Does Indian Navy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Indian Navy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Indian Navy. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Indian Navy?

93% of Indian Navy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Indian Navy 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.7 for culture and values and 4.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Indian Navy?

Commander (39) , Lieutenant Commander (20) , Project Manager (16) , Officer (14) , Joint Director (13) , O5 - Navy - Commander (12) , Naval Officer (9) , Operations Manager (9) , Captain (8) , Petty Officer (8) , Security Officer (8) , Senior Manager (8) , O4 - Navy - Lieutenant Commander (7) , Deputy Director (6) , Director (6)

What are the pros of working at Indian Navy according to real employee reviews?

"See the world Get excellent opportunities in leadership" ((in 13 reviews)); "Work culture is good and beneficial" ((in 13 reviews)); "The navy offers a very good areana for social life and also provides job security." ((in 12 reviews)); "An adventurous life with good pay and perks" ((in 11 reviews)); "Salary is good, learning is appreciated and motivated" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Indian Navy according to real employee reviews?

"No work Life Balance due to continuous operations for national security" ((in 18 reviews)); "Extended working hours away from family frequent transfer until settled life" ((in 15 reviews)); "Recommended to join as Permanent commission to avail benefit of pension and medical facilities post retirement" ((in 6 reviews)); "Family time" ((in 3 reviews))

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Indian Navy

Indian Navy Reviews

4.6

93% would recommend to a friend

(609 total reviews)

Admiral RK Dhowan

88% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Diversity and inclusion

4.7

Culture and values

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.5

Career opportunities

4.3

Senior management

3.8

Work/Life balance

Indian Navy has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 609 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Indian Navy employee rating is 27% above average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

609 reviews

5.0

23 Jun 2026

Great work environment

Commodore

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Excellent work environment and upscaling

Cons

Promotions at senior level not transparent

5.0

24 Mar 2026

Very good

Petty officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

discipline, integrity, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Cons

Serving in the Navy meant spending significant time away from family

5.0

21 Mar 2026

30 years working as a Store Department

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

30 Years as working as a Store Department various place

Cons

Working as per given guidance by Indian Navy

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