Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 260 Posts
Indian Navy has published the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 notification. This is a good chance that prospective recruits in Government Defence Jobs in india can use as this recruitment drive will be appointing Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in differententry such as the Executive, Education and Technical branches. It is planned to start in January 2027 at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. Qualified men and women who are single are welcome to take part in this coveted chance to serve the nation.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Branch / Cadre | No. of Posts |
| Executive (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre) | 76 |
| Pilot | 25 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) | 20 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 |
| Logistics | 10 |
| Education Branch | 15 |
| Engineering Branch (General Service) | 42 |
| Submarine Technical Engineering | 08 |
| Electrical Branch (General Service) | 38 |
| Submarine Technical Electrical | 08 |
| Total Posts | 260 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Executive GS(X)/Hydro/Pilot/ATC |
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| Logistics |
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| Education |
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| Technical |
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Important Dates
- Application Opening Date: January 24, 2026
- Application Closing Date: February 24, 2026
- Deadline for Degree Result Submission: December 20, 2026
- Course Commencement Date: January 01, 2027
Age Limit
- General Service / Technical Branch: Born between January 02, 2002 and July 01, 2007.
- Pilot / NAOO: Born between January 02, 2003 and January 01, 2008.
- ATC / Education: Born between January 02, 2002 and January 01, 2006.
- Merchant Navy Personnel: Born between January 02, 1997 and July 01, 2007.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: No fee.
- SC / ST / Women: No fee.
Application Mode
- Online Submission: Candidates must apply through the official recruitment portal.
Pay Scale
- Initial Gross Salary: Rs. 1,25,000/- per month (approximately) at the rank of Sub Lieutenant.
- Flying/NAOO Allowance: Rs. 31,250/- per month admissible post successful completion of training.
- Submarine Allowance: Rs. 31,250/- per month for officers qualified for the Submarine Arm.
- Insurance Cover: Compulsory Naval Group Insurance Scheme (NGIS) as per extant regulations.
Selection Process
- The screening of applications is done on the basis of the normalized marks achieved in the qualifying degree.
- Based on the shortlisting, the shortlisted candidates will be invited to a series of interviews at the Selection Boards.
- Pilot and NAOO candidates have to pass the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
- Applicants that the SSB recommend are subjected to a rigorous medical fitness test.
- Final list is made according to the SSB marks on medical fitness and vacancy.
- The ultimate final selection is established after checking the original certificates and degree results.
How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
- Click on the link “Online application window for SSC (various entries) Jan 27 Course will be live from 24 Jan – 24 Feb 26”.
- Register your account using a valid mobile number and email address.
- Complete the application form correctly according to Matriculation Certificate.
- Post photocopies of original marksheets (up to 5th/7th semester), DOB documents and a current photograph.
- Choose your own branches and cadres according to your education qualifications.
- Never rush and make sure that all information typed in is checked prior to submitting because once this is done there are no chances of going back and making any amendments.
- Send the form and print off the copy of the application receipt.
- Carry the printed copy of application form to the SSB interview.
FAQs
Applicants should be sound men or women, not married, within the age prescribed limits and educational qualification in Executive, Education or Technical branch. The applicants are expected to possess a recognized degree and meet minimum percentage in the degree and must meet medical and nationality requirements as indicated in the official notification.
260 vacancies are available under Short Service Commission Officer positions in different branches. The posts are shared between Executive and Technical and Education entries and can differ according to the needs of the services and the access to training.
It takes place through short listing on the basis of academic performance and then a five day SSB interview. Applicants who are referred by the SSB should pass a medical test. Finalization is done on merit and based on medical fitness and availability of a vacancy.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.joinindiannavy.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.joinindiannavy.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.joinindiannavy.gov.in (Link will be activated on January 24, 2026) |
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