Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 260 Posts

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026,The Indian Navy has officially released the SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for a total of 260 Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer posts.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 260 Posts

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026

: Overview Details

Important Dates

Application Fee 

• Start Date for Apply Online  : 24-01-2026

• Last Date for Apply Online  : 24-02-2026
• Course commencing – Jan 2027
• Inform final result to Indian Navy : prior 20 Dec 2026

No Fee

Age Limit

Total Posts

• • Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
  • Pilot: Born Between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
  • Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): Born Between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
  • Air Traffic Controller (ATC): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
  • Logistics: Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jun 2007
  • Education: Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
  • Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
  • Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007

• Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027)

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: Salary/ Stipend

• The initial gross salary of Sub Lieutenant starts from Rs 1,25,000/- (approximately) per month alongwith other allowances as applicable.
• Pilot/ NAOO allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
• Submarine allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
• Submarine allowance will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of submarine training in accordance with extant rules.
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Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process

• The selection process is conducted in multiple stages:

  1. Shortlisting of Applications

     • Based on normalized marks obtained in qualifying exams.

  2. SSB Interview

     • Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test & Picture Perception

     • Stage II: Psychological Tests, Group Tasks & Personal Interview

  3. Medical Examination

     • Candidates must meet Indian Navy medical standards.

  4. Final Merit List

     • Prepared based on SSB marks and availability of vacancies.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 -Training Details

• Selected candidates will undergo Naval Officer Training at
  Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala

• Training duration varies depending on the branch.

SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS

Download Official Notification

Official Website

Application Form

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – FAQ

Q1. How many vacancies are released under Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 260 SSC Officer posts have been announced.

Q2. Can women apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer posts?

Yes, both men and women are eligible for specific branches.

Q3. Is there any written exam for SSC Officer selection?

No written exam. Selection is based on shortlisting + SSB Interview.

Q4. What is the salary of an Indian Navy SSC Officer?

The starting salary is ₹56,100 per month plus allowances.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026                                        How to Apply

1. Follow the step-by-step process given below:

   1. Visit the official website joinindiannavy.gov.in

   2. Click on the “Careers” section

   3. Select SSC Officer Entry 2026

   4. Register using valid email ID and mobile number

   5. Fill the online application form carefully

   6. Upload required documents and photographs

   7. Submit the application form

   8. Take a printout for future reference

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026–General Information/Instructions

• Vacancies mentioned in para 2 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 exercising option for this branch will have to additionally indicate option for submarine specialisation while filling the online application form.
• Eventual selection/ nomination to undergo submarine specialisation will be subject to clearing submarine medicals (after joining INA) and service requirements.
• Submarine allowance will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of submarine training in accordance with extant rules.
• 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) either as a Second Mate, Mate or Master and born between 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(1).
• Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer and born between 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(7) and 2(8).
• Candidates having valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria stated at Para 2(2).
• NCC ‘C’ certificate holders will be given relaxation of 5% in cut off marks towards shortlisting for SSB subject to meeting following criteria: Having NCC ‘C’ certificate of Naval/Army/Air Wing with minimum ‘B’ Grade. Not served less than two academic years in the Senior Division, Naval/Army/Air Wing of the NCC. ‘C’ certificate should not be dated prior to 01 Jan 2024.
• The final selection will be subject to verification of the certificate by DG(NCC) concerned NCC unit for its validity. Candidature of individual will be cancelled at any stage of selection/ training/ post-commissioning, in case of false declaration, misinformation or concealing of information.
• The candidate will be required to fulfil the educational qualification stipulated above before joining INA, Ezhimala by Jan 2027.
• The candidate failing to meet stipulated educational criteria will not be permitted to join INA, Ezhimala.
• All SSB recommended candidates would be required to inform their final result of respective degree to Indian Navy at the email ID officer@navy.gov.in prior 20 Dec 2026.
• Specified number of candidates based on service requirement, who have chosen SSC (Pilot) entry will be considered for SSB/ CPSS/ Aviation Medical Examination and are advised to check physical/ medical standards (Height, leg length etc) for this entry prior selecting this option. Remaining candidates will be considered for other preferences opted by them.
• Candidates must indicate their preference for other branches/ cadres also, if they wish to be considered for those branches/ cadres.
• Candidates will not be considered for branches/ cadres that they have not selected.
• Candidates are advised to ascertain their eligibility for branches/ cadres, with respect to applicable medical standards, prior to indicating their preference.
• No equivalent stream of BE/ B.Tech qualifications other than those mentioned in para 2(5), 2(6), 2(7), 2(8), 2(9) and 2(10) above, 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. Please visit website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for information. SSB recommended candidates are required to undergo medical examination as applicable to their entry. Change of medical hospital/ centre is not permissible under any circumstances.
• 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. Any candidate who is found to be married or marries while under training will be discharged from service and shall be liable to refund full pay and allowances drawn by him/ her and other expenditure incurred on the candidate by the Government.
• 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 in whole or in part, as may be determined by Govt and all money received by him/ her as pay and allowances from the Govt together with the interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Govt loans.
• Probation period for all branches/cadres is two years. The probation period will commence from the date of grant of the rank of Sub Lieutenant and will terminate after two years or on completion of initial training (whichever is later). During probation the officers are liable to be discharged in case of unsatisfactory performance at any stage.
• All officers/ cadets would be compulsorily members of the Naval Group Insurance Scheme (NGIS) as received and approved for insurance cover on contribution basis. The cover would be applicable whilst in service and post retirement as per extant regulations.
• Mere inclusion of candidates in the Select List/Merit list does not confer upon them a vested right to appointment.
• Candidates may also note that mere empanelment is under no circumstances be treated as final selection and is not an enforceable claim to the post applied for.
• All vacancies are to be filled as per service requirement and as per statutory guidelines issued in this regard from time to time.
• Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before finally submitting your online application.
• 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 during SSB selection/ medical/ training and subsequently during service. If candidate is found to be using/ in-possession of narcotics during any time of selection/ medical/ training/ service, candidate would be debarred from joining the Indian Navy or be removed from service if already joined.
• Your application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and the application can be rejected, if found INELIGIBLE/ INVALID at any point of time.
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