Indian Naval Academy (INA) Recruitment 2023 - Sarkari Naukri

Before the National Defence Academy (NDA) was established in 1954, Indian Naval officer- cadets underwent four years of training at Dartmouth, United Kingdom with the Royal Navy and were commissioned as Sub Lieutenants upon their return. 'Direct' Entry Sub Lieutenants underwent basic training in the officer wing of the B & D School in Cochin.
By 1968, the shortage of officers became a cause of concern. As in the case of sailors, intake had to be stepped up to meet the requirements of the Russian acquisition programme. The required strength of 3,500 officers by 1975 necessitated an annual intake of at least 150 cadets. Since the NDA could not take more than 65 naval cadets per year, it became necessary to start a RSES (REVISED SPECIAL ENTRY SCHEME), and set up a Naval Academy, separate from the NDA. A temporary location for the Naval Academy to function, therefore, was required till such times a permanent Naval Academy could be set up.
In 1969, approval was accorded for the commencement of the RSES. Under this scheme, naval cadets in the age group 17-20 years who had passed the Intermediate examination could be recruited in the Executive Branch. This scheme was identical to the NDA's SES (SPECIAL ENTRY SCHEME) except that the initial training of one year was to be conducted at Cochin.