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

Indian Navy has released the official notification for the recruitment of Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers. This is a significant opportunity for candidates holding Engineering, Science, MBA, and MCA degrees to join the Indian Navy. Interested candidates can apply online through the official joinindiannavy.gov.in website starting from 24th January 2026.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre)

• Essential: BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.

Eligibility for Pilot

• Essential: BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
• Additional Criteria: Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII.

Eligibility for Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers)

• Essential: BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
• Additional Criteria: Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII.

Eligibility for Air Traffic Controller (ATC)

• Essential: BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
• Additional Criteria: Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII.

Eligibility for Logistics

• Essential: BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with First Class OR MBA with First Class OR B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.Sc.(H) with First class along with PG Diploma in Finance / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Material Management OR MCA/ M.Sc.(H) with First Class.

Eligibility for Education

• Essential: MSc/MA with minimum 60% marks in Maths/ Operational Research (with Physics in BSc) OR MSc/MA with minimum 60% marks in Physics/ Applied Physics (with Maths in BSc)/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths in BSc) OR BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/ Production Engineering OR BE/ B.Tech/ M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Computer Science Engineering/ MCA (with either Physics or Mathematics in graduation level) OR BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR ME/ M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electronics & Communication/ Controls/ Radar and Microwave/ Optical Fibre Communication/ Digital Signal Processing/ Wireless Communication/ Laser and Electro Optics/ VLSI/ Power Systems/ Communications Systems/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR ME/ M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Thermal/ Production Engineering/ Machine Design/ System and Controls/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths at graduation level).
• Additional Criteria: Candidates applying for the Education entry must have scored minimum of 60% marks in class X or class XII.

Eligibility for Engineering Branch (General Service (GS))

• Essential: BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams: Marine Engineering, Aero Space Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automobiles Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering.

Eligibility for Submarine Tech Engineering

• Essential: BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams: Production Engineering, Control Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation.

Eligibility for Electrical Branch (General Service (GS))

• Essential: BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams: Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Tele Communication, Power Engineering.

Eligibility for Submarine Tech Electrical

• Essential: BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams: Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC).

Salary

• The initial gross salary of Sub Lieutenant starts from Rs 1,25,000/- (approximately) per month along with other allowances as applicable.
• Pilot/ NAOO allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
• Submarine allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.

Age Limit

(as on 01-01-2027)

• Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
• Pilot: Born Between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
• Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): Born Between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
• Air Traffic Controller (ATC): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
• Logistics: Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jun 2007
• Education: Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
• Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
• Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007

Selection Process

• Shortlisting of applications will be based on normalized marks obtained in the qualifying degree.
• For BE/ B.Tech candidates, marks obtained up to the fifth semester will be considered for SSB shortlisting.
• For Post-Graduate candidates, marks obtained in all semesters will be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB Interview.
• Merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks, subject to medical clearance.

How to Apply

• Candidates must register and fill out the application on the Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
• Applications start from 24-01-2026.
• Last date to apply is 24-02-2026.
• Keep relevant documents (marks sheets, DOB proof, CGPA conversion formula, NCC certificate, etc.) ready for upload.

Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 24th February 2026.

Q2: What is the total number of vacancies announced?
A: A total of 260 vacancies have been announced for SSC Officer posts.

Q3: What is the salary for an Indian Navy SSC Officer?
A: The initial gross salary is approximately Rs. 1,25,000 per month.

Q4: Can women apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer posts?
A: Yes, vacancies are available for both Men and Women across various branches like Executive, Pilot, ATC, Logistics, and Engineering.