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Dear Sir,

I aspire to become a Naval Pilot in Indian Navy after completing my graduation in Engineering. I want to know about the minimum qualification required for becoming one. Please reply.

Thank You

Male candidates can apply for both pilot and observer entries, but female candidates can apply only for observer entry.

Educational Qualification required for Indian Navy Recruitment as Pilot/ Observer :

B.E./B.Tech degree with 60% marks for Pilot entry and 55% for observer entry in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 12th standard.

Candidate should have completed their degree course at the time of applying. Final year/semester appearing candidates are not eligible.

Age Limit :

For General Candidates (with no CPL) : 19-24 years (i.e. born between 02 January 1992 and 01 January 1997)

For Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Holders :19-25 Years (i.e. Born between 02 January 1991 and 01 January 1997)

Minimum qualification required for becoming a Naval Pilot in Indian Navy :
Candidate must have passed graduation in Physics or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering from any recognised university.
Age of candidate must be from 19 to 22 years.

Minimum Qualification:

-Citizen of India
-Should be a aeronautical Engineer with 70 % marks
-Should have cleared the Physical standards required by them.