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The Indian Navy has released the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 notification to fill 260 Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 24 January 2026 to 24 February 2026.
Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully read the information provided here and refer to the official Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 notification issued by the Join Indian Navy (Ministry of Defence) to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria. All important links are available at the end of this article.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Department/ Organization | Join Indian Navy (Ministry of Defence) |
| Advertisement No. | JAN 2027 (ST 27) |
| Post Name | Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers |
| Salary | Rs 1,25,000/- |
| Vacancy | 260 |
| Application Mode | Online Form |
| Official Website | joinindiannavy.gov.in. |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment Important Date
| Recruitment Process | Schedule |
| Application Form Start | 24 January 2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 24 February 2026 |
| SSB Date | As per Schedule |
| Download Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Course Commencing | January 2027 |
Application Fees
| Category Name | Application Fees |
| General, OBC, EWS | 0/- |
| SC, ST, Women | 0/- |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment Age Limit
| Cadre | Age Limit |
| Executive Branch {GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre} | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 July 2007 |
| Pilot | 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008 |
| Logistics | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 July 2007 |
| Education | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006 |
| Engineering Branch {General Service (GS)} | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 July 2007 |
| Submarine Tech Engineering | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 July 2007 |
| Electrical Branch {General Service (GS)} | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 July 2007 |
| Submarine Tech Electrical | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 July 2007 |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment Eligibility Details
- B.E/B. Tech Degree in relevant field with at least 60% marks from a recognized University/ Institution.
- Read the official notification for post wise eligibility details.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Selection Process 2026
- Shortlisting of Applications (Based on Normalized Marks)
SSB Interview (Two-Stage Testing)
Medical Examination (To ensure physical & mental fitness)
Final Merit List & Appointment
How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
- Applicants must meet all essential eligibility criteria (educational qualification, age limit, etc.) by the last date of application.
- Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 applications can be submitted between 24 January 2026 to 24 February 2026.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Online Form 2026.
- Keep all required documents ready – Eligibility proof, ID proof, Address details, Basic details.
- Prepare scanned copies – Photo, Signature, ID proof, etc.
- Check and preview all details carefully before submitting the application form.
- Pay the registration fee if required; without fee payment, the form will not be accepted.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
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