Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 257 Vacancies – Apply Online, Eligibility & Last Date

 

The Indian Navy has officially released the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers – JUN 2027 (AT 27) Course. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online for various Executive, Education, and Technical Branch entries.

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates, postgraduates, MBA graduates, MCA graduates, and other eligible candidates who wish to serve the nation as commissioned officers in the Indian Navy.

The online application process begins on 25 June 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 27 July 2026.

 

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Indian Navy
Recruitment	Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Recruitment 2026
Course	JUN 2027 (AT 27)
Total Vacancies	257
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Starts	25 June 2026
Last Date	27 July 2026
Job Location	Across India
Training Academy	Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala
Official Website	https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

 

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	June 2026
Apply Online Starts	25 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 July 2026
Course Commencement	June 2027

 

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The Indian Navy has announced 257 tentative vacancies under different branches.

Branch	Vacancies
Executive (GS/X & Hydro)	90
Pilot	25
Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)	18
Air Traffic Controller	15
Logistics	10
Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre	14
Education	13
Engineering Branch (GS)	24
Engineering (Submarine)	8
Electrical Branch (GS)	32
Electrical (Submarine)	8
Naval Constructor	18
Total	257

 

Branch-wise Vacancy Details

Executive Branch (GS/X & Hydro)

• Total Vacancies: 90
• Includes 10 Hydro Cadre vacancies.
• Open for eligible male and female candidates.

Pilot Entry

• Vacancies: 25
• Candidates must meet aviation medical standards.
• 60% marks in Class X, XII and English required.

Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)

• Vacancies: 18

Air Traffic Controller (ATC)

• Vacancies: 15

Logistics Branch

• Vacancies: 10

Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)

• Vacancies: 14

Education Branch

• Vacancies: 13

Engineering Branch

• Vacancies: 24

Engineering (Submarine)

• Vacancies: 8

Electrical Branch

• Vacancies: 32

Electrical (Submarine)

• Vacancies: 8

Naval Constructor

• Vacancies: 18

 

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

• Must be an Indian citizen.
• Must be unmarried.
• Must fulfill the educational qualification for the respective branch.
• Must meet the prescribed medical standards.
• Final-year students are also eligible, subject to completion of their degree before joining.

The required educational qualification varies by branch and includes BE/B.Tech, MBA, MCA, MSc, MA, M.Tech, B.Com, B.Sc., and PG Diploma in specified disciplines.

 

Age Limit

The age criteria differ depending on the branch. Generally, candidates should be born between 02 July 2002 and 01 January 2008, while certain entries have different birth date ranges as specified in the official notification.

 

Educational Qualification

Depending on the post, candidates should possess one of the following:

• BE/B.Tech (minimum 60%)
• MBA (First Class)
• MCA (First Class)
• MSc
• MA
• M.Tech
• B.Sc.
• B.Com.
• PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Material Management

Applicants should carefully check the discipline-specific eligibility before applying.

 

Important Links	Link
Recruitment Notification PDF	Click Here
Official website	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

The Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in various Executive, Education, and Technical branches for the JUN 2027 (AT 27) Course.

2. How many vacancies are available in Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 257 tentative vacancies have been announced under different branches, including Executive, Pilot, Logistics, Education, Engineering, Electrical, and Naval Constructor.

3. What is the application start date for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

The online application process starts on 25 June 2026.

4. What is the last date to apply online for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 27 July 2026.

5. Who can apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

Eligible unmarried male and unmarried female candidates who meet the educational qualifications and age criteria prescribed for the respective branch can apply.

6. Can final-year students apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

Yes. Final-year students are eligible to apply, provided they complete the required educational qualification before joining the Indian Naval Academy.