Section 166 in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
166. Entry and Qualifications for entry.
- [(1) All entries after the 1st February, 1963, into the Instructor Branch shall be in the rank of Acting Instructor Sub-Lieutenant.] [Remembered Inserted & Substitued by S.R.O. 17-E, dated 5th July, 1967](2)The minimum academic qualification for entry is a first class Pass Degree or a first or second class B.A. or B.Sc. Honours Degree of a recognised University with Mathematics or Physics as one of the principal subjects, in the final degree examination. Candidates who possess a degree in Engineering will also be eligible for entry into the Branch. Preference may be given to those who possess, in addition, teaching qualifications or have had teaching experience.(3)Candidates must be between the age of 21 and 25 years on the date of entry. In the case of candidates with teaching experience or other special qualifications, the upper age limit may be specially relaxed by the Government.(4)Suitable candidates shall be required to appear before a Services Selection Board and their final selection shall be made on the recommendation of this Board.(5)Officers entering into the Instructor Branch shall conform to the medical standards prescribed by the Chief of the Naval Staff from time to time.[166-A. Declaration. [Substitued by S.R.O. 17-E, dated 5th July, 1967]- Before a candidate reports for training he and his parent or guardian are required to sign a bond, as given in Appendix XI.]
