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Indian Navy personnel who want to join MARCOS must undergo a three-day physical fitness and aptitude test. Within this process, 80\% of the applicants are screened out. A further screening process known as ‘hell’s week’ is similar to the United States Navy SEALs’ “Hell Week”.
Exams to join MARCOS: Candidates can join the Indian Navy as a sailor and opt for the Special Forces once they join the Indian Navy. Exams like INET for sailor will be the best option. Candidates can also join the Indian navy as an officer through NDA Exam, CDS Exam and INET officer exam.
What is the salary of Indian Marcos?
Average annual salary in Indian Navy Marine Commandos (MARCOS) is INR 0 – 0 lakhs.
Can a girl join MARCOS?
Special Forces of India As of 2020, Women are not yet allowed as combatant in the combat specialist forces, such as Ghatak Force, Garud Commando Force, MARCOS, para commandos, etc.
Who can apply for MARCOS?
The training period of a Marco Commando is very tough and usually extends for a longer period of 2 to 3 years. Only those candidates who are associated with the Indian Navy in any way are eligible to apply for the MARCOS. In addition to this, the candidates must be commissioned officers or enlisted sailors.
How do I become a Marcos Commando after 12th?
The candidates who complete the two-staged training process will be asked to complete the four phases to become a fully-qualified Marine Commando:
- Phase 1: Pre-Selection.
- Phase 2: Selection.
- Phase 3: Initial Qualification Training (Basic SF Training).
- Phase 4: Probation Period (Advanced SF Training).
How hard is MARCOS training?
Their training is harder than Army paratroopers or any western forces, because a MARCOS cadet went to the US Navy SEALS training and topped the course which has an attrition rate of 90\%.