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Sir,
I want to apply in Indian Navy Pilot recruitment. But I haven't done any Pilot Training course. I am a Mechanical graduate. So, can I apply for this post? Kindly advice me the same. Thanking you!

Yes, you can apply in Indian Navy Pilot recruitment without Pilot Training course.

Eligibility criteria required for Indian Navy Recruitment as Pilot :-

Academic Qualification:

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 must 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)

Yes, you can join in Indian Navy after completion of your Mechanical Engineering course. To join in Indian Navy, you must have to appear in CDS examination which is conducted by UPSC twice a year. Eligibility criteria required to appear in CDS examination is mentioned below :-

1. You must be a citizen of India.

2. You must have completed Graduation degree in Engineering from a recognised university.

3. You must be in between 19-22 years old.

4. You must be an Unmarried Male candidate.

5. You must be Physically fit as per physical standards mentioned in the UPSC CDS examination notification.

--No, You have to attend AFCAT Exam in order to get into Indian Air Force as a Pilot. There are lot of opportunities available in Indian Army for Graduates.
--You can get offer in Indian Air Force as Pilot, Ground Duty Branches and Technical Branch. You do have to go for training in case you are trying for Pilot but for other offers you do not need to have some training.
--Indian Navy will have very less opportunities for Pilot, they recruit graduates for Sailor through Sailor Entry. Indian Navy also recruit Officers through Officers Entry.
--Air Force will be recruiting graduates for Pilot, Ground Duty and Technical Branch. Website : http://careerairforce.nic.in/

I am a MBA graduate. I want to apply in Indian Navy Pilot recruitment, can I apply for this post? Kindly advice me the same. Thanking you