The Indian Navy has released the SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for the Short Service Commission (SSC) June 2027 (AT 27) Course. Eligible unmarried men and women graduates can apply online for 275 officer vacancies across 12 branches/cadres, including Executive, Pilot, Naval Air Operations, Naval Armament Inspection, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor, Education, and Logistics. The online application process will be open from 25 June 2026 to 27 July 2026. Candidates can check the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, salary, and other important information before applying.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organization	Indian Navy
Recruitment Scheme	Short Service Commission (SSC)
Course	June 2027 (AT 27) Course
Training Venue	Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Starts	25 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	27 July 2026
Total Vacancies	275 Posts
Official Website	www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026– Age Limit

The age eligibility for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 varies according to the branch or cadre applied for. Candidates should refer to the branch-wise vacancy table for the applicable date of birth criteria for their chosen entry.

In addition to the age requirements:

• Applicants must be unmarried at the time of submitting the application.
• Candidates selected through the recruitment process will be commissioned in the rank of Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026– Important Dates

Important Event	Date
Online Application Begins	25 June 2026
Last Date for Online Registration	27 July 2026
Commencement of SSC (AT 27) Course	June 2027
Training at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala	June 2027 onwards

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026– Eligibility

Before applying for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026, candidates must carefully check the eligibility requirements for their preferred branch. The eligibility criteria vary depending on the branch and include educational qualifications, date of birth, and nationality as prescribed by the Government of India.

Educational Qualification (Branch-wise)

The educational requirements for each branch are as follows:

• Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro Cadre): BE/B.Tech in any discipline with at least 60% marks.
• Pilot: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Candidates must also have 60% aggregate marks in Class X and XII, along with 60% marks in English in either Class X or Class XII.
• Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer): BE/B.Tech in any discipline with 60% marks, along with 60% aggregate in Class X and XII and 60% marks in English in Class X or XII.
• Air Traffic Controller (ATC): Same educational eligibility as the Pilot and Observer entries.
• Logistics: Candidates must possess any one of the following:
  • BE/B.Tech with First Class, or
  • MBA with First Class, or
  • B.Sc./B.Com./B.Sc. (IT) with First Class along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Material Management, or
  • MCA/M.Sc. (IT) with First Class.
• Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC): BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in relevant engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, Aerospace, Instrumentation, Chemical, Metallurgy, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, and other notified branches. Candidates with a Postgraduate Degree in Electronics or Physics are also eligible. Applicants must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X and XII and 60% marks in English in Class X or XII.
• Education Branch: Candidates with postgraduate degrees such as M.Sc./M.A. in specified subjects (including Mathematics, Physics, Operational Research, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, etc.), M.A. (History) with at least 55% marks, or eligible BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech degrees in the prescribed disciplines can apply. Candidates must also have 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and English.
• Engineering Branch (General Service): BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in disciplines such as Mechanical, Marine, Production, Industrial, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automobile, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Metallurgy, Control Engineering, or equivalent branches.
• Submarine Technical (Engineering): Same eligibility criteria as the Engineering Branch (General Service).
• Electrical Branch (General Service): BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Power Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Applied Electronics, or related disciplines.
• Submarine Technical (Electrical): Same educational qualifications as the Electrical Branch (General Service).
• Naval Constructor: BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical, Mechanical with Automation, Civil, Marine, Ship Technology, Naval Architecture, Ship Building, Ship Design, Ocean Engineering, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Metallurgical Engineering.

Nationality

Applicants must satisfy the nationality requirements prescribed by the Government of India and fulfill all other eligibility conditions mentioned in the official Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 notification.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026– Vacancy Details

The Indian Navy SSC vacancy 2026 is spread across 12 branches and cadres. The following table provides a complete branch-wise breakdown of vacancies along with gender eligibility and date-of-birth requirements. Candidates must identify their eligible branch based on their educational qualification stream before applying.

Ser	Branch / Cadre	Vacancies	Gender	Date of Birth (Both Dates Inclusive)
1	Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro Cadre)	90 (including 10 Hydro)	Men and Women (max 10 vacancies in GS(X) and 02 vacancy in Hydro for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008*
2	Pilot	25	Men and Women (max 03 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2003 to 01 Jul 2008**
3	Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers)	18	Men and Women (max 03 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2003 to 01 Jul 2008
4	Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	15	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jul 2006
5	Logistics	10	Men and Women (max 02 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
6	Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)	14	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
7	Education	05 + 08	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jul 2006
8	Engineering Branch (General Service – GS)	24	Men and Women (max 04 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008*
9	Submarine Tech Engineering	–	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008*
10	Electrical Branch (General Service – GS)	08 + 32	Only for Men (08) / Men and Women (32, max 05 for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
11	Submarine Tech Electrical	08	Only for Men	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
12	Naval Constructor	18	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026– Salary Details

The Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 offers an attractive salary package along with several allowances and benefits. Candidates selected through the recruitment process will be commissioned in the rank of Sub Lieutenant.

The salary and benefits are as follows:

• Initial Gross Salary: A Sub Lieutenant receives an approximate gross monthly salary of ₹1,20,000, including applicable pay and allowances.
• Special Allowances: Officers selected for the Pilot, Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO), and Submarine branches are eligible for a special allowance of ₹31,250 per month after successfully completing the prescribed training.
• Additional Benefits: Selected officers are also entitled to various benefits such as Military Service Pay (where applicable), Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (as applicable), medical facilities, leave benefits, group insurance, gratuity, and other service-related entitlements in accordance with Indian Navy rules.

For complete information regarding pay structure, allowances, insurance cover, gratuity, leave entitlements, and service conditions, candidates should refer to the official Indian Navy recruitment notification available on the Indian Navy website.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026– How To Apply

Candidates applying for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 must also satisfy the following educational requirements:

• Applicants who have already completed their Graduate or Postgraduate degree, as well as those who are currently in the final year of their qualifying course, are eligible to apply, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
• The qualifying degree must be obtained from a recognized University or Institution established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature, or from an institution recognized under the UGC Act, 1956, IIT Act, AICTE Act, NITSER Act, or any other relevant Act of Parliament.
• Candidates possessing a degree from a foreign university or institution are also eligible to apply for the applicable branches or cadres, provided they produce a valid equivalence certificate issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) at the time of document verification.

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Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

The Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 follows a multi-stage selection process designed to assess candidates on the basis of academic performance, personality, medical fitness, and overall merit. Candidates should understand each stage to prepare effectively for the recruitment process.

Stage 1 – Shortlisting for SSB Interview

The first stage involves shortlisting candidates for the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview based on the normalized marks calculated as per the methodology prescribed by the Indian Navy.

• BE/B.Tech Candidates: Shortlisting is generally based on the marks obtained up to the 5th semester. For candidates who have completed their degree, the final academic performance will be considered.
• Postgraduate Candidates (M.Sc./MCA/MBA/M.Tech, etc.): Marks obtained in all semesters of the qualifying degree will be taken into account for shortlisting.

Stage 2 – Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview

Candidates shortlisted in the first stage will receive an SSB Interview call letter through their registered email ID and SMS. Applicants are advised to keep their registered contact details active throughout the recruitment process and regularly check their inbox, including the spam folder.

Note: Requests for a change of SSB Interview Centre will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Stage 3 – Medical Examination

Candidates recommended by the SSB must undergo a detailed medical examination as per Indian Navy standards. They are also required to submit proof of passing their qualifying degree to the Indian Navy before the prescribed deadline. Only candidates declared medically fit will be considered for appointment, subject to the availability of vacancies.

Stage 4 – Final Merit List

The final merit list will be prepared based primarily on the marks obtained in the SSB Interview, provided the candidate has successfully cleared the medical examination.

Important: Inclusion in the merit list does not guarantee appointment. Final selection and appointment will depend on the number of available vacancies, service requirements, and other guidelines issued by the Indian Navy from time to time.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026– Medical Standards

Candidates are advised to carefully verify the medical and physical eligibility requirements for their preferred branch before submitting the online application. This is particularly important for applicants choosing the SSC (Pilot) entry, as additional aviation-specific standards apply.

• Candidates opting for the SSC (Pilot) branch should ensure they meet the prescribed physical and medical standards, including requirements related to height, leg length, sitting height, and other aviation medical criteria, before selecting this preference.
• Based on service requirements, only a limited number of candidates will be shortlisted for the SSB Interview, Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS), and Aviation Medical Examination for the Pilot entry.
• Candidates who are not shortlisted for the Pilot branch may still be considered for other branches or cadres according to the preferences submitted in their application.
• Candidates declared medically fit for the applicable Indian Navy course will be considered medically eligible for all SSC branches, except Pilot and Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO), which have additional aviation-specific medical standards.
• Candidates recommended by the Services Selection Board (SSB) must undergo the prescribed medical examination for their respective entry. Requests for a change of the designated medical examination hospital or centre will not be accepted under any circumstances.
• Applicants should refer to the official Indian Navy website for detailed information on the prescribed medical standards and physical eligibility requirements before applying.

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Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 is 27 July 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies have been announced under Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 275 vacancies have been released for the Short Service Commission (SSC) June 2027 (AT 27) Course.

Q3. Who can apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

Eligible unmarried men and women holding a Graduate, BE/B.Tech, or Postgraduate degree in the prescribed disciplines can apply, subject to the branch-wise eligibility criteria.

Q4. What is the application mode for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

The application process is completely online through the official Indian Navy recruitment portal.

Q5. What is the selection process for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes shortlisting based on normalized academic marks, SSB Interview, Medical Examination, and preparation of the final merit list.

Q6. What is the salary of an Indian Navy SSC Officer?

Selected candidates are commissioned as Sub Lieutenants and receive an approximate gross salary of ₹1,20,000 per month, along with applicable allowances and other service benefits.

Q7. Can final-year students apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

Yes. Final-year students who meet the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification are eligible to apply.

Q8. Is there any application fee for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

No. There is no application fee for applying to the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026.

Q9. Where will the training for selected candidates be conducted?

Selected candidates will undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala, for the June 2027 (AT 27) Course.

Q10. What is the official website to apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the official Indian Navy recruitment website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.