Naval Store Keeper Exam — Complete Details ⚓📦

The Naval Store Keeper Exam is conducted by the Indian Navy for recruitment to the Store Keeper (SK) post under Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial category. This role is essential in managing and maintaining naval stores, logistics, and inventory systems.

1. Post Name

Store Keeper (SK)
(Sometimes titled “Naval Civilian Store Keeper” or “Store Keeper Grade-II” depending on recruitment batch)

2. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.

• Desirable:

  • Knowledge of inventory management, book-keeping, or store accounting.

  • Experience in handling store or clerical work in government or semi-government organizations.

Age Limit

• 18 to 25 years

• Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST – 5 years

  • OBC – 3 years

  • Ex-Servicemen & PwBD – as per government norms

3. Selection Process

1. Written Examination (Objective Type)

2. Document Verification

3. Medical Examination

4. Exam Pattern (Written Test)

• Duration: 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)

• Question Type: Multiple Choice (Objective)

• Medium: Bilingual (English & Hindi)

5. Syllabus Overview

(a) General Intelligence / Reasoning

• Analogies, Similarities, Differences

• Series, Coding-Decoding

• Classification, Blood Relation, Direction Sense

• Non-verbal reasoning, Visual Memory

(b) Numerical Aptitude

• Number System, HCF & LCM

• Simplification, Ratio & Proportion

• Percentage, Average, Time & Work

• Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss

(c) General English

• Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms

• Error Spotting, Sentence Correction

• Comprehension Passage

• Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech

(d) General Awareness

• Indian Navy structure and ranks

• Current Affairs (National & Defence-related)

• Indian History, Polity, Geography

• Science and Everyday Technology

6. Salary Structure

• Pay Level: Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) as per 7th CPC

• Additional Allowances:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)

  • Transport Allowance

  • HRA (based on posting city)

  • Medical and pension benefits

7. Posting Locations

You could be posted under:

• Western Naval Command (Mumbai)

• Eastern Naval Command (Visakhapatnam)

• Southern Naval Command (Kochi)

• And other naval establishments across India.

8. Job Role / Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory records of naval stores and equipment

• Handle procurement, storage, and issue of materials

• Maintain stock registers and accounting documents

• Assist officers in logistics and supply chain management

• Coordinate movement and dispatch of naval supplies