Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026

Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2026 – Detailed Information

The Indian Navy has released the notification for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 260 vacancies across Executive, Technical, and Education branches. Both men and women candidates are eligible for several entries. The course will commence in January 2027 at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala.

Vacancy Details (Branch-wise)

• Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro) – 76 posts (including 6 Hydro)
  Men & Women (up to 10 GS(X) and 1 Hydro post reserved for women)

• Pilot – 25 posts
  Men & Women (maximum 3 for women)

• Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer) – 20 posts
  Men & Women (maximum 3 for women)

• Air Traffic Controller (ATC) – 18 posts
  Men & Women

• Logistics – 10 posts
  Men & Women (maximum 1 for women)

• Education – 7 posts
  Men & Women

• Engineering Branch (GS) – 42 posts
  Men & Women (maximum 7 for women)

• Electrical Branch (GS) – 38 posts
  Men & Women (maximum 7 for women)

• Submarine Technical (Engineering) – 8 posts
  Men only

• Submarine Technical (Electrical) – 8 posts
  Men only

Educational Qualification

• Executive (GS(X)/Hydro), Pilot, Observer, ATC
  BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks
  (Pilot, Observer & ATC also require 60% marks in Class X & XII and 60% in English)

• Logistics
  BE/B.Tech with First Class or MBA with First Class or
  B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc (Hons) with First Class plus PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain/Material Management or
  MCA/M.Sc (Hons) with First Class

• Education Branch
  Postgraduate or Engineering degrees in specified disciplines such as Maths, Physics, Meteorology, Oceanography, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc., with minimum 60% marks
  (Minimum 60% in Class X or XII mandatory)

• Engineering Branch (GS)
  BE/B.Tech with 60% in Marine, Aerospace, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Automobile, or Mechatronics Engineering

• Electrical Branch (GS)
  BE/B.Tech with 60% in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Telecommunications, or related streams

• Submarine Technical Branches
  BE/B.Tech with 60% in specified Engineering/Electrical streams

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)

• Executive (GS(X)/Hydro): Born between 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007

• Pilot / Observer: 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008

• ATC / Education: 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006

• Logistics: 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jun 2007

• Engineering & Electrical (GS): 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007

Salary & Allowances

• Starting salary of Sub Lieutenant: approx. ₹1,25,000 per month

• Flying allowance (Pilot/Observer): ₹31,250 per month (after training)

• Submarine allowance: ₹31,250 per month (after completion of submarine training)

Important Dates

• Online application starts: 24 January 2026

• Last date to apply: 24 February 2026

• Course commencement: January 2027

• Final result submission deadline: Before 20 December 2026

Selection Process

• Shortlisting will be done based on normalised marks in the qualifying degree

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB Interview

• Final merit list will be prepared based on SSB performance and medical fitness

• Degree completion proof with minimum 60% marks must be submitted before joining INA

General Instructions

• Only one application per candidate is allowed

• Only unmarried candidates are eligible

• NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders get 5% relaxation in shortlisting marks

• AC 3-tier rail fare is reimbursed for first-time SSB candidates

• Any false information or ineligibility at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature

• Short Service Commission is for 12 years, extendable by 2 years

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official Indian Navy website:
👉 www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Applicants are advised to keep all documents ready, upload clear scanned copies, and carefully review the instructions before final submission. Once submitted, the application cannot be edited.