Indian Navy SSC Officer Jun 2027 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 275 Vacancies

Indian Navy SSC Officer Jun 2027 Application 2026: The Indian Navy has officially released a recruitment notification for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for various entries. This recruitment drive invites applications from eligible unmarried men and unmarried women candidates for the course commencing June 2027 onwards at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala.

Eligible candidates who meet the core qualification criteria can submit their applications online. Below are the complete details, taken directly from the official notification, regarding important dates, age limits, qualifications, salary structure, selection filters, and application instructions.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: Official Overview

Job Attribute	Details
Organization Name	The Indian Navy
Course Intake	Jun 2027 (AT 27) Course
Designation Name	Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers (Executive, Education, Technical Branches)
Short Core Education	BE/B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Sc (IT), MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA
Application Mode	Online
Total Vacancies Available	275 Positions (Sum of all listed entries)
Official Online Portal	www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment: Important Dates

Starting Date for Form Submission: June 25, 2026
Last Date for Form Submission: July 27, 2026
Course Commencement: June 2027 onwards

Indian Navy SSC Officer Application Fee Details

All Categories (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST): Nil (No application fee is mentioned in the official notification layout).

Indian Navy SSC Officer Age Limit

Candidates must check the specific age criteria (both dates inclusive) based on the targeted entry/branch:

For Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro, Logistics, NAIC), Technical Branch (Engineering, Electrical, Submarine, Naval Constructor): Candidates must be born between 02 Jul 2002 and 01 Jan 2008.
For Pilot & Naval Air Officer (Observers): Candidates must be born between 02 Jul 2003 and 01 Jul 2008.
For Air Traffic Controller (ATC): Candidates must be born between 02 Jul 2002 and 01 Jul 2006.
For Education Branch:
- For Ser 7.1 to 7.5: Born between 02 Jul 2002 and 01 Jul 2006.
- For Ser 7.6 & 7.7: Born between 02 Jul 2000 and 01 Jul 2006.
For Merchant Navy Personnel: Born between 02 Jul 1997 and 01 Jan 2008.
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Indian Navy SSC Officer Post-Wise Vacancy Breakup

Ser	Branch / Cadre Name	Total Vacancies	Gender Eligibility
1	GS(X) / Hydro Cadre	90 (including 10 Hydro)	Men and Women (Max 10 vacancies in GS(X) & 02 in Hydro for women)
2	Pilot	25	Men and Women (Max 03 vacancies for women)
3	Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers)	18	Men and Women (Max 03 vacancies for women)
4	Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	15	Men and Women
5	Logistics	10	Men and Women (Max 02 vacancies for women)
6	Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)	14	Men and Women
7	Education Branch	13 (Combined total 05+08)	Men and Women
8	Engineering Branch (General Service (GS))	24	Men and Women (Max 04 vacancies for women)
9	Submarine Tech Engineering	08	Only for Men
10	Electrical Branch (General Service (GS))	32	Men and Women (Max 05 vacancies for women)
11	Submarine Tech Electrical	08	Only for Men
12	Naval Constructor	18	Men and Women
	Grand Combined Total	275 Positions

Indian Navy SSC Officer Educational Qualification & Requirements

Candidates who have completed their degree or are in their final year with a minimum of 60% marks can apply. The branch-wise essential educational criteria are detailed below:

GS(X)/Hydro, Pilot, Naval Air Officer, ATC: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks. For Pilot, Observer, and ATC entries, the candidate must also have a 60% aggregate in Class X & XII and 60% marks in English.
Logistics: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with First Class OR MBA with First Class OR B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc(IT) with First Class along with a PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain/Material Management OR MCA/M.Sc(IT) with First Class.
NAIC: BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical, Industrial, Computer Science, Aeronautical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, Computer Application, Electrical, Information Technology, Aero Space, Metallurgy, Metallurgical, Control Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Micro Electronics, Chemical, Production, Industrial Production, Instrumentation, Material Science, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, or Instrumentation & Control.
Education: Candidates must have 60% marks in Class X and XII, and 60% marks in English. Qualification streams include:
- M.Sc/M.A with minimum 60% marks in Maths/Operational Research (with Physics in B.Sc).
- M.Sc/M.A with minimum 60% marks in Physics/Applied Physics/Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics & Maths in B.Sc).
- M.A (History) with a minimum 55% marks.
- BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/Production/Electrical/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation.
- ME/M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in specialized domains (Electronics & Communication, VLSI, Power Systems, Thermal, Machine Design, Mechatronics, etc.).
Engineering Branch (GS) & Submarine Tech Engineering: BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Marine, Aerospace, Metallurgy, Automobiles, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Production, Industrial Engineering & Management, Control, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Mechanical with Automation, or Instrumentation & Control.
Electrical Branch (GS) & Submarine Tech Electrical: BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Applied Electronics & Communication (AEC), Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Power Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Applied Electronics & Instrumentation.
Naval Constructor: BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation, Marine, Civil, Metallurgy, Ship Building, Aeronautical, Ship Technology, Ship Design, Aerospace, Ocean Engineering, or Naval Architecture.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment: Salary Structure

Initial Gross Salary (Sub Lieutenant): Starts from Rs. 1,20,000/- (approximate) per month.
Allowances: Additional allowances apply based on guidelines. Post successful completion of training, a Pilot/NAOO and Submarine allowance of Rs. 31,250/- per month is admissible.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment: Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following consecutive stages:

Shortlisting of Applications (Based on normalized marks obtained in the qualifying degree)
SSB Interview
CPSS (Applicable only for Pilot entry)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List

Important Added Instructions & Special Relaxations

Tenure of Commission: Grant of Short Service Commission is initially for 12 years, extendable by a maximum of 02 years based on service requirements and performance.
Probation Period: The probation timeline is two years, starting from the date of the grant of the Sub Lieutenant rank.
Marital Status Mandate: Only unmarried candidates are eligible to apply. Candidates must remain unmarried during the entire initial training timeline.
NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders: A 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for SSB shortlisting will be granted to Naval/Army/Air Wing NCC ‘C’ certificate holders with a minimum ‘B’ Grade (not dated before 01 Jul 2024).
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders: Candidates holding a valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 Jul 2002 and 01 Jul 2008 can apply for the Pilot entry.
Merchant Navy Personnel: Candidates with a Certificate of Competency can apply for Executive or Technical entries, subject to age criteria (born between 02 Jul 1997 and 01 Jan 2008).

Important Documents Checklist

Scanned copy of Matriculation/10th Certificate & 12th Certificate (for DOB & English marks verification)
Scanned original Marksheets up to 5th & 7th semesters for regular/integrated BE/B.Tech, or all semesters for other qualifying degrees
CGPA to percentage conversion formula sheet for BE/B.Tech degrees
Valid NCC ‘C’ Certificate / Commercial Pilot License / Merchant Navy Certificate (if claiming relevant relaxations)
Recent passport-size color photograph
Printout copy of the final submitted online application form (to be carried to the SSB Center)

How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026

Open your web browser and go to the official portal: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Register yourself on the website and create your applicant login credentials.
Fill in your personal particulars carefully as mentioned in your Matriculation certificate.
Fill in mandatory active communication fields, including your Email Address and Mobile Number.
Upload clear, legible scanned copies of your original degree mark sheets, age proof, and passport photo in JPG/TIFF format.
Indicate your correct preference for different branches/cadres within the form layout.
Verify all the entry values to avoid rejection due to unreadable or incorrect documents.
Submit your complete e-application online before the closing date of July 27, 2026.
Print and secure a hard copy of the submitted form layout for your subsequent selection rounds.

Important Links Table of Indian Navy SSC Officer

Target Link Type	URL Endpoint
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website Portal	Click Here
WhatsApp Channel	Join Now
Telegram Channel	Join Now
Arattai Channel	Join Now
Home Page	Click Here

Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Indian Navy.

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