Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Jan 2027 Course

The Indian Navy has officially released the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Recruitment Notification for January 2027 Course (ST 27). Online applications are invited from eligible unmarried men and women candidates for Executive, Education, and Technical branches. This is a golden opportunity for engineering and postgraduate degree holders to serve the nation as commissioned officers in the Indian Navy

🔔 Important Dates

  • Online Application Start Date: 24 January 2026

  • Last Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026

  • Course Commencement: January 2027

  • Training Location: Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala

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📌 Available Branches & Entries

🔹 Executive Branch

  • General Service (GS-X)

  • Pilot

  • Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)

  • Air Traffic Controller (ATC)

  • Logistics

🔹 Education Branch

  • Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Meteorology, Oceanography and related disciplines

🔹 Technical Branch

  • Engineering (GS)

  • Electrical (GS)

  • Submarine Engineering (Men only)

Multiple vacancies are available across branches for both men and women candidates, subject to service requirements

🎓 Educational Qualification (Minimum)

  • BE/B.Tech with at least 60% marks

  • M.Tech / MSc / MCA / MBA (for selected branches) with minimum 60%

  • Class X & XII must have minimum 60% marks, including English (for specific entries)

Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria before joining INA

🎯 Age Limit (DOB Range – Varies by Entry)

  • Generally between 02 January 2000 to 01 January 2008

  • Exact date range depends on the specific branch applied for

Candidates are advised to carefully check branch-wise age eligibility before applying

💰 Pay Scale & Allowances

  • Initial Rank: Sub Lieutenant

  • Approximate Monthly Salary: ₹1,25,000/- (including allowances)

  • Additional allowances for:

    • Pilot / Observer

    • Submarine Specialisation

    • Flying & Technical roles

🧭 Selection Process

  1. Shortlisting based on normalized academic marks

  2. SSB Interview

  3. Medical Examination

  4. Final Merit List

AC 3-Tier train fare reimbursement is admissible for first-time SSB candidates

📝 How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Indian Navy recruitment portal. Only one application per candidate is allowed.

🔗 Important Links

⚠️ Important Instructions

  • Only unmarried candidates are eligible

  • Multiple applications will lead to cancellation

  • Incorrect or false information will result in disqualification

  • Tattoo, height, and medical standards apply as per Navy norms

⭐ Why Join the Indian Navy?

Joining the Indian Navy as an SSC Officer offers prestige, leadership, national service, excellent salary, and career growth. It is not just a job, but a commitment to serve the nation with honor and pride.

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