and to determine whether or not the candidates is fit to take on Stage-II tests. Stage-I test contains four parts as under:
(a) Screening test of verbal intelligence.
(b) Psychological test (Social Psychology)
(c) Thematic Apperception Test (one only)
(d) Group Discussion based on TAT.
State-II: Broadly it is divided into four parts. These are:
(a) Screening test
(b) Psychological test
(c) Group Testing Officers’ Test
(d) Interview.
DETAILS OF INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLES: Zig Zag, Vertical rope climbing,Tarzon Swing, Commando Walk, Double Jump,Tiger leap, Monkey Crawl, Wall climbing ,Making figure 8,Going through Tyre.
Visual Standards: The minimum acceptable visual acuity are : Distant Vision (corrected)
Better eye 6/6, worse eye 6/18, Myopia of not more than minus 5.5 D including astigmatism. To be passed fit, a candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disability likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duty.
PHYSICAL TEST:
Candidates meeting the laid down standards are required to qualify in each of the following tests :-
(a) 1.6 Kilometers Run.
(b) Beam.
(c) Balance.
(d) 9 Feet ditch.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION:
Successful candidates will undergo medical examination. Candidates should get their ears cleaned before coming for medical examination.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION:
Candidates declared medical fit will be eligible to appear in the written examination comprising General Knowledge and Arithmatic of Matric level standard.
INDIAN NAVY
Career as Commissioned Officers
The life of a Naval Officer is a pleasant mix of hard work, professionalism and adventure. Navy gives the opportunity to move around and visit different places within India and abroad. There exist openings for a wide cross-section of aspirants ranging from fresh 10+2s to Post Graduates, in fields as diverse as electronics , law, economics or physics/mathematics. The service comprises of five branches, Executive, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Education.
Branch/Type of Entry | Unmarried Men/Women | Age Limit (Years) | Educational Qualifications |
EXECUTIVE BRANCH Permanent Commission | |||
(a) Cadet Entry (NDA) | Men | 16 ½-19 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths |
(b) Cadet Entry (10+2) (Executive) Naval Academy, Goa (Through NDA Exam.) | Men | 16 ½ -19 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths |
(c) Graduate Special Entry Naval Academy, Goa (Through CDSE) | Men | 19-22 | B.Sc (Physics & Maths) or B.E. |
(d) NCC Special Entry Naval Academy (Goa) | Men | 19-24 | B.Sc (Physics & Maths) or B.E. with Naval Wing Senior Div NCC ‘C’ Certificate |
(e) Direct Entry Naval Armament Inspection Cadre | Men | 22-27 | A Degree in Electronics/Elect/ Mech. Engg. or Post Graduate Degree in Electronics or Physics |
(f) Direct Entry Law Cadre | Men | 22-27 | A Degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act 1961 with minimum 55% marks. |
Short Service Commission
(g) Law Cadre | Men & Women | 22-27 | A Degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act 1961 with minimum 55% marks | |||
(h) Logistics Cadre | Men & Women | 19 ½ -25 | BA (Economics) II Div or B.Com II Div, or B.Sc Physics & Maths II Div, or B.Tech/BE or Graduation in any subject with Degree/Diploma in MATERIAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT | |||
(i) ATC (Air Traffic Control) | Men & Women | 19 ½ -25 | B.Sc II Div with minimum 50% marks with Physics and Maths. | |||
(j) Hydro Cadre | Men | 19 ½ -25 | B.Sc II Div with minimum 50% marks with Physics and Maths | |||
(k) EDUCATION BRANCH Permanent Commission | Men | 21-25 | A Master’s Degree in one of the following with at least 55% marks: (a) Physics (with Maths in B.Sc) or (b) Maths (with Physics in B.Sc) or (c) Chemistry (with Physics & Maths in B.Sc) (d) Computer Application/Computer Science (with either Physics or Maths at Graduation level) or (e) Humanities (Eng./ Eco/Hist/Pol. Sc) or (f) An Engineering Degree in Mech/Elect/ Computer Science/Tech. | |||
(l) Short Service Commission | Men & Women | 21-25 | -do- | |||
ENGINEERING BRANCH (MARINE ENGINEERS) Permanent Commission | |||
(a) Cadet Entry (NDA) | Men | 16 ½ -19 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths |
(b) 10+2(Tech) Cadet Entry | Men | 16 ½ -19 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Maths (minimum 70% marks in aggregate of PCM, minimum 50% marks in English either in 10th or 12th class) |
(c) Direct Entry | Men | 19 ½ -25 | A degree in Marine/Mech/Aeronautical/Control/ Metallurgy/Production Engineering or any other qualification recognized by the Institution of Engineers (India) – as equivalent to a degree course. |
Short Service Commission | |||
(d) Direct Entry | Men | 16 ½ -25 | Degree in courses mentioned at (c) above |
ENGINEERING BRANCH (NAVAL ARCHITECTS) Permanent Commission | |||
(a) 10+2 (Tech) | Men | 16 ½ -19 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Maths (minimum 70% marks in aggregate of PCM, minimum 50% marks in English either in 10th or 12th class) |
(b) Direct Entry | Men | 21-25 | A degree in Naval Architecture/Mech/Aeronautical/Civil/ Metallurgy Engineering. |
ELECTRICAL BRANCH Permanent Commission | |||
(a) Cadet Entry (NDA) | Men | 16 ½ -19 | 10+2 equivalent with Physics & Maths |
(b) 10+2 (Tech) Cadet Entry | Men | 16 ½ -19 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Maths (minimum 70% marks in aggregate of PCM, minimum 50% marks in English either in 10th or 12th class) |
(c) Direct Entry | Men | 19 ½-25 | A Degree in Elect/Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Engg. or any other qualification recognized by the Institution of Engineers (India) or Institution of Telecommunication Engineers (India) as equivalent to a degree course |
(d) Short Service Commission | Men | 19 ½-25 | A Degree in courses mentioned at (C) above. |
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates are to apply in accordance with application format published in the Employment News alongwith the notification. For further details you may refer to the advertisement which appears in the Employment News and other prominent national dailies or nearest Headquarter Recruiting Zones. For more information one can contact Naval Recruitment Cell, DMPR, Naval Headquarters, Sena Bhawan, DHQ PO, New Delhi-110011.
( MATRIC ENTRY SCHEMES ) Branch | Unmarried Men/Women | Age Limit | Qualification | Medical Standard |
SEAMAN | Unmarried Man | 17-20 years | Matric or equivalent with at least 55% marks. Candidates having less than 55% marks in Matric are also eligible provided they have obtained 55% or more marks in any higher board examination. | Minimum Height-157 cms with co-related weight proportionate chest with minimum 5 cms expansion. Good mental and physical health, free from any disease/disability. No Cardio-vascular, surgical deformities of infection of ears. No history of fits or phychiatric ailment. |
ARTIFICER APPRENTICE | Unmarried Man | 14-17 yrs. | Matric or equivalent with Science & Maths with 60% and above marks in aggregate or 55% or more marks in aggregate in any higher Board examination with Science & Maths. | Minimum Height-152 cms with co-related weight and proportionate chest with minimum expansion of 5 cms. Good mental and physical health, free from any disease/disability. No Cardiovascular, surgical deformities or infection of ears. No history of fits or psychiatric ailment. |
INDIAN AIR FORCE
The Indian Air Force is the guardian of our skies. It is the most important arm of national defence and is recognized as one of the largest Air Forces in the world. The Indian Air Force offers opportunities to the aspiring, educated, talented and healthy young men to join its ranks. So you can join this prestigious service and become a proud partner in the national defence.
Branch/Type of Entry | Age | Qualification | Type of Commission |
FLYING (a) National Defence Academy (NDA). (b) Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) (c) NCC Special Entry (d) Short Service Commission (Transport & Helicopter) TECHNICAL (a) Direct Entry Scheme (b) University Entry GROUND DUTIES (i) Administrative (ii) Accountants (iii) Logistics (iv) Meterology (v) Education SSC FOR ADMIN Fighter/Air Traffic Controller | 16 ½ -19 yrs 19-23 yrs. 19-23 19-23 yrs 19-25 yrs for Commercial Pilot License Holders) 18-28 yrs. 18-28 yrs. 20 to 23 yrs. 20 to 25 yrs. -do- -do- -do- 20 to 23 yrs. 20 to 25 yrs. | 10+2 with Physics and Maths. B.Sc. Physics and/or Maths or BE. B.Sc. Physics and/or Maths or BE and Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate. B.Sc. Physics and/or Maths or BE. Degree in Engineering in Electronics/Mechanical/ Allied Subjects. Pre-Final/Final year of Engineering degree in Electronics/Mechanical or Allied subjects. 1st Class Graduate . IInd Class Graduate in subjects as given in the Newspaper Advt. Ist Class Graduate IInd Class Graduate | Permanent Commission -do- -do- Short Service Commission-Women. PC & SSC – Men SSC – Women. PC & SSC – Men PC – Men SSC- Women SSC – Men |
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION: Detailed information about the above examinations appears in the Employment News and other National Dailies from time to time. One can also contact ADP03(B), Air Headquarters Room No.17, ‘J’ Block, M.N. Marg, New Delhi-110011.
SOME OTHER Defence Services Entrance Exams
Defence Services Entrance Exams are those which are conducted on All India basis for recruitment into defence forces such as the army, navy and air force. Defence Services are also known as The Combined Defence Services (CDS). The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the CDS Examinations twice a year and successful candidates can serve the country through their efforts in the Indian Navy, Indian Army or Indian Air Force. Therefore these exams are also referred as UPSC CDS Exam.
List of Defence Services Exams | ||
I.A.F. Exam – I.A.F. Airman (Education Instructors Trade) Exam | ||
Defence Services Entrance Examination Eligibility and Application Procedure
Examination Notification – The general public is notified about the Combined Defence Services Examination once in August and again in March through press advertisements, which are normally carried in ‘Employment News’ and all leading newspapers of India.
For the Indian Military Academy and the Officers Training Academy – Candidates must have a degree from a recognized university or any other degree of equal educational value. Age should be between 19 and 24 years of age
For the Naval Academy – Candidates should be graduates in Science with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Engineering graduates are also eligible. Age should be between 19 and 22 years of age
For the Air Force Academy – candidates should be graduates in Science with Physics and / or Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Engineering graduates are also eligible. Age should be between 19 and 23 years of age
Defence Services Entrance Examination Pattern and Admission Process
Examination Schedule – The CDS examinations are generally held in February and September.
Examination Pattern
Indian Military Academy and Air Force Academy
Objective Type Written Test in English -100 marks
Objective Type Written Test in General Knowledge – 100 marks
Objective Type Written Test in Elementary Mathematics – 100 marks
Officer’s Training Academy
Objective Type Written Test in English – 100 marks
Objective Type Written Test in General Knowledge – 100 marks
For the interviews to be conducted by the Staff Selection Board once the candidate successfully clears the written test, the total marks are as follows:
Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy – 300 marks
Officers’ Training Academy – 200 marks
Candidates who clear the Combined Defence Services Exam are called for an interview by the Service Selection Board (SSB) and subject to their performance in the interview and overall ranking; they are deputed to any of the CDS institutes.
There are many types of Defence Services Entrance Exams in India. These are –
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
Naval Academy, Goa
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad
Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
AFCAT – Air Force Combined Admission Test acronym as AFCAT is conducted by India Air Force for grant of Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent/Short Service Commission in Technical and Ground Duty Branches of the IAF after the successful completion of the courses. The courses offered are:
Eligibility Conditions for Flying Branch:
Age Limit:
Candidates should be between 19 years to 23 years as on 1st Jul. 2014 i.e. born between 02 July 1991 to 01 July 1995 (Both dates inclusive).
However candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) will be relaxed in age upto 25 years i.e. born between 02 July 1989 to 01 July 1995 (Both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any subject area with 60% Marks from a recognized University or Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology of 4 years with 60% Marks. Candidates must be passed 12th Examination with Maths and Physics.
Physical Standards:
Minimum Height: 162.5 cms with correlated weight
Leg length: Min-99 cms. Max-120 cms.
Thigh length: Max-64cms.
Sitting height: Min-81.5 cms. Max-96 cms.
Vision – 6/6 and 6/9
Eligibility Conditions for Technical Branch:
Age Limit:
Candidates should be between 18 years to 28 years as on 1st Jul, 2014 i.e. born between 02 July 1986 to 1st July 1996 (Both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualifications:
For Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) AE (L):
Candidates applying for AE(L) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised university or cleared sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Instituion of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate Membership examination of the Institue of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies.
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) AE (M):
Candidates applying for AE(M) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised university or cleared sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Instituion of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate Membership examination of the Institue of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies.
Physical Standards:
Minimum Height (Men) – 157.5 cms, (Women) – 152 cms with correlated weight.
Eligibility condition for Ground Duty Branches:
Age Limits
Education | Age Limit |
For Graduates | 20 to 23 years |
For Post Graduates/LLB (5 years) | 20 to 25 years |
For LLB (3 years) | 20 to 26 years |
For M.Ed/Ph.D/CA/ICWA | 20 to 27 years |
Educational Qualification
Branch | Qualification |
Administration and Logistics | Graduate degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or a Post Graduate degree/equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together. |
Accounts | Graduate degree in Commerce (B.Com) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or a Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (M.Com)/CA/ICWA with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together. |
Education | Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together. |
Air Force Combined Admission Test Syllabus
The AFCAT will consist of question from the following given subjects:
Subjects | Topics |
General Awareness | History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Civics, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Current Affairs, Politics etc. |
Verbal Ability in English | Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary. |
Numerical Ability | Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Profit & loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple interest. |
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability |
Combined Admission Test Pattern
The AFCAT Question Paper will have 100 questions carrying three marks each. For every correct answer the candidate will get three marks and for every wrong answer one mark will be deducted under negative marking. The total time allotted for the paper is two hours.
Air Force Combined Admission Test Selection Process
Candidates who qualifying in th AFCAT Written test will be called for next phase of selection process divided into three stages. i.e.
Stage-I Intelligence Test
Stage-II Psychological Test, Group Test and Interview
Stage-III Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT)
Medical Examinations:
Candidates recommended by selection Board will be sent for the medical examination either at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru.
All India Merit List:
An All India Merit List is compiled on the basis of your performance in the written test and AFSB interview and subject to being medically fit. Based on the vacancies available in various branches / sub branches, joining instructions are issued to join one of the Training establishments.
How to apply for AFCAT?
Aspiring candidates can adopt any of the following given two modes to apply for AFCAT.
Online Mode:
The candidates need to register in the official website of Indian Air Force and fill the form following the instructions given along with. Candidates are advised to go through the detailed guidelines for filling up online application before filling up of the form.
Offline Mode:
Those opting for Offline mode can get the application downloaded from the official website of India Air Force. Complete the application in all aspects and super scribe the envelope with APPLICATION FOR AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST: 26 AUGUST 2012′ and send it to:
AFCAT Cell,
Post Bag No-5,
RK Puram (Main) P.O.,
New Delhi – 110066
Note: Applications must be send by ordinary post only.
Air Force Combined Admission Test Contact Details
AFCAT Cell,
Post Bag No-5,
RK Puram (Main) P.O.,
New Delhi – 110066.
Tel,: 011 – 23010231/ 7905.
E-Mail: afcatcell@gmail.com
I.A.F. Airman (Education Instructors Trade) Exam – I.A.F. Airman (Education Instructors Trade) Exam is conducted twice in a year generally in the month of April/May and August/September on national basis to admit young candidates in IAF as Education Branch as Instructors. Due to its National level approach this test is taken by most of the defence services aspirants on the priority basis.
I.A.F. Airman (Education Instructors Trade) Exam Eligibility
- 1. Educational Qualification
A candidate should have passed B.A.(English/Physics/Computer science with 50% marks and B.Ed.
or
M.A.(English) / M.Sc. (Mathematics / Physics / Computer Science) with minimum of IInd class.
- 2. Age
Aspiring candidate should be between 20 to 25 years for the candidates having B.A./B.Sc. with B.Ed. as the qualification & 20 to 28 years for the candidates having M.A./M.Sc. as the qualification.
- 3. Marital Status
Unmarried Indian citizens are eligible.
- 4. Physical Standard
Minimum Height: 152.5 cm
1. 5. Chest Requirements
Minimum expanded chest be 75 cm
Minimum range of expansion 5 cm
Vision Acuity: At least 6/ 12 in each eye without glasses or 6/6 in better eye and 6/36 in worse eye with glasses.
Generally free from all communicable diseases.
No cardiovascular, surgical deformities or active infection of the ears.
No history of fits or psychiatric ailment.
I.A.F. Airman (Education Instructors Trade) Exam Syllabus
This I.A.F. Exam consists of the following two sections:
English:
Comprehension, transformation of simple sentences, punctuation, tenses and parts of speech.
Intelligence and General Knowledge:
Who’s Who, Sports, Entertainment, Indian History and Geography, Discoveries and Inventions. Elementary Knowledge of Computers.
I.A.F. Airman (Education Instructors Trade) Exam Pattern
IAF written test comprising of objective Type questions in English, Current Affairs and General Awareness.
Those who qualify this test will be given another test in English comprising an essay and precise writing.
Successful candidates will undergo Interview on the same day.
Results will be declared on the same day and the successful candidates have to immediately appear in a Trade Allocation Test.
How to apply for I.A.F. Airman (Education Instructors Trade) Exam?
Application should be sent to the President, Central Airmen Selection Board, Post Box No. 3004, New Delhi-110003.
Indian Air Force Airman Non-Tech Trades Exam- IAF Airman Non-Tech Trades Exam is conducted twice in a year generally in the month of April/May and August/September on National level to admit young candidates in IAF as non-technical trade Airmen. Due to its National level approach this test is taken by most of the tenth class pass defense services aspirants on the priority basis.
IAF Airman Non-Tech Trades Exam Eligibility
- Educational Qualification
- Matriculation or equivalent with Science and Mathematics as main subjects with 45% or above marks in aggregate.
Candidates with less than 60% marks in Matric may also be recruited if they have secured 55% or more marks in aggregate in a higher board examination with Science and Maths as the main subjects.
2. Age
Aspiring candidate should be between 16 years to 19 years.
- Marital Status
- Unmarried Indian citizens are eligible.
IAF Airman Non-Tech Trades Exam Syllabus
This I.A.F. Exam consists of the following two sections:
Comprehension, transformation of simple sentences, punctuation, tenses and parts of speech. | |
Intelligence and General Knowledge: | Who’s Who, Sports, Entertainment, Indian History and Geography, Discoveries and Inventions. Elementary Knowledge of Computers. |
IAF Airman Non-Tech Trades Exam Pattern
The question paper will be bilingual, consisting of the objective questions in above given two parts. The candidates will be required to qualify each part separately. Results will be declared on the same day and the successful candidates have to immediately appear in a Trade Allocation Test.
Physical Fitness:
All the aspiring candidates has to undergo a mandatory physical test and have to qualify in it to be eligible.
1 | One-mile (1.6 km) runs to be completed within 7 minutes. |
2 | 20 squats (Up-Downs) |
3 | 10 push-up |
How to apply for IAF Non-Tech Trade Exam?
Candidates must submit their application on plain paper in the prescribed Performa as published in the Employment News and send it by Post on or before the specified last date,
To the President
Central Airmen Selection Board
Post Box No 11807
New Delhi-110010
Indian Army Soldiers General Duty Exam –
Indian Army Soldiers General Duty N.E.R Exam is conducted four times in a year for recruiting personnel to the Indian Army as Sepoy/Soldier. The short listed candidates are imparted the required training to become fully capable of dedicating themselves to the honorable task of serving their country on various fronts throughout their carrier.
Indian Army Soldiers General Duty Exam Eligibility
- Educational Qualification
Aspiring candidates who have passed the Matriculation / equivalent examination preferably with Science and English as the main are eligible to apply for the Indian Army Soldiers General Duty exam.
2. Age
Male candidates belonging to the age group of 16 to 21 years are eligible
3. Marital Status
Unmarried Indian male citizens are eligible.
Indian Army Soldiers General Duty NER Exam Application Procedure
The applications for the said exam are invited through advertisements published in the Employment News and other leading newspapers. Interested candidates may collect blank application forms that are available, free of cost, at local Recruitment Offices, District Collector’s Office, Zila Parishads and Employment Exchanges. However aspiring candidates can send their applications on plain paper, handwritten / typed but as per the given format.
Indian Army Soldiers General Duty Exam Syllabus
Indian Army Soldiers General Duty (NER) Exam Consists of questions from
General Intelligence,
Mathematical Aptitude and
General Knowledge. in Priliminary exam and
Physics, Chemistry and Biology in mains exam
Indian Army Soldiers General Duty Exam Pattern
Selections for the Indian Army Soldiers General Duty Exam is made on the basis of a written test followed by Physical fitness test.
Only the successful candidates in written test will be put through the aptitude test and interview. Final selection will be on basis of overall merit attained in all the test.
Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant’s MER Exam
Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistants M.E.R Exam is conducted four times in a year for recruiting personnel to the Indian Army’s medical core. The short listed candidates are imparted the required training to become fully capable of dedicating themselves to the honorable task of serving the Indian army men in the medical core.
Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant’s MER Exam Eligibility
- Educational Qualification
Aspiring candidates who have passed the Matriculation / equivalent examination preferably with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as the main are eligible to apply for the Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant’s MER exam.
2. Age
Male candidates belonging to the age group of 16 to 23 years are eligible (relax able by 5 years for SC/ ST candidates)
3. Marital Status
Unmarried Indian male citizens are eligible.
4. Physical Standard
Minimum Height of the candidates must be 167 cm, which can be relaxed for candidates belonging to certain regions.
Chest Measurement: On expansion, the candidate’s chest measurement should not be less than 77 cm with minimum range of expansion of 5 cm.
Minimum Weight of the candidates must be 50 kilograms, which can be relaxed for candidates belonging to certain regions.
General Health: The candidate must be free of all communicable diseases and cardiovascular, medical or surgical deformities or infection.
How to apply for Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant’s MER Exam?
The applications for the said exam are invited through advertisements published in the Employment News and other leading newspapers. Interested candidates may collect blank application forms that are available, free of cost, at local Recruitment Offices, District Collector’s Office, Zila Parishads and Employment Exchanges. However aspiring candidates can send their applications on plain paper, handwritten / typed but as per the given format.
Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant’s MER Exam Syllabus
Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant’s M.E.R. Exam consists of questions from
General Intelligence,
Mathematical Aptitude and
General Knowledge in the preliminary exam and from
Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the mains exam.
Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant’s MER Exam Pattern
Selections for the Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistants M.E.R Exam are made on the basis of a written test divided into two parts.
The First Paper contains three sections:-
General Intelligence,
Mathematical Aptitude and
General Knowledge.
The Second Paper contains questions on Physics, Chemistry (total 50 marks) and Biology (50 marks). Each Test is of 45 minutes duration and carries a maximum mark of 100.
Only the successful candidates will be put through the aptitude test and interview. Final selection will be on basis of overall merit attained in all the test.
Physical Fitness Test
Physical Fitness Test carries 100 marks.
Indian Navy Artificer Apprentices Exam-
Indian Navy Artificer Apprentices Exam acronym as INA is conducted twice in a year generally in the month of June and December on national basis to admit young candidates in Navy. Due to its National level approach this test is taken by most of the defence services aspirants on the priority basis.
Indian Navy Artificer Apprentices Exam Eligibility
1. Educational Qualification
Matriculation or equivalent with Science and Mathematics as main subjects with 60% or above marks in aggregate.
Candidates with less than 60% marks in Matric may also be recruited if they have secured 55% or more marks in aggregate in a higher board examination with Science and Maths as the main subjects.
2. Age
Aspiring candidates should be between the age group of 15 years to 18 years.
a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
3 Marital Status
Unmarried Indian citizens are eligible.
4. Physical Standard
Minimum height: 157 cm.
Minimum eye standard: Without glasses better eye 6/6 and worse 6/9.
Color perception: CP II.
Indian Navy Artificer Apprentices Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Check syllabus online.
The question paper will be bilingual, consisting of the objective questions in above given four sections of 75 minutes. The standard of the questions will be of matriculation level.
Physical Fitness:
All the aspiring candidates has to undergo a mandatory physical test and have to qualify in it to be eligible.
One-mile (1.6 km) runs to be completed witnin 7 minutes.
20 squats (Up-Downs).
10 push-ups.
Indian Navy Artificer Apprentices Exam Test Centres
Most of the major cities of the Countries are made the test centers of this exam. The Examination will be held at the following Centres.
Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Exam
Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Exam is conducted twice a year for recruiting personnel to the Indian Navy, one of the branches of the Indian Armed Forces responsible for conducting naval operations in India. The short listed candidates are imparted the required training before absorbing in the force as Dockyard Apprentices in following trades:
Electrician
Fitter
Turner
Mechanic Diesel
Crane Operator
Welder
Rigger
Ref and Air condition Mechanic
Shipwright and Maintenance Mechanic
Non-Designated: Engine Fitter, Ship Fitter, Radar Fitter, Machinery Control Fitter, Sonar Fitter, Electronic Fitter, GT Fitter.
Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Exam Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Aspiring candidates who have passed the Matriculation / equivalent examination preferably with Science are eligible to apply for the Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Exam.
Age
Male candidates belonging to the age group of 14 to 19 years are eligible (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST candidates )
Physical Standard
Minimum Height of the candidates must be 150 cm.
Chest Measurement: Candidates should have a well developed chest with minimum range of expansion of 5 cm.
Weight: Maximum Weight of the candidates must not exceed 50 kilograms.
General Health: The candidate must be free of all communicable diseases and cardiovascular, medical or surgical deformities or infection.
How to apply for Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Exam?
Applications as per the Performa given in the advertisement in the employment news along with the requisite fee and necessary documents must reach the nearest HQ Rtg Zone or as advertised in the Newspapers or Employment News.
Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Exam Syllabus
Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Exam Consists of questions from:
Mathematics and
General Awareness
Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Exam Pattern
Selections for the Indian Navy Dockyard Apprentices Exam are made on the basis of a written test divided into two parts.
The First Paper contains questions on Mathematics consisting of the questions from:
Number system, Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers, Commutative, Associative and Distributive law, Fundamental operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division),Square root, Decimal fractions, Unitary method (application to simple and compound interest), Time and Distance, Time and Work, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Areas and Volumes, Factors, Problems and Equations on Algebra.
The Second Paper contains questions on General Knowledge from:
Abbreviations, Books and Authors, Facts about India and the World, Sports, Awards and Prizes, Everyday Science, and short notes on various subjects in 100 words.
Each Paper is of 2.5 hours duration and carries maximum marks of 100.
Based on their performance in the written examination, candidates will be called for interview at Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Bangalore. Final selections will be made on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the final interview, after which they will be sent to Naval Dockyard School.
Indian Navy Soldier Metric Entry Recruitment Exam –
Indian Navy Sailors Matric Entry Recruitment Exam is conducted twice in a year for recruiting personnel to the naval wing (Indian Navy) of Defense force.
Indian Navy Soldier Metric Entry Recruitment Exam Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Aspiring candidates should have passed the Matriculation / equivalent examination preferably with Science and Mathematics with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
Candidates with less than 55% marks in Matriculation / equivalent examination will be eligible only if they have secured 55% or more marks in aggregate in a higher board examination with Science and Mathematics.
Age
Male candidates belonging to the age group of 17 to 20 years are eligible.
Marital Status
Unmarried Indian male citizens are eligible.
Indian Navy Soldier Metric Entry Recruitment Exam Pattern
Questions in these tests will be of Objective Type and bilingual, i.e., in Hindi and English. The Test is of 60 minutes duration and the questions asked will be of the Matriculation standard.
The written test will be followed by a Physical Fitness Test comprising of a one mile (1.6 km) run to be completed in 7 minutes, 20 squats (Uthak-Baithak) and 10 push-ups.
Based on their performance in the Written Examination, the Physical Fitness Test and the Medical Test, candidates will be selected for enrollment as Indian Navy Sailors.
Territorial Army Exam –
Territorial Army Exam acronym as TA Exam is conducted for enabling motivated young men to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifice their primary professions in two capacities ie. as a civilian and as a soldier. The selected candidates are given one month basic training in the first year of commission. Two months annual training camp every year including the first year. Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at IMA Dehradun.
You can serve the nation in two capacities – as a civilian and as a soldier.
Territorial Army Exam Eligibility
Educational Qualifications:
The aspiring candidates should be a graduate from any recognized university.
Employment:
The aspiring candidate should be Gainfully employed in Central government/Semi Government/Pvt Firm/Own Business/Self Employed. Note: Serving employees of Police/Para Military Forces are not eligible.
Age Limit:
Aspiring candidate should be between 18 years to 42 years of age as on 30 jun, 2014.
Territorial Army Exam Syllabus
Territorial Army Exam consists of question from the following Topics/Subjects.
Part I
English Essay
English comprehension & Language
Sequencing of sentences.
Comprehension passage.
Fill in the blanks.
Part II
General Awareness which consist of Economics
Politics
Defense
Sports
International Events etc.
Territorial Army Exam Pattern
Territorial Army Exam consists of two parts carrying 100 marks to be completed in 2 Hrs time.
Part I
Short Essay: Essay depends on current national and international events.
English comprehension & Language
Sequencing of sentences (04 marks)
Comprehension passage (06 marks)
Fill in the blanks. (10 marks)
Part II
Objective Type Questions
General Awareness which consist of Economics
Politics
Defense
Sports
International Events etc.
Important: Overwriting in objective and fill in the blanks will not be awarded any marks. Half mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. (Negative marking).
Territorial Army Exam Selection Process.
On the basis of correct applications, shortlisted candidates will be called for Screening at the respective headquarters of Territorial Army by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB) including written exam.
They have to submit detailed Resume, present employment details, salary along with all the attested documents which are attached to original application form.
Applications of candidates, who will successfully complete this stage of selection, will be forwarded to Service Selection Board for SSB Interview.
Candidates also have to go through Medical Board for final selection.
How to apply for Territorial Army Exam?
For Civilian Candidates
Aspiring candidates can apply for Territorial Army in prescribed format given in the advertisement cut outs or by downloading application from official website www.indianarmy.gov.in.
They should complete the application in all respect as per the guidance given in the form. Applicants should send this application to respective zonal office address along with self addressed stamped envelope, two pass port size photo, and postal stamp of Rs.12 and Rs. 25 for J & K. The zonal officer are:
For Ex-Servicemen
Ex-service Officers of three services as a candidate should send their application along with enclosures as mentioned in the application form direct to Addl Directorate General TA, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army), ‘L’ Block, New Delhi-01. The candidates are screened by an Army HQ Selection Board held at Addl Dte. Gen TA, GS Branch, ’L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi which is followed by a Medical Board at New Delhi for successful candidates.
Territorial Army Exam Dates
Territorial Exam is noarmally held in the month of Aug.
Introduction: Paramilitary Forces | ||
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Nature of Work: | ||
ITBPITBP stands for Indo-Tibetan Border Police. This force was established mainly for the protection and safeguarding our border areas adjoining Tibet. However now they are also deployed for internal security duties like providing security cover to VIPs. Strength wise it is a much smaller force than CRPF and BSF. CISFCISF stands for Central Industrial Security Force. This force was raised to provide security to industrial establishments and handling labour unrest. However recently they have also been handed over the responsibility to provide security cover to some of the major airports in the country and other such duties related to internal security. The force has also geared itself to provide consultancy services in the area of security cover of industrial establishments. |
Border Security Force’s motto is “Duty unto Death”. The motto reflects the true passion with which this agency has helped secure India and Indians. The Paramilitary Forces of India like BSF, CRPF, and ITBP help the Armed forces and Police in securing India. India has the second largest Para military force in the world.
While these agencies work under the ministry of home affairs, some work in cooperation with the Police forces and some work in cooperation with the Armed Forces.
CENTRAL PARAMILITARY FORCES
Border Security Force – it consists of 215,000 personnel
Central Industrial Security Force – it consists of 105,000 personnel
CENTRAL POLICE ORGANIZATIONS
Railway Protection Force – it consists of about 45,000 personnel who provide police security to the Indian Railways.
Indian Home Guard – consists of 400 to 600,000 personnel
Civil Defence – it consists of 35,930 personnel
Sashastra Seema Bal – it consists of 32,500 personnel who guard the indo-Nepal and indo-Bhutan borders
Special Protection Group – it consists of about 3000 personnel
Special Frontier Force – it consists of about 10,000 personnel and is an elite, parachute qualified commando unit deployed along sensitive areas of border with china.
Provincial Armed Constabulary – it consists of 250 to 300,000 persons who act as mobile armed reserve
Central Reserve Police Force – it consists of 172,000 personnel in 200 battalions
Rapid Action Force – it consists of a 10 battalion semi-independent part of CRPF
Commando Battalion for Resolute Action – it consists of a 10,000 strong force
The Border Security Force (BSF) is a Border Guarding Force of India. The personnel of this force guards India’s land border during peace time and prevents transnational crime. It is a Union Government Agency under the administrative control of Ministry of Home Affairs. The Border Security Force has three main operational arms, the General Duty branch, which is in charge of vigilance, The Technical branch, which maintains equipments, telecommunication networks and is also in charge of construction work and the Medical branch, which provides all kinds of medical facilities to BSF troops as well as civilians.
Border Security Force patrols mountainous terrains, deserts and long coastal stretches on camel-back, horseback, on foot, speedboats or in helicopters. During war-time they are required to hold ground in less threatened sectors so long as the main attack does not develop in a particular sector. Protection of vital installations against enemy commando raids is also part of responsibilities in the Border Security Force. They also carry out internal security, anti-infiltration and counter insurgency roles.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is an armed Force of the Union of India, with the basic role of striking reserve to assist the State/Union Territories in Police operations to maintain law and order and contain insurgency. Its role is that of a catalyst in maintaining law & order, and returns to barracks once this objective is achieved. The force is also being used for various police duties in various States. It is All India in character, both in deployment and in its composition. Due to its unique capability to quickly adapt to various situational requirements, and also, to work in perfect harmony with the State Police, CRPF has, over the years, acquired the distinction of being perhaps the most acceptable Force, by the people and the State administrations. CRPF personnel do Crowd control, Riot control, Counter Militancy / Insurgency operations, Dealing with Left Wing extremism, Overall co-ordination of large scale security arrangement specially with regard to elections in disturbed areas, Protection of VIPs and vital installations, Checking environmental de-gradation and protection of local Flora and Fauna, Fighting aggression during War time, Participating in UN Peace Keeping Mission, Rescue and Relief operations at the time of Natural Calamities.
Courses and Eligibility
Graduates from any stream, who can pass the written test as well as the physical fitness criteria, are all welcome to join in. The forces take in candidates at the Sub-Inspector level, wherein the academic eligibility is not very high, but the physical fitness is given more emphasis. Similarly, there are vacancies for technical graduates, education officers, medical officers, and other specialists.
Apart from this, candidates who have just completed Class X or XII can apply for the post of a jawans. There are different requirements in the four distinct levels at which recruitment takes place — jawans, technical personnel (like radio operators), sub-inspectors and finally, officers (the highest rank being assistant commandant).
While for the jawans, meeting the physical fitness criteria of height, weight and chest-size is very important (they also have to appear for a written test on general knowledge), at the officer level there is a full-fledged written exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and an interview. The age limit for applicants is a minimum of 18 years and maximum of 26 years, which is relaxable for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Vacancies are announced regularly in the electronic and print media.
How to join Para military forces?
BSF – For the post as an officer (of an assistant commandant (AC)) Any graduate is eligible. Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate or outstanding achievements in sports or athletics is an added qualification. UPSC selects officers for BSF through written test, preliminary medical examination, physical efficiency test, group discussion, interview and the final medical examination. On selection there is one year of basic training and one gets posting.
Newly selected candidates begin their careers as AC (Assistant Commandant). Officers of these organisations also get the opportunity to work for special groups like National Security Guards and Special Protection Group. They are deputed to these groups for three to four years, after which they are replaced by another batch of officers sent on deputation. They receive special allowances for their important duties like protecting VIPs during deputation. CRPF, BSF, ITBP act as feeders for these special groups doing important duties.
Civil, electronic and electrical engineers find employment in the technical branch. One of the most important departments of this branch is the Signals Arm. Here, you will be in-charge of the line of communication for passing information on matters relating to internal security.
Qualified Doctors join in the Medical Branch where they take care of Border Security Force personnel as well as civilians. They dispense medicines to the civilian population as well as attend to the sick. In addition you will be involved in numerous civic actions.
CRPF – From time to time UPSC holds written exam for recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in CAPF, CRPF, CISF, ITBF and BSF for which only Indian Nationals are eligible. While selection to non-gazetted posts of constables is made through a selection test open to non-graduates, the gazetted positions are open only to graduates. Graduates from any stream can apply if they fall in the 19 to 25 years age group.
Selection is made through a written examination, physical efficiency test (PET) and an interview. Senior positions of IGs, DIGs, Commandants are filled through promotions or by deputed personnel from the defence services or from the Police Services. During their career in forces there is opportunity for special training in mountaineering, communication, management etc. Many refresher courses keep the personnel updated in all aspects of work. Officers of CRPF are given opportunity to serve with National Security Guards and Special Protection Groups. This earns them special allowances.
Police – Entry is open to the police service to both men and women. The police constabulary is a large force. Physically robust young boys/girls are recruited. For recruitment to the post of sub-inspectors and assistant sub-inspectors, a degree is essential. Both boys and girls are eligible. These posts are advertised from time to time and selection is carried out at the state level. Gazetted posts above the sub-inspector level are filled by selection conducted by the State Public Service Commissions. Indian Police Service (IPS) appointments move to their respective state cadres to fill the senior most positions of Superintendents of Police, DIG, IG etc.
CISF – Recruitment to the posts of sub-inspectors and assistant commander are open to graduates, while for junior positions, eligibility is a school leaving certificate. Preference is given to NCC certificate holders.
Admission Procedure
Selection Test for graduate entry to all paramilitary services: Graduates take the written exam which is a selection test for recruiting cadets. The entrants also go through a physical efficiency test (PET). Those who qualify face an interview board and take the medical test. Selected candidates undergo rigorous training before taking charge. Technical graduates too go through the PET and medical examination.
The written part has two papers – Paper I of 200 marks is a test of general awareness, basic intelligence and reasoning and numerical ability. Paper II of 100 marks is an assessment of ability to read and understand serious discursive prose and also the ability to express the ideas clearly and correctly. This comprises essay (in Hindi or English), precise writing and comprehension of a given passage, (in English only).
Physical Efficiency Test –This is a test to ensure physical fitness. It compromises of 100 meters (16 sec men, 18 sec girls), 800 meters races (3 min men, 4 min. girls), and long jump, high jump for both men and women and shot-put for men only.
Interview – Beginning with questions pertaining to the bio data, the interviewers move on to hobbies, subjects of study, general awareness and general intelligence. The candidates psyche, aptitude, mannerisms and etiquette along with the dedication to the cause of the nation are also assessed by the Board. Preference in selection is given to outstanding sports men & NCC cadets who have outstanding record.
Physical Standard – Height 165 cms. for men & 157 cms. for women, Chest 86 cms. with expansion weight 50 kg. for men & 46 kg. for women. Physical /mental health should be good. Knock knees, flat foot and squint in eyes are not permitted. Perfect colour vision/corrected vision J-I/J-II permitted/corrected distant vision 6/6 or 6/9 and 6/9 and 6/9 or 6/12 permitted. Road ahead to join Para Military Forces
BSF/CRPF/ITBP/CISF is organised and conducted by the Special Selection Board (SSB) of the Central Police Organisations. Eligible, interested candidates have to go through a three stage selection process which includes:
1. The written examination carries 300 marks split among two papers. Paper-I (200 marks) has selection on: general awareness, general intelligence and reasoning and numerical ability. Paper-II (100 marks) includes: essay writing (in Hindi/English), precise writing (in English only) and comprehension of passages (in English only).
Physical Standard: Height-165 cm (for men), 157 cm (for women)
Chest-81 cm. Unexpanded, 86 cm. Expanded for men only.
Weight-50 kg. For according to height (men), for women according to height but not less than 46 kg.
INDO-TIBETAN BORDER POLICE
Naik or Head Constables (Combatant Ministerial) :
Eligibility : Matriculation or equivalent. Preference will be given to Graduates for Naik (CM) and Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) for Head Constable (CM).
Technical Qualification: Minimum 30 wpm in English Typing or 25 wpm in Hindi Typing.
Physical Student: 170 cms. 5 feet 4 inches for ST candidates. Chest-80 cm. Expandable by 5 cms. 157 cms. For female candidates.
Selection: Eligible candidates shall be put through a Physical Efficiency Test. Those who qualify will be put through written tests comprising General Knowledge, General English and Arithmatic. Then follows typing test and interview.
Constable (Stenographer) :
Eligibility : Matriculation or equivalent.
Age Limit : Between 18-25 years. Relaxable upto 30 years for STs.
Technical Qualification : 100 wpm in English Stenography and 30 wpm in English Typing or 80 wpm in Hindi Shorthand & 20 wpm in Hindi Typing.
Other details are same as for Naik (CM) mentioned above.
Address for Reference :
Directorate General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (MHA),
Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE
Sub-Inspector/Constable :
A. Sub-Inspector (Stenographer Gr.III or ‘C’/Assistant Sub-Inspector(Clerk)/ Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial).
Eligibility: Intermediate (10+2 or equivalent). Typing speed 30 wpm in English & 25 wpm in Hindi & 80 wpm in Shorthand (English, Hindi).
B. Constable (General Duty or GD)/Ct. Fitter and Tradesmen/Head Constable or Draftsman/Constable (Drivers).
Eligibility : For Ct/Fitter : Motor Mechanic Fitter Certificate from I.T.I. For Head Constable or Draftsman: Draftsman two years diploma course. For Constable Driver: Heavy Motor Driving Licence.
Age Limit : For Category ‘A’ : 18-25 years. Category ‘B’: 18-23 years.
Physical Standard :
For Category ‘A’ : (Male) Height-165 cm., Chest-77 cm., Weight-48 kg. Relaxation for STs.
For Female : Height-157 cm., Weight-43 kg.
For Category ‘B’ : For Male : Height-170 cms. Chest-80 cms. Weight-50 kg.
For Female: Height-157 cms. Weight-43 kg.
Address for Reference :
Central Reserve Police Force CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
BORDER SECURITY FORCE
Sub-Inspector (Stenographers) and
Assistant Sub-Inspector (Clerk) :
Eligibility : 10+2 or equivalent, Shorthand English or Hindi 80 wpm and Typing English 40 wpm, Hindi 30 wpm. English 30 wpm & Hindi 25 wpm for ASI(Clerk).
Age Limit : 18 to 25 years, relaxable to certain categories.
Physical Standard: Height-167.5 cms. Chest-81 cms. unexpanded with 5 cms expansion.
Selection : Made on the basis of (a) Written Examination (b) Shorthand Test, Type writing Test for ASI(Clerk) (c) Interview and (d) Medical Examination.
Constable (Operator/General Duty):
Eligibility : H.S.C. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. For Constable (GD) only H.S.C.
Age Limit : 18 to 22 years (27 years for SC/ST).
Physical Standard : Height-170 cms. Chest-80 cms. unexpanded with 5 cms. expansion.
Selection : Selection is made on the basis of Physical Test, Written Test and interview.
Engineering Directorate : SI/JE (Civil),SI/JE (Electrical) :
Eligibility : 3 years diploma in Engineering Civil & Electrical.
Age Limit : 18 to 25 years, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST.
Physical Standard : Height-167.5 cms. Chest-81, unexpanded.
Selection : Physical Test and Written Test.
Address for Reference :
Deputy Director (Pers),
BSF HQ, Block No.10 CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
INDIAN COAST GUARD
Assistant Commandant (General Duty-Pilot/Navigator) :
Eligibility : 10+2 or B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics, Commercial Licence Pilot.
Age Limit : 19 to 27 years, as on July 1st of the year of admission (32 years for SC/ST).
Physical Standard : Height-162 cm. Leg length-Minimum 99 cm.(for Pilot Navigator only).
Weight : 91 kg. maximum, Eye sight-6/6 without glass.
Selection : Short-listed candidates are called for selection test/interview of New Delhi and other specified centres. Candidates with extracurricular activities and NCC are given due weightage Yantriks (Technical Soldiers) :
Eligibility : (a) H.S.C. (b) Diploma in mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Aeronautical Engineering.
Age Limit : Below 22 years relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST.
Physical Standard : Height-157 cm. Chest-Proportionate to height, Eyesight-6/12 (good eye)
6/24 (bad eye).
Selection : Short-listed candidates will be called as per the marks obtained in Matric, Diploma and N.C.C. and Sports.
Address for Reference :
Director (Training) Recruitment Cell,
Coast Guard Headquarters National Stadium,
Purana Quila Road, New Delhi-110001.
CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE
(A) Assistant Sub-Inspector (Clerk/Typist) :
(B) Sub-Inspector (Steno) :
Eligibility : 10+2 and for Category A: 30 wpm in English Typewriting or 25 wpm in Hindi, for Category B : 80 wpm in Stenography and 35 wpm in English Typewriting and 30 wpm in Hindi.
Age Limit : Minimum 18 years for Category A and 19 years for Category B, relaxable by years for SC/ST.
Physical Standard : Height-167 cms. Chest-81 cms. unexpanded, 153 cms. for female candidates, Eyesight-6/6 with or without glasses.
Selection: Written Test in General Knowledge, Arithmatic and Language (English & Hindi)
Inspectors & Sub-Inspectors (Fire Wing) :
(A). Sub-Inspector (Mech./Fire :
(B). Sub-Inspector (Fire) :
Eligibility : For Category A: H.S.C. with 3 years Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/ Automobile Engineering or equivalent.
For Category B: Degree in Science with PCM or H.S.C. with 3 years diploma in Aeronautical/Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent.
Age Limit: 19 to 25 years, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST.
Physical Standard : Same as for candidates of CISF ASI (Clerk/Typist).
Selection: Written Test in G.K. and Language Test in English and Hindi, Physical efficiency Test and Interview.
Constable (General Duty) :
Eligibility : H.S.C.
Age Limit : 18 to 23 years, relaxable for SC/ST/OBC.
Physical Standard: Height-167 cms. Chest-80 cms. Eyesight-6/6. Candidates should not have knock knee, flatfeet and squint eyes.
Selection: Written Test and Interview.
Address for Reference:
For applicant from West Bengal, Orissa, Andaman and Nicobar:
DIG, CISF (East Zone), 41, Karaya Road, Park Circus, Calcutta-700017.
Relaxation in age and physical standard is given to different categories. For details contact the respective headquarters.
Before appearance at the recruitment test candidates should thoroughly prepare themselves for physical tests like cross-country, high jumping , long jumping etc.
N.B. Prescribed applications format and other details are published in Employment News/Leading Newspapers.
N.B.: Given dates are subjects to change
Job Prospects
Young, energetic and adventurous individuals are always attracted to a career in the paramilitary forces. A career in para-military forces gives prestige as well as honour to the person associated with a particular job. Once you are selected, the training takes place according to the specific paramilitary organisation that you have entered. Women can also enter the paramilitary services, but the scope for them is limited.
The opportunities available in Para-military forces are many. With the growing concern for domestic security, their services have also been required in a wide range of areas.
Career in Merchant Navy
“Every seaman is not only a navigator, but a merchant and also a soldier.”- William Petty
A career as Merchant Navy Officer is financially rewarding but is much more than that and this quote brings out the essence aboard a ship The Merchant Navy is a non-combatant commercial fleet, which deals with transporting cargo and passengers by sea. Its fleet is therefore composed of passenger vessels, cargo, liner tankers, carriers, as well as other special types of vehicles. Merchant navy is a career full of adventure and long voyages to different beautiful places. In spite of a lot of hard work and long absence from home, the Merchant navy professionals earn a high tax free salary, with other numerous benefits and promising promotional opportunities. This makes merchant navy a lucrative and exciting career.
The main positions open in the merchant navy are for marine engineers, navigating officers and radio officers. In a field which was hitherto purely for men, there is some positive change visible now, with many women joining merchant navy as ship doctors and radio officers.
The employment on board a ship is divided into three different streams. Deck officers, Engineers and Ratings. Deck officers are headed by the Captain of the ship. Deck officers are responsible for navigation, safe and efficient movement of the ship and transportation of cargo. To navigate the ship they use a range of satellite, radar systems and equipments and communication systems. Checking weather and navigation reports is very important; it helps in taking appropriate action. Deck officers monitor the loading, storage and unloading of cargo and the maintenance of deck machinery. They also take care of the safety, firefighting and life-saving equipment in terms of any emergency. They also maintain the legal and operational records. The Engineering department looks after the main engine, which is gigantic and complicated. They are also responsible for the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment on board, managing power, fueling and distribution systems, repairing and upgrading systems and equipments and implementing regular equipment inspections and maintenance programmes. Engineers also need to be updated with new developments in the marine engineering field.
Ratings have three categories. Deck rating is responsible for handling cargo, mooring / unmooring and general maintenance. Engine ratings who help the engineering officers in maintenance of engine and other equipments. Saloon (catering) consists of steward / cooks; they look after the housekeeping and catering.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Medically and Physically one should be sound to face the rigorous life at sea, mentally, one should be prepared to be away from home and family for an extended period of time. There is no place for the weak. To someone who is adventurous, extrovert and wants to enjoy life with others, merchant navy offers a very suitable career.
FUNCTIONAL SETUP:
The captain (Master) holds the highest rank in navigation and the Chief Engineer in Engineering. On joining the ship, the cadet is appointed third mate in case of navigation and fifth engineer in case of engineering. The promotional routes are from third mate to second mate, first mate and captain and from fifth engineer to fourth, third and second engineer and then Chief Engineer.
The two internationally recognized training institutes in India are training ship Chanakya (formerly Rajendra), New Bombay and Marine Engineering and Research Institutes (MERI), Calcutta. Both operate under the Ministry of Surface Transport. The former produces navigating officers while the latter marine engineers.
Courses & Eligibility
Eligibility for Merchant Navy; Merchant Navy can be joined after 10th as seafarer after qualifying pre sea courses or after 12th as an officer through various degree or diploma courses in mainly two specialized fields, Nautical (Deck) and Marine engineering. Unmarried Female and Male candidate are eligible.
Age Limit: 16-25 Years
Medical Standards:
Candidates should be physically and mentally strong, fit for sea-services under standard norms
Eye-Sight:
6/6 without glasses, No color Blindness. (The candidate is subject to medical examination).
Courses to Join Merchant Navy: There are various courses to join after 10th or 12th in both private and govt training institute recognized and approved by Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping. These are;-
- Pre Sea Training – In this course you will get proper training of maintenance of engine as well as deck. It is also known as G.P.R (General Purpose Training) you can join this course after 10th with minimum aggregate percentage of 40% with Mathematics, science and English as compulsory subject and should have 40% marks in each of them. The time duration of this course is 06 months and age limit is joining this course is 17 to 25 years. Beside that other short term courses are also there
3 month Pre-Sea Course in Deck rating.
3 month Pre-Sea Course in Engine rating.
4 month Pre-Sea Course in Saloon rating.
- Deck cadet – In this course you are given a diploma in Nautical Science. The minimum education qualification for this course is 10+2 with P.C.M (Physics, Chemistry and Math) as compulsory subjects and you should have scored minimum 50% in aggregate and 50% in English at 12th level.
- STCW Course – This is basically a safety course which is compulsory for every seaman. This consists of four basic course i.e EFA (Elementary First Aid), EPFF (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting ), PST (Provisional Survival Techniques) and PSSR (Pesonal Safety & Social responsibility). It is totally 15 days programme.
Beside that there are others certificates, diploma and degrees enables you to join Merchant Navy is:
Pre-sea Training for personnel, man Dredgers, Tugs, OSVs, etc on N.C.V (DECK)
Qualification –Minimum 10th standard, courses approved by DG Shipping (Govt of India)
Pre-sea Training for personnel, man Dredgers, Tugs, OSVs, etc on N.C.V (ENGINE)
Qualification- Minimum 10th standard, courses approved by DG Shipping (Govt of India)
1 year Pre-Sea Diploma in Nautical Science
Its leads to B.Sc Nautical Science affiliated to Indian Maritime University and approved by DG Shipping (Govt. of India) eligibility – 10+2 PCM/Bsc. Degree/ B.E./B. Tech. Degree
HND (Higher National Diploma) Nautical Science
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM
HND (Higher National Diploma) Marine Engineering
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM
B.E Marine engineering (4-Year Degree course in Marine Engineering)
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM and English
B.S. in Nautical Technology (3 years training at Institute + 1 year at Sea)
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM
3-Year B.Sc. Degree in Nautical Science
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM and English
2-year Marine Engineering course
Qualification – Diploma in Mechanical /Marine/ Naval Architecture / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1-year Marine Engineering Course, Graduate Marine Engineer(GME)
Qualification – Graduation in BE (Mech) Engineering / Naval Arch. with minimum of 50% marks in final year and with 50% minimum marks in English language at 10th or 12th or in Degree Exam.
Merchant Navy entrance exam ; The All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test (AIMNET) is conducted by Bharat Shipping Limited usually in the month of November-December every year for following courses;
B.Tech NAVAL ARCHITECURE & SHIP BUILDING (4 years)
Qualification –Pass HSC OR 10+2 from a recognised board with 50% average in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) Maximum age-25 years.
B.Tech – MARINE ENGINEERING: Qualification -Pass HSC OR 10+2 from a recognised with 60% average in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) Maximum age-25 years
B.Sc NAUTICAL SCIENCE: Qualification -Pass HSC OR 10+2 from a recognised with 60% average in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) Maximum age-25 years
PRE-SEA TRAINING G.P. RATINGS: Qualification – 10th pass with total average of 40% marks (with Mathematics & Science) OR Has Passed in Govt. approved 2 years ITI course from recognized institute with 50% minimum aggregate marks. 40% marks in English subject shall require in 10th or 12th OR any Degree OR Diploma course approved by AICTE. Maximum age- 25 years.
M.B.A. SHIPPING & LOGISTICS: Any degree from a GOVT recognized University OR Mariners holding following professional qualification obtained after study-cum training of 6 years after 10+2 OR Diploma from a recognised Institution leading to:
(a) Master Foreign Going Certificate of Competency.
OR
(b) First Class Motor or Combined (Chief Engineer) Certificate of Competency issued by the DG Shipping (Directorate General of Shipping), MOS (Ministry of Shipping), Govt of India or its counterparts in other countries.
Merchant Navy – The courses offered by Institutes are:
3 year degree course in Nautical Science for (10+2) students.
4 year degree course in Marine Engineering for (10+2) students.
2 year course for Diploma Holders.
1 year course for Graduate Mechanical Engineers.
3 month course for Deck Cadets for (10+2) students.
4 month Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose (GP) rating.
3 month Pre-Sea Course for Deck rating.
3 month Pre-Sea Course for Engine rating.
4 month Pre-Sea Course for Saloon rating.
In order to pursue a B.E. Marine Engineering, a four years degree course; the qualifying age is 20 years, eyesight +/- 2.5, without colour blindness and the candidate should have passed higher secondary examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with an aggregate marks of 60%. It is also mandatory to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examination (J.E.E) which the IIT conducts every year or All India Engineering Entrance Examination (A.I.E.E.E) which is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) once a year or the other most important entrance level examination, which is held at the national level for the enrollment of the students in the government merchant navy institutions, which is called A.I.M.N.E.T or All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test.
Course Fees
The cost for Marine Engineering course varies from Rs.2, 20,000/- to Rs.10 lacs for all four years depending on the university and the state selected. The cost for B.Sc. Nautical Science varies from Rs.2 Lacs to Rs.8 Lacs for all three years depending on the university and the state selected.
The four Government Training Institutes providing Pre-Sea and Post-Sea training of international repute:
Training Ship Chanakya, Navi Mumbai.
Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata.
Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai.
Lal Bahadur Shastri College of advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai.
Where to Study:
Here’s a list of institutes from where one can pursue course in marine engineering:
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), Pune
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies – Mumbai
International Maritime Institute (IMI), Delhi/NCR
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET), Pune
Institute of Technology & Marine Engineering (ITME), Kolkata
B.P. Marine Academy, Navi Mumbai
TS Rahaman Mumbai, India
Indian Maritime University (IMU) (Chennai, Cochin, Kandla port, Kolkata, Mumbai and Vizag) – Offers B.Sc. Nautica Science and B.Sc. Maritme Science
Indian Centre for Advancement of Research and Education (ICARE), Haldia
Coimbatore Marine College (CMC), Coimbatore
Academy of Maritime Education & Training (AMET University), Chennai
Maritime Foundation, Chennai
Chennai School of Ship Management, Chennai
MASSA Maritime Academy (MMA), Chennai
S B Vignesh Marine Training Centre, Chennai
Cosmopolitian Technology of Meritime, Chennai
Vels University, Chennai
International Maritime Academy (IMA)
Career Prospects
Merchant Navy plays a very important role in import – export business. Without merchant navy, international trade would come to an stand still. It is growing industry offering hard working and qualified people with opportunities in navigation, engineering and catering & hospitality. There are numerous government and private shipping companies which hire officers for the deck, engine and service departments. The foreign shipping companies offer better pay packages.Merchant navy offers opportunities for promotion, which are dependent on clearing the requisite competency exams conducted by the Ministry of Surface Transport for all navigating officers and marine engineers. Among all developing countries, India ranks as one of the countries having the largest merchant shipping fleets.
OTHERS ROUTES FOR ENTRY:
Instead of entering the merchant navy through the training programmes at TS Chanakya and MERI, interested persons may directly approach shipping firms/lines, which from time to time recruit deck cadets and train them for a marine career. Minimum eligibility to apply for deck cadets is a pass in +2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In case of engineering officers shipping lines follow their own recruitment policies. Sometimes candidates with BE qualifications are taken directly after they complete on eight month attachment with a naval dockyard in Bombay, Cochin, Calcutta or Vishakhapatnam. Unlike the marine engineers from MERI these candidates have to pass additional competency examination.
ENTRY OF WOMEN:
The image of the bearded captain in white uniform may no longer signify the typical mariner, soon women, too will do that cap. With Sonali Banarjee of Allahabad joining the marine engineering courses the Indian merchant navy is finally entering the unisex time zone. More and more women are now opting for training in marine engineering which will eventually lead to their employment in the merchant navy.
Career in Marine Engineering
This branch of science, deals with the engineering of ships, boats, oil rigs and different other kinds of marine vessel. Such type of engineering includes both marine propulsion, which is all about the propulsion systems of the vessel and marine architecture that refers to the engineering of the structures supporting the various marine vessels.
Marine engineering can be of the following two kinds:
Sea going engineering
Shore based engineering
A student aspiring to be a marine engineer needs to have an academic degree of this course of study. Many universities, based all over the world, offers varied courses on this field. The nature of those educational programs ranges from under graduate level to post graduate level.
Current Scenario of Marine Engineering in India
The requirement of Marine Engineers is getting increased day by day to keep pace with the increase in the number of marine vessels. However, the different engineering institutes in India, which offers courses on marine engineering, keep a cut off marks along with some other eligibility criteria for enrollment in their offered programs on this field. The basic and common eligibility criteria for getting admission in any of such courses is that a student needs to score at least 50 % marks in the subjects of chemistry, english, mathematics and physics. This is followed by passing the admission tests conducted by the respective institute, where a candidate intends to enroll him or herself.
In the Indian Republic, the students graduating in marine engineering are conferred with the degree of B. E. or Bachelor of Engineering whereas, those post graduating in this branch of engineering are awarded with the degree M. E. or Master of Engineering. Post graduating in marine engineering, some of the engineering institutes in India even provides an opportunity to a marine engineer to do Ph. D in that field.
Major Marine Engineering Examinations in India
The various entrance examinations for admission in any of the marine engineering institutes in India are, generally, conducted every year during the month of April. Apart from judging one on the core subjects of science like chemistry, mathematics and physics, these admission tests check the capability of logical reasoning and aptitude of the candidate. Separate entrance examinations are held for Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree. The names of some of the most important ones are mentioned below according to their categories:
Graduation Level Marine Engineering Entrance Examinations in India
A.I.C.E.T or All India Common Entrance Test
Indian Institute of Technology JEE advance and main.
I.M.U.C.E.T or Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
Marine Engineering and Research Institute (M.E.R.I) Entrance Examination
Post Graduation Level Marine Engineering Entrance Examinations in India
Andhra University Entrance Examination
Bengal Engineering and Science University Entrance Examination
Chidambaram Institution of Maritime Technology Entrance Examination
Cochin University of Science and Technology Entrance Examination
G.A.T.E or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Goa University Entrance Examination
Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T), Mumbai Entrance Examination
Indian Maritime University (I.M.U) Entrance Examination
International Marine Communication Centre Entrance Examination
International Maritime Institute Entrance Examination
Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advance Maritime Studies and Research Entrance Examination
Mangalore University Entrance Examination
Marine Engineering and Research Institute (M.E.R.I), Chennai Entrance Examination
Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkata Entrance Examination
Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Mumbai Entrance Examination
Tolani Maritime Institute Entrance Examination
University of Madras Entrance Examination
Top Marine Engineering Colleges in India
The country has got several public and private institutes that offer varied marine engineering courses to the students, who aspire to get him or herself a degree in this field. The names and contact information of some of the most reputed ones are provided in the below mentioned table:
B.P Marine Academy or B.P.M.A
Chennai School of Ship Management or C.S.S.M
Indian Maritime University or I.M.U
Institute of Technology and Marine Engineering I.T.M.E
Vels Academy of Maritime Studies or V.A.M.S
Tolani Maritime Institute T.M.I
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies or S.I.M.S,
Mumbai Marine Engineering and Research Institute or M.E.R.I
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training M.A.N.E.T
Institute of Technology and Marine Engineering I.T.M.E
CAREERS IN SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Merchant Navy Ships consists of Bulk Careers that carry cargo, Tankers that carry petroleum crude and derivatives and Liners that carry passengers. The navigation of these ships and their maintenance require qualified personnel on land as well as at sea. The industry is a highly specialised one and it needs trained manpower.
Specialisation:
The two broad areas of specialisation are navigation and engineering. Navigation involves the navigation of ship and overall responsibility of the ship. Engineering involves running the ship and engineering of the ship.
Navigation:
Training of navigation is offered at “Training Ship Chanakya” – a land based institution. This programme in Nautical Science is of three years duration and covers principles and practices of navigation, use of navigational equipment, seamanship, basic principle of ship design, and ship repairs. Successful completion of the programme earns for the candidates a B.Sc. in Nautical Sciences from the Bombay University. Following this, a training of one year on the deck is required for obtaining second mate’s certificate of competency. This allows appointment to foreign going ships. From the second mate upwards, the officer has to clear regular examinations to go up he hierarchy on the navigation side. Another route to becoming a navigating officer in the merchant navy is to join as a deck cadet in the ships. After a minimum of three years, the cadets can apply for appearing for a written examination that evaluates their competency to become navigating officers.
Marine Engineering:
The Engineering stream is concerned with the maintenance of the ship. This includes the engine, navigation systems, and auxiliary systems such as the air conditioners, heating systems, equipment for loading and unloading and safely equipment. Some of the marine engineers who opt for a share job are absorbed in design, building and dry dock maintenance of ships.
Major Institutions:
- T.S. Chanakya, Karaus, New Mumbai-400706
- Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Hay Bunder Road, Mumbai-400033.
- Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), P-19, Taratolla Road, Calcutta-700088.
- Ministry of Surface Transport (Govt. of India), Directorate General of Shippping, “Jahaz Bhavan” Ballard Estate, Opp Indira Dock (Red Gate), Walchand Hira Chand Marg, Mumbai-400038.
Basis for Selection:
Entrances to T.S. Chanakya and MERI are based on performance in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) jointly conducted by Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT). Eye sight is important for those who aspire to get into navigation stream a normal vision of 6/6 or better is required. For those in engineering stream, up to plus minus 2.5 is allowed.
The competency examination for moving from cadet’s level to officer level is conducted by the Directorate General of Shipping.
Employment:
Employment could be with international and domestic shipping companies. Jobs are usually on a contract basis.
Shipping can be categorized into three work segments:
The first area has shipping companies, which have an administrative set up manned with personnel who take care of the logistics, and the general documentation required by the industry.
There are vessels which move passengers and cargo and have on board the ships crew who are responsible for its running on the scheduled routes and for overseeing and liasoning the loading and offloading operations while the ship is docked.
The third area of work is at the docks and ports where the ships are loaded and unloaded and all documentations and other formalities are completed.
Institutes
Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University
Indian Maritime University, Vishakhapatnam OR Chennai OR Kolkata – B.Sc. (Nautical Science), B. Tech. (Naval architecture & Ocean Engineering), B. Tech. (Marine Engineering), B.Sc. (Maritime Science)
Alagappa University – MBA in Shipping
Career in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Land resources are getting scarce and oceans and water bodies would be the destination in future. Small countries like Singapore are expanding and creating artificial land and underwater structures. For a country like India which surrounded by water on three sides the potential in water structures and vehicles is huge. Who knows India will have commercial floating airport or floating city. All the structures and developments in the oceans is made possible by Naval architects and Ocean Engineers.
Naval architects are basically engineers who deal with the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures like watercrafts, hydrofoils and oil drilling platforms. They do research, design development, design evaluation and stability calculations during all stages of the life of a marine vehicle. Preliminary design of the vessel, its detailed design, construction, trials, operation and maintenance, launching and dry-docking are the main activities involved. Ship design calculations are also required for ships being modified (by means of conversion, rebuilding, modernization, or repair). Naval architects also are involved in formulation of safety regulations and damage control rules and the approval and certification of ship designs to meet statutory and non-statutory requirements.
Their work includes all types of watercrafts like cargo ships, tankers, bulk carriers, warships, submarines, passenger ferries, cruise liners, hovercraft, boats, yachts, icebreakers, and other structures.
Ocean Engineers invent Oceanographic instruments and devices for use by Oceanographers. Ocean Engineers study engineering sciences, and receive training in core study areas related to Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture. A course in Ocean Engineering includes Marine constructions, Floating structures, Hydrostatics and Stability,
Courses and Eligibility
B.Tech and B.Tech(Hons) Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
M.Tech –Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
B Tech Arch Naval architecture: PCM in 10+2, Selection criteria Entrance test.
JEE for admission into IITs and NITs. Separate entrance tests for other institutes.
Post Graduate Diploma in Naval architecture : Navy officers are eligible for this program conducted at IIT Delhi. The Indian Navy takes in graduates in select branches of engineering and then sends them for training.
Where to Study
IIT Kharagpur
Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture
B.Tech.- Ocean Engg. and Naval Architecture
Dual Degree – Ocean Engg. & Naval Architecture
Dual Degree – MBA
M. Tech. – Ocean Engg. and Naval Architecture
IIT Madras
B.Tech and B.Tech(Hons) -( Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering)
B.Tech & M.Tech (Dual Degree) -(Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering)
M.Tech -OE1(Ocean Engineering)
M.Tech -OE2(Ocean Technology)
M.Tech- (Offshore Structural Engineering)
College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam
Naval College of engineering, INS Shivaji, Lonavala.
Cochin University of Science and Technology, BTech in naval architecture and shipbuilding
IIT Delhi (Diploma in naval construction, for Indian Navy officers)
Indian Maritime University, Chennai and various campuses Offer B Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Vizag.
Ocean Engineering in India is offered at undergraduate and postgraduate level in following colleges / universities / institutes
Indian Institute of Technology – Madras
Indian Institute of Technology – Kharagpur
Cochin University of Science and Technology – Cochin
National Institute of Technology – Surathkal
National Institute of Technology – Calicut
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
Pay and Remuneration
Fresh Engineers get around Rs 2.5-3 lakhs per annum . The pay increases with experience and there is no upper limit of earnings for entrepreneurs.
Career Prospects
Indian Navy and government and private shipyards offer huge employment opportunity. Naval architect can also be self employed — ship repairs, boat-building, shipbuilding, harbors and docks, ship lifts, equipment for the ships.
Both private and government agencies seek the services of Ocean Engineers. Ocean Engineers find employment in industries related to Offshore Oil Recovery, Marine metals and corrosion, Environmental Protection, Global Climate Monitoring, Renewable Energy, Underwater Vehicles, Remote Sensing, Marine Transportation, or Naval Architecture and Defence.
Careers in Aviation
Career in aviation industry can be extremely fascinating and exciting. All the activities dealing with the operation of an aircraft, whether it is aircrew, air traffic management, flying operation, technical aspect, comes under the purview of aviation industry. Privatization and liberalization of the industry has resulted in tremendous growth of the sector. At present, aviation industry is among the fastest growing industries in India, which offers plethora of job opportunities to meet the increasing demand of manpower. Youngsters are the one, who are most attracted towards the job offers of aviation industry, as most of them rovide the opportunity to travel across the globe, in addition to whopping salary package.
Course Details
Highly specialized courses are available in both technical and non-technical sectors of aviation industry, at undergraduate as well as at postgraduate levels. In order to enroll in technical courses, study of physics, chemistry and mathematics as mainstream subjects at 10+2 level is must. For non-technical course at the undergraduate level, 10+2 in any stream and for postgraduate level, graduation in any stream from a recognized institution is required. Numerous courses like Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Courses, Aviation Safety Training Instructor Courses, Flight Attendant Courses, Commercial Pilot Training, Flight Deck Crew Courses, Cabin Crew & in-Flight Services and Air Hostess courses are also available. These courses provide detailed outline of the job profile. In addition, they impart mental and physical training to the aspirants.
Career Prospects
Aviation industry is quiet vast and offers plenty of career options. One can work as air hostess, customer care executive, air ticketing professional, commercial pilot, operation executive, flight steward, aerospace engineer, aviation administrator, cargo manager or be a part of the cabin crew. Various divisions of the prominent airlines companies like Kingfisher, Sahara India, Jet Airways, Deccan Airlines, Trans Asian Aviation, Indian Airlines and Indian International Airlines etc. hire professionally trained aspirants. Opportunities in civil aviation department of India are also desirable. Apart from career opportunities in top Indian airlines, doors of international airlines like Lufthansa, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, etc. are also open.
Aviation refers to all activities involving the operation of aircrafts. Aviation courses in India deal with Flying Operation (jobs performed by Pilots), Aircrew (such as Air Hostesses), Aircraft, Air Traffic Management, Technical aspects of Flight, Aviation Safety, Regulatory Policies and economics of airport. Civil Aviation courses (as opposed to the Indian Air Force, that is, the air wing of the Indian armed forces) are necessary for those wishing to work in government or regulatory bodies of aviation or those planning to work as aviation consultants. All aviation courses in India are supposed to comply with the rules laid down by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Careers in the aviation industry are much sought after as they are very well paid. Not too many people go in for careers in aviation as the courses are very expensive. However with student loans and high pay packages once one finishes the course and gets a job, that is a lesser problem nowadays.
Nature of Work
The nature of work is different for different types of workers in the aviation industry. Whereas being a pilot or an air hostess is most advertised, there are other equally lucrative options in the aviation industry. The aviation courses focus on some aspects of the work like airline customer support, flight attending rules, the nuances of the air transport industry, cargo marketing and management, transportation of perishable cargo, ticket reservation, regulation of traffic, customer relationship, cargo reservations, attendance of flight, flight and ground instruction, cockpit resource management, federal regulation and the federal laws on aviation, aerodynamics and the basic concepts of flying, advanced navigation procedures, multi engine flight instruction, crew synchronization, aviation safety, aviation administration and meteorology.
The nature of the work, entails in several posts like those of pilot, air hospitality attendants like air hostesses and flight stewards, cabin crew, travelling all over the world.
Two distinct sectors: Commercial and Military sectors are present. Regulations for the commercial aviation industry are determined by the apex body, Directory General of Civil Aviation in India (DGCA).
Personality
Agility, stamina and good health are vital to attend to the stressful duties for long hours. Requires presence of mind, courage, physical fitness, determination, due to the risks which flying involves. They need to be self-confident and at east working with other people.
Air hostesses must have a need appearance. They require a polite, pleasant and tactful manner with the ability to put people at east also described as ‘service aptitude’.
Aircraft engineers must be able to work in all types of weather conditions. Ability to work as a team is needed.
Personality
Air hostesses and flight stewards need to have a hospitable and pleasant personality. One of the common problems faced by air hospitality attendants is that the passengers misbehave with them. Air hospitality attendants need to have a strong personality to deal with such problems in a strong manner and rebuke the passengers without becoming excessively rude.
As for the technical staff and for almost all jobs in the aviation sector, one must be able to work at different times of the day. One may have to work night shifts and sometimes may have to spend more than 24 hours without sleeping. Pilots, cabin crew and air traffic controllers also need to have a high level of concentration and focus as there is a lot of minute observation and immediate response required in such technical posts and these are also positions of great responsibility as the lives of the passengers depends on the proper functioning of the air plane which is ensured by the minute and thorough work of those involved in such work.
Professional Courses
Professional courses are available for both those wishing to work in technical sectors of the aviation industry as well as for those wishing to work in non technical sectors of the aviation industry like those involved in air hospitality like air hostesses and flight stewards.
Eligibility
The eligibility for technical courses is Physics, Chemistry and Maths till class 12 in school.
For air hospitality careers, the eligibility is generally appearing for the class 12 board examinations though some institutes require physics, chemistry and maths till class 12.
Some of them also require a certain physical height in order to be eligible to become air hostesses. The practice is widely criticized as it has no necessity.
Colleges, Institutions and Universities
Some of the institutes offering aviation courses are as follows:
Indian Institute of Aeronautics, Delhi Contact: 011-25911882/25163367
Bharat Institute of Aeronautics, Patna Contact: 0612-2224160/2221696
Indian Institute of Aeronautics Science, Jamshedpur Contact: 0657-2309349/2223062
Hindustan Institute of Aeronautics, Bhopal Contact: 0755-2748018/2665473
Indian Institute of Aeronautical Science, Kolkata Contact: 033-25673830/25673832.
Flytech Aviation Academy 102, Al Kausar, Road No 10, Street No 1, West Maredpally, Secundarabad, Andhra Pradesh – 500 026 Tel: +91-40-5549 6900, Fax : +91-40-2780 7664, email id : contact@flytechaviation.com
Avalon Aviation Academy, Aptech House,A/65, MIDC, Andheri (E), Mumbai -400093. Outside Mumbai, Avalon Centres are situated at the following locations.
Bombay University or Mumbai University now offers a 3 year B.Sc. course in aviation. The course is being conducted by the Institute of Aviation and Aviation Safety (IAAS), an educational wing of the Mumbai based Federation of Indian Pilots. This course also trains students to be pilots and thus also offers commercial pilot’s licenses (CPL) if one wishes to become a pilot. The fees for such a course including the charges for getting a CPL are very high – Rs 12 lakh for the three year course.
Courses for air hostesses and flight stewards are offered by the following institutes:
Global Institute, B-!/637, Janakpuri, Main Najafgarh Road, New Delhi-58
Indian Aviation Academy, 7/8 Rushabh Complex, Oshivara, Andheri (West)
Sristys Aviation, Sristy’s School of Air Hostess, 307, Swarnajayanthi Complex, Hyderabad
Air Hostess Academy (AHA), 48, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar III, New Delhi, 110024,
Aptima Air Hostess Academy, J1/164, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi 110027,
Flyers Inc,33, Jangpura Road, New Delhi 110014, Ph: 4313411, 4323412; Fax: 4313411
Pacific Airways, Pocket GH-6/35,PaschimVihar,New Delhi 110087, Ph: 5576463, 5577190
Free bird Aviation & Management Services, TC-41/2454 Mancaud, Trivandrum-9
Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training has emerged as the leading institute for air hostess training in the country. Frankfinn institutes are located all over the country. Check http://www.fiatfrankfinn.com/ for more details.
Specialization
The specialisation options in the technical sector are at an advanced level. For instance, one can specialise in air traffic management and in cabin control amid a lot of other specialisations.
Career Growth and Prospects
Airports are being upgraded (some by being privatized) and there is a major thrust in the aviation sector from the central and state governments. With the Indian airports becoming bigger and busier, new jobs are opening up rapidly. With the extremely lucrative nature of these jobs, the prospects for a career in the aviation industry are extremely bright.
Remunerations
The remuneration for those in the aviation industry is extremely high. This is primarily because careers in the aviation industry require a lot of special skills. All technical jobs are highly specialised. Pilots, too, are one of the highest earners in the country with senior pilots being paid approximately 4.5 lakh rupees to 5 lakh rupees per month. Non technical jobs such as those of air hostesses are well paid too. Even fresh starters get paid approximately Rs 16,000 per month.
The fees for aviation courses are very steep as well. However, student loans are easily available and the loan can be easily repaid off in six months’ time after one gets a job in the aviation industry.
An added benefit of being in the aviation industry especially for pilots, cabin crew, air hospitality attendants like flight stewards and air hostesses, is the chance to visit places all over the world as part of the work requirements. This is an attractive feature of careers in the aviation industry.
How to find a Job?
Most institutes offering aviation courses also have placement cells. Recruitments are made through campus placements. One can also apply to the major airlines in India like Indian, Spice Jet, Deccan Aviation, Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Alliance Air and Air Sahara. With new airline companies coming up frequently, getting jobs in the aviation industry is not a problem as the nature of the jobs are specialised and there are few skilled practitioners.
Career as Air Hostess/Flight Steward
“You can’t imagine a world, quite frankly, without a safe and secure aviation system. And so our job is to really focus on that, and what we need to do to keep it safe and secure.” This is what Janet Napolitano said about the aviation industry. She holds a respectable post in the scheme of things for the United States of America. This is a great boost for those who are willing to get into the profession of Flight Steward / Air Hostess or stewards.
What Is The Job All About?
Air Hostess / Flight Steward is a person who is responsible to take care of and handle all the activities that go on inside the aero plane. There is no denying the fact that the aviation industry is constantly seeing a rise over the last few years, helping the career emerge as one of the sought-after by those who want to start earning early in their life.
A Flight Steward / Air Hostess usually is a great blend of diplomacy along with great efficiency. There are several qualities that one needs to inculcate so as to become a Flight Steward / Air Hostess. For an instance a Flight Steward / Air Hostess is always expected to keep calm in emergency situations and crisis time. As part of their responsibility, they have to greet all the passengers with smile, guide them elegantly to their seats, coordinate with the security personnel, helping passengers to settle down in their seats etc. Some of the traits which come in very handy in this career are: self confidence, presence of mind, patience to keep working for long hours, humour, good communication skills, initiative, attractive personality etc.
Courses and Eligibility
While most of the airlines earlier looked at possession of the personality traits (mentioned above) in the potential candidates, however lately with the boom in aviation sector , formal qualifications have come into play. Following are some of the courses that are being considered for this career:
Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel Management
Diploma in Hospitality, Travel and Customer Service
Post Graduate Diploma in Aviation and Hospitality
Post Graduate Diploma in Airport Ground Services
The eligibility criteria of getting into airline companies vary from each other. However there are a few common traits as mentioned earlier, that one needs to have in order to go ahead with the courses. The age of the candidates should be between 18 to 26 years with a minimum qualification of intermediate (10+2). Good interpersonal skills along with smartness always add up as positives.
Course Fees
The usual duration of the courses designed for Flight Steward/Air Hostess vary from institutes. But on average the courses range from 6 months to 18 months. Similarly the course fee also depends on the institute that you choose to do the course from. The course fee usually ranges from INR 40000 to INR 120000.
Where to Study
Aptech Aviation & Hospitality Academy – Aptech Aviation & Hospitality academy is one of the premier most institutes when it comes to providing training and courses for Flight Steward/Air Hostess. The institute provides with very good placements which is the requirement of the day.
Pinnacle Career Zone – The name serves just perfect for the institute which has been providing part time and full time diploma for aviation industry. The course usually lasts over a period of 12 months. The institute is known for its very good placements.
Frankfinn Institute of Flight Steward/Air Hostess Training – Association of Frankfinn and the aviation industry is something that goes pretty deep. The courses provided by the institute are well thought over and very practical which makes things easier for the students.
All India Institute of Aeronautics – The institute has collaborations with lots in organizations which help it to provide the best education possible. The institute provides with BBA degree in Aviation and also takes care of the placements.
Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Aeronautics
SES College of Hotel & Tourism Management
Sristys Aviation – Sristys School of Air Hostess
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics
Fly Airaviation Academy
Universal Aviation Academy
Avalon Academy
IIFLY Aviation Training Center
Kairali Aviation
Mumbai College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
India International Trade Center
Livewel Aviation Training Academy
Kompass Aviation
Wings Airline Academy
Annamalai University
Narayan Academy of Civil Aviation
Apart from the above mentioned institutes and universities, there are several other universities and institutes all over the world and in India which provide with such courses. This means that the interested candidates have lot more options to choose from
Pay and Remuneration
The payment or remuneration that a Flight Steward / Air Hostess can expect completely depends on the area of her functionality and also the airline she is involved with. Thus it does not take much to understand that Flight Steward / Air Hostess with more experience can bag better salaries. A fresher seeking an Air Hostess Job may expect a salary anywhere between INR 16000 to INR 30000 per month as per the national salary survey data. A head flight attendant can get up to INR 70000 per month on domestic airlines. When it comes to international air lines, the pay scale becomes bigger and better with more perks and better packages. International airlines pay up to INR 200000 per month along with other perks and incentives.As part of their work, a Flight Steward / Air Hostess gets to travel to lots of places and have interactions with people from various fields of life.This acts as an additional perk in this career.
Career Prospects
As the Indian Economy grows, one sector which is bound to grow alongside is the Aviation sector as more and more people adopt air-travel as a preferred mode of travel.Therefore career in aviation industry is going to be lucrative.
A Day in Life
A typical day in the life of an Flight Steward / Air Hostess can be very challenging and at the same time very thrilling as well. One of the major issues that Flight Steward / Air Hostess have to cope up with is the change in the timing and schedule. Depending on the kind of people who are travelling in the air plane, an Flight Steward / Air Hostess can either have a smooth time or busy time as well. For an instance if only elderly people are the passengers, the time proves to be smooth. But with kids and babies in flight, one might have to take care of crying babies, kids kicking the back of seats etc. The schedule of an Flight Steward / Air Hostess varies as per the airline and the place where she is working. No matter what, an Flight Steward / Air Hostess has to go through pre-flight briefing. It is during this time that they are required to brush up the manuals and refresh the emergency locations on the flight. But nothing beats the fact that one might have breakfast in one destination and lunch in another destination and so is the case for dinner.
Career as a Commercial Pilot
Being a pilot is perhaps one of most glamorous careers. No wonder, so many students want to be pilots. Nothing can beat the thrill of handling complex machinery, flying high to all the beautiful places and at the same time earning a lot of money. But hold on, somebody has said “Flying is injurious to your wealth”.
Pilots fly aircrafts of all sorts like passenger planes of various capacities, helicopters, and cargo planes. To fly they should have sound technical knowledge on air navigation. They should know how to operate various controls and should know how to interpret the weather and other reports. Flying is physically taxing and especially if one flies international, one has to deal with frequent changes in time zones. They have to be continuous learners as flying is filled with challenges. One has to remain calm and take decisions in fractions of seconds. Practical skills are of utmost importance and one has to be medically fit to fly.
Courses & Eligibility
To become a Commercial Pilot one must have a commercial Pilot license (CPL). In India the licensing authority is Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). After 10+2, (English, Mathematics and physics), one can undergo a pilot training course from a reputable DGCA-approved institute. Reputed flying clubs conduct written entrance exam and one must be medically fit to apply and must meet the criteria as per the Class I medical assessment rules of the DGCA. It is mandatory to complete 200 hours of flying and to clear theory papers to be eligible to apply for the commercial pilot licence (CPL).
Selection Procedure:
Before beginning the training to obtain CPL the flying clubs and academies select students for training. For selection they should clear the written exam, pilot aptitude test, and interview.
Written exam for CPL is paper of 2 hours duration, maths, physics, general English, and reasoning. Successful candidates of exam undergo the pilot aptitude test and interview.
Eligibility for Rajiv Gandhi Uran Academy: Age 17 years, 10+2 or equivalent with maths and physics and English, Class 1 medical certificate is required before joining the course.
Student Pilot Licence (SPL): This is an examination conducted by flying clubs in every State and covers papers in Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, and Air Navigation Air Technical. It is a theory exam. Eligibility-age of 16 years minimum and pass in class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee of Rs.10, 000 are required.
Aspiring Pilots receive extensive training in the academies and the flight instructors begin with the flight training. First flights are dual flights after 15 hours or more of dual flight one flies solo. One also flies cross country before one applies for CPL.
For CPL one has to clear 5 theory exams in subjects Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Aircraft Engines, Seamanship and complete 250 hours of flying. 250 hours of total flying time (150 hours of solo, 25 hours of cross country, 10 hours of instrument flying , 5 hours of night flying). Even after getting the CPL one should have multi engine endorsements to apply for an airline job.
Once in a job, one can get further training on simulators to get the type endorsement (say, from Airbus or Boeing) to be able to work as a co-pilot. This training takes six months to one year after you get the CPL.
CPL License and training as a particular aircraft leads to a co-pilot assignment. Promotion depends as flying experience and vacancies. Co-pilots must have the required numbers of flying hours and license. A pilot has to keep training himself and depending on the type of license one has to continuously renew one’s license through medical and other tests.
What will you study?
In addition to flying on twin engine simulator, one will study Flight planning, Air navigation, Aviation meteorology, Air frames and engines, Air regulations, Cockpit resource management
Study Abroad
One can also get training at any reputed institute outside India but to get the CPL one has to clear the exam and other procedure as specified by DGCA from time to time.
Commercial Helicopter Pilots
Helicopter pilots need to have Commercial Helicopter Pilots License (CHPL). This License can be acquired after completing required hours of training and after clearing the exams on aviation subjects.
Helicopter Pilots find employment with big companies, with helicopter services companies and Public Sector organisation and other security/protective agencies.
Where to Study
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udaan Academy, Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh – The institute also offers BSC Aviation (Affiliated to university) degree simultaneously with CPL course, subject to completion of syllabus.
Faculty of Flight Safety Services, Delhi Flying Cub.
Ahmadabad Aviation and Aeronautics
Carver Aviation, Baramati, Maharashtra
Gujarat Flying Club, Vadodara
Orient Flying School, Chennai
Ludhiana Aviation Club, Ludhiana
Nagpur Flying Club, Nagpur
Pay and Remuneration
The pay for senior pilots range from INR 65 Lakhs to 1 Cr per year. While in low cost airlines the pay is INR 35 lakhs to 60 lakhs per year. There are also other perks and allowances. One can begin with a package of INR 10-15 lakhs depending on the airline.
Famous Personalities
Rajiv Gandhi: Before joining politics and becoming the prime minster of India he was a co-pilot with Indian Airlines.
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on moon was an astronaut and a Pilot.
Durba Banerjee, the first woman pilot of Indian Airlines in 1956.
Ronald Nagar: shot into fame becoming the first pilot to land in toughest foggy conditions in Delhi. Ronald was the first to land using Instrumental Landing System under CAT III B condition on a foggy Delhi runway.
Career in Meteorology
Introduction
“Meteorology has ever been an apple of contention, as if the violent commotions of the atmosphere induced a sympathetic effect on the minds of those who have attempted to study them.”— Joseph Henry ‘Meteorology in its Connection with Agriculture’,
US Patent Office Annual Report Agricultural, 1858.
In J. R. Fleming, Meteorology in America: 1800-1870
What is Meteorology?
Meteorology is the study of different processes and phenomena of atmosphere along with weather forecasting.
Who is a Meteorologist?
Meteorologists / Atmospheric Scientists scientifically study the earth’s atmosphere for various purposes and one of them being weather forecasting. On the other hand the climatologists are involved in long term study of weather. These professionals observe, understand and predict weather. Meteorologists use sophisticated instruments and satellites to monitor weather and advanced computing techniques are used to analyze the data. They are involved in weather forecasting based on various weather conditions. This information is used by many industries and government agencies like Airlines, Shipping, and Disaster Management etc. They collect data and evaluate it using various techniques.
Courses & Eligibility
B Sc, M Sc Meterology, Science students after class 12 are eligible. There are various branches of meteorology and one can specialize in them like Climatology, Synoptic meteorology, physical meteorology, agricultural meteorology and applied meteorology. One can also take up courses like M Tech Atmospheric science and M Tech Meteorology PhD Atmospheric Science is another higher studies option.
Admission is through entrance exam in reputed colleges.
Where to Study
- Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Offers MSc Meteorology, M Tech Atmospheric science.
- Cochin University of science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala Offers MSc Meteorology, M Tech Atmospheric science.
- IIT Delhi Offers B Tech, M Tech Atmospheric sciences
- IIT Kharagpur offers course in Physics and Meteorology.
- The center for Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (CAOS), Indian Institute of Science. Bangalore, offers research – oriented programmes leading to M.Sc (Engg). And Ph.D degree.
- University of Pune, Pune Offers M Tech Atmospheric Science, PhD Atmospheric Science
- ABV Government Degree College Jangaon, AP Offers B Sc Meterology
- Govt Institute of science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra Offers M Sc Meterology
- Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Palanpur, Gujarat
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Fatehgunj, Vadodara. Offers B.Sc in Meteorology.
- Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Course offered: B.Sc in Meteorology along with Oceanography.
Salary
A fresher can begin with Rs. 4-5 lakhs a year and pay increases with experience.
Career Prospects
With increase and travel and transport from water and air ways, employment opportunities will also increase. Professionals in meteorology, in the field of pollution control and climate changes would get ample employment options with state run and private organizations. Career prospects are bright in government agencies, aviation and shipping industry and in private agencies that use this data. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recruits these students at Grade II level through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Selected students undergo one – year advance course in Meteorology at IMD campuses in Pune and New Delhi.
Meteorology Courses in India are not as popular as they are in western nations, partially because these have not aroused much interest in students possibly because of the lack of information. Meteorology is the ‘Science of Weather’. The term has been derived from the Ancient Greek word ‘Meteoros’ meaning ‘High in the Sky’ and ‘Logy’ meaning ‘The study of the Sky’. Aristotle’s ‘Meteorological’ (c.340 ) is the oldest comprehensive treatise on meteorological subjects. It is also the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. Additionally, it can be defined as ‘The branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather’. Largely, Meteorology deals with various meteorological factors such as the changes in temperature, air pressure, moisture and wind direction in the troposphere. Meteorology involves 3 aspects – 1) Observation 2) Understanding and 3) Predication of Weather. All these aspects are used in understanding the pattern and behaviour of climate to discover how natural processes and human activities affect our atmosphere. The study and research of Meteorology is conducted with simple instruments like the thermometer for measuring temperature or the anemometer for recording wind speed. More advanced instruments include Satellites, which are increasingly being launched and used to monitor the weather globally or locally.
The information gathered by various countries around the world is used to prepare weather charts which are analyzed by professionals at forecasting centres. Weather forecasts are then made with the help of modern computers and supercomputers. Weather forecasts are essential for many activities like agriculture, aviation, shipping, fisheries, tourism, defence, industrial projects, water management and disaster mitigation. A Meteorology professional is known as ‘Meteorologist’. Meteorologists, also known as ‘Atmospheric Scientists’, study the atmosphere and its characteristics. They use various equipments such as rain gauge, anemometer, thermometer, barometer, radiosondes, remote sensing instruments (Radar, Lidar, and satellites etc), in order to measure temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, rainfall and air quality. Meteorologists provide a variety of services to industries and other organizations. Some are consulting meteorologists with their own companies and others worked for corporations. Meteorologists help planners and contractors locate and design airports, factories and many other kinds of construction projects. They provide climatological information for heating and air conditioning engineers. Meteorologists also work in government agencies, private consultancies, research services, industrial enterprises, utilities, radio and television stations and in education.
Some of its specialized fields are –
Aeronomy – It is the study of the physics of the upper atmosphere.
Aerology – It is the study of free air not adjacent to the earth’s surface.
Agricultural Meteorology – It is study of the application of meteorological information for the enhancement of crop yields and reduction of crop losses.
Applied Meteorology – It is the study and the application of weather data for specific practical problems.
Climatology – It is the study of climate of a place or regions on the basis of weather – related date gathered over a period of time.
Dynamic Meteorology – It is the study of atmospheric motions including the meteorology of other planets and satellites in the solar system.
Physical Meteorology – It is the study of the physical properties of the atmosphere.
Synoptic Meteorology – It is the study of the movement of low pressure area, air, masses, fronts and other weather systems used for day-to-day analysis and forecasting.
Content
The study of this field includes all or few of these –
Atmospheric Waves and Instability.
Introduction to Weather and Climate.
Dynamics of Monsoon.
Radiation.
Objectives of Meteorology Courses in India
To develop outstanding research talent to effectively utilise atmospheric sciences for the benefit of humanity.
To further the advancement of research by undertaking relevant scientific programmes.
To collaborate with other institutions and minimise or eradicate the threats to atmosphere.
Basic Requirements
Meteorology Education in India- A number of institutes offer courses in meteorology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The eligibility criterion for U.G. courses is – 10+2 pass with physics, chemistry and biology, from any recognized state/national Board. For the P.G. programs, one must have passed in B.Sc., from any recognized University.
Meteorology Courses in India
Diploma in Meteorology.
Duration: 1 year.
B.Sc. – Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
Duration: 3 years.
M.Sc. – Master of Science in Meteorology.
Duration: 2 years.
M.Sc. – Master of Science in Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences.
Duration: 2 years.
M. Tech. – Master of Technology in Meteorology.
Duration: 2 years.
M. Tech. – Master of Technology in Atmospheric Science.
Duration: 2 years.
Meteorology Colleges in India
Andhra University – Visakhapatnam.
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology.
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Job Perspectives
Careers in Meteorology have been flourishing ever since the advent of Global Warming and increasing occurrences of natural disasters like Tsunami. Though, a bad case scenario for the world at large, the increase in the availability of meteorological jobs is good case scenario. Apart from the environmental concerns, meteorology has application in various diverse fields like agriculture, construction, energy production, military, transport etc. After pursuing course in meteorology, one can specialize in fields such as aviation meteorology, agricultural meteorology, and hydrometeorology and so on. Jobs in Meteorology exist in various meteorological centres like Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Indian Space Research Organization. These offer placements as research scholars and scientists.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recruits students at Grade II level through application submitted to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Minimum Qualification for the above is M.Sc Physics /Maths or in Applied Physics of Maths or Computer Applications; B.Tech. Engineering / Computer Application; B.Tech. Engineering / Computer Science, M.Sc. Electronic or B. Tech Electronics. Students of B.Sc. are also recruiter in the IMD through applications forwarded by the respective employment exchange. All those who have done their Master’s Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences or Geo – physics or Meteorology as one of the subjects can also apply to MD. Those with Master’s degree in Physics or Maths with Astronomy or Astrophysics as one of the subjects along with Masters degree in Science from a recognized University or equivalents are also eligible to apply. Selected students undergo – 1 year advance course in Meteorology at IMD campuses in Pune and New Delhi.
Meteorology Careers can also be pursued abroad like in U.S.A. – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture are major employers. In U.K., it is the Royal Meteorological Society. There are increasing employment opportunities for meteorologists in industry, private consulting firms, and research organizations. Many television stations employ professional meteorologists rather than reporters to present weather information to their viewers.
Remuneration
Meteorology Salary may vary according to the person’s work experience in the field. Beginners in this field can earn around Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 15,000 per month. On the other hand, experienced one’s can get a salary as high as Rs. 50,000 per month.
Some Job Types
Archive Meteorologists.
Broadcast Meteorologists.
Climate Meteorologists.
Consulting Meteorologists.
Forensic Meteorologists.
Research Meteorologists.
Teachers and Professors.
Some Employment Areas
Meteorological Departments.
Meteorology Research.
Meteorological Educational Institutes.
Environment Regulatory Bodies.
Research Institutes.
Consultancies.
Non Government Organisations.
Television Channels.
Meteorological Equipment Manufacturers.
Meteorological Equipment Service and Repair.
List of Meteorology courses in India
Other related careers in Aviation Industry
Still amongst the better-paid and more attractive jobs going, in popular imagery the profession of a pilot has a special mystique attached to it. So those who do succeed in realizing the almost universal childhood dream of earning their wings are generally a pretty pleased lot. Although the employment scenario has been tight in the last decade, thanks to the waves of change sweeping the ‘civil aviation industry and the entry of several new private and international airlines, more aspirants may be able to realize this dream in the near future.
Aviation sector has opened avenues for Pilots, Co-Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Cabin Crew, Technicians and Ground Duty Service Officers. In 2003-04, India had only three domestic airlines with 123 commercial jets. But today, the scenario has changed.
If a person has a scientific bent of mind, he can opt for a career as a Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, etc. and if a person is good at communication and interpersonal skills, she/he can consider a career as an Air Hostess or a Flight Steward.
Commercial pilots are employed by national airlines like Indian Airlines or Air India and by private airlines as well as by foreign airlines. With the Asia Pacific region emerging as the pivot of the world, the aviation industry in India is poised for takeoff. From a mere 175 aircrafts in 2004, by 2010 around 400 odd aircrafts will zip across the Indian skies.
The aviation industry employs about 3000 pilots and there is an immediate shortage of 450 planes that will be added to the activity expanding Indian fleet in the next five years and a shortage of additional 4,500 pilots stares us in the face (Total requirement: 7500 pilots by 2010)
Training to be a pilot can be a pretty expensive affair that can push you into a financial air pocket! From April 2001 all DGCA-subsidized rates have been discontinued. However, various states offer separate subsidies of varying amounts up to the PPL stage. Considering the high cost of aviation fuel, you have to pay the steep commercial rate, which is in the region of Rs.2750-3500 per hour. 40 free flying scholarships are awarded to SC/ST trainee pilots every year. Under this scheme, apart from free flying training, student pilots receive financial aid.
While a private school may charge as much as Rs.15-20 lakh, the cost of obtaining a CPL in a government-sponsored school works out to Rs.10 lakh plus boarding and lodging, which add up to another Rs.1, 500/- p.m.
Salaries for commercial pilots are very attractive, ranging anywhere from Rs.40, 000/- to whopping Rs.4 lakh p.m., depending on the airline. Besides the obvious thrill of going places and seeing the world in five-star comfort, there are several attractive perks that go with the job.
Where to Look for Work:
Besides Indian there are several private airlines like Jet Airways, Sahara, Air Deccan, Kingfisher, currently expanding their fleet and range of operations in India. There are several other international airlines that operate through India like United Airlines, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, Quantas, KLM, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Thai Airways, Malaysian Airlines and China Airlines to name a few.
You could start off as a trainee pilot on smaller aircraft. Besides large corporate houses that own private aircraft, there are about 40 aviation companies in the country that rent out helicopters and small aircraft (for a fee of Rs.30, 000-Rs.1.30 lakh per hour + 15% air travel tax.)
Helicopter Pilots:
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s (HAL) Rotary Wing Academy at Bangalore would be a good bet. However in compliance with the flight-safety requirements that are being followed worldwide, the DGCA has recently upped the mandatory flying time from the present 100 hours to 150 hours before the CHPL can be issued. So correspondingly, the earlier fee of Rs.10 lakh, which makes it rather steep. Also I’ve heard some rumblings about the non-availability of training aircraft. But on the flip side, the placements for helicopter pilots are far better than their CPL counterparts.
Lest you think this is only a male prerogative, remember Indian Airlines was the first to have a women pilot (Durba Bannerjee) command the wide bodied Airbus 300 way back in the early 60’s. Today it has scores of women Airbus pilots on its rolls. The Indian Air Force has over 200.
Aptitude
There are certain attributes to be a Pilot. First of all, one should not be afraid of heights and should have a passion to fly those machines. One should possess a good coordination of mind and limbs. The ability to remain calm under any circumstance and apply theoretical knowledge into practice while flying is very important.
A Pilot has to be quick thinker as he is the one who is responsible for the lives of many. One should have patience, commitment, responsibility and self-confidence. A lot of hard work, stamina, adaptability to follow difficult time schedules, good team spirit etc., are also required in an aspirant. Most importantly, one must have emotional stability in crisis situations.
Eligibility
To get a CPL, one should have passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics and must be between the age of 18-30 years. The minimum height should be 5 feet and eyesight 6/6.
Air Hostess / Flight Steward
The trouble free, comfortable and safe journey of a passenger is of prime importance to the aviation sector. In this regard, it is an Air Hostess / Flight Steward whose role becomes really crucial as they are the first one to welcome passengers aboard an aircraft.
Their job also includes giving instructions to the passengers on how to use safety measures during crisis, catering foods and drinks to the passengers and answering passengers| inquiries on facilities and services. They are supposed to provide First Aid to passengers who feel sick.
By the count, the various airlines in the country have almost 10,207 Cabin Crew members in 2007-08 and the number is expected to grow to almost 20,284 by 2011-12.
Aptitude:
To be an Air Hostess or a Flight Steward, one should have common sense, sense of responsibility, initiative quality, friendly outgoing personality, politeness, physical stamina and the capacity to work for long hours on the feet.
The ability to react quickly in time of emergency, presence of mind, systematic approach, unruffled appearance, a well-modulated pleasant voice and a proportionate figure with a graceful carriage are the important traits required in an Air hostess or a Flight Steward.
Eligibility
The educational qualification for an Air Hostess / Flight Steward training programme is 10+2 or a graduate degree with a diploma / degree in Hotel Management or Tourism Management. The aspirant must be eligible to hold an Indian Passport and should be below twenty-five years of age with proportionate weight and height.
Further, one must be unmarried, with normal eyesight of 6/6 increased vision in each eye. Fluency in English, Hindi and knowledge of an international language is an added advantage.
Selection Procedure
The applicant should be physically fit with a pleasing personality and clear complexion. After the initial screening of applicants is completed, the airline company calls them for a written examination, usually of the objective type (multiple choice).
Those who qualify in the written examination have to appear for a group discussion followed by a personal interview of successful candidates. If selected, the applicant will be on training for two to three months in which one can learn about service, grooming, safety and first aid, after which one is initially put on trainee flights.
Flight Training
The flight training covers several topics, each of which deals with technical or nontechnical aspects of the aircraft.
Beginning with the history of aviation, the candidates are made to learn in-flight service, passenger handling, passenger psychology, service of meals on the aircraft, the art of conversation, transactional analysis, emergency evacuation system, personal grooming and hygiene, First Aid, confidence building, handling of visually impaired passengers, making announcements, emergency demonstration, etc.
Prospects
There is a great demand for Air Hostesses/Flight Stewards in the Aviation sector.
Flight Purser
After three to five years, depending upon your performance, Flight Steward/Air Hostess is eligible to become a Flight Purser. Your responsibilities increase as you take over the charge of the Cabin Crew on board. Salaries generally get double up.
Ground Job:
You can join here directly or after having served on the flight for long, you can opt for ground jobs in sections like staff-training and human resource management in the corporate office.
Remuneration
The Cabin Crew can get up to Rs.40, 000 per month for domestic flights whereas upto Rs.1, 50,000 for international flights on wide-bodied aircrafts. The ground staff can also earn Rs.20, 000 – Rs.30, 000 per month.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer:
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineers play a stellar role in Aviation sector as they are the ones who ensure that the aircraft is in a perfect condition before take-off. An engineer needs to be completely focused on safety as the casual attitude can pose a danger to the lives of people on board.
The Aircraft Engineer has to certify the aircraft fit for release. The job ensures the availability of safe aircraft at the best possible cost. The Engineering and Maintenance department of an airline performs scheduled and unscheduled tasks, leading to restoration of the expected airworthiness.
The job includes diagnostic and mechanical duties covering maintenance, repair, trouble shooting and overhaul, in addition to performing inspection and modification on an aircraft.
Aptitude
An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, at times, has to work under stringent conditions, tough deadlines and harsh weather in difficult locations. To overcome all this, one should be logical, focused and have perseverance.
Eligibility
The basic and minimum qualification required to be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is a Senior School Certificate with Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics as main subjects. Candidates are required to undergo a 3-year certificate course on aircraft maintenance engineering, conducted by various training schools approved by the Director-General of Civil Aviation.
Candidates also need to undergo structured aircraft type courses in the mechanical or avionics stream and obtain regulatory licences or approvals on a type of aircraft. Candidates need an engineering degree for career in support services in technical services, engineering planning quality assurance and logistics. Courses on structured aircraft type maintenance are also desirable.
Other Jobs
Flight and Ground Instructors:
The Flight Instructors give training to the Pilots on some systems and are mainly with engineering background. On the other hand, the Ground Instructors are from operations background.
Flight Instructors are usually senior Pilots who are employed within the airline. They usually perform line duties as they are not released due to shortage of pilots.
Flight Despatchers:
Flight Dispatchers are those people who give a briefing to the Pilots before a flight on the weather, flight path and optimizing the flight.
Factor Facilitators:
The Factor Facilitators give training to the cockpit and cabin crew on resource management. They also undertake joint sessions of cabin crew, engineers and cockpit crew on working together.
Aviation Psychologists:
The Factor Facilitators give training to the cockpit and cabin crew on resource management. They also undertake joint sessions of cabin crew, engineers and cockpit crew on working together.
The Aviation Psychologists assess the attitudes of the Pilots through psychometric tests. They also guide the young cabin crew to overcome the problems faced by them at their job.
Aviation Doctors:
The Aviation Doctors conduct a rigorous medical check-up of the Pilots and other employees as per the norms of Aviation Medicine and the Central Medicine Establishment, both run by the Air Force. The airlines have to look their slots months’ in advance due to high rush of employees from different airlines.
The white-collar jobs on the ground, airport and custom services-people who do check-in, ticketing, etc., are also on the rise. After acquiring Air Sahara, Jet Airways has 11,000 people as its employees whereas Sahara (renamed JetLite) has 4,000 people.
Career in Event Management
Event management is a glamorous and exciting profession which demands a lot of hard work and dynamism. As the name suggests, it means conceptualizing, planning, organizing and finally executing an event. The event could be of any type – musical show, concert, exhibition, product launching etc. This industry is just five years old in India, but holds a lot of promise for expansion. It offers enormous scope for ambitious young people.
Nature of Work
This is a profession which demands perfection, challenge of meeting deadlines within a stipulated time and budget and the patience to pay attention to every small detail of things that go into the organizing. It keeps a person on his toes, and ultimately provides a great deal of satisfaction and emotional contentment of having organized a successful show which is appreciated by the audience. Of course, one also needs to be prepared to handle any mishaps that may just happen at the last minute despite perfect co-ordination and arrangements.
Event Manager Overview
Be it a birthday party or a marriage reception Event Managers are the master organizer- the brain behind these events. Right from arranging yummy chole baturas to flying in flowers straight from Amsterdam, Event Managers will be counted upon to handle the works.
If you want to test your organising skills with bigger events like the next Miss India contest, you have to consider a career in Event Management. Who knows as an event manager you might just land the deal to hold a Britney Spears concert in India. Think big!!! So get ready. Its Showtime folks!
Event Management is an offshoot of the Advertising/PR Industry. Ever since the advent of satellite television everyone is exposed to mega events being held all over the world simultaneously. Award ceremonies too have become more polished. Car launches are rivaling the derby in terms of glamour. So the demand for individuals specializing in Event Management is on the rise.
Event management is very closely related to advertising and marketing. Events can be thought of as another means of advertising and brand building. Event management, as an activity constitutes of visualization, creativity, and meticulous planning and venue management.
Visualization involves imagining the event to be a brand and then customizing and promoting it as per the needs and values of the brand. This requires a lot of creativity, originality and novel ideas to lend a winning and distinguishing edge to the event so that it stands apart from the others. The creative potential of a person is tapped to a very high degree.
To make an event successful, one needs to have an in-depth understanding of the product or brand for which the event is being organized, and then plan accordingly. The execution of the event is a process of projecting a small idea in a whole new way. The presentation is what matters, to make the look and feel of the event a wonderful experience for the audience.
The design value is a major planning consideration as well, and this includes a logo creation for the event, customizing the decor, furniture and the entire surroundings in such a way that it blends with the basic theme of the event.
After planning comes the actual execution part, which needs to be orchestrated in a perfect manner. The venue needs to be managed efficiently in all domains which include managing the banquet area, placing security personnel at the right places, hospitality and all the other small things which provide all the participants a perfectly comfortable feeling.
Personality
A person who is creative, has organizational skills, enjoys meeting people to form good inter-personal relationships and is willing to work hard to experience the thrill of achievement is rightly suited to enter into this industry.
As an Event Manager you’ll conceptualize an event for your client in terms of theme, content and visualization. As an Event Manager you’ll also look at the minute details like décor, furnishing, design, caption, visuals, feedback, scripting, invitation cards and also the medium of presentation.
Event Managers organise everything be it marriage reception, trade show, exhibitions, conventions, road shows, product launches, public entertainment shows, concerts, high profile parties, awards functions and even sporting events.
As an Event Manager your job starts at least 2-3 months ahead of the actual date of the event. The amount of work will depend on the magnitude of the event. For instance if you are getting in Britney Spears for a concert in India, you will have to get in touch with Britney, coordinate her dates, book tickets, take care of her accommodation in India, get the requisite legal permissions, select and book the venue, get the sponsors to pay up in time, etc.
The real work happens on the D day when, as an event manager you will have to check the sound, lights, set design, security and the works. Mainly event manager’s job would be to work out the actual logistics and co-ordinate between the various parties, generate hype and spread the word around.
Don’t take the word hype lightly here. It’s the single-most important factor in this business. Event industry thrives on hype – the more the better. As a event manager, you basically get anyone and everyone (even those who are not remotely connected to the event) to talk about the event.
Troubleshooting is another important function of an Event Manager, As an event manager you never know when things might go wrong. Here, security is the buzzword. A really good event can be marred by poor security. If you are arranging an event for New Years Eve, troublemakers will have to be taken care of. Gatecrashers will spoil a perfectly arranged marriage party. As an event manager you have to take these things into account when you arrange a big event.
Last but not the least, as an event manager you have to make sure that all the requisite permissions have been sought. You’ll often have to deal with spoilsports like cops. Basically, an event manager’s job is to see that all things are taken care of.
What’s it about?
Event management is about organising a professional and focused event for a target audience. It involves visualizing concepts and planning, budgeting, organising and executing events such as fashion shows, musical concerts, corporate seminars, exhibitions, wedding celebrations, theme parties, product launches, among others. This career does not require much investment and offers a huge canvas for creative expression. The payoff Remuneration in this field varies according to the type of event managed. A trainee can get around Rs. 15,000 a month. From here, salaries depend on the company one is working for. A freelancer’s income depends on the event s/he handles. The head of an event management company can earn in lakhs, depending on the scale of the events handled and whether she/he has a stake in the company.
Skills
. Leadership qualities
. Public relations skills
. Marketing and business acumen
. Budgeting skills
. Risk management ability
. Mastery over conceptualising and planning events and implementing the plans
How do I get there?
No certification course or specific qualification is required for becoming an event manager. Graduates with good public relations and networking skills can join this field. Some institutes offer specialised diplomas and advanced diplomas in event management. However, some of the biggest event management firms may prefer candidates who have an MBA degree, along with good PR skills. Another possible combination of qualifications is a public relations course along with a Master’s degree in marketing. This gives you an edge over others with the same years of experience in the field
Institutes
. Event Management Development Institute, IES Management College, Mumbai, www.emdiworld.com
. Indian Institute of Event Management, Mumbai, www.niemindia.com
. Amity Institute of Event Management, Noida, www.amity.edu/aiem
. International Center for Event Marketing, New Delhi, www.eventmanagementindia.com
Pros & Cons
. Great sense of satisfaction on successful completion of an event
. Very creative work
. Offers one a chance to move around with celebrities and top shots of the corporate
world
. Immense work pressure and long hours, quite often outside regular business
timings
. Be confident of what you are selling
. An expert in event management talks about the work
What is the best way to enter this profession?
Event management is an exciting and growing industry, a unique career for people who have a passion for planning and organizing events. A good social network and the zeal to do something unusual are key to this industry. Event management companies nowadays hire lots of young people.
In terms of educational qualifications, graduation should be ideal. But a host of other skills are essential for people in this field.
These include:
. Analytical/ critical thinking and problem solving nature.
. Client/customer service orientation: This is the ability to be client-focused and committed to meeting the needs of your customers and Negotiation skills.
. Ability to work under pressure: One should remain calm and cool and work as though everything is under control, so that others are not adversely affected.
. Teamwork: One of the most important things here is the ability to work as a team. You should not only know how to lead a team but also work with everyone and get the job done on time.
. Planning, co-ordination and organization. This involves the ability to effectively. Co-ordinate and organize oneself, others, information. Good networking skills: An event manager needs to build his network.
Why should someone choose event management as a career?
An event manager is responsible for managing an event from conception to staging. The responsibilities in brief are venue selection, logistics, budgeting, design, negotiation, marketing, ticket sales, customer service and managing people.
Managing events successfully requires careful planning, attention to detail and patience. It requires creativity, the ability to think out of the box and a strong personality for leading a team.
Time management, resourcefulness, communication and passion are the basic requisites for this line.
If you have an appetite for challenges and would love to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same, a career in event management will suit you.
What do you need to reach the top rung in this field?
One needs confidence with clear goals and knowledge of what one is selling. Only then can one inspire one’s staff and win the confidence of clients. To be successful, avoid “comfort zones”.
