Indian Navy (Nausena Bharti) has released the official notification for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers – Various Entries January 2027 Course. A total of 260 posts are available under Executive, Technical and Education branches. The online application process will start from 24 January 2026 and the last date to apply is 24 February 2026. Interested candidates are advised to read the complete notification before applying online.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 24 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
- Admit Card: Before Exam
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: No Fee
- SC / ST / PH: No Fee
Age Limit (As on Official Rules)
- Age limit varies post-wise
- Age Relaxation: As per Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment Rules
Vacancy Details – Total 260 Posts
Executive Branch (149 Posts)
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| SSC General Service (GS/X) | 76 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) | 20 |
| Pilot | 25 |
| Logistics | 10 |
Technical Branch (96 Posts)
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Engineering Branch (GS) | 42 |
| Electrical Branch (GS) | 38 |
| Submarine (Tech – Engg & Electrical) | 16 |
Education Branch (15 Posts)
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| SSC Education | 15 |
Educational Qualification & Age Criteria
Executive Branch
SSC General Service (GS/X)
- BE / B.Tech in Any Discipline with 60% Marks
- Age: 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
- B.Tech in Any Discipline with 60% Marks
- 60% in 10th & 12th, English 60% in 10th or 12th
- Age: 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006
Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO)
- BE / B.Tech in Any Stream with 60% Marks
- 60% in 10th & 12th, English 60% in 10th or 12th
- Age: 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008
Pilot
- BE / B.Tech in Any Stream with 60% Marks
- 60% in 10th & 12th, English 60% in 10th or 12th
- Age: 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008
Logistics
- BE / B.Tech OR MBA / MCA / M.Sc (IT)
- OR B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc (IT) with PG Diploma in Finance (1st Class)
- Age: 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007
Technical Branch
Engineering Branch (GS)
- BE / B.Tech (60%) in Mechanical / Marine / Aeronautical / Automobile / Production / Instrumentation / Mechatronics / Metallurgy and related branches
- Age: 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007
Electrical Branch (GS)
- BE / B.Tech (60%) in Electrical / Electronics / ECE / Power / Instrumentation & Control and related branches
- Age: 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007
Naval Constructor
- BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Civil / Naval Architecture / Ocean / Marine / Ship Technology & related branches
- Age: 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007
Education Branch
SSC Education (Science)
- M.Sc (60%) in Maths / Physics / Chemistry with relevant subjects in B.Sc
- Age: 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006
SSC Education (Engineering)
- BE / B.Tech (60%) OR M.Tech (60%) in relevant engineering disciplines
- Age: 02/01/2000 to 01/01/2006
Selection Process
- Screening Test
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview (Viva-Voce)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply – Indian Navy SSC Officer Online Form 2026
- Visit the official website: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
- Click on SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 link
- Register and fill the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Submit the form before 24 February 2026
Important Links
- Apply Online: Link Activate on 24 January 2026
- Download Notification: Click here
- Official Website: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the online application start for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
👉 From 24 January 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
👉 24 February 2026.
Q3. Is there any application fee?
👉 No, there is no application fee for any category.
Q4. What is the minimum qualification?
👉 BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks (post-wise eligibility varies).
Q5. What is the official website of Indian Navy?
👉 https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
Q6. What is the age limit for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
👉 The age limit generally ranges between 19½ to 25 years, depending on the branch. Exact age criteria will be mentioned in the official notification.
Q6. Is there any written exam for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment?
👉 No, there is no written exam for SSC Officer entry. Candidates are shortlisted directly for the SSB Interview based on their academic performance.