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Indian Navy
Recruitment 2026 is announced for 260 SSC Officer posts.
Candidates holding qualifications like B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.A, M.Sc,
MBA/PGDM, or MCA are eligible to apply online. The application
process starts on 24-01-2026 and ends on 24-02-2026. Interested
candidates must apply through the official website of the Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Indian Navy has
issued an official notification for the recruitment of 260 SSC Officer
posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the
official website of the Indian Navy. The final date to submit the application
form is 24-02-2026. This article includes complete details about the
Indian Navy SSC Officer recruitment such as eligibility conditions,
age requirements, pay scale, selection procedure, how to apply, and direct
links to the official notification and online application form.
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Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Summary
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- Organization Name: Indian Navy
- Position Title: SSC
Officer (Short Service Commission Officers)
- Educational Qualification: B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.A, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, MCA
- Online Application Start Date: 24-01-2026
- Online Application End Date: 24-02-2026
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Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2026 Post Details
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Branch/Cadre
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Vacancies
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Gender
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Executive Branch
(GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre)
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76 (including 06 Hydro)
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Men and Women
(max 10 women in GS(X), 1 in Hydro)
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Pilot
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25
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Men and Women
(max 3 women)
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Naval Air
Operations Officer (Observers
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20
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Men and Women
(max 3 women)
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Air Traffic
Controller (ATC)
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18
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Men and
Women
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Logistics
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10
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Men and Women
(max 1 woman)
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Education
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07
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Men and Women
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Engineering
Branch (General Service (GS))
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42
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Men and Women
(max 7 women)
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Submarine Tech
Engineering
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08
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Men Only
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Electrical
Branch (General Service (GS))
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38
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Men and Women
(max 7 women)
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Submarine Tech
Electrical
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08
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Men Only
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Qualification Requirements
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Executive
Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre): - BE/B.Tech in any field with at least 60%
marks.
- Pilot: BE/B.Tech
in any field with at least 60% marks. (Candidates must have 60% overall marks
in class 10th and 12th, and at least 60% marks in English in class 10th or
12th.)
- Naval Air
Operations Officer (Observers): BE/B.Tech in any field with at least 60%
marks. (Candidates must have 60% overall marks in class 10th and 12th, and at
least 60% marks in English in class 10th or 12th.)
Air Traffic
Controller (ATC): - BE/B.Tech in any field with at least 60% marks.
(Candidates must have 60% overall marks in class 10th and 12th, and at least
60% marks in English in class 10th or 12th.)
- Logistics:
BE/B.Tech in any field with First Class, or MBA with First Class, or
B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc.(H) with First Class along with a PG Diploma in
Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Material Management, or
MCA/M.Sc.(H) with First Class.
- Education:
MSc/MA with at least 60% marks in Maths/Operational Research (with Physics in
BSc), or MSc/MA with at least 60% marks in Physics/Applied Physics (with
Maths in BSc)/Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and
Maths in BSc), or BE/B.Tech with at least 60% marks in Mechanical/Production
Engineering, or BE/B.Tech/M.Tech with at least 60% marks in Computer Science
Engineering/MCA (with Physics or Mathematics in graduation), or BE/B.Tech
with at least 60% marks in Electrical/Electronics and
Communication/Electronics and Instrumentation, or ME/M.Tech with at least 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, or ME/M.Tech with at least 60% marks in
Thermal/Production Engineering/Machine Design/System and
Controls/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric
Sciences (with Physics and Maths at graduation level). Candidates applying
for Education entry must have scored at least 60% marks in class 10th or
12th.
Engineering
Branch (General Service (GS)): - BE/B.Tech with at least 60% marks in these
fields: Marine Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering,
Instrumentation Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechatronics
Engineering.
Submarine
Tech Engineering: - BE/B.Tech with at least 60% marks in these fields:
Production Engineering, Control Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering,
Industrial Engineering & Management, Instrumentation & Control,
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical with Automation.
Electrical
Branch (General Service (GS)): - BE/B.Tech with at least 60% marks in these
fields: Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Power Electronics,
Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication, Power Engineering.
Submarine
Tech Electrical: - BE/B.Tech with at least 60% marks in these fields:
Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Applied Electronics
and Communication (AEC).
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Pay/Allowance
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- The starting
total salary of a Sub Lieutenant is around Rs 1,25,000 per month,
along with other applicable allowances.
- Candidates will
receive a Pilot/NAOO allowance of Rs 31,250 after successfully finishing
the training.
- Candidates will
also get a Submarine allowance of Rs 31,250 after completing the
training successfully.
- The Submarine
allowance will be given to candidates after they finish submarine training,
following the current rules.
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Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027)
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- Executive
Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre): Date of birth should be between 02 Jan
2002 and 01 Jul 2007
- Pilot:
Date of birth should be between 02 Jan 2003 and 01 Jan 2008
- Naval Air
Operations Officer (Observers): Date of birth should be between 02 Jan
2003 and 01 Jan 2008
- Air Traffic
Controller (ATC): Date of birth should be between 02 Jan 2002 and 01
Jan 2006
- Logistics:
Date of birth should be between 02 Jan 2002 and 01 Jun 2007
- Education:
Date of birth should be between 02 Jan 2002 and 01 Jan 2006
- Engineering
Branch (General Service (GS)): Date of birth should be between 02 Jan
2002 and 01 Jul 2007
- Electrical
Branch (General Service (GS)): Date of birth should be between 02 Jan
2002 and 01 Jul 2007
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Key Dates
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Event
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Schedule
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Apply Online
Starting
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24 Jan 2026
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Last Date to
Apply Online
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24 Feb 2026
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Course Start
Date
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Jan 2027
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Final Result
Notification to Indian Navy
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Before 20 Dec 2026
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Selection Procedure
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- Applications
will be shortlisted based on the normalized marks candidates have in their
qualifying degree. The normalization method is explained on the Join Indian
Navy website (URL: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation.pdf).
- For BE/B.Tech
candidates who have finished or are in their final year, marks up to the
fifth semester will be used for shortlisting for the SSB interview.
- For candidates
with postgraduate degrees (MSc, MCA, MBA, M.Tech), all semester marks
will be considered if completed. If still studying, shortlisting will be
based on marks up to the pre-final year.
- Candidates who
make the final merit list must provide proof of completing their qualifying
degree with at least 60% marks by emailing officer@navy.gov.in. Those who do
not meet this requirement will not be allowed to join the Academy.
- Shortlisted
candidates will be notified about their SSB interview selection via email or
SMS (the contact details given in their application). Candidates should not
change their email or phone number until the selection process finishes and
should regularly check their inbox and spam folder.
- Requests to
change the SSB interview center will not be accepted under any condition.
- Any requests to
change SSB dates must be sent to the call-up officer of the respective SSB
after receiving the call-up letter. Candidates should download the call-up
letter once they get a message or email from Naval Headquarters (using the
contact details provided in the application).
- No compensation
will be given if a candidate gets injured during any tests in the SSB
interview.
- AC 3-tier train
fare will be reimbursed for candidates attending the SSB interview for the
first time for a specific type of commission. Candidates must bring a
photocopy of the first page of their passbook or cheque leaf showing their
name, account number, and IFSC code when going for the SSB.
- The merit list
will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the SSB for all entries,
depending on the available vacancies and medical clearance. Candidates who
pass the medical exam will be appointed according to the number of vacancies
in the entry.
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Application Process
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- Candidates must
register and complete the application on the Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
To save time during the application period, candidates can enter their
details and upload documents beforehand.
- While filling
out the online application, it is recommended to keep all necessary documents
handy to ensure: Accurate entry of personal information, exactly as shown in
the Matriculation Certificate. Fields like email address and mobile number
are mandatory and must be filled.
- All required
documents (preferably originals), including mark sheets up to the 5th and
7th semester for regular and integrated BE/B.Tech courses
respectively, and all semesters for other degrees, date of birth proof (from 10th
and 12th certificates), CGPA conversion formula for BE/B.Tech,
Merchant Navy certificate from the Government of India’s Ministry of Shipping
and Transport, NCC 'C' certificate from National Cadet Corps, and a
recent colored passport-size photograph should be scanned in original
JPG/TIFF format for uploading during the application.
- If any scanned
document is unclear or unreadable for any reason, the application will be
rejected. Candidates should print the completed application and bring it to
the SSB interview.
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Indian Navy SSC Officer Useful Links
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Official Notification PDF
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Click Here
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Official Portal
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Click Here
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Join
Telegram Channel
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Click Here
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Join WhatsApp
Channel
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Click Here
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Join
Arattai Channel
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Click Here
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