Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026; Indian Navy has come up with a total of 260 vacancies for the Jan 2027 SSC (ST 27) Course in various posts, which include Hydro Cadre, Pilot, Observer, Education, Engineering, Submarine, Electrical, ATC, Logistics, and other posts. The online registration process for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 has started on 24th January 2026 at the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2026 Out
For the recruitment of Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in various entries under the Executive Branch, Education Branch, and Technical Branch, the Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2026 has been released at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Candidates can download the notification from the official website or through the link given below.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Conducting Body | Indian Navy |
| Post Name | General Service (GS-X), Hydro Cadre, Pilot, Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer), Education Officer, Engineering Branch (General Service), Submarine Technical Engineering, Electrical Branch (General Service), Air Traffic Controller (ATC), and Logistics |
| Course Name | Jan 2027 SSC (ST 27) |
| Vacancy | 260 |
| Registration Dates | 24th January to 24th February 2026 |
| Educational Qualifications | BE/B.Tech/MA/MSc |
| Maximum Age Limit | 25 years |
| Probation Period | 2 years |
| Selection Process | SSB Exam Interview Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Official website | www.joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The important dates for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 have been released along with the official notification. The online applications have started on 24th January 2026, and the last date to apply online is 24th February 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notificaiton | 10th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 24th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Ends | 24th February 2026 |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Vacancy 2026
Indian Navy has announced 260 vacancies for General Service (GS-X), Hydro Cadre, Pilot, Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer), Education Officer, Engineering Branch (General Service), Submarine Technical Engineering, etc. Candidates can check post-wise vacancies in the table below.
| Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| [General Service (GS(X)) / Hydro Cadre] | 76 |
| Pilot | 25 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer) | 20 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 |
| Logistics | 10 |
| Education Officer | 15 |
| Engineering Branch (GS) | 42 |
| Submarine Engineering | 8 |
| Electrical Branch (GS) | 38 |
| Submarine Electrical | 8 |
| Total | 260 |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must go through the age and educational requirements before applying for the Indian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Recruitment 2026. Candidates must fulfill these requirements, as these will be verified at the time of the SSB Interview and document verification.
| Branch & Role | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| General Service (GS(X)) / Hydro Cadre | BE/B.Tech in any discipline | 2nd January 2002 to 1st July 2007 |
| Pilot | BE/B.Tech in any discipline | 2nd January 2003 to 1st January 2008 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer) | BE/B.Tech (any discipline) | 2nd January 2003 to 1st January 2008 |
| Air Traffic Controller | BE/B.Tech (any discipline) | 2nd January 2002 to 1st January 2006 |
| Logistics | BE/B.Tech (First Class) OR MBA (First Class) OR B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc(IT) + PG Diploma (Finance/Logistics/SCM/MM) OR MCA/M.Sc(IT) (First Class) | 2nd January 2002 to 1st June 2007 |
| Education Officer | MA/MSc (Maths/Physics/OR/Meteorology/Oceanography etc.) OR BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, IT-related streams) | 2 January 2000 to 1st January 2006 |
| Engineering Branch (GS) | BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, Automobile, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Metallurgy | 2nd January 2002 to 1st July 2007 |
| Submarine Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Control/Aeronautical/Industrial Engineering | |
| Electrical Branch (GS) | BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Power, Instrumentation, Telecommunication | 2nd January 2002 to 1st July 2007 |
| Submarine Electrical | BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/ECE/Instrumentation |
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for various posts under the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 for the Jan 2027 SSC (ST 27) Course is as follows:
- Shortlisting for SSB: Candidates will be shortlisted based on normalized marks in their qualifying degree.
- SSB Exam: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or SMS.
- Document Verification: In this stage, all the documents will be verified.
- Medical Examination: Candidates’ medical fitness will be checked for the posts.
The merit list is prepared based on SSB marks and medical clearance. Selected candidates will be inducted as Sub Lieutenants at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, subject to medical clearance.
How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 by following these simple steps
- Apply online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
- Fill all the details, Name, Father’s name, Address, Educational qualifications
- Upload Photo and Signature as per the specifications
- Upload the required documents.
- Applications must be accurate and illegible or incorrect submissions may be rejected.
These documents must be uploaded, and print the submitted application form.
- Marksheets (up to 5th/7th semester for BE/B.Tech, all semesters for other degrees)
- Date of birth proof (10th & 12th certificates)
- CGPA conversion formula for BE/B.Tech
- Merchant Navy certificate (if applicable)
- NCC ‘C’ certificate (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Take a printout of the submitted application for the SSB interview.
Important Links
| Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
Apply online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
