The Indian Navy has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for the year 2026. A total of 260 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Interested and eligible candidates who wish to join the Indian Navy can apply online through the official website https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/.
The online application process will commence on 24 January 2026 and will remain open until 24 February 2026. There is no application fee for this recruitment; candidates can submit the application form free of cost.
| Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Indian Navy : Short Details of Notification JAN 2027 (ST 27) COURSE | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 09 January 2026 • Application Start : 24 January 2026 • Online Apply Last Date : 24 February 2026 • Last Date For Fee Payment : 24 February 2026 • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card : 03 Days Before Exam • Result Date : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • General/ OBC/ EWS : 00/- • SC/ ST / Female: 00/- • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only. |
| Age Limit |
| Age details given below. |
| No. of Post |
| 260 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | ||
| Branch Details | Vacancy | Gender |
| Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre) | 76 (including 06 Hydro) | Men and Women (maximum of 10 vacancies in GS (X) and 01 vacancy in Hydro for women) |
| Pilot | 25 | Men and Women (maximum of 03 vacancies for women) |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | 20 | Men and Women (maximum of 03 vacancies for women) |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 | Men and Women |
| Logistics | 10 | Men and Women (maximum of 01 vacancies for women) |
| Education | 07 | Men and Women |
| Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)) | 42 | Men and Women (maximum of 07 vacancies for women) |
| Submarine Tech Engineering | 08 | Only for Men |
| Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)) | 38 | Men and Women (maximum of 07 vacancies for women) |
| Submarine Tech Electrical | 08 | Only for Men |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro Cadre) : Candidates must possess a BE/B.Tech degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks. • Pilot : Applicants should have a BE/B.Tech degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks. In addition, candidates must have secured 60% aggregate marks in Classes X and XII, with a minimum of 60% marks in English in either Class X or Class XII. • Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer) : Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks. They should also have 60% aggregate marks in Classes X and XII, including at least 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII. • Air Traffic Controller (ATC) : Applicants must have completed BE/B.Tech in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks. Additionally, 60% aggregate marks in Classes X and XII and 60% marks in English in either Class X or Class XII are mandatory. • Logistics : Candidates must have BE/B.Tech with First Class, or MBA with First Class, or B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc (Hons) with First Class along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Material Management, or MCA / M.Sc (Hons) with First Class. • Education Branch : Applicants must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in one of the following qualifications: MSc/MA in Mathematics or Operational Research (with Physics at BSc level), or MSc/MA in Physics / Applied Physics / Meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Mathematics at BSc level), or BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering, or BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering or MCA (with Physics or Mathematics at graduation level), or BE/B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation, or ME/M.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Controls / Radar & Microwave / Optical Fibre Communication / Digital Signal Processing / Wireless Communication / Laser & Electro-Optics / VLSI / Power Systems / Communication Systems / Electronics & Instrumentation, or ME/M.Tech in Thermal / Production Engineering / Machine Design / Systems & Controls / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Mathematics at graduation level). Candidates applying for the Education Branch must also have secured a minimum of 60% marks in either Class X or Class XII. • Engineering Branch (General Service – GS) : Candidates must have a BE/B.Tech degree with at least 60% marks in the following disciplines: Marine Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering • Submarine Technical (Engineering) : Applicants must hold a BE/B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% marks in: Production Engineering, Control Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical with Automation • Electrical Branch (General Service – GS) : Candidates should have completed BE/B.Tech with at least 60% marks in : Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Power Engineering • Submarine Technical (Electrical) : Applicants must possess a BE/B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% marks in: Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Applied Electronics & Communication (AEC) |
| Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027) |
| • Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro Cadre) : Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive). • Pilot : Applicants should be born between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive). • Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer) : Candidates must be born between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive). • Air Traffic Controller (ATC) : Applicants should be born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive). • Logistics Branch : Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 and 01 June 2007 (both dates inclusive). • Education Branch : Applicants should be born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive). • Engineering Branch (General Service – GS) : Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive). • Electrical Branch (General Service – GS) : Applicants should be born between 02 January 2002 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive). |
| Salary |
| Rs. 1,25,000/- (approximately) per month. |
| Selection Process |
| • Shortlisting • Merit List • SSB Interview |
| Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of Join Indian Navy at https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/. 2. Eligible candidates can apply online from 24 January 2026 to 24 February 2026. Carefully read the official notification for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 before proceeding with the application. 3. Ensure that all required documents are ready, including eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and basic personal information. 4. Keep scanned copies of necessary documents such as photograph, signature, and ID proof ready for upload. 5. Before final submission, review the application form carefully and verify all entered details. 6. After successful submission, take a printout of the final application form for future reference. |
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