INS Valsura functions as a Naval Recruitment Establishment (NRE) for Gujarat. The Education Department coordinates all activities in respect of recruitment of sailors for :-
-Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR)

-Artificer Apprentices (AA)

-Direct Entry Diploma Holders (DEDH)

(a) During the initial training period the approximate emoluments are as follows:- DE(DH)- Rs.6300 pm, AA- Rs.6192 pm, SSR- Rs.4500 pm

(b) On completion of initial training depending on Rank and number of years of service approximate emoluments at present rate will be:- DE(DH) - Rs.7400 to Rs.16,900 pm; AA - Rs.8030 to Rs.19,737 pm; SSRs - Rs.5300 to Rs.16,000 pm. Promotion prospects exist upto the rank of Master Chief Petty officer(equivalent to Subedar Major of Indian Army).

(c) During the entire period of training and thereafter, sailors are given books, reading material, uniform, food and accommodation etc free of cost. On completion of each phase of training sailors get annual leave on free railway warrant. Sailors are entitled to medical treatment and Leave Travel Concession for self and dependents, Group Housing benefits, and other privileges at Government expense. Insurance cover of Rs. 7,50,000 is given by IHQ MOD (Navy) at a nominal premium of Rs.750 per month. Sailors also have the privilege to avail up to 60 days Annual Leave and 30 days Casual leave every year. Other benefits include pension after completion of requisite service, gratuity and Accumulated Leave encashment Post retirement. Children education fee and house rent allowances are also admissible.

(d) Opportunities for promotion to the rank of a Commissioned Officer - Several avenues exist for the sailors of Indian Navy to gain the commissioned rank. However, this would entirely depend on the performance of the sailor and on his clearing of prescribed examinations within the age limit as promulgated from time to time.

Training - The training for all courses generally commences as per following schedule:-

(a) DE(DH) - 09 weeks Basic Training at INS Chilka followed by 4 weeks of sea training and 80 weeks of technical training.

(b) AA - 09 weeks Basic Training at INS Chilka followed by 08 weeks sea training . Thereafter four years training in technical training establishments of the Navy. On completion, candidates will have qualification equivalent to Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering which is recognised by the Govt of India for purposes of employment in Central /State Govt.

(c) SSR - 24 weeks Basic Training at INS Chilka followed by 24 weeks professional training in the allotted trade in Naval Establishments all over the country. Branch/Trade will be allocated as per requirement of service.

Initial Engagement . The beginning of engagement of sailor with the Indian Navy is subject to successful completion of training. The period of the initial engagement of the sailor is given below. However, engagement (ie service) period is extendable with maximum limit being till the attainment of 57 yrs of age, which, in turn, depends on the rank attained and satisfactory performance by the sailor while in the service.

Initial engagement period : DE(DH) - 10 Yrs, AA - 20 Yrs, SSR, MR, MUS, NMR - 15 Yrs

Discharge As Unsuitable. Trainees are liable to be discharged as UNSUITABLE due to unsatisfactory performance at any time during training.

Documents:- The following documents are to be punched and tied firmly with a strong thread to the application in the sequence as given below:-

(a) Two spare recent Passport size photos with the candidate's name written on the reverse (In the absence of recent photograph candidate will not be allowed to appear in the examination).

(b) Application is to be filled in capital letters with one recent PP size photograph pasted at the right top corner.

(c) Attested copy (by Gazetted officer only, indicating name, designation and phone Numbers below signature) of matric /equivalent certificate for verification of date of birth.

(d) Attested copy (by Gazetted officer only, indicating name, designation and phone Numbers below signature) of mark sheet of Diploma/Higher Board examination/Matriculation , as applicable.

(e) Attested copy (by Gazetted officer only, indicating name, designation and phone Numbers below signature) of certificate indicating computer knowledge achieved, if any.

(f) Attested copy (by Gazetted officer only, indicating name, designation and phone Numbers below signature) of other certificates viz NCC/Sports/etc.

(g) Attested copy (by Gazetted officer only, indicating his name, designation and phone Numbers below signature) of Domicile certificates.

(h) Two self addressed envelopes of size 22 x 10 cms with Rs 10/- stamp affixed on one envelope and one blank envelope without stamp is to be submitted alongwith the application form. On top of the envelope containing the application the Type of Entry and choice of examination Centre is to be clearly written.

(a)  Applications are received through Ordinary Post only and no other mode       of despatch is acceptable.

(b)  Eligible shortlisted candidates are sent Call-Up letters, indicating date,        time and place for examination as scheduled.

(c) Results of the Written Test are generally declared on the same day.

(d) Those who qualify Written Test are permitted to undergo PFT and only those       who qualify PFT are taken for Medical Examination. This whole process is       generally completed on the same day but may also take 3-4 days time       depending on the service requirements or due to external unknown factors       which may crop up un-announced.

(e) Those who are declared Medically Temporary Unfit will be required to report       to the specified Military Hospital within a maximum period of 21 days for       review from the date of initial recruiting medical examination.

(f)  Those who are declared medically unfit can appeal for specialist opinion in a       Military Hospital on payment of Rs.40 by Military Receivable Order (MRO) in       the Government Treasury within 21 days. Medical fitness certificate from       other than the specified Military Hospital will NOT be considered .

(g) An All India Merit List of all those candidates who are qualified in all respects       will be prepared at IHQ MOD (Navy), New Delhi depending upon the       numbers to be inducted. Out of this list the centre wise select list of       candidates will be displayed in the respective Recruitment Centres.       However, final enrolment will be subject to medical fitness at INS Chilka

(h) All DE(DH) candidates whose names appear in the Select List and have been       declared medically fit will be required to appear in an interview to be held by       a Board of officers at INS Chilka. Candidates finally selected will be enrolled       at INS Chilka.

(j) All AA and SSR, MR, MUS, NMR candidates whose names appear in the Select      List and have been declared medically fit will be required to report to INS      Chilka(Orissa) on the specified date. Sleeper class rail/bus fare will be      reimbursed on production of the ticket/receipt on reporting at INS Chilka.

(k) All India Merit List pertaining to the advertised batch is valid ONLY for the      advertised batch. Qualified candidates whose names do not appear in the      final merit list cannot claim admission for the next batch. These candidates      will have to undergo the selection procedure afresh provided they meet the      eligibility criteria for the fresh batch.

(l) Sports Quota - Outstanding Sportsmen who have participated at      International/ National/State level should send applications to the Secretary,      Indian Navy Sports Control Board, Room No.08, `C' Wing, IHQ MOD (Navy),      Sena Bhavan, New Delhi-110 011, on the specified date. The candidates are      to qualify in the sports trials in addition to Physical Fitness Test, Written      examination and Medical.

(a) Medical examination will be conducted by authorized Military Doctors as per medical standard prescribed under current regulations applicable to the sailors of Indian Navy on entry. The detailed guidelines for medical standards are laid down in the Navy Orders (SPL) 01/1999 by IHQ MOD (Navy).

(b) Physical traits include minimum height of 157 cm with proportionate body weight depending on the age and height of the candidate. He should also have proportionate chest with minimum expansion capability of 05 cms.

(c) Candidate should possess good mental and physical health, should be free from any disease / disability and have no cardio vascular disease, surgical deformities like Knock-Knees, Flat-Foot. Candidate should not have a past history of fits or psychiatric ailments Vericose-vein etc. He should not have any type of infection in the ears. Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth before appearing for the written test followed by PFT and Medical examination.

(d) Candidate should possess Colour perception standard of CP II and Eyes Visual standards should meet the under mentioned prescribed standards for both the conditions that is with glasses AND without glasses.

Artificer Apprentice

Direct Entry Diploma Holder

Senior Secondary Recruit