INET Exam (Indian Navy Entrance Test) Eligibility Criteria
Updated 2026Candidates must possess the requisite educational qualifications for their chosen post, typically requiring a minimum of 60% marks in their undergraduate engineering degree or postgraduate degree from an AICTE-approved institution. For instance, the SSC Armament Inspectorate Cadre requires a B.Tech in streams such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation, or a PG degree in Physics or Electronics. Logistics and Education branches may accept graduates with B.Com or B.Sc degrees, provided they have additional qualifications like a PG Diploma or MCA. All candidates must have successfully passed their 10th and 12th-grade examinations with a strong emphasis on English and core subjects.
The age criteria for INET vary depending on the specific branch and post being applied for. The age is calculated based on specific birth date ranges provided for each post. The critical dates for age calculation for the 2022 cycle were as follows:
- SSC Armament Inspectorate Cadre, NAIC: 02/01/1996 to 01/07/2001
- SSC ATC: 02/01/1996 to 01/01/2000
- SSC Observer, Pilot (MR), Pilot (Other than MR): 02/01/1997 to 01/01/2002
- SSC Logistics, X IT, General Service Hydro, Engineering Branch: 02/01/1996 to 01/07/2001
- SSC Electrical Branch General Service: 02/07/1996 to 01/07/2001
- SSC Education: 02/01/1996 to 01/01/2000
The selection process for the INET is multi-tiered and designed to assess candidates on physical, intellectual, and personality-based criteria. The stages are as follows:
- Written Examination: An objective-type test covering English, Reasoning, General Science, and Mathematics.
- Shortlisting for SSB: Based on the written exam performance, candidates are shortlisted for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which evaluates personality and psychological aptitude.
- Medical Test: All shortlisted candidates undergo a mandatory medical fitness examination as per the standards laid down by the Indian Navy.
- Merit List: The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the written exam and the SSB interview performance.
- Appointment: Medically fit candidates are provided with an appointment letter to start their training.
Information regarding specific age relaxation for categories was not explicitly provided in the core document, but standard government rules apply based on the official notification's requirements. Candidates should consult the detailed notification for any specific category-wise relaxation policies applicable to their application.
