The Indian Navy Recruitment 2026: Indian Navy has recently announced a recruitment drive for Short Service Commission (SSC) for course commencing Jun 2027 onwards at Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. This recruitment is set to fill 275 posts.
Department: The Indian Navy
Posts: Short Service Commission Officers
Total posts: 275
Eligibility: BE/B.Tech / MBA / B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc / PG Diploma / MCA / M.Sc
Age Limit: 02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
Apply Fee: Nill
Last date: 03 August 2026
Salary: Rs 1,20,000/-
Job Location: All India
Apply Mode: Online
Indian Naval Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 275
Name of post: Short Service Commission (SSC)
Indian Naval Recruitment Eligibility Criteria:
– Understanding the Indian Navy SSC officer eligibility 2026 is the most critical step before filling the application. Eligibility differs by branch – both in terms of educational qualification streams and date-of-birth range. Candidates must meet conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.
Educational Qualification – Branch-wise:
– The minimum educational requirement for most branches is a BE/B.Tech degree with minimum 60% marks in the relevant discipline. Here is a branch-wise summary of qualification requirements:
– Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro): BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
– Pilot: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Candidates must have 60% aggregate in Class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII.
– Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks; 60% aggregate in Class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII.
Air Traffic Controller (ATC): Same as Pilot / Observers entry.
– Logistics: (a) BE/B.Tech in any discipline with First Class; OR (b) MBA with First Class; OR (c) B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc (IT) with First Class along with PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Material Management; OR (d) MCA/M.Sc (IT) with First Class.
– Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC): BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in streams including Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Micro Electronics, Industrial Production, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Communication, Industrial Engineering, Aero Space, Control Engineering, Information Technology, Production, Instrumentation, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Tele Communication, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Application, Metallurgy, Metallurgical, Chemical, Material Science; OR Post Graduate degree in Electronics/Physics. Candidates must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII.
– Education: Multiple streams accepted including MSc/MA in Maths/Operational Research/Physics/Applied Physics/Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences, MA (History) with min 55%, BE/B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Electrical / Electronics / Communication/Electronics and Instrumentation, ME/M.Tech in Electronics / Communication / Controls / Radar / Microwave / Optical Fibre Communication/Digital Signal Processing/VLSI etc., ME/M.Tech in Thermal / Production / Machine Design / Mechatronics / Meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths at graduation). Minimum 60% marks in Class X, XII, and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or XII.
– Engineering Branch (GS): BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Marine Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Aero Space Engineering, Automobiles Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Metallurgy Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation.
– Submarine Tech Engineering: Same as Engineering Branch (GS).
– Electrical Branch (GS): BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Tele Communication, Electronics & Communication, Power Electronics, Power Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Instrumentation, Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC).
– Submarine Tech Electrical: Same as Electrical Branch (GS).
– Naval Constructor: BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aero Space Engineering, Marine Engineering, Ship Technology, Naval Architecture, Metallurgy, Ship Building, Ship Design, Ocean Engineering.
Age Limit: 02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
– The Indian Navy officer age limit 2026 varies by branch. Refer to the vacancy for branch-specific date-of-birth ranges. All candidates must be unmarried at the time of applying. The selected candidates will be inducted in the rank of Sub Lieutenant.
Indian Naval Vacancy Application fee: Nill
Note: – If you have any query regarding selection process then you must see the notification and read carefully.
Selection Process:
Phase-I: Shortlisting for SSB Interview
Phase-II: SSB Interview
Phase-III: Medical Examination
Phase-IV: Merit List
How to apply: Online
Indian Naval Recruitment 2026: Important Dates:
Starting date for online application : 25 June 2026
Last date for online application: 03 August 2026
Last date for payment of fee : 03 August 2026
Indian Naval Vacancy 2026: Official Notification
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About: The Indian Navy Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Recruitment 2026 for the June 2027 course offers approximately 275 vacancies across Executive, Technical, and Education branches. Eligible unmarried men and women can submit applications online through the Join Indian Navy Official Portal until the extended deadline of August 3, 2026.