The Indian Navy just announced the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Recruitment for 2026, with the course starting in June 2027 (AT 27). They’re looking to fill 275 spots for unmarried men and women in different branches. If you want a career in the Indian Armed Forces and you meet the requirements, you can apply online on the official Navy recruitment website.
It’s a solid chance to join the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala and serve the country as a commissioned officer.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Navy |
| Post Name | SSC Officer |
| Course | June 2027 (AT 27) |
| Total Vacancies | 275 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Training Academy | Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in/ |
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 July 2026 |
| SSB Interview Dates | To Be Announced |
| Course Commencement | June 2027 |
Vacancy Details
The Indian Navy SSC Vacancy 2026 has 12 branches and cadres. The table below gives all the details regarding the vacancies in the recruitment in a branch-wise manner together with the gender eligibility and date of birth requirement. Before applying candidates should check their eligible branch according to their educational qualification stream.
Executive Branch
- General Service (GS)
- Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
- Naval Air Operations Officer
- Logistics
- Pilot
- Education
Technical Branch
- Engineering Branch
- Electrical Branch
Other Specialized Entries
- Education Branch
- Various Technical and Executive Specializations
| 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 |
Educational Qualification – Branch-wise
The minimum educational requirement for most branches is a BE/B.Tech degree with minimum 60% marks in the relevant discipline. Here is a branch-wise summary of qualification requirements:
- Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro): BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
- Pilot: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Candidates must have 60% aggregate 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; 60% aggregate in Class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII.
- Air Traffic Controller (ATC): Same as Pilot / Observers entry.
- Logistics: (a) BE/B.Tech in any discipline with First Class; OR (b) MBA with First Class; OR (c) B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc (IT) with First Class along with PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Material Management; OR (d) MCA/M.Sc (IT) with First Class.
- Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC): BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in streams including Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Micro Electronics, Industrial Production, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Communication, Industrial Engineering, Aero Space, Control Engineering, Information Technology, Production, Instrumentation, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Tele Communication, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Application, Metallurgy, Metallurgical, Chemical, Material Science; OR Post Graduate degree in Electronics/Physics. Candidates must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII.
- Education: Multiple streams accepted including MSc/MA in Maths/Operational Research/Physics/Applied Physics/Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences, MA (History) with min 55%, BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Electrical/Electronics/Communication/Electronics and Instrumentation, ME/M.Tech in Electronics/Communication/Controls/Radar/Microwave/Optical Fibre Communication/Digital Signal Processing/VLSI etc., ME/M.Tech in Thermal/Production/Machine Design/Mechatronics/Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths at graduation). Minimum 60% marks in Class X, XII, and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or XII.
- Engineering Branch (GS): BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Marine Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Aero Space Engineering, Automobiles Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Metallurgy Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation.
- Submarine Tech Engineering: Same as Engineering Branch (GS).
- Electrical Branch (GS): BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Tele Communication, Electronics & Communication, Power Electronics, Power Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Instrumentation, Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC).
- Submarine Tech Electrical: Same as Electrical Branch (GS).
- Naval Constructor: BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aero Space Engineering, Marine Engineering, Ship Technology, Naval Architecture, Metallurgy, Ship Building, Ship Design, Ocean Engineering.
Selection Process
The Indian Navy SSC Officer selection process Consists of following tiers:
- Application Shortlisting
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Candidates who passed the academic performance test will be called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview. Final selection will depend on SSB performance, medical fitness, and merit ranking.
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official Website of Indian Navy https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
- Click on Register option and add your valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill your personal details and complete your online application form.
- Upload all the required documents in application form.
- Verify all the details entered carefully before final submut.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Download and print the application form for future reference.