INET 2022: Notification, Exam Dates, Online Form, Selection Process

Indian Navy is one of the most prestigious naval forces in the world, responsible for safeguarding our country above and below the surface of the ocean. Indian Navy Entrance Test or INET is a national-level entrance exam conducted for selection of Officers in various branches/entries of Indian Navy such as Executive, Educational and Technical. Selected candidates are granted Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) and undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. The exam is conducted twice a year and is open for unmarried male and female candidates.

The table below contains some of the important highlights of INET exam.

INET notification is released to invite candidates for short service commission/permanent service commission officers in executive, technical, and education branches. Selected candidates undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala. The notification carries all important information related to the exam such as important dates, selection process, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus and many more.

Also Read: INET Notification

INET application form is expected to be released soon. Interested candidates need to fill the application form online. The application fee is INR 215 while SC/ST/women candidates are exempted from fee payment.

The eligibility criteria for INET are different for different posts. For some posts, both male and female candidates can apply. While some posts are open for only female or male candidates. INET eligibility criteria for different posts under executive, technical, and education branches are given below.

Medical Standards: All candidates recommended by SSB will have to undergo a medical test. There is no relaxation in medical standards on any ground.

Relaxation in height and weight: Relaxation in height and weight is given to candidates holding domicile of specific regions.

INET Selection Process

The complete selection process of INET is explained below:

INET Application Form

INET application form is released online. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to submit their application forms through the official website joinindianavy.gov.in. The application fee is INR 215 while female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from fee payment. The application fee can be paid online.

Shortlisting of Application Form

The shortlisting of the application form is based on the preference of entries/branches and the normalised marks obtained by the candidates in graduation.

INET Admit Card

INET admit card is issued to candidates one or two weeks before the exam. Candidates who successfully fill the application form can download the admit card online from the official website. To download INET 2022 admit card, candidates need to key in their email address and password. 

Appearing INET Exam

INET exam is conducted for two hours. The exam contains 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions from English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge. Each section carries 100 marks with a negative marking of one mark for incorrect answers. On the basis of INET rank-cum-preference and choice, approximately 8000 candidates are shortlisted for the SSB interview. 

Declaration of INET Result

INET result is announced online on the official website. Candidates need to login with email address and password to check the result. 

SSB Interview

The SSB Interview is conducted in two stages. Candidates who clear Stage 1 are called for Stage 2. Those who fail in Stage 1 is sent back on the same date.

Medical Test

Candidates recommended for SSB are required to undergo a medical examination. Candidates for Pilot entry are required to undergo PABT (Pilot aptitude battery test) followed by Aviation medical examination.

Merit List and Appointment Letter

Merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of INET and SSB interview. Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be appointed for training as per all India merit of each branch/cadre based on the availability of the number of vacancies in various branches/cadres.

INET Exam Centres

INET exam is conducted across the designated cities determined by the Indian Navy. The SSB interview is conducted at Bangalore/Bhopal/Visakhapatnam/Kolkata. Candidates can select INET exam centres while filling the application form.

Also Read: INET exam centres

INET syllabus outlines the topics and sub-topics under different sections such as English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, Generak Science, Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge. Candidates can check below the syllabus for different sections:

English: Comprehension, Usage of Words, Sentence completion / Corrections, Punctuations, Grammar, Vocabulary, Antonyms and Synonyms, Parts of Speech, Direct and Indirect Speech, Idioms and Phrases, Active and Passive Voice.etc.

Reasoning and Numerical Ability: Spatial, Numerical, Reasoning and Associative Ability, Sequences, Spellings, Unscrambling, Coding and Decoding, Missing Numbers / Series Completion, Decimal Fraction, Ratios and Proportion, Average and Volume, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Market Price, Cash Price, Expenditure Problems, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Factoring (LCM and HCF), Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mensuration Formulas (Calculation of length, breadth or height of square, rectangle, cube etc).

General Science and Mathematical Aptitude: Nature of Matter, Universe, Electricity and its Applications, Force and Gravitation, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Heat, Temperature, Light, Current, Magnetism, Metals and Non Metals, Measurements, Sound and Wave Motion, Atomic Structure, Chemistry – Carbon and its Compounds, Periodic Table, Acids, Bases & Salts, Food, Nutrition and Health Physiology and Human Diseases and Basic Computer Science Arithmetic Ability, Number Systems, Algebra, Basic Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, Probability and Set Theory. 

General Knowledge: History of India, Geography, Climate / Environment, Civics-Constitution of India, Art, Culture, Dance, Heritage, Religion, Freedom Movement, Important National Facts, Economics, Politics, Sports and Championships, Entertainment, Books and Authors, Awards, Defence and Wars, Geographical Neighbours, Countries-Languages, Capitals, Currencies, Common Name, Full Forms, Abbreviations, Eminent Personalities, National – Bird/ Animal/ Monuments/ Flower/ Anthem/ Sport/ Flag/ Emblem etc, Discoveries and Current Affairs.

INET exam pattern is such that it is divided into four sections such as English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge. The exam is conducted in computer based mode. Candidates need to pass in all four sections separately with minimum 40 per cent marks. The duration of the test is two hours. The total marks allotted to the test are 400 (each section will be for 100 marks).