| The Navy selection process mainly comprises of five | | | | Those candidates that spend the time preparing the |
| stages. The selection process in navy is very | | | | types of questions they could be asked and how to |
| competitive and you should clear every stage to | | | | answer them are much more likely to succeed than |
| proceed to the next stage. However, clearing the | | | | those who don't. The interview is followed up with a |
| selection process will not always guarantee an offer | | | | medical examination and this is stage four of the |
| letter or employment as the selection board will | | | | selection process. The candidates who clear the |
| analyze all the aspects of a candidate's application. To | | | | interview should undergo medical examination to |
| apply for a position within the Navy the candidates | | | | check the physical fitness. This include measuring the |
| will ideally be over 18 years of age. If they are not, | | | | heart rate, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and |
| then consent of the parents is necessary and it will | | | | taking a urine sample of the candidate. This is to |
| be asked for on the application form. The selection | | | | check whether the candidate is physically fit to cope |
| process begins with the submission of the application | | | | with the various situations and tasks they will be |
| form and candidates should fill it and submit all the | | | | required to undertake on a daily basis. If you do not |
| necessary documents as directed. The application | | | | feel that you fitness levels are what they should be |
| form should be completed with only the correct | | | | then you should look to improve these before |
| information as including incorrect information can lead | | | | applying to join the navy. The Security check The |
| to rejection later on. Aptitude test and medical exam | | | | final stage of the navy selection process is the |
| The next step in the selection process is the aptitude | | | | security check. Candidates who clear the medical |
| test where the candidates are tested for their skills | | | | examination will be provided with a security |
| and abilities. This stage will include tests based on | | | | questionnaire. It will be forwarded to the Defense |
| reasoning, numeracy, mechanical comprehension, and | | | | Ministry for their seal of approval. After the decision |
| English language. The aptitude test is followed by a | | | | has been finalised the candidate will receive a letter |
| personal interview. It will be conducted by the career | | | | which explains whether you have been selected or |
| advisor who will access all the personal qualities of | | | | not. The navy selection process is very elaborate and |
| the candidate. The interview will cover the life | | | | only the best will clear all the five stages. If you are |
| experiences of the candidate, ask a number of | | | | interested in joining the navy, then you can contact |
| leading and open ended questions and generally check | | | | your local career office and the recruiting officer will |
| your suitability to join. Candidates should prepare for | | | | arrange a meeting with the Navy detachment |
| the interview as it will cover a whole range of topics. | | | | department. |