I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at US Navy
Interview
There is not a "typical" interview process to become a Naval Officer, and the exact details may vary depending on your desired commissioning source; however, regardless of the path chosen, you can expect to be interviewed by at least one, but more typically a panel of 3-4 Naval Officers. My commissioning source was OCS and I was interviewed by three officers: one Commander and two senior Lieutenants. After the interview, your application goes to the Bureau of Naval Personnel where it is screened by another panel of officers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Not unexpected, but the most difficult question is "Why do you want to be a Naval Officer?" I've been on the other side of the interviewing table and asked this many times. It seems to be the question that gives many people the greatest difficulty.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at US Navy (Tampa, FL) in Jun 2009
Interview
No interview. When you join, you fill out papers and go to boot camp. If you are able to decide what you want to do, talk to people in the job before jumping in. Things aren't always what you think they are. Usually, there's a lot more to do.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at US Navy (Saint Louis, MO)
Interview
Just go down to your recruiter. If you can do well enough on the ASVAB test then you are pretty much open to any job. Must be able to pass a physical and be in body fat standards.