The Indian Navy is recruiting for Senior Secondary Recruits in the Medical Branch. These are regular positions with vacancies earmarked in a state-wise manner. The recruitment is for the SSR (Medical Assistant) â 02/2024 Batch. The recruitment notification was released on 07/09/2024. The job posting is located across India, and the course will commence in November 2024 at INS Chilka, Odisha. The last date to apply is 17/09/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Indian Navy
Post Name SSR (Medical Assistant)
Nature of Job Regular
Vacancies State-wise
Salary Level 3 Defence Pay Matrix + MSP
Job Location INS Chilka, Odisha and All India
Category General

Post Details

S.No. Post Name
1 SSR (Medical Assistant)

Age Eligibility

Candidates should be born between 01/11/2003 to 30/04/2007 (Both dates inclusive).

Exam Fee

Category Fee
General/OBC No Fee
SC/ST No Fee

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
SSR (Medical Assistant)
  • Educational Qualification: Qualified in 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) from the Boards of School Education recognised by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India with 50% marks in aggregate and minimum 40% in each subject.
  • Physical Standard: Minimum height required is 157 cms. Minimum chest expansion of 5 cms. Details regarding height and weight standards, including applicable relaxations can be accessed from the official website.

Selection Process

Stages Process
Stage-I (Shortlisting) Shortlisting of candidates would be based on the aggregate percentage obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination (10+2). Shortlisting will be carried out state wise. The cut-off marks may vary from state to state as vacancies have been allocated in a state-wise manner.
Stage-II
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
  • Qualifying in PFT is mandatory for selection.
  • 1.6 Km Run : 06 min 30 sec
  • Squats (Baithak) : 20
  • (Uthak Push-ups) : 15
  • Bent Knee Sit-ups: 15
Written Test
  • The question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) and objective type, comprising 100 questions divided into four sections (English, Science, Biology and General Awareness/Reasoning Ability) of 25 marks each.
  • The standard of the question paper will be that of 10+2 level and the syllabus for the examination is available on website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
  • Duration of examination will be one hour.
  • Candidates are required to pass in all sections as well as in aggregate.
Recruitment Medical Examination
  • Recruitment Medical Examination will be carried out for candidates who qualify PFT. Candidates qualifying Recruitment Medical Examination will be considered for the merit list.
  • Candidates who are found medically unfit in Recruitment Medical Examination will be advised to appeal against its findings, if they so desire, at designated military hospital (allocated by the Indian Navy) within a maximum period of 05 days.
  • Medical fitness certificate issued by hospitals other than designated Military Hospitals (allocated by the Indian Navy) will not be considered. No further review/appeal is permissible.
Stages Process
Merit List
  • Merit list will be prepared based on performance in Stage-II written exam, subject to qualification in Physical Fitness Test and Recruitment Medical Examination. Merit list will be based on a state-wise merit.
  • The cut-off marks for the issue of the call-up letter for recruitment at INS Chilka may vary from state to state.
  • Results will be published on the candidateâs dashboard on the website: https://joinindiannavy.gov.in by the end of October 2024/ early November 2024.
Pre-Enrolment Medical
  • Pre-Enrolment Medical formalities of all selected candidates will be conducted at INS Chilka. Induction of the candidates will be subject to fitness in Pre-Enrolment Medical formalities.
  • Candidates not qualifying the Pre-Enrolment Medical will be rejected.

How to Apply

  1. Candidates can apply ONLINE ONLY on the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in from 07/09/2024 to 17/09/2024.
  2. Before filling the online application, keep your matric certificate & 10+2 mark sheet ready for reference.
  3. Register yourself on www.joinindiannavy.gov.in with your e-mail ID, if not registered already. The Applicants must ensure that while filling their Application Form, they are providing their valid and active e-mail IDs and mobile numbers, which should not be changed till the selection procedure is over.
  4. âLog-inâ with the registered E-mail ID and Click on âCurrent Opportunitiesâ.
  5. Click on âApplyâ () button.
  6. Fill up the Form completely. Before clicking the âSubmitâ button, make sure all the details are correct and all required documents are scanned in original & uploaded.
  7. Online applications will be further scrutinised for eligibility and may be rejected at any stage, if found ineligible in any respect.
  8. Photographs: Passport size recent color photograph (taken not before April 2024) of size 10 KB to 50 KB (front portrait in a light background without headgear except for Sikhs). Photograph is to be taken with the candidate holding a black slate in front of his/her chest with his/her name and date of the photograph taken, clearly written on it with white chalk in capital letters. A change in appearance like growing a beard, headgear, etc. in comparison to the photograph may result in the cancellation of candidature.

Important Dates

Online registration start date 07/09/2024
Online registration last date 17/09/2024
Download of Call letters End of Sep 2024 / Early Oct 2024 (Tentatively)
Conduct of Exam date Mid Oct 2024 (Tentatively)
Result of Exam End of Oct 2024/ Early Nov 2024
Course Commencing date Nov 2024

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the post name for this recruitment?
The post name is SSR (Medical Assistant).
What are the educational qualifications required for this post?
Candidates should have qualified in the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) from the Boards of School Education recognised by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India with 50% marks in aggregate and minimum 40% in each subject.
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
The selection process includes Stage-I (Shortlisting), Stage-II (Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Test, and Recruitment Medical Examination), Merit List, and Pre-Enrolment Medical.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The last date to apply online is 17/09/2024.