The Indian Navy has announced recruitment for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in the Jan 2027 (ST 27) course at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala. There are 260 vacancies for unmarried men and women in the Executive, Education, Engineering and Electrical branches, the online application process will be open from January 24, 2026 to February 24, 2026 this recruitment is a good opportunity for BE/B.Tech graduates to join the Navy as SSC Officers.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | The Indian Navy |
| Advertisement No. | Not Specified |
| Post Name | SSC Officers (Executive, Education, Engineering, Electrical Branches) |
| Total Vacancies | 260 |
| Job Location | Across India (Training at INA Ezhimala, Kerala) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Vacancy Details
The total vacancies are 260, which are tentative and may change depending on training slots.
| Branch/Cadre | Vacancies | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro Cadre) | 76 (including 6 Hydro) | Men and Women (max 10 for women in GS(X), 1 in Hydro) |
| Pilot | 25 | Men and Women (max 3 for women) |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | 20 | Men and Women (max 3 for women) |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 | Men and Women |
| Logistics | 10 | Men and Women (max 1 for women) |
| Education | 7 | Men and Women |
| Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)) | 42 | Men and Women (max 7 for women) |
| Submarine Tech Engineering | 8 | Only Men |
| Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)) | 38 | Men and Women (max 7 for women) |
| Submarine Tech Electrical | 8 | Only Men |
| 260 |
Eligibility Criteria of Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have qualifications from recognized universities with minimum 60% marks.
| Branch/Cadre | Eligible Streams/Qualification |
|---|---|
| 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. Must have 60% aggregate in class X and XII and minimum 60% in English in class X or XII |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Must have 60% aggregate in class X and XII and minimum 60% in English in class X or XII |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Must have 60% aggregate in class X and XII and minimum 60% in English in class X or XII |
| Logistics | BE/B.Tech in any discipline with First Class, or MBA with First Class, or B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc(IT) with First Class + PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain/Material Management, or MCA/M.Sc(IT) with First Class |
| Education | M.Sc/MA with minimum 60% in Maths/Operational Research (with Physics in B.Sc), or M.Sc/MA with minimum 60% in Physics/Applied Physics (with Maths in B.Sc)/Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths in B.Sc), or BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% in Mechanical/Production Engineering, or BE/B.Tech/M.Tech with minimum 60% in Computer Science Engineering/MCA (with Physics or Maths at graduation), or BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% in Electrical/Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Instrumentation, or ME/M.Tech with minimum 60% 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% in Thermal/Production Engineering/Machine Design/System and Controls/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths at graduation) |
| Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)) | BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% in Marine Engineering/Aero Space Engineering/Metallurgy Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering/Automobiles Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering/Production Engineering/Control Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering/Industrial Engineering & Management |
| Submarine Tech Engineering | BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation/Power Electronics/Electronics Engineering/Tele Communication/Power Engineering/Submarine Tech Electrical |
| Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)) | BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation/Power Electronics/Electronics Engineering/Tele Communication/Power Engineering/Submarine Tech Electrical |
| Submarine Tech Electrical | BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Tele Communication/Electronics & Communication/Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC) |
Note: NCC ‘C’ certificate holders get 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for shortlisting. Commercial Pilot License (CPL) holders eligible for Pilot entry. Merchant Navy personnel with specific certificates eligible for GS and Technical entries.
Age Limit (as on January 2, 2027)
Born Between: Varies by branch
- 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007 for GS(X)
- 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008 for Pilot
Salary and Benefits
Pay Scale: Rs. 56,100 per month (Level 10) + MSP Rs. 15,500 + allowances
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- Medical facilities for self and family
- Provident Fund and Pension
- Leave Travel Concession
- Free/Subsidized passes
- other perquisites as per Navy rules
Estimated Gross Salary: Rs. 1,00,000 – 1,20,000 per month (including allowances)
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
Stage 1: Shortlisting based on normalized marks in qualifying degree (all India merit)
Stage 2: SSB Interview (Intelligence Test, Picture Perception, Group Discussion, Psychological Test, Group Task, Interview)
Stage 3: Medical Examination
Final Merit: Based on SSB marks
No written exam. Shortlisting ratio 20 times vacancies.
Documents Required
Keep these ready in scanned format:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Proof of date of birth (10th certificate)
- Qualifying degree certificate and marksheets
- NCC ‘C’ certificate (if applicable)
- CPL issued by DGCA (for Pilot)
- Merchant Navy competency certificate (if applicable)
- Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable)
Application Fees
No application fees mentioned (free for all categories).
How to Apply Online for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
Follow these simple steps to complete your SSC Officer application:
- Visit the official application website: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online for SSC Officer Jan 2027”
- For new users, register with basic details
- Fill personal information, educational qualifications
- Select branch/cadre preference
- Upload photograph, signature, and documents
- Submit application and save confirmation page
- Note your application number for future reference
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
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| Official Notification of Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 | Download PDF Notification |
| Official Website of Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 | joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | January 24, 2026 |
| Application Closes | February 24, 2026 |
| SSB Interview Date | To be notified |
| Course Commences | January 2027 |
Final Thoughts
The Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 is offering 252 jobs for BE/B.Tech graduates in different branches, this recruitment gives a great chance to build a career full of adventure and service, the posts come with an attractive salary, job security and good career growth which makes it one of the most popular defence opportunities.
The last date to apply is February 24, 2026 and applications must be submitted online at joinindiannavy.gov.in, candidates should check the eligibility rules carefully and keep their documents ready before starting the application. Selection will include the SSB process where focus is on intelligence tests, group tasks and interviews with dedicated preparation and the right strategy, candidates can clear this competitive process and start a rewarding career in the Indian Navy. Apply before the deadline to secure your future.
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