Indian Navy INCET Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment notification released for 1110 posts across Group B and Group C positions. Apply online by July 18, 2025, for various technical and non-technical roles.
The Indian Navy has announced a golden opportunity for aspiring candidates through the Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment 2025 notification. With 1110 vacancies across multiple categories including Chargeman, Storekeeper, Motor Driver, and Multi-Tasking Staff positions, this recruitment drive represents one of the largest civilian hiring exercises by the Indian Navy this year. The online application process commenced on July 5, 2025, with the deadline set for July 18, 2025.
Indian Navy Opens Doors for 1110 Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment Positions
The Indian Navy has officially released the highly anticipated Indian Navy Civilian Entrance Test (INCET-01/2025) notification, marking a significant milestone in the Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment landscape for 2025. This comprehensive recruitment drive offers unprecedented opportunities for skilled professionals across various technical and administrative domains.
The recruitment notification encompasses both Group B and Group C positions, distributed across multiple Naval units and formations throughout the country. This strategic expansion of the civilian workforce underscores the Indian Navy’s commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities through skilled human resources.
Critical Timeline for Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment
| Milestone | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Online Applications Begin | July 5, 2025 | Registration process officially starts |
| Application Deadline | July 18, 2025 | Last date to submit application form |
| Document Verification | TBA | Post-application stage for verifying documents |
| Examination Schedule | TBA | Dates for INCET-01/2025 exam to be announced |
Understanding the Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment Structure
Key Positions and Vacancy Distribution
The Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment 2025 covers a diverse range of positions designed to support the Indian Navy’s multifaceted operations:
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | 1 |
| Chargeman (Naval Aviation) | 1 |
| Chargeman (Ammunition Workshop) | 8 |
| Chargeman (Mechanic) | 49 |
| Chargeman (Ammunition and Explosive) | 53 |
| Chargeman (Electrical) | 38 |
| Chargeman (Electronics and Gyro) | 5 |
| Chargeman (Weapon Electronics) | 5 |
| Chargeman (Instrument) | 2 |
| Chargeman (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Chargeman (Heat Engine) | 7 |
| Chargeman (Mechanical Systems) | 4 |
| Chargeman (Metal) | 21 |
| Chargeman (Ship Building) | 11 |
| Chargeman (Millwright) | 5 |
| Chargeman (Auxiliary) | 3 |
| Chargeman (Ref & AC) | 4 |
| Chargeman (Mechatronics) | 1 |
| Chargeman (Civil Works) | 3 |
| Chargeman (Machine) | 2 |
| Chargeman (Planning, Production and Control) | 13 |
| Assistant Artist Retoucher | 2 |
| Pharmacist | 6 |
| Cameraman | 1 |
| Store Superintendent (Armament) | 8 |
| Fire Engine Driver | 14 |
| Fireman | 30 |
| Storekeeper / Storekeeper (Armament) | 178 |
| Civilian Motor Driver Ordinary Grade | 117 |
| Tradesman Mate | 207 |
| Pest Control Worker | 53 |
| Bhandari | 1 |
| Lady Health Visitor | 1 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (Ministerial) | 9 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial) / Ward Sahalka | 81 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial) / Dresser | 2 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial) / Dhobi | 4 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial) / Mali | 6 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial) / Barber | 4 |
| Draughtsman (Construction) | 2 |
| Total | 1110 |
Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria for Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment
Educational Qualifications
The recruitment encompasses various educational backgrounds, from matriculation to specialized technical qualifications. Each position within the Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment has specific educational requirements aligned with job responsibilities.
Essential Qualification for Various Positions
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | (i) Matriculation or equivalent (ii) Certificate of training in an approved Hospital as a Nurse (iii) Registered as a fully trained nurse in Medical & Surgical Nursing and Midwifery | Knowledge of Hindi or local language |
| Chargeman (Naval Aviation) | (i) Petty Officer rank or equivalent with 7 years’ service/experience in relevant technical branch OR (ii) Diploma in Aeronautical/Electrical/Mechanical/Tele-Communication/Automobile Engineering OR (iii) Matric with approved apprenticeship + 5 years’ trade experience | — |
| Chargeman (Ammunition Workshop) | (i) B.Sc. with Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics OR (ii) Diploma in Chemical Engineering | — |
| Chargeman (Mechanic) | (i) Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/ Production Engineering (ii) 2 years’ experience in QC/QA/Testing/Design/Maintenance | — |
| Chargeman (Ammunition & Explosive) | Diploma in Chemical Engineering + 2 years experience in relevant areas | — |
| Chargeman (Electrical) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Electrical Engineering | — |
| Chargeman (Electronics and Gyro) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in various Electronics/Instrumentation branches | — |
| Chargeman (Weapon Electronics) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Electronics/Instrumentation branches | — |
| Chargeman (Instrument) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in relevant Instrumentation branches | — |
| Chargeman (Mechanical) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | — |
| Chargeman (Heat Engine), (Mechanical Systems), (Metal) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | — |
| Chargeman (Ship Building) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical/Dress Making/Garment Fabrication/Paint Technology | — |
| Chargeman (Millwright) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | — |
| Chargeman (Auxiliary) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering | — |
| Chargeman (Ref & AC) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Refrigeration & AC | — |
| Chargeman (Mechatronics) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering | — |
| Chargeman (Civil Works) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Civil Engineering | — |
| Chargeman (Machine) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | — |
| Chargeman (Planning, Production & Control) | B.Sc. with P/C/M OR Diploma in Electrical/ Electronics/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/ Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/ Communication/ Mechanical/Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering/ Dress Making/Garment Fabrication/ Paint Technology/ Automobile/Refrigeration & Air Conditioning/ Mechatronics/ Civil Engineering | — |
| Assistant Artist Retoucher | (i) Matriculation (ii) Diploma/Certificate in Art/Printing Tech (min. 2 years) (iii) 2 years’ experience as retoucher OR 7 years practical experience for Ex-Servicemen | — |
| Pharmacist | (i) 12th with Science with PCB (ii) Diploma in Pharmacy(iii) Registered under Pharmacy Act (iv) 2 years experience as Pharmacist (v) Computer knowledge | B.Pharm + Registered + Computer knowledge |
| Cameraman | (i) Matriculation (ii) Diploma in Printing Tech (iii) 5 years’ experience in process camera OR 10 years’ experience (for Ex-Servicemen) | — |
| Store Superintendent (Armament) | (i) B.Sc. with PCM + computer knowledge + 1 yr exp OR (ii) 10+2 in Science/Commerce + 5 yrs exp in store work | — |
| Fire Engine Driver | (i) 12th pass (ii) HMV license (iii) Physical Standards & Endurance Test | See full physical standards list |
| Fireman | (i) 12th pass (ii) Basic Fire Fighting Course | HMV license desirable + Physical/Endurance test |
| Storekeeper / Storekeeper (Armament) | 10+2 with 1 year experience in inventory/stores | — |
| Civilian Motor Driver (Ord. Grade) | (i) Matriculation + first-line maintenance knowledge (ii) Driving license for HMV & Motorcycles (iii) 1 year HMV driving experience | — |
| Tradesman Mate | (i) 10th pass (ii) ITI Certificate in relevant trade | Refer Annexure-I for trades |
| Pest Control Worker | (i) Matriculation (ii) Knowledge of Hindi or regional language | — |
| Bhandari | (i) 10th pass (ii) Swimming knowledge (iii) 1 year Cook experience | — |
| Lady Health Visitor | Matriculation + special training after ANM course | — |
| MTS (Ministerial) | Matric or ITI pass | — |
| MTS (Non-Industrial) – Ward Sahaika | (i) Matric (ii) Trade proficiency | — |
| MTS (Non-Industrial) – Dresser, Dhobi, Mali, Barber | (i) Matric (ii) Trade proficiency | Proficiency in trade required |
| Draughtsman (Construction) | (i) ITI in Mechanical/Civil Draughtsmanship (ii) Certificate in AutoCAD | 1 year experience desirable |
Age limits for the respective posts
| S.No | Name of the Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staff Nurse | 45 Years |
| 2 | Chargeman (Naval Aviation) | Between 18–30 years |
| 3 | Chargeman (Ammunition Workshop) | Between 18–25 years |
| 4 | Chargeman (Mechanic) | Not exceeding 30 years |
| 5 | Chargeman (Ammunition and Explosive) | Not exceeding 30 years |
| 6 | Chargeman (Electrical) | Between 18–25 years |
| 7 | Chargeman (Electronics and Gyro) | Between 18–25 years |
| 8 | Chargeman (Weapon Electronics) | Between 18–25 years |
| 9 | Chargeman (Instrument) | Between 18–25 years |
| 10 | Chargeman (Mechanical) | Between 18–25 years |
| 11 | Chargeman (Heat Engine) | Between 18–25 years |
| 12 | Chargeman (Mechanical Systems) | Between 18–25 years |
| 13 | Chargeman (Metal) | Between 18–25 years |
| 14 | Chargeman (Ship Building) | Between 18–25 years |
| 15 | Chargeman (Millwright) | Between 18–25 years |
| 16 | Chargeman (Auxiliary) | Between 18–25 years |
| 17 | Chargeman (Ref & AC) | Between 18–25 years |
| 18 | Chargeman (Mechatronics) | Between 18–25 years |
| 19 | Chargeman (Civil Works) | Between 18–25 years |
| 20 | Chargeman (Machine) | Between 18–25 years |
| 21 | Chargeman (Planning, Production and Control) | Between 18–25 years |
| 22 | Assistant Artist Retoucher | Between 20–35 years |
| 23 | Pharmacist | Between 18–27 years |
| 24 | Cameraman | Between 20–35 years |
| 25 | Store Superintendent (Armament) | Between 18–25 years |
| 26 | Fire Engine Driver | Between 18–27 years |
| 27 | Fireman | Between 18–27 years |
| 28 | Storekeeper/ Storekeeper (Armament) | Between 18–25 years |
| 29 | Civilian Motor Driver Ordinary Grade | Between 18–25 years |
| 30 | Tradesman Mate | Between 18–25 years |
| 31 | Pest Control Worker | Between 18–25 years |
| 32 | Bhandari | Between 18–25 years |
| 33 | Lady Health Visitor | Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable up to 50 years for ex-MNS Officers) |
| 34 | Multi Tasking Staff (Ministerial) | Between 18–25 years |
| 35 | Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial)/ Ward Sahaika | Between 18–25 years |
| 36 | Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial)/ Dresser | Between 18–25 years |
| 37 | Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial)/ Dhobi | Between 18–25 years |
| 38 | Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial)/ Mali | Between 18–25 years |
| 39 | Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Industrial)/ Barber | Between 18–25 years |
| 40 | Draughtsman (Construction) | Between 18–27 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Candidates | 5 years | Fee exemption available |
| OBC Candidates | 3 years | Standard application process |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years | Fee exemption + extended support |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years | Priority consideration in selection |
Selection Process and Examination Pattern
Screening of Applications
The Indian Navy will not thoroughly check every application submitted online before the computer-based exam. Just meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to take the online test.
Examination Pattern
All shortlisted or eligible candidates will be required to appear for an online computer-based examination. The test will consist of multiple-choice questions and will be available in both English and Hindi languages, except for the General English section, which will be in English only.
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions / Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence | 25 |
| B | General Awareness | 25 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 |
| D | English Language | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Duration : 1 Hour 30 minutes(90 Minutes)
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Computer-Based Examination)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 35% |
| OBC / EWS | 30% |
| All Other Categories | 25% |
Post-Examination Procedures
Following the written examination, selected candidates will undergo:
- Document verification processes
- Medical examinations (where applicable)
- Final merit list preparation
- Posting allocation based on preferences and requirements
Application Process, Fee Structure and Documentation Requirements
Online Application Procedure
- Go to the official website: incet.cbt-exam.in
- Sign up using your mobile number and email ID.
- Fill out the form with correct personal, educational, and contact information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee online (if required) and submit the form.
- Download and keep a copy of the confirmation page for future use.
Crucial links for the Recruitment:
- Apply Online: [Click Here] to fill out the application form
- View Advertisement: [Click Here] to read the official recruitment notification
- Visit Official Website: [Click Here] to access the organization’s main website
Fee Structure
| Category | Fee Amount | Fee Exemption | Payment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ₹295 (excluding taxes & charges) | Not exempted | Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | ₹0 | Fully Exempted | Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI |
Essential Documents Checklist
Document Upload Guidelines(with File Size -JPEG/JPG/PNG/PDF as applicable):
- Passport Size Photo
- Color photo with light (preferably white) background
- Face and eyes clearly visible, no obstruction
- File size: 20 KB – 50 KB
- Signature
- On plain white paper with black ink pen
- Not digital; scanned copy of handwritten signature
- File size: 10 KB – 20 KB
- Caste/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid certificate for reserved category
- File size: 50 KB – 200 KB
- Date of Birth Proof
- Birth certificate or Matriculation/SSC certificate
- Highest Educational Qualification Proof
- File size: 50 KB – 200 KB
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
- Issued by Competent Authority
- File size: 50 KB – 200 KB
- PwBD Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- File size: 50 KB – 200 KB
- Medical Certificate for Limitation to Write (PwBD)
- For scribe requirement
- File size: 50 KB – 200 KB
- Undertaking for Use of Own Scribe (PwBD/PwD, if applicable)
- File size: 50 KB – 200 KB
- Disability Certificate (<40%) (PwD using scribe, if applicable)
- File size: 50 KB – 200 KB
- Medical Certificate for Writing Limitation (<40% disability) (if applicable)
- File size: 50 KB – 200 KB
- Any Other Relevant Document
- As applicable to the candidate
- Identity Proof:
– Purpose: Personal identification
– Format: Clear scanned copy (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN card) - Category Certificate:
– Purpose: To claim reservation benefits
– Format: Government-issued, valid and up-to-date - Recent Photographs:
– Purpose: Application completion
– Format: Passport-size photo in digital format (JPEG or PNG)
Strategic Importance of Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment
Strengthening Naval Infrastructure
- Strengthen technical maintenance capabilities
- Improve logistical support systems
- Enhance administrative efficiency
- Support maritime security operations
Career Growth Opportunities
The recruitment offers substantial career advancement prospects within the Indian Navy’s civilian structure. Successful candidates in the Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment will contribute to India’s maritime defense while enjoying job security and professional growth opportunities.
Regional Distribution and Posting Opportunities
The Recruitment offers posting opportunities across various Naval units and formations throughout India. This geographical distribution ensures that selected candidates can serve in different maritime regions, contributing to the Navy’s comprehensive operational coverage.
Expert Recommendations for Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment Success
Preparation Strategy
- Thorough Notification Study: Carefully review all position-specific requirements
- Technical Preparation: Focus on job-relevant technical knowledge
- General Knowledge Enhancement: Stay updated with current affairs and naval developments
- Application Accuracy: Ensure all details are correctly filled and verified
Time Management Tips
With the application deadline approaching rapidly, candidates should prioritize immediate action for the Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment application process.
Future Prospects and Career Development
Long-term Career Benefits
The Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment offers participants entry into a prestigious organization with excellent career development prospects. Successful candidates will benefit from:
- Structured career progression paths
- Comprehensive training programs
- Competitive compensation packages
- Job security and stability
- Opportunities for skill enhancement
Contribution to National Defense
By joining, candidates become integral contributors to India’s maritime defense capabilities, supporting the Navy’s mission to safeguard national interests in the maritime domain.
Conclusion
The Indian Navy INCET Naval Civilian Staff Recruitment 2025 presents an exceptional opportunity for skilled professionals to join one of India’s most prestigious defense organizations. With 1110 positions across diverse categories, this recruitment drive represents a significant investment in human capital development.
Interested candidates must act promptly, as the application deadline of July 18, 2025, approaches quickly.
For detailed information and online applications, candidates should visit the official Indian Navy website and complete their applications before the specified deadline.
This recruitment initiative reinforces the Indian Navy’s commitment to building a robust civilian workforce that supports its operational excellence and contributes to national maritime security objectives.
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