Recruitment Overview
The Indian Navy has released an official notification inviting online applications for the recruitment of Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers under various branches for the January 2027 (ST-27) course. Eligible and interested unmarried male and female candidates can submit their online application through the official Join Indian Navy portal. The online registration process will begin on 24 January 2026 and will remain open until 24 February 2026.
Key Information
Important Dates
Online Application Begins: 24 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026
- Written Exam Date: Notified Later
Fee Structure
- Application fee is not specified.
- Pay Fee Through Online Mode.
Age Criteria
- See Below Post Wise.
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Total post
260
Eligibility Criteria—Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro Cadre)
Candidates must hold a BE / B.Tech degree in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
Aviation Branch (Pilot / Observer / Air Traffic Controller)
Applicants should have completed BE / B.Tech in any stream with a minimum of 60% overall marks.
Additionally, candidates must have secured 60% aggregate marks in Class 10 and Class 12, along with at least 60% marks in English in either Class 10 or Class 12.
Logistics Branch
Eligibility includes any one of the following qualifications with First Class marks:
BE / B.Tech in any discipline
MBA
B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc (IT) along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Material Management
MCA / M.Sc (IT)
Education Branch
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria with minimum 60% marks:
M.Sc (Mathematics / Operational Research) with Physics studied at graduation level
M.Sc (Physics / Applied Physics) with Mathematics at graduation level
M.Sc (Chemistry) with Physics at graduation level
BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
BE / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics & Communication Engineering
M.Tech from a recognized institute in:
Thermal Engineering / Production Engineering / Machine Design
Communication Systems / Electronics & Communication / VLSI / Power Systems
🔹 Note: For the Education Branch, candidates must have scored at least 60% marks in Class 10 and Class 12, including minimum 60% in English in either Class 10 or Class 12.
Engineering Branch – General Service (GS)
Candidates must hold a BE / B.Tech qualification with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in one of the engineering disciplines listed below.
Candidates holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with Automation, Marine Engineering, Instrumentation, Production Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering are eligible to apply.
Submarine Engineering Branch
Candidates must have completed BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in:
Production Engineering, Control Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical with Automation.
Electrical Branch – General Service (GS)
Eligibility requires BE / B.Tech with at least 60% marks in:
Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, or Power Engineering.
Submarine Electrical Branch
Applicants must hold BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in one of the following streams:
Candidates with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering are eligible.
Applied Electronics & Communication (AEC)
Candidates with a BE / B.Tech degree in Applied Electronics & Communication securing minimum 60% marks are eligible to apply.
SSC Officer Jobs in Indian Navy 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Branch / Cadre | Total Posts | Date of Birth Range (Inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro Cadre) | 76 | 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007* |
| Pilot | 25 | 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008** |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer) | 20 | 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 | 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2006 |
| Logistics Branch | 10 | 02 January 2002 to 01 June 2007 |
| Education Branch | 15 | 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2006 |
| Engineering Branch (General Service) | 42 | 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007* |
| Submarine Technical (Engineering) | 08 | 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007* |
| Electrical Branch (General Service) | 38 | 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007 |
| Submarine Technical (Electrical) | 08 | 02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007 |
| Total Vacancies | 260 | — |
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