Physical Fitness : Test as to physical fitness etc. referred above shall be as under :- (i) Height without shoes – 165 cms. Provided that a concession 2.5 cms height shall be allowed for members of the Scheduled Tribes. (ii) Chest (un-expanded) – 81.5 cms. (iii) Chest (on – expansion) – 85 cms. (iv) Weight – 50Kgs (minimum). (v) Endurance test (a) Carrying a man (Fireman lit of 63.5 Kgs to a distance of 183 metres within 96 seconds) (b) Clearing 2.7 metres wide ditch landing on both feet (long jump) (c) Climbing 3 metres vertical rope using hand and feet.
Mode of Selection :Where the number of applications received is too large (for posts with Matriculation as Educational qualification) in proportion to the vacancies and it is not convenient or possible for the department to call all the candidates for the written test, Indian Navy at their discretion may restrict the number of eligible candidates, whose applications are registered, by shortlisting as per merit in the ratio 1:25 to the number of vacancies based on the marks obtained in the minimum requisite educational qualification for this recruitment / post i.e Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board. Merely fulfilling the basic selection criteria does not automatically entitle a person/applicant to be called for the written test.