SSC Officer (Short Service Commission Officers) – 260

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026

About the Organization

The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary objective is to safeguard the nation's maritime interests and sovereignty. It defends the country's sea borders and contributes to humanitarian missions and disaster relief.

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Job Information

Recruitment Details

• Total Vacancies: 260
  • Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre): 76
  • Pilot: 25
  • Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): 20
  • Air Traffic Controller (ATC): 18
  • Logistics: 10
  • Education: 07
  • Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)): 42
  • Submarine Tech Engineering: 08
  • Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)): 38
  • Submarine Tech Electrical: 08
• Selection Procedure:
  • Shortlisting of applications based on normalized marks in qualifying degree.
  • SSB Interview.
  • Medical Examination.
  • Merit list based on SSB marks and medical clearance.

Application Fee

• Fee for General / OBC / EWS: Not Available
• Fee for SC / ST / PWD / Female: Not Available
• Payment Mode: Not Available

Important Dates

• Notification Published: 28 January 2026
• Start Date to Apply: 24 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: To be announced
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Result Date: To be announced
• Course Commencing: January 2027
• Inform Final Result to Indian Navy: Prior 20 December 2026

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Varies by branch.
• Maximum Age: Varies by branch.
• Age Criteria by Branch:
  • Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre): Born Between 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007
  • Pilot: Born Between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
  • Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): Born Between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
  • Air Traffic Controller (ATC): Born Between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2006
  • Logistics: Born Between 02 January 2002 to 01 June 2007
  • Education: Born Between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2006
  • Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007
  • Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007
• Age Relaxation: As per government norms.

Post-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

• Sub Lieutenant: Rs 1,25,000/- (approximately) per month along with other allowances as applicable.
• Pilot/NAOO Allowance: Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
• Submarine Allowance: Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.

Other Relevant Details

• Vacancies mentioned 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 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) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations.
• Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) as per stipulations.
• Candidates having valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria.
• NCC 'C' certificate holders will be given relaxation of 5% in cut off marks towards shortlisting for SSB subject to meeting specific criteria.
• The final selection will be subject to verification of the certificate by DG(NCC) concerned NCC unit for its validity.
• The candidate will be required to fulfil the educational qualification stipulated before joining INA, Ezhimala by January 2027.
• All SSB recommended candidates would be required to inform their final result of respective degree to Indian Navy at the email ID Not Available prior 20 December 2026.
• Specified number of candidates based on service requirement, who have chosen SSC (Pilot) entry will be considered for SSB/ CPSS/ Aviation Medical Examination.
• Candidates must indicate their preference for other branches/ cadres also, if they wish to be considered for those branches/ cadres.
• No equivalent stream of BE/ B.Tech qualifications other than those mentioned in the eligibility section 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 details are available on website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
• 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.
• 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.
• Probation period for all branches/cadres is two years.
• All officers/ cadets would be compulsorily members of the Naval Group Insurance Scheme (NGIS).
• Mere inclusion of candidates in the Select List/Merit list does not confer upon them a vested right to appointment.
• 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.
• Your application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and can be rejected, if found INELIGIBLE/ INVALID at any point of time.

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