Indian Army Seaman 2 Syllabus
The rank of “Seaman 2” (Seaman Second Class) is associated with the Indian Navy rather than the Indian Army. Below is a comprehensive syllabus for the Indian Navy Seaman Second Class (Seaman 2) recruitment examination:
1. General Awareness
- History: Important events in Indian and world history, with a focus on India’s freedom struggle, major wars, and significant leaders.
- Geography: Physical geography of India and the world, including important rivers, mountains, seas, and climate.
- Indian Polity: Basic structure of the Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, duties, and governance systems.
- Economy: Basic concepts of the Indian economy, agriculture, industry, and recent economic developments.
- Current Affairs: Recent national and international news, sports events, awards, honors, and significant developments in defense.
- Indian Navy Knowledge: Basic knowledge about the Indian Navy, its structure, roles, and major operations.
2. English Language
- Grammar: Fundamental grammar concepts, including parts of speech, tenses, subject-verb agreement, articles, and prepositions.
- Vocabulary: Word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, and correct usage.
- Comprehension: Reading passages with questions testing understanding, inference, and interpretation.
- Sentence Structure: Sentence correction, error detection, and rearrangement of sentences for coherence.
3. Mathematics
- Arithmetic: Basic arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, profit & loss, ratio & proportion, and simple interest.
- Algebra: Basic algebraic operations, linear equations, and quadratic equations.
- Geometry: Concepts of lines, angles, triangles, circles, and polygons.
- Mensuration: Calculation of area, perimeter, volume, and surface area of various geometric shapes.
- Trigonometry: Basic trigonometric ratios, identities, and their applications.
- Data Interpretation: Analysis and interpretation of data from charts, tables, and graphs.
4. Science
- Physics: Basic principles of physics, including motion, force, energy, work, heat, light, sound, and electricity.
- Chemistry: Basic concepts in chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical reactions, acids, bases, salts, and the periodic table.
- Biology: Basic biology concepts, including human anatomy, plant biology, diseases, nutrition, and ecosystems.
- Environmental Science: Basic environmental concepts, including ecology, biodiversity, conservation, and pollution control.
5. Reasoning & Logical Aptitude
- Verbal Reasoning: Series completion, analogies, classification, coding-decoding, syllogisms, and logical sequences.
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: Pattern recognition, figure completion, mirror images, and spatial visualization.
- Numerical Aptitude: Basic numerical problem-solving, including sequences and arithmetic calculations.
- Logical Thinking: Problem-solving skills, decision-making, cause and effect, and logical deductions.
6. Technical Knowledge (If Applicable)
- Basic Engineering Concepts: Understanding of basic mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineering principles.
- Marine Engineering: Basic knowledge of ship propulsion, maintenance, and safety equipment.
- Navigation: Basic concepts of navigation, including the use of maps, compasses, and GPS.
- Seamanship: Understanding of ropes, knots, anchoring, and basic survival skills at sea.
7. Physical Fitness
- Physical Standards: Meeting the height, weight, and chest measurement standards as prescribed by the Indian Navy.
- Physical Endurance: Endurance tests including running, push-ups, sit-ups, and other physical fitness exercises.
- Medical Examination: Comprehensive medical examination to assess fitness, including vision, hearing, and overall health.
8. Nautical Knowledge
- Basic Seamanship: Understanding of basic seamanship skills, including rope handling, knot tying, and basic first aid.
- Maritime Safety: Knowledge of safety procedures, life-saving equipment, and emergency protocols on board.
- Basic Navigation: Introduction to navigation techniques, including the use of charts, bearings, and course plotting.
Preparation Tips:
- Consistent Study: Regular study sessions focusing on all subjects, especially technical and nautical knowledge.
- Physical Training: Regular physical exercise to ensure meeting the physical fitness standards.
- Mock Tests: Practice with mock tests, sample papers, and previous years’ question papers to evaluate your preparation.
- Stay Updated: Keep up with current affairs and developments in the Indian Navy through newspapers, magazines, and news apps.
