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Roadmap to be a Sailor
Your journey from civilian to non commissioned Naval sailor — 7 clear steps from application to the quarterdeck.
The Journey
Your 7-Steps
Path to be a Sailor
Follow each step precisely — from the first advertisement to wearing the officer's epaulettes.
Advertisement Publication
Circulation of advertisement at various newspapers and media covering the sailor entry.
Advertisement Publication
Circulation of advertisement at various newspapers and media covering the sailor entry.
Online Application
Check your eligibility and apply through the official Bangladesh Navy recruitment portal.
Online Application
Check your eligibility and apply through the official Bangladesh Navy recruitment portal.
Preliminary Medical Test
Undergo a preliminary medical examination and an initial interview to assess your physical fitness and personality.
Preliminary Medical Test
Undergo a preliminary medical examination and an initial interview to assess your physical fitness and personality.
Written Examination
Sit a written examination covering general knowledge, mathematics, English and Bangladesh studies as prescribed by the Navy.
Written Examination
Sit a written examination covering general knowledge, mathematics, English and Bangladesh studies as prescribed by the Navy.
Final Medical Test
Complete a comprehensive final medical examination at a designated Armed Forces Medical Centre to confirm full fitness.
Final Medical Test
Complete a comprehensive final medical examination at a designated Armed Forces Medical Centre to confirm full fitness.
Preliminary Final & Interview (VIVA)
Undergo a preliminary medical examination and an initial interview to assess your physical fitness and personality.
Preliminary Final & Interview (VIVA)
Undergo a preliminary medical examination and an initial interview to assess your physical fitness and personality.
Appointment Letter
Receive your official appointment letter to join the Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA) as an officer cadet.
Appointment Letter
Receive your official appointment letter to join the Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA) as an officer cadet.
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Age
17–25 yrs
Education
SSC–Graduate
Gender
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