Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 260 Posts

The Indian Navy has announced the recruitment of 260 Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer posts. Aspiring and eligible candidates are invited to apply online via the official Indian Navy website. The final date for application submission is February 24, 2026. This comprehensive guide outlines all essential details for the Indian Navy SSC Officer recruitment, including eligibility criteria, age limits, salary structure, selection process, application procedures, and direct links to the official notification and online application portal.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre): BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
• Pilot: BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII).
• Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII).
• Air Traffic Controller (ATC): BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII).
• Logistics: BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with First Class or MBA with First Class, or B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.Sc.(H) with First class along with PG Diploma in Finance / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Material Management or MCA/ M.Sc.(H) with First Class.
• Education: MSc/MA with minimum 60% marks in Maths/ Operational Research (with Physics in BSc) or MSc/MA with minimum 60% marks in Physics/ Applied Physics (with Maths in BSc)/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths in BSc) or BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/ Production Engineering or BE/ B.Tech/ M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Computer Science Engineering/ MCA (with either Physics or Mathematics in graduation level) or BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation or ME/ M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electronics & Communication/ Controls/ Radar and Microwave/ Optical Fibre Communication/ Digital Signal Processing/ Wireless Communication/ Laser and Electro Optics/ VLSI/ Power Systems/ Communications Systems/ Electronics & Instrumentation or ME/ M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Thermal/ Production Engineering/ Machine Design/ System and Controls/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths at graduation level). Candidates applying for the Education entry must have scored minimum of 60% marks in class X or class XII.
• Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)): BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :- Marine Engineering, Aero Space Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automobiles Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering.
• Submarine Tech Engineering: BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :- Production Engineering, Control Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation.
• Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)): BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :- Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Tele Communication, Power Engineering.
• Submarine Tech Electrical: BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :- Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC).

Salary/Stipend

• The initial gross salary of Sub Lieutenant starts from Rs 1,25,000/- (approximately) per month alongwith other allowances as applicable.
• Pilot/ NAOO allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
• Submarine allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
• Submarine allowance will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of submarine training in accordance with extant rules.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027)

• Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
• Pilot: Born Between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
• Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): Born Between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
• Air Traffic Controller (ATC): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
• Logistics: Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jun 2007
• Education: Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
• Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
• Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Shortlisting of application will be based on normalised marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree. Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree will be normalised using formulae mentioned in Join Indian Navy website (URL: – https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation.pdf)
• BE/ B.Tech. For candidates who have completed or are in final year of BE/ B.Tech, marks obtained upto fifth semester will be considered for SSB shortlisting.
• Post-Graduate Degree Programme. For candidates who have completed MSc, MCA, MBA, M.Tech, marks obtained in all semesters will be considered. For candidates who are in final year, shortlisting will be based on pre-final year performance.
• Candidates selected in the final merit list will be required to submit the proof of completing the qualifying degree with minimum 60% marks by sending an email at the address [email protected]. Candidates failing to meet the criteria will not be permitted to join the Academy.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview through e-mail or SMS (provided by candidates in their application form). Candidates are advised not to change their e-mail/ mobile number till selection process is over and check their inbox and spam folder periodically.
• Change of SSB Centre for interview is not permissible under any circumstances.
• Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the call up officer of the concerned SSB on receipt of call up letter. Candidates are to download the call up letter on receiving intimation from Naval Headquarters through SMS/ email (provided by candidates in their application).
• No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews.
• AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission. Candidates are required to bring photocopy of the first page of pass book or cheque leaf where the name, A/C No. & IFSC details are mentioned, while appearing for SSB.
• Details of SSB procedure are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
• Merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks for all entries as per availability of vacancies and medical clearance for respective entry. Candidates declared fit in medical examination would be appointed as per availability of vacancies in the entry.

General Information/Instructions

• Vacancies mentioned in para 2 are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training slots.
• Only one application can be filled by a candidate. In case of multiple applications, candidature will be cancelled.
• Male Candidates shortlisted for GS(X) are also eligible to volunteer for submarine arm subject to medical fitness, vacancies and service requirements. Candidates exercising option for this branch will have to additionally indicate option for submarine specialisation while filling the online application form.
• Eventual selection/ nomination to undergo submarine specialisation will be subject to clearing submarine medicals (after joining INA) and service requirements.
• Submarine allowance will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of submarine training in accordance with extant rules.
• Candidates selected under GS(X) may be nominated to undergo specialisation in RPA (after completion of training at INA), subject to medical fitness and service requirements.
• Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) either as a Second Mate, Mate or Master and born between 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(1).
• Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer and born between 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(7) and 2(8).
• Candidates having valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria stated at Para 2(2).
• NCC 'C' certificate holders will be given relaxation of 5% in cut off marks towards shortlisting for SSB subject to meeting following criteria: Having NCC 'C' certificate of Naval/Army/Air Wing with minimum 'B' Grade. Not served less than two academic years in the Senior Division, Naval/Army/Air Wing of the NCC. 'C' certificate should not be dated prior to 01 Jan 2024.
• The final selection will be subject to verification of the certificate by DG(NCC) concerned NCC unit for its validity. Candidature of individual will be cancelled at any stage of selection/ training/ post-commissioning, in case of false declaration, misinformation or concealing of information.
• The candidate will be required to fulfil the educational qualification stipulated above before joining INA, Ezhimala by Jan 2027.
• The candidate failing to meet stipulated educational criteria will not be permitted to join INA, Ezhimala.
• All SSB recommended candidates would be required to inform their final result of respective degree to Indian Navy at the email ID [email protected] prior 20 Dec 2026.
• Specified number of candidates based on service requirement, who have chosen SSC (Pilot) entry will be considered for SSB/ CPSS/ Aviation Medical Examination and are advised to check physical/ medical standards (Height, leg length etc) for this entry prior selecting this option. Remaining candidates will be considered for other preferences opted by them.
• Candidates must indicate their preference for other branches/ cadres also, if they wish to be considered for those branches/ cadres.
• Candidates will not be considered for branches/ cadres that they have not selected.
• Candidates are advised to ascertain their eligibility for branches/ cadres, with respect to applicable medical standards, prior to indicating their preference.
• No equivalent stream of BE/ B.Tech qualifications other than those mentioned in para 2(5), 2(6), 2(7), 2(8), 2(9) and 2(10) above, will be considered valid for selection process at any stage.
• Candidates will be denied to appear SSB if any backlog in any subject is pending at the time of document verification at SSB centers.
• Medical standards/ Relaxation in Height and Weight/ Tattoo. Please visit website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for information. SSB recommended candidates are required to undergo medical examination as applicable to their entry. Change of medical hospital/ centre is not permissible under any circumstances.
• Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission initially for 12 years extendable by maximum 02 years, subject to service requirement, performance, medical eligibility and willingness of candidates
• Candidates will be inducted in the rank of Sub Lieutenant subject to clearing of induction medical examination at INA, Ezhimala post reporting.
• Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training. Any candidate who is found to be married or marries while under training will be discharged from service and shall be liable to refund full pay and allowances drawn by him/ her and other expenditure incurred on the candidate by the Government.
• If the officer voluntarily withdraws from initial training or resigns during the probationary period, he/ she shall be required to refund the cost of training in whole or in part, as may be determined by Govt and all money received by him/ her as pay and allowances from the Govt together with the interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Govt loans.
• Probation period for all branches/cadres is two years. The probation period will commence from the date of grant of the rank of Sub Lieutenant and will terminate after two years or on completion of initial training (whichever is later). During probation the officers are liable to be discharged in case of unsatisfactory performance at any stage.
• All officers/ cadets would be compulsorily members of the Naval Group Insurance Scheme (NGIS) as received and approved for insurance cover on contribution basis. The cover would be applicable whilst in service and post retirement as per extant regulations.
• Mere inclusion of candidates in the Select List/Merit list does not confer upon them a vested right to appointment.
• Candidates may also note that mere empanelment is under no circumstances be treated as final selection and is not an enforceable claim to the post applied for.
• All vacancies are to be filled as per service requirement and as per statutory guidelines issued in this regard from time to time.
• Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before finally submitting your online application.
• Your candidature will be cancelled if any declaration is found wrong at any stage of selection.
• Use/ possession of narcotics is banned. Candidate may be tested for presence of drugs in the body during SSB selection/ medical/ training and subsequently during service. If candidate is found to be using/ in-possession of narcotics during any time of selection/ medical/ training/ service, candidate would be debarred from joining the Indian Navy or be removed from service if already joined.
• Your application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and the application can be rejected, if found INELIGIBLE/ INVALID at any point of time.

How to Apply

• Candidates are to register and fill application on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. To save time during the application submission window, candidates can fill in their details and upload documents in advance.
• Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable the following: Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate. Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled.
• All relevant documents (preferably in original), marks sheets upto 5th & 7th semester for regular and integrated BE/ B.Tech courses respectively and all semesters for other degree examination, date of birth proof (as per 10th & 12th certificate), CGPA conversion formula for BE/ B.Tech, Merchant Navy certificate issued by Government of India, Ministry of Shipping and Transport, NCC 'C' certificate issued by National Cadet Corps and a recent passport size colour photograph should be scanned in original JPG/TIFF format, for attaching the same while filling up the application.
• If any scanned document is not legible/readable for any reason, the application will be rejected. Candidates are to take print out of application and carry it while appearing for SSB interview.
• The application once submitted will be final and no request for amendments/change will be entertained.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here