As an Artificer, you will undergo the best technical training to hold very responsible positions as a sailor of the Indian Navy. Management of men in addition to the technical challenges of operation and maintaining some of the most complex systems and sophisticated equipment are the major responsibilities of the Artificer.

Examination Details

Age Limits, Sex And Marital Status

• Candidate should have age between 17 to 21 years. Unmarried Male Indian citizens and subjects of Nepal and Bhutan

Selection Procedure

Selection of recruits is based on the order of merit on their performance in Written Test, qualifying Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and fitness in the Medical Examinations.

Written Test

• The question paper will be bilingual (Hindi/English) and objective type
• Question Paper will comprise of four sections English, Science, Mathematics & General Knowledge
• The standard of the question paper will be that of 10+2 and the syllabus for the exam is available on website www.joinindianavy.gov.in OR www.vimsvizag.in
• Duration of question paper will be of one hour
• The candidates are required to pass in all sections and in aggregate

Physical Fitness Test (PFT):

• PFT will consist of 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes, 20 squat ups (Uthak Baithak) and 10 Push – ups. Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk. Qualifying in Physical Fitness Test is mandatory for selection.

Medical Examination:

• Medical examination will be conducted by authorized military doctors as per medical standards prescribed in current regulations applicable to sailors on entry.


• Minimum height 157 cms. Weight and Chest should be proportionate. Minimum chest expansion of 5 cms.


• Initial Medical Examination for recruitment will be considered only “Provisionally fit subject to fitness in the final medical examination”. Final Medical Examination of all selected candidates will be done at INS Chilka. Candidates, who are NOT found medically fit in the final medical examination at INS Chilka, will NOT be enrolled for training. No “Appeal” is permitted for review after the final enrollment medical examination at INS Chilka.

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Examination Schedule