(1) The following provisions shall govern the entry, training and promotion of officers granted Short Service Commissions in the Supply and Secretariat Branch of the Indian Navy: -
(2) Nationality. – A candidate must be an unmarried male and must fulfil the conditions regarding the nationality as laid down by the Government.
(3) Educational Qualifications. –A candidate must possess a decree of recognized University in Arts, Commerce or Science. A law degree or practical experience in accountancy or on a commercial form will be regarded as an added qualification.
(4) Age Limits:- Candidates shall not be below 19 ½ years and shall not be over 25 uears of age on entry.
(5) Medical Standards. – Candidates must conform to the prescribed medical standards.
(6)Selection:– Candidates who are considered prima facie suitable shall be interviewed by a Service Selection Board and the final selection shall be made by the Government taking into consideration the Board’s recommendations subject to medical fitness.
(6A) Declaration:- Before a candidate reports for training he and his parent or guardian are required to sign a bond, as given in Appendix XI.
(7) Duration of Commission. – The period of short Service Commission shall be seven years commencing from the date of reporting for, or commencement, of training whichever is later.
This may be extended by a specified period at the discretion of the Chief of the Naval Staff, with the consent of the officer concerned, provided the period of extension does not exceed two years at a time and the total service of the officer does not exceed ten years. On expiry of their Short Service contract, including any period of extension thereof, officers may be placed on the Emergency List for a period of 5 years.
(8) Rank on Entry. – Selected candidates shall be entered in the rank of Acting Sub-Lieutenant.
(9) Period of Probation. – Officers shall be on probation for a period of one year or until such time as successful completion of their professional training whichever is more.
(10) Initial Training: -
(a) Candidates shall undergo a course of initial prescribed trainings. On completion of this training they shall be required to pass an examination.
(b) Cases of failure in the examination shall be referred to the Chief of the Naval Staff, for consideration. Thos who fail in the examination may, at the discretion of the Chief of the Naval Staff, be given further training in the subjects in which they had failed and be re-examined. Such of these officers who, in the opinion of the Chief of the Naval Staff, will not benefit by further training shall be discharged from the Service as being unsuitable. Thos who fail in the examination at the second attempt shall also be discharged from the Service as being unsuitable.
(11) Confirmation. – On completion of their probationary period, provided they qualify in the examination referred to in sub-regulation (10) and their progress and conduct have been satisfactory, Acting Sub-Lieutenant shall be confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant with the seniority of date of entry as Acting Sub-Lieutenant.
(12) Promotion to Lieutenant. – Depending on the marks obtained in the examination referred to in sub-regulation (10), officers shall serve for a period of 2 ½ – 3 ½ years in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant (acting and confirmed) before promotion to the rank of Lieutenant.
(13) Refund of Cost of Training. – If an officer voluntarily withdraws from initial training, or resigns during the probationary period, he shall be required to refund the cost of training in whole or in part, as may be determined by the Government, and all the monies received by him as pay and allowances from the Government together with the interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Government loans.
(14) Permanent Commissions. – Suitable officers may be considered for the grant of Permanent Commission in the Indian Navy at any time after successful completion of the period of probation, subject to the existence of vacancies and the regulations current at the time.
CHAPTER V APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS