Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 260 Posts
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Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 260 Posts

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 260 vacancies under the Jan 2027 (ST 27) Course. Applications will be accepted online from 24 January to 24 February 2026. Engineering graduates, postgraduates, and eligible degree holders can apply as per branch-wise eligibility.

Total vacancies: 260

Applications open

Jan 24, 2026

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Vacancy count, salary, fee, age limit, selection process, and qualification details are included below.

A) Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2026

The Indian Navy has released the SSC Officer Recruitment Notification 2026 for the Jan 2027 (ST 27) Course.
A total of 260 vacancies are announced for Executive, Technical, and Education Branches.
The online application window is open from 24 January 2026 to 24 February 2026.
Selection will be done through SSB Interview followed by Medical Examination, and training will commence at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala.


B) Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationIndian Navy
Recruitment NameIndian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
Course NameJan 2027 SSC (ST 27)
Post NameSSC Officer (Executive, Technical & Education Branch)
Total Vacancies260
Application ModeOnline
Age LimitMax 25 years (varies by post)
SalaryApprox. ₹1,25,000 per month
Selection ProcessSSB Interview, Medical Examination

C) Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Date10 January 2026
Application Start Date24 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online24 February 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment24 February 2026
Exam / SSB DateWill be updated soon
Admit CardWill be updated soon

D) Indian Navy SSC Officer Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 260 vacancies are announced across various branches.

Branch / PostVacancies
General Service (GS-X) / Hydro Cadre76
Pilot25
Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)20
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)18
Logistics10
Education Officer15
Engineering Branch (GS)42
Submarine Engineering8
Electrical Branch (GS)38
Submarine Electrical8
Total260

E) Eligibility Criteria for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026

E1) Educational Qualification

Branch / RoleRequired Qualification
GS(X) / Hydro CadreBE/B.Tech in any discipline
Pilot / Observer / ATCBE/B.Tech in any discipline
LogisticsBE/B.Tech (First Class) / MBA / MCA / MSc (IT) / BSc/BCom/BSc(IT) + PG Diploma
Education OfficerMA/MSc (Science subjects) or BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech (specified streams)
Engineering Branch (GS)BE/B.Tech in Mechanical & allied streams
Submarine EngineeringBE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial etc.
Electrical Branch (GS)BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Power streams
Submarine ElectricalBE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/ECE

E2) Age Limit

Post CategoryDate of Birth Range
Most Branches02 January 2002 to 01 July 2007
Pilot / Observer02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
Education Branch02 January 2000 to 01 January 2006

Age relaxation: Not Available in Provided Content


F) Indian Navy SSC Officer Application Fee 2026

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹0
SC / ST / PwBD₹0

Application Fee: No fee for any category.


G) Salary Details

RankPay
Sub-LieutenantApprox. ₹1,25,000 per month

Additional allowances and benefits are applicable as per 7th Pay Commission.
Probation Period: 2 years.


H) Selection Process

The Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 selection process includes:

  • Shortlisting based on normalized qualifying degree marks
  • SSB Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

Final merit is prepared based on SSB performance and medical fitness.


I) Important Links

LinkStatus
Official Notification PDFNotification link
Apply OnlineWill be updated soon
Official Websitewww.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Applications open

Jan 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the eligibility for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must hold BE/B.Tech or relevant PG degrees as per branch-wise eligibility.
Q2. What is the age limit for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
The age limit varies by post, generally between 20 to 25 years, based on date of birth criteria.
Q3. How many vacancies are available in Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2026?
A total of 260 vacancies have been announced.
Q4. What is the selection process for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
Selection includes SSB Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q5. What is the salary for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
The initial salary is approximately ₹1,25,000 per month.
Q6. Is there any application fee for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no application fee for any category.
Q7. What is the last date to apply online for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 24 February 2026.
Q8. When will the training start under Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
Training will start in January 2027 at INA Ezhimala, Kerala.
Q9. What is the official website for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
The official website is www.joinindiannavy.gov.in .
Q10. How to apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Indian Navy website during the application window.
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