All the information and eligibility requirements for the 260 posts in the Indian Navy SSC Officer vacancies recently announced under Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment are listed below. Eligible candidates should follow the instructions given below.

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| Name of the Job Role: | SSC Officer (Short Service Commission Officers) |
| Total Vacancy | 260 Posts |
| Eligibility | B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.A, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, MCA |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Application start Date: | 24-01-2026 |
| Application Last Date: | 24-02-2026 |
| Initial Pay | Rs. 1,25,000 per month |
| Payment Method | N/A |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Vacancy List For Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment:
| Branch/ Cadre | Gender | No. of. Posts |
| Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre) | Men and Women (maximum of 10 vacancies in GS (X) and 01 vacancy in Hydro for women) | 76 (including 06 Hydro) |
| Pilot | Men and Women (maximum of 03 vacancies for women) | 25 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | Men and Women (maximum of 03 vacancies for women) | 20 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | Men and Women | 18 |
| Logistics | Men and Women (maximum of 01 vacancies for women) | 10 |
| Education | Men and Women | 07 |
| Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)) | Men and Women (maximum of 07 vacancies for women) | 42 |
| Submarine Tech Engineering | Only for Men | 08 |
| Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)) | Men and Women (maximum of 07 vacancies for women) | 38 |
| Submarine Tech Electrical | Only for Men | 08 |
Eligibility Criteria For Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment:
- 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. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII).
- Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII).
- Air Traffic Controller (ATC): BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class 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 (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). Candidates applying for the Education entry must have scored minimum of 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, Aero Space Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automobiles 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, Tele Communication, Power Engineering.
- Submarine Tech Electrical: BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :- Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC).
Age Limit Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment:
| Branch/ Cadre | Born Between (Both Dates inclusive) |
| 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 Jan 2007 |
| Education | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006 |
| Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)) | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006 |
| Submarine Tech Engineering | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006 |
| Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)) | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007 |
| Submarine Tech Electrical | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007 |
Application fee Details For Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment:
- N/A
Mode Of Selection Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment:
- Shortlisting of application will be based on normalised marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree. Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree will be normalised using the formulae mentioned in Join Indian Navy website (URL: – https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation.pdf)
- BE/ B.Tech. For candidates who have completed or are in final year of BE/ B.Tech, marks obtained upto fifth semester will be considered for SSB shortlisting.
- Post-Graduate Degree Programme. For candidates who have completed MSc, MCA, MBA, M.Tech, marks obtained in all semesters will be considered. For candidates who are in final year, shortlisting will be based on pre-final year performance.
- Candidates selected in the final merit list will be required to submit the proof of completing the qualifying degree with minimum 60% marks by sending an email at the address officer@navy.gov.in. Candidates failing to meet the criteria will not be permitted to join the Academy.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview through e-mail or SMS (provided by candidates in their application form). Candidates are advised not to change their e-mail/ mobile number till selection process is over and check their inbox and spam folder periodically.
- Change of SSB Centre for interview is not permissible under any circumstances.
- Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the call up officer of the concerned SSB on receipt of call up letter. Candidates are to download the call up letter on receiving intimation from Naval Headquarters through SMS/ email (provided by candidates in their application).
- No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews.
- AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission. Candidates are required to bring photocopy of the first page of pass book or cheque leaf where the name, A/C No. & IFSC details are mentioned, while appearing for SSB.
- Details of SSB procedure are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Important Dates & Details For Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment:
- Online Application Start From: 24-01-2026
- Last Date for Online Application: 24-02-2026
How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment 2026?
- Interested candidates need to visit the official website https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
- Please ensure vacancies from the official website.
- Eligible candidates can complete the online application and attach the needed documentation.
- Please double-check the application cost for the specific position for which you intend to apply before paying it.
- Please save or print a paper copy of the registration form for future reference.
- Candidates who are eligible to apply for the recruitment can find the official links below.
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply online | Click Here |
FAQ’s for Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment:
Q1. What is the mode of application?
Candidates must apply online through the official website:
https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
Q2. What are the important dates for the application?
- Application Start Date: 24 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026
Q3. Is there any application fee?
Q4. What is the salary for SSC Officers?
The initial pay is approximately ₹1,25,000 per month, as per Navy pay structure.
Q5. Who is eligible to apply for Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment posts?
Eligibility depends on the branch. Generally, candidates must have:
- BE/B.Tech / MBA / MSc / MCA / MA / MTech (as per branch)
- Minimum 60% marks in a qualifying degree
Q6. What is the total number of vacancies for SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
A total of 260 posts for Indian Navy SSC officer Recruitment are available under the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer.
Q7. Which organization is conducting this recruitment?
This recruitment is conducted by the Indian Navy.
Q8. What is the name of the post?
The post name is Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer.


