Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 275 Vacancies

Published On: July 29, 2026

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026.

The Indian Navy has published the official notification for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer entry for the June 2027 course. Online applications are invited from eligible unmarried male and female candidates to fill 275 vacancies across the Executive, Education, and Technical branches. The online application process is active, and the last date to apply has been officially extended to 03 August 2026.

Recruitment Authority	Indian Navy
Post Name	Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer
Total Vacancies	275
Course Name	June 2027 (AT 27) Course
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	joinindiannavy.gov.in

Important Dates

Candidates must carefully note the revised schedule for the application process. Do not wait for the last day to submit your form to avoid server errors.

Online Application Start Date: 25 June 2026
Online Application Last Date (Extended): 03 August 2026
SSB Interview Date: Not officially confirmed
Course Commencement: June 2027

Vacancy Details

A total of 275 posts are distributed among various branches. Here is the branch-wise breakdown:

Branch / Cadre	Vacancies
Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro)	90
Electrical Branch (General Service)	40
Pilot	25
Engineering Branch (General Service)	24
Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)	18
Naval Constructor	18
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	15
Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)	14
Education	13
Logistics	10
Submarine Tech Electrical	08

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For most technical and executive branches, candidates must have a BE/B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% marks.
For specific branches like Logistics and Education, candidates with a minimum of first class in B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc.(IT) with a PG Diploma, or MCA, M.Sc, or MBA are also eligible.
Candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Class X and XII, and 60% in English in Class X or XII for specific entries like Pilot and Observer.

Age Limit

The age limit criteria depend on the branch you are applying for:

For the Executive Branch and most Technical entries, candidates must be born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007.
For Pilot and Observer entries, candidates must be born between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008.

Application Fees

There is no application fee mentioned for any category in this recruitment drive.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will be commissioned as Sub Lieutenants. The initial gross salary is approximately Rs 1,20,000 per month. Additionally, a Pilot/NAOO and Submarine allowance of Rs 31,250 is provided after the successful completion of training.

Selection Process

There is no written examination for this recruitment. The selection is based on the following stages:

Shortlisting: Applications will be shortlisted based on the normalized marks scored in the qualifying degree.
SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview.
Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB must clear the medical tests.

Documents Required

Keep the following scanned documents ready before starting your online application:

Class 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates.
Degree mark sheets (up to the pre-final or final semester).
Proof of Date of Birth.
NCC ‘C’ certificate (if applicable for marks relaxation).
Recent passport-size photograph and signature.

How to Apply Online

Follow these simple steps to complete your registration process:

Visit the official recruitment portal of the Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Register yourself by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
Log in and fill the online application form with your personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload the required scanned documents, including your photograph and signature.
Review all the entered information carefully and submit the form before the extended deadline of 03 August 2026.
Print the final submitted application form for your records.