The sailor post successful completion of initial training at INS Chilka will be allotted his branch. The decision to allot the branch/ trade will be as per the requirement of the service. The period of initial engagement for Senior Secondary Recruit Sailor is 15 years. However, engagement (ie service) period is extendable with maximum limit being till the attainment of 57 yrs of age, which, in turn, depends on the rank attained and satisfactory performance by the sailor while in the service.