Indian Navy Group C Recruitment 2025: Apply now for 327 vacancies

The Ministry of Defence has released notification for Indian Navy Group C Recruitment 2025 for different posts. Here is all you should know before applying.

Porismita Dutta

March 17, 2025

The Indian Navy has released a new recruitment notification for civilian personnel under the Indian Navy Group C Recruitment 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 327 vacancies for the Boat Crew Staff, including the posts of Syrang of Lascars, Lascar-I, Fireman, and Topass. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications on or before April 1st, 2025.

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Vacancies

Category	Syrang of Lascars	Lascar-I	Fireman (Boat Crew)	Topass
UR	25	78	31	02
EWS	05	19	08	01
OBC	15	50	13	00
SC	08	32	16	01
ST	04	13	05	01
Total	57	192	73	05

The above vacancies also include the following backlog vacancies-

Name of the Post	SC	ST	OBC	Total	PwBD
Lascar-I	22	09	02	33	01 (HH) & 02 (d & e)
Fireman (Boat Crew)	03	02	–	05	–
Topass	01	–	–	01	–

Pay Scale

The pay scale for the Indian Navy Group C Recruitment 2025 is given below-

Name of the Post	Pay Scale
Syrang of Lascars	Level – 4 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-)
Lascar-I	Level – 1 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-)
Fireman (Boat Crew)	Level – 1 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-)
Topass	Level – 1 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

1. Syrang of Lascars

The candidate should have passed class 10 from a recognized Institute or Board.
The candidate must have a Syrang Certificate granted under the Inland Vessels Act of 1917, or the Merchant Shipping Act, of 1958.
The candidate must have two years of experience as Syrang-in-Charge of a registered vessel of twenty horsepower.

2. Lascar-I

The candidate should have passed class 10 from a recognized Institute or Board.
The candidate must have Knowledge of swimming.
The candidate must have one year of experience on a registered vessel.

3. Fireman

The candidate should have passed class 10 from a recognized Institute or Board.
The candidate must have Knowledge of swimming.
The candidate must have a certificate of having completed a pre-sea training course.

4. Topass

The candidate should have passed class 10 from a recognized Institute or Board.
The candidate must have Knowledge of swimming.

Age limit

For the Indian Navy Group C Recruitment 2025, the minimum age limit for candidates is 18, and the maximum age limit is 25.
Age relaxation is admissible as per the rules.

Selection Process

The selection process for the Indian Navy Group C Recruitment 2025 is given below-

Shortlisting Application
Written exam
Skill test/ trade test
Documents verification
Medical examination

Document Required

Scanned Signature
Scanned Photograph
Educational Certificate (HSLC Marksheet)
Caste Certificate (if any)
Identity Proof
Certificates as per the respective post

How to apply for the Indian Navy Group C Recruitment 2025?

Interested candidates for the Indian Navy Group C Recruitment 2025 can visit the application portal by using the link given below
Next, click on the “New Registration” section button
Then, candidates will have to register by providing their mobile number and email, along with other personal details
Based on the above information, the registration number will be generated
After successful registration, candidates must log in using the credentials and fill out the online application form
Enter all the details as directed and upload the essential documents along
After this, the candidate must complete the application form by paying the application fee
Then, the candidate must preview the application form and click on the “submit” button
Lastly, take a printout of the application form for future reference