Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment: The Indian Navy has started the registration process for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers. The course will commence in January 2027 at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. Interested candidates can submit their applications on the official website joinindiannavy.gov.in. A total of 260 posts across Executive, Technical, and Education branches are available. Candidates are not required to pay any fees and the last date to register is February 24, 2026.
Indian Navy 2026 Recruitment: Vacancy details by branch
Executive Branch
- 76 posts (including 6 posts of Hydro) for SSC General Service (GS/X)
- 18 vacancies for Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
- 20 posts for Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO)
- 25 vacancies for SSC Pilot
- 10 posts for SSC Logistics
Technical Branch
- 42 posts in Engineering Branch (General Service)
- 38 posts in Electrical Branch (General Service)
- 8 vacancies each for Submarine Technical (Engineering) and Submarine Technical (Electrical)
Education Branch
- 15 posts are available under this recruitment cycle
Age limit
Candidates must have been born between July 2, 2002, and July 1, 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Indian Navy SSC 2027 Recruitment: Educational qualification
The academic requirements vary depending on the branch and role. Most positions in the Executive branch require candidates to hold a BE or B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60 per cent marks. For roles such as ATC, NAOO and SSC Pilot, applicants must also have scored at least 60 per cent in both Class 10 and Class 12, with English as a compulsory subject.
For SSC Logistics, candidates can apply if they possess qualifications such as BE, B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc (IT), B.Sc, B.Com or B.Sc (IT), along with a postgraduate diploma in Finance, provided they have secured first-class marks.
Applicants for the Technical branch must have a BE or B.Tech degree in relevant engineering disciplines, with at least 60 per cent aggregate marks. For the Education branch, eligible candidates should hold a postgraduate degree (M.Sc) or a B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech in the prescribed subjects.
How To Apply For The Post
- Visit the official website joinindiannavy.gov.in and complete the registration process.
- On the homepage, click on the link for SSC Officer January 2027 Course.
- Fill in the required details and submit the application form.
- Once submitted, the applicant will be successfully registered for the 2027 SSC intake.
