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

The Indian Navy has announced 260 vacancies for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for the January 2027 course at INA Ezhimala. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for graduates and engineers to serve the nation as commissioned officers in various branches including Executive, Technical, Education, and Logistics. Selection will be based on shortlisting through normalized academic marks, followed by SSB Interview and Medical Examination. Selected candidates will be inducted in the rank of Sub Lieutenant and receive an attractive salary along with allowances and benefits as per Navy rules. Interested candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying online.

Authority - Central Government

Application Mode - Online

Job Type - Regular

Posted On

10 Jan 2026, 04:43 pm

Total Posts

260

Organization

Indian Navy

🗓️ Important Dates

Application Start Date: 24 January 2026
Application Last Date: 24 February 2026
Course Commencing: January 2027
Final Result Submission Deadline: Before 20 December 2026

💰 Application Fee

All Categories: No Application Fee

🎯 Age Limit

Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro Cadre)
- Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007
Pilot
- Candidates must be born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers)
- Candidates must be born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
- Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2006
Logistics
- Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 to 01 June 2007
Education
- Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2006
Engineering Branch (General Service – GS)
- Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007
Electrical Branch (General Service – GS)
- Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007

🎓 Qualification

Executive / Pilot / NAOO / ATC: BE / B.Tech (Any Discipline) – Minimum 60%
Logistics: BE/B.Tech with First Class OR MBA OR B.Sc/B.Com with PG Diploma (Finance/Logistics/SCM) OR MCA/M.Sc
Education: MA/MSc/BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech/MCA in notified disciplines (Minimum 60%)
Engineering (GS): BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Marine, Instrumentation, etc.
Electrical (GS): BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Power, Telecommunication
Submarine Branches: Only for Male Candidates (Specified Engineering Streams)

📋 Vacancy Details

Sl. No	Branch / Cadre	No. of Posts	Gender
1	Executive (GS(X)/Hydro)	76	Men & Women
2	Pilot	25	Men & Women
3	NAOO (Observer)	20	Men & Women
4	ATC	18	Men & Women
5	Logistics	10	Men & Women
6	Education	07	Men & Women
7	Engineering (GS)	42	Men & Women
8	Electrical (GS)	38	Men & Women
9	Submarine Tech (Engg + Electrical)	16	Men Only
Total		260