Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2026 - Complete Details
Indian Navy is inviting applications from eligible unmarried men and women for grant of Short Service Commission for the course commencing January 2027 at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. Interested candidates should apply online before the 24-02-2026, ensuring they thoroughly check the eligibility compliance regarding educational qualifications, age limits, and medical standards.
Selected candidates will be granted a Short Service Commission initially for a period of 12 years, which is extendable by a maximum of 2 years based on service requirements and performance. The recruitment covers a total of 260 vacancies across various branches, including Executive, Education, Engineering, and Electrical branches. Officers in these roles are responsible for critical naval operations, technical maintenance of advanced maritime machinery, and specialized tasks like air traffic control or piloting aircraft.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Ser | Branch/ Cadre | Eligible streams of Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology and Other Qualifications | Vacancy | Gender | Born Between (Both Dates inclusive) |
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| 1 | Executive Branch {GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre} |
BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. | 76 (including 06 Hydro) |
Men and Women {maximum of 10 vacancies in GS (X) and 01 vacancy in Hydro for women} | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007* |
| 2 | 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). | 25 | Men and Women (maximum of 03 vacancies for women) | 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008** |
| 3 | Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | 20 | Men and Women (maximum of 03 vacancies for women) | 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008 |
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| 4 | Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 | Men and Women | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006 |
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| 5 | Logistics |
5.1 BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with First Class or 5.2 MBA with First Class, or 5.3 B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.Sc.(IT) with First class along with PG Diploma in Finance / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Material Management or 5.4 MCA/ M.Sc (IT) with First Class. |
10 | Men and Women (maximum of 01 vacancies for women) | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Education |
6.1 MSc/MA with minimum 60% marks in Maths/ Operational Research (with Physics in BSc) 6.2 MSc/MA with minimum 60% marks in Physics/ Applied Physics (with Maths in BSc)/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths in BSc). 6.3 BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/ Production Engineering 6.4 BE/ B.Tech/ M Tech with minimum 60% marks in Computer Science Engineering/ MCA (with either Physics or Mathematics in graduation level). 6.5 BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation. |
07 | Men and Women | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006 |
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6.6 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. 6.7 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). |
08 | Men and Women | 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2006 |
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| Note: Candidates applying for the Education entry must have scored minimum of 60% marks in class X and class XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII. | |||||
| 7 | 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. |
42 | Men and Women (maximum of 07 vacancies for women) | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007* |
| 8 | Submarine Tech Engineering | Production Engineering, Control Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation. | 08 | Only for Men | |
| 9 | 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. |
38 | Men and Women (maximum of 07 vacancies for women) | |
| 10 | Submarine Tech Electrical | Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation, Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC). | 08 | Only for Men | |
Age Limit Relaxation:
Other Eligibility Conditions:
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Dates to Consider:
- Last Date for Online Application: 24-02-2026
- Course Commencing Date: January 2027 onwards
- Deadline to Inform Final Result (Final Year Candidates): 20-12-2026
- Deadline to Fulfill Educational Qualifications: Before joining INA, Ezhimala by January 2027
Mode of Recruitment :
The selection process will consist of Application Shortlisting, SSB Interview, Medical Examination, and Merit List preparation.
Shortlisting of Application
Application shortlisting will be based on normalized marks obtained by candidates in the qualifying degree. For BE/B.Tech candidates (completed or in final year), marks obtained up to the fifth semester will be considered. For Post-Graduate candidates (MSc, MCA, MBA, M.Tech), marks from all semesters will be considered, while final year students will be evaluated based on pre-final year performance.
Notably, NCC ‘C’ certificate holders will be given a 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for shortlisting for the SSB interview, provided they hold an NCC ‘C’ certificate with a minimum ‘B’ grade, have not served for two academic years in the Senior Division (Naval/Army/Air Wing), and the certificate is not dated prior to 01-01-2024.
SSB Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their SSB interview through email or SMS. Candidates will be required to download the call-up letter after receiving intimation from Naval Headquarters. The selection process will involve various tests conducted at the SSB center, and no change of SSB center will be permitted.
Medical Examination
Candidates who clear the SSB interview will undergo a medical examination. Only those declared medically fit will be eligible to proceed to the final appointment stage.
Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks for all entries, subject to the availability of vacancies and medical clearance. Candidates selected in the final merit list will be required to submit proof of completing their qualifying degree with a minimum of 60% marks.
Final year 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 officer@navy.gov.in. Candidates failing to meet the criteria will not be permitted to join the Academy.
Fee Structure :
No Application fee is to be paid for this recruitment drive.
How to Apply :
To apply for Indian Navy SSC Entry 2026, candidates must complete the online application process as detailed below -
- Candidates must register and fill in all application details carefully on the Join Indian Navy portal. Particulars entered must match the Matriculation Certificate.
- A valid e-mail address and mobile number are mandatory for completing the application.
- Candidates must scan and upload original documents in JPG/TIFF format, including mark sheets (up to 5th semester for BE/B.Tech or 7th semester for integrated courses), date of birth proof, CGPA conversion formula, and a recent passport-size color photograph.
- Other documents such as NCC 'C' certificate or Merchant Navy certificate (if applicable) must also be uploaded.
- Candidates must double-check all details before final submission, as no changes will be allowed thereafter.
- Candidates are not required to send a physical printout at this stage, but must carry a printed copy while appearing for the SSB interview.