Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 260 Posts
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 260 Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer posts. Eligible candidates holding B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.A, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, MCA can apply online through the official website joinindiannavy.gov.in.
The online application process starts from 24 January 2026 and the last date to apply is 24 February 2026. All details are as follow...
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Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Indian Navy |
|---|---|
| Post Name | SSC Officer (Short Service Commission) |
| Total Vacancies | 260 |
| Salary | ₹1,25,000/- (Approx) |
| Qualification | B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.A, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, MCA |
| Application Start Date | 24-01-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24-02-2026 |
| Official Website | joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Vacancy Details 2026
| Branch / Cadre | Vacancies | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro) | 76 | Men & Women |
| Pilot | 25 | Men & Women |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer) | 20 | Men & Women |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 | Men & Women |
| Logistics | 10 | Men & Women |
| Education | 07 | Men & Women |
| Engineering Branch (GS) | 42 | Men & Women |
| Submarine Tech (Engineering) | 08 | Men Only |
| Electrical Branch (GS) | 38 | Men & Women |
| Submarine Tech (Electrical) | 08 | Men Only |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria – Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro Cadre)
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 marks in Class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or XII.
Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers)
BE / B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Candidates must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or XII.
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
BE / B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Candidates must have 60% aggregate marks in Class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or XII.
Logistics
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.
Education
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 / 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 or MCA (with Physics or Mathematics at 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 / Radar & Microwave / Optical Fibre Communication / VLSI / Power Systems / Wireless Communication or ME / M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Thermal / Production Engineering / Machine Design / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Sciences.
Note: Candidates applying for the Education entry must have scored minimum 60% marks in Class X or Class XII.
Engineering Branch (General Service – GS)
BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams:
- Marine Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
Submarine Tech (Engineering)
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
Electrical Branch (General Service – GS)
BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams:
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Power Electronics
- Electronics Engineering
- Telecommunication
- Power Engineering
Submarine Tech (Electrical)
BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams:
- Electrical & Electronics
- Electronics & Telecommunication
- Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC)
Indian Navy SSC Officer Salary 2026
The initial gross salary of a Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy starts from ₹1,25,000/- per month (approximately), along with other allowances as applicable under government rules.
- Initial Gross Salary: ₹1,25,000/- per month (Approx.)
- Pilot / NAOO Allowance: ₹31,250/- per month after successful completion of training
- Submarine Allowance: ₹31,250/- per month after successful completion of submarine training
Note: Submarine allowance will be admissible to candidates only after successful completion of submarine training and as per extant Indian Navy rules.
Age Limit (As on 01-01-2027)
| Branch / Cadre | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|
| Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro Cadre) | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007 |
| Pilot | 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006 |
| Logistics | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jun 2007 |
| Education | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006 |
| Engineering Branch (General Service – GS) | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007 |
| Electrical Branch (General Service – GS) | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 24 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 February 2026 |
| Course Commencement | January 2027 |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on normalized marks
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer 2026
- Visit the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Register using valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents in JPG/TIFF format
- Submit the application and take a printout
Indian Navy SSC Officer Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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