Indian Navy invites applications for Short Service Commission Pilots

Chandigarh: As part of its induction drive, the Indian Navy has invited applications for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for the Aviation Cadre (Pilot) of Executive Branch for the Jan 2009 course at Naval Academy.
An official spokesman said here Sunday that unmarried male Indian citizens, aged between (02 Jan 1986 and 01 Jan 1990 both dates inclusive) 19 years and 23 years are eligible to apply. Applicants should be a graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks with Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level.
SSC is granted for a term of 10 years, extendable to 14 years, subject to service requirement and performance and willingness of the candidate. On completion of these tenures, officers are entitled for gratuity under the extant rules. Disciplined life, leadership qualities and professional skills imbibed during the service would stand as added advantages in acquiring second career post exit from the navy.
The last date for submission of application is April 22, 2008 and for complete details the applicants may refer to the following website: www.nausena-bharti.nic.in
13/04/08 PunjabNewsline.com