Indian Navy SSC Officer Entry 2026 – Apply for Short Service Commission June Course
Posted on: August 4, 2025The Indian Navy invites applications from eligible unmarried men and women for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for various entries under the Jun 2026 (AT 26) Course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits, can apply online from 09 August 2025 to 01 September 2025. Selection will be based on SSB interviews, medical examinations and merit.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Branch/Cadre | Vacancy | No. of Posts |
| Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro Cadre) | 57 (including 05 Hydro) | 57 |
| Pilot | 24 | 24 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | 20 | 20 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 20 | 20 |
| Logistics | 10 | 10 |
| Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) | 20 | 20 |
| Law | 02 | 02 |
| Education | 15 | 15 |
| Engineering Branch (General Service) | 36 | 36 |
| Electrical Branch (General Service) | 40 | 40 |
| Naval Constructor | 16 | 16 |
| Total Posts | 260 | |
Eligibility Criteria for Indian Navy SSC Officer Entry 2026
| Branch/Cadre | Eligibility Criteria |
| Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro Cadre) | BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Merchant Navy personnel with Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) as Second Mate, Mate or Master (born between 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jan 2007). |
| Pilot | BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks, 60% aggregate in Class X & XII and 60% in English in Class X or XII. Valid CPL holders (DGCA, India) born between 02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jul 2007. |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks, 60% aggregate in Class X & XII and 60% in English in Class X or XII. |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. |
| Logistics | (i) BE/B.Tech in any discipline with First Class or (ii) MBA with First Class or (iii) B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.Sc.(IT) with First Class and PG Diploma in Finance/ Logistics/ Supply Chain Management/ Material Management or (iv) MCA/M.Sc (IT) with First Class. |
| Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) | BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in specified streams (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science etc.) or Post Graduate degree in Electronics/Physics. 60% aggregate in Class X & |
| Law | Degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an advocate under Advocates Act, 1961 with minimum 55% marks from a Bar Council of India recognized college/university. |
| Education | (i) M.Sc (Maths/ Operational Research) with Physics in B.Sc or (ii) M.Sc (Physics/ Applied Physics/ Meteorology/ Oceanology/ Atmospheric Sciences) with Maths in B.Sc or (iii) BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production Engineering or (iv) BE/ B.Tech/ M.Tech in Computer Science/MCA or (v) BE/ B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics or (vi) ME/ M.Tech in specified streams, all with minimum 60% marks. 60% aggregate in Class X & XII and 60% in English in Class X or XII. |
| Engineering Branch (General Service) | BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in specified streams (e.g., Marine Engineering, Mechanical, Aeronautical etc.). Merchant Navy personnel with 1st Class Engineer Certificate (born between 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jan 2007). |
| Electrical Branch (General Service) | BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in specified streams (e.g., Electrical, Electronics, Power Engineering etc.). |
| Naval Constructor | BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in specified streams (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Naval Architecture etc.). |
Important Dates
- Application Begin: August 09, 2025
- Last Date for Apply: September 01, 2025
Age Limit
- For Executive Branch roles such as GS(X), Hydro, Logistics, NAIC, Engineering, Electrical and Naval Constructor: candidates must have birth dates between 2nd July 2001 and 1st January 2007, inclusive.
- For Pilot and Naval Air Operations Officer entries: candidates should be born between 2nd July 2002 and 1st July 2007, inclusive.
- Air Traffic Controller, Education: Born between 02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jul 2005.
- Law, Education (specific streams): Born between 02 Jul 1999 to 01 Jul 2005.
- Merchant Navy Personnel (GS(X), Engineering): Born between 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jan 2007.
- Commercial Pilot License Holders (Pilot): Born between 02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jul 2007.
Application Fee
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
- Application Mode: Online
Pay Scale
- Initial gross salary for Sub Lieutenant starts from approximately Rs. 1,10,000/- per month along with applicable allowances. Pilot/NAOO allowance of Rs. 31,250/- post-training.
How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Entry 2026
- Visit the official Indian Navy website at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Current Events” section on the homepage.
- Locate the advertisement for SSC Officers Recruitment 2025 for the June 2026 batch.
- Read the notification carefully to understand eligibility, vacancies and selection details.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link provided in the advertisement.
- Register by entering the required details to create an account, if not already registered.
- Log in using your credentials and complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and contact information.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including mark sheets, degree certificates and other required certificates as specified.
- Review the application thoroughly to ensure all details are correct.
- Submit the application before the deadline of September 1, 2025.
- Ensure to download and securely store a copy of your submitted application form for future reference and documentation.
- Regularly check the official website for updates on shortlisting, SSB interview schedules and other selection process details.
FAQs
The application process for Indian Navy SSC Officer Entry 2026 begins on 9th August 2025 and remains open until 1st September 2025. Interested candidates may register and submit their applications through the official Indian Navy recruitment portal. It is recommended to complete the process well in advance to avoid any technical delays.
Candidates with a relevant graduate or postgraduate degree in engineering, IT, or other specified disciplines are eligible. Additional criteria include age limits and minimum marks, varying by branch. Always refer to the official advertisement for precise eligibility details.
The selection process includes shortlisting based on academic performance, followed by SSB interviews. There is no written exam. Final selection is subject to medical fitness and merit ranking.
Important Links for Indian Navy SSC Officer Entry 2026
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here (Link Activate On 09 August 2025) |
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