Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: Short Service Commission for Various Entries
Post Date: January 24, 2026, 1:34 PM
Brief Overview
The Indian Navy (Nausena Bharti) has announced the notification for the recruitment of Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for the January 2027 intake, covering various entry schemes. This recruitment drive aims to fill 260 vacancies. The online application process commenced on January 24, 2026, and will conclude on February 24, 2026. All interested and eligible candidates are advised to review the complete recruitment details provided below.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: January 24, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: February 24, 2026
- Exam Date: To be notified soon
- Admit Card: Available before the examination
Application Fee
- Application Fees: Nil (No fees required)
Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2026: Age Criteria
The specific age limit varies for each post and is detailed within the eligibility criteria box below. Candidates seeking to determine their exact age for eligibility can utilize the Age Calculator.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment rules.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 260
Executive Branch (Total: 149 Posts)
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| SSC General Service (GS/X) | 76 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) | 20 |
| Pilot | 25 |
| Logistics | 10 |
Technical Branch (Total: 96 Posts)
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Engineering Branch General Service | 42 |
| Electrical Branch General Service | 38 |
| Submarine Tech Engineering & Electrical | 16 |
Education Branch (Total: 15 Posts)
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Education | 07 |
| SSC Education | 08 |
Educational Qualification for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
Executive Branch
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| SSC General Service (GS/X) | BE / B.Tech in Any Discipline with minimum 60% Marks. | 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | B.Tech in Any Discipline with minimum 60% Marks. Also, minimum 60% Marks in 10th, 12th Class, and 60% Marks in English in 10th, 12th Class. | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) | BE / B.Tech in Any Stream with minimum 60% Marks. Also, minimum 60% Marks in 10th, 12th Class, and 60% Marks in English in 10th, 12th Class. | 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008 |
| Pilot | BE / B.Tech in Any Stream with minimum 60% Marks. Also, minimum 60% Marks in 10th, 12th Class, and 60% Marks in English in 10th, 12th Class. | 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008 |
| Logistics | BE / B.Tech in Any Stream OR MBA / MCA / M.Sc (IT) OR B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc (IT) with PG Diploma in Finance, all with 1st Class Marks. | 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007 |
Technical Branch
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Branch General Service | BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% Marks in Mechanical / Marine / Instrumentation / Production / Aeronautical / Industrial Engineering & Management / Control Engineering / Aero Space / Automobiles / Metallurgy / Mechatronics / Instrumentation & Control. | 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007 |
| Electrical Branch General Service | BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% Marks in Electrical / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Com. / Applied Electronics and Com. (AEC) / Electronics & Tele Com. / Tele Com. / Instrumentation / Electronics & Inst. / Applied Electronics & Inst. / Inst. & Control / Power Engineering / Power Electronics. | 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007 |
| Submarine Tech Engineering | BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Production Engineering, Control Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical / Mechanical with Automation. | 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007 |
| Submarine Tech Electrical | BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation & Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC). | 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007 |
Education Branch
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| SSC Education | M.Sc with 60% Marks (Mathematics / Operational Research) with Physics in B.Sc. OR M.Sc. with 60% Marks (Physics / Applied Physics) with Mathematics in B.Sc. OR M.Sc. (60% Marks) in Chemistry & Physics in B.Sc. | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006 |
| SSC Education | BE / B.Tech (60% Marks) in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Comm. OR M.Tech (60% Marks) in Thermal / Production Engineering / Machine Design / Comm. System Engg / Electronics & Communication Engg / VLSI / Power System Engg. | 02/01/2000 to 01/01/2006 |
How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Online Form 2026
Candidates can apply online through the official Indian Navy recruitment portal, joinindiannavy.gov.in, or via the link provided in the “Important Links” section below before the last date.
All interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to thoroughly read the official notification for comprehensive details on eligibility, age limits, and qualifications before submitting their application.
Mode of Selection
The selection process will typically include:
- Screening Test
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview (Viva-Voce)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination