Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• 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).

Salary/Stipend

• The initial gross salary of Sub Lieutenant starts from Rs 1,25,000/- (approximately) per month alongwith other allowances as applicable.
• Pilot/ NAOO allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
• Submarine allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
• Submarine allowance will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of submarine training in accordance with extant rules.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027)

• Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
• Pilot: Born Between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
• Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): Born Between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
• Air Traffic Controller (ATC): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
• Logistics: Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jun 2007
• Education: Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
• Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
• Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)): Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007

Important Dates

Selection Process

• 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 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
• Merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks for all entries as per availability of vacancies and medical clearance for respective entry. Candidates declared fit in medical examination would be appointed as per availability of vacancies in the entry.

General Information/Instructions

• Vacancies mentioned in para 2 are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training slots.
• Only one application can be filled by a candidate. In case of multiple applications, candidature will be cancelled.
• Male Candidates shortlisted for GS(X) are also eligible to volunteer for submarine arm subject to medical fitness, vacancies and service requirements. Candidates exercising option for this branch will have to additionally indicate option for submarine specialisation while filling the online application form.
• Eventual selection/ nomination to undergo submarine specialisation will be subject to clearing submarine medicals (after joining INA) and service requirements.
• Submarine allowance will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of submarine training in accordance with extant rules.
• Candidates selected under GS(X) may be nominated to undergo specialisation in RPA (after completion of training at INA), subject to medical fitness and service requirements.
• Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) either as a Second Mate, Mate or Master and born between 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(1).
• Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer and born between 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jul 2007 (both