Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: 260 Vacancies Announced, Apply Before Feb 24!

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: 260 Vacancies Announced, Salary ₹1.25 Lakh, Apply Online Now

If you dream of wearing the uniform and serving the nation at sea, here’s your chance. The Indian Navy has officially released the SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 260 Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer posts across multiple branches.

The online application process will begin on 24 January 2026 and will remain open till 24 February 2026. Eligible candidates can apply only through the official website joinindiannavy.gov.in.

This recruitment drive offers an attractive salary starting from ₹1.25 lakh per month, along with additional flying and submarine allowances. Below, you’ll find complete details about vacancies, eligibility, age limits, salary, selection process, and how to apply — all explained in a clear and easy-to-read format.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Indian Navy
Post Name	SSC Officer (Short Service Commission Officers)
Total Vacancies	260
Salary	₹1,25,000 per month (approx.)
Qualification	B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.A, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, MCA
Apply Online Start Date	24 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 February 2026
Course Commencement	January 2027
Official Website	joinindiannavy.gov.in

Branch-wise Vacancy Details (Men & Women)

Branch / Cadre	Vacancies	Gender Eligibility
Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro)	76 (incl. 6 Hydro)	Men & Women (10 GS(X) + 1 Hydro for women)
Pilot	25	Men & Women (Max 3 women)
Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)	20	Men & Women (Max 3 women)
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	18	Men & Women
Logistics	10	Men & Women (Max 1 woman)
Education	7	Men & Women
Engineering Branch (GS)	42	Men & Women (Max 7 women)
Submarine Tech (Engineering)	8	Men only
Electrical Branch (GS)	38	Men & Women (Max 7 women)
Submarine Tech (Electrical)	8	Men only

Eligibility Criteria (Branch-wise)

Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro)

Requirement	Details
Qualification	BE/B.Tech in any discipline
Minimum Marks	60%

Pilot / Observer / ATC

Requirement	Details
Qualification	BE/B.Tech (any discipline)
Degree Marks	Minimum 60%
Class X & XII	60% aggregate
English	60% in Class X or XII

Logistics

Qualification Options
BE/B.Tech (First Class)
MBA (First Class)
B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc(H) with PG Diploma (Finance/Logistics/SCM/MM)
MCA / M.Sc(H) (First Class)

Education Branch

Eligible degrees include:

• MA/MSc (Maths, Physics, OR, Meteorology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences)
• BE/B.Tech / M.Tech (Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science)
• MCA (with Physics or Maths at graduation level)

Minimum 60% in degree and 60% in Class X or XII is mandatory

Engineering Branch (GS)

Eligible Streams
Marine Engineering
Aerospace
Metallurgy
Instrumentation
Automobile
Mechatronics

Electrical Branch (GS)

Eligible Streams
Electrical
Electronics
Power Engineering
Instrumentation
Telecommunication

Submarine Branches

Branch	Eligible Streams
Submarine Engineering	Mechanical, Production, Control, Aeronautical
Submarine Electrical	Electrical & Electronics, Applied Electronics

Salary & Allowances

Component	Amount
Initial Salary (Sub Lieutenant)	₹1,25,000/month (approx.)
Pilot / Observer Allowance	₹31,250/month (after training)
Submarine Allowance	₹31,250/month (after training)

Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)

Branch	Date of Birth Range
Executive (GS(X)/Hydro)	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007
Pilot / Observer	02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008
ATC	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006
Logistics	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jun 2007
Education	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006
Engineering / Electrical	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Applications Start	24 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 February 2026
Course Begins	January 2027
Final Result Submission	Before 20 December 2026

Selection Process Explained Simply

Stage	Details
Shortlisting	Based on normalized degree marks
Normalisation	As per formula on Indian Navy website
SSB Interview	Shortlisted candidates only
Medical Exam	Mandatory
Final Merit List	Based on SSB marks + medical fitness

• BE/B.Tech candidates are shortlisted using marks up to 5th semester
• PG candidates are shortlisted using all completed semesters

General Instructions (Key Points)

Important Rules
Only one application allowed
Vacancies are tentative
Change of SSB centre not allowed
AC 3-tier train fare reimbursed (first-time SSB)
Only unmarried candidates eligible
Drug use strictly prohibited
Any false information = cancellation
SSC tenure: 12 years + 2-year extension

How to Apply Online

Step-by-Step Process
Visit joinindiannavy.gov.in
Register with valid email & mobile
Fill personal & educational details
Upload scanned documents (JPG/TIFF)
Submit application before deadline
Take printout for SSB interview

• Once submitted, no changes are allowed
• Illegible documents = application rejected

Important Links

Link Type	Access
Official Notification PDF	Available on website or Click Here
Online Application	joinindiannavy.gov.in

The Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for graduates who want a respected career, strong salary, and the pride of serving the nation. With 260 vacancies across technical and non-technical branches, this is one of the biggest Navy recruitment drives of the year.

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