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Key Facts: Navy Officer Cadet Exam

120

Total Marks

Navy Written Circular

BDT 1,000

Application Fee

Navy Recruitment

IQ & GK

Key Sections

Exam Structure

No calculators

Prohibited Devices

Navy Exam Rule

ISSB

Next Phase

Inter Services Selection Board

The Bangladesh Navy Officer Cadet written test is a competitive exam consisting of an IQ test (60 marks) and English & General Knowledge (60 marks). It is offline, OMR-based, and calculators are prohibited. The application fee is BDT 1,000.

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1Choose the word that is the odd one out among the options.

A.Frigate

B.Destroyer

C.Submarine

D.Helicopter Carrier

Explanation: While all options are military naval vessels, a submarine operates underwater (sub-surface), whereas frigates, destroyers, and helicopter carriers are surface vessels.

2If the word 'NAVY' is coded as 'ODWB' in a secret military code, how would the word 'SHIP' be coded?

A.TIJQ

B.TKJS

C.TKJT

D.SLJQ

Explanation: The code follows an alternating shift pattern: N (+1) = O; A (+3) = D; V (+1) = W; Y (+3) = B (wrapping around the alphabet). Applying this (+1, +3, +1, +3) pattern to SHIP: S (+1) = T; H (+3) = K; I (+1) = J; P (+3) = S. Thus, SHIP becomes TKJS.

3Complete the analogy: Sailor is to Fleet as Soldier is to ________.

A.Regiment

B.Cantonment

C.Barrack

D.Fortress

Explanation: This is a collective group analogy. A sailor is a member of a fleet (a group of ships or naval forces). Similarly, a soldier is a member of a regiment (a military unit of ground forces).

4Find the missing number in the following sequence: 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ________.

A.94

B.95

C.96

D.97

Explanation: The pattern in the sequence is to double the current number and add 1: (2 * 2) + 1 = 5; (5 * 2) + 1 = 11; (11 * 2) + 1 = 23; (23 * 2) + 1 = 47. Therefore, the next term is (47 * 2) + 1 = 94 + 1 = 95.

5If you rearrange the letters 'R E D N A M M O C', you get the name of a naval officer rank. What is the first letter of that rearranged word?

A.C

B.M

C.R

D.D

Explanation: Rearranging the letters 'R E D N A M M O C' (C, O, M, M, A, N, D, E, R) forms the word 'COMMANDER', which is a senior naval officer rank. The first letter of 'COMMANDER' is C.

6Point A is 10 meters north of Point B. Point C is 10 meters east of Point A. Point D is 10 meters south of Point C. In which direction is Point D with respect to Point B?

A.North

B.South

C.East

D.West

Explanation: If we map the coordinates starting from B at (0,0): A is at (0, 10); C is at (10, 10); D is at (10, 0) because it is 10 meters south of C. Comparing D (10, 0) to B (0, 0), Point D is directly East of Point B.

7A class of cadet candidates stands in a single straight line. Tahsin is 14th from the left end and 27th from the right end. How many candidates are in the line?

A.40

B.41

C.39

D.42

Explanation: To find the total number of candidates in a line, use the formula: Total = (Position from Left) + (Position from Right) - 1. Total = 14 + 27 - 1 = 41 - 1 = 40. We subtract 1 because Tahsin is counted twice.

8Find the odd one out among the given months of the year.

A.January

B.July

C.August

D.November

Explanation: January, July, and August all have 31 days. November is the odd one out because it has only 30 days.

9If 5 naval commandos can complete a reconnaissance mission in 12 hours, how many hours will it take 6 commandos to complete the same mission at the same pace?

A.10 hours

B.8 hours

C.14 hours

D.9.6 hours

Explanation: This is an inverse proportion problem. The total work is measured in commando-hours: 5 commandos * 12 hours = 60 commando-hours. If 6 commandos perform the mission, the time taken is: 60 commando-hours / 6 commandos = 10 hours.

10If a clockwise rotation of 90 degrees turns North into East, what direction will a counter-clockwise rotation of 270 degrees turn South into?

A.North

B.South

C.East

D.West

Explanation: A counter-clockwise rotation of 270 degrees is mathematically equivalent to a clockwise rotation of 90 degrees (360 - 270 = 90). Rotating South by 90 degrees clockwise (or 270 degrees counter-clockwise) points to West.

About the Navy Officer Cadet Exam

The Bangladesh Navy Officer Cadet Written Exam is the academic screening test for officer candidates. It is conducted at selection centres (such as BNS Haji Mohshin in Dhaka, or other regional bases). Candidates must clear the written exam after passing preliminary medical and viva. The written test typically includes an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test (60 marks) covering verbal and non-verbal reasoning, and a combined English and General Knowledge test (60 marks) covering grammar, vocabulary, translation, current affairs, Bangladesh history, and navy-specific details. Shortlisted candidates are sent to the Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB) for four days of psychological, leadership, and physical tests.

Exam sponsor: Bangladesh Navy (BN). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

2 hours (combined phases)

Passing Score

Competitive merit-based

Exam / Certification Fees

BDT 1,000

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Reported exam pass rate: Highly competitive. Only the top scoring candidates are shortlisted for the preliminary medical and ISSB phases. Exam sponsor website

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50%

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, pattern matching, series, and logical puzzles.

25%

English Language

Grammar, right form of verbs, prepositions, translation, and vocabulary.

25%

General Knowledge

Bangladesh history, Liberation War, Navy structure and ships, international affairs, and basic science.

Preparing for the Navy Officer Cadet Exam

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Passing score: Competitive merit-based
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 2 hours (combined phases)
Exam / certification fees: BDT 1,000 Official sources

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Navy Officer Cadet: Suggested Study Strategy

1Spend significant time practicing verbal and non-verbal IQ questions, as they represent 50% of the written exam marks and require high speed.

2Review high school English grammar rules, focusing on appropriate prepositions, narration, voice change, translation, and right form of verbs.

3Study the history of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and key milestones of the Bangladesh Navy, including its ships, ranks, and naval bases.

4Keep up with recent current affairs (both national and international) and basic general science concepts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the syllabus of the Bangladesh Navy Officer Cadet written exam?

The written exam is divided into IQ (verbal and non-verbal reasoning) for 60 marks, and English & General Knowledge for 60 marks. Topics include grammar, vocabulary, current affairs, Bangladesh geography/history, and general armed forces knowledge.

Can I use a calculator in the Navy written exam?

No. Calculators and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited. You must do all computations manually.

What are the physical height and weight requirements?

For male candidates, the minimum height is 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm) and weight is 50 kg. For female candidates, the minimum height is 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm) and weight is 47 kg.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is BDT 1,000, payable online during the application submission on the official Join Bangladesh Navy website.

What is the next step after passing the written exam?

Candidates who pass the written exam are issued green cards and called to participate in the Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB) four-day selection process.