Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026, Online Form for 260 Vacancies

Indian Navy has invited online application from interested Male and Female candidates for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers posts for a course commencing Jan 2027 onwards at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. The online registration process for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 has started at the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Through the recruitment exam, a total of 260 vacancies will be filled for posts including Hydro Cadre, Pilot, Observer, Education, Engineering, Submarine, Electrical, ATC, Logistics, and other posts.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2026 Out

For the recruitment of Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in various entries under the Executive Branch, Education Branch, and Technical Branch, the Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2026 has been released at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Candidates can download the notification from the official website or through the link given below.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026- Summary

Indian Navy Applications Opened for 260 Short Service Commission Officer posts, for which the selection process is based on application shortlisting for the SSB Interview, followed by medical examination. The selected candidates will undergo training starting January 2027 at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala

Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The important dates for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 have been released along with the official notification. The online applications have started on 24th January 2026, and the last date to apply online is 24th February 2026. Check important dates from the table below.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Vacancy 2026

Indian Navy has announced 260 vacancies for General Service (GS-X), Hydro Cadre, Pilot, Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer), Education Officer, Engineering Branch (General Service), Submarine Technical Engineering, etc. Candidates can check post-wise vacancies in the table below.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

Candidates must go through the age and educational requirements before applying for the Indian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Recruitment 2026. Candidates must fulfill these requirements, as these will be verified at the time of the SSB Interview and document verification.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Application Form 2026

The online application portal for accepting the application form for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 has started at the official website of the Indian Navy, www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. For the reference of candidates, the direct apply online link is also shared here, which will remain active till 24th February 2026. Candidates are advised to fill their application before the last date to avoid last minute technical glitches.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Application Form 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Apply

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are not required to pay any application fee, so every eligible candidate must submit their application form before the last date.

Steps to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 by following these simple steps

• Apply online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
• Fill all the details, Name, Father’s name, Address, and Educational qualifications
• Upload Photo and Signature as per the specifications
• Upload the required documents.
• Applications must be accurate and illegible or incorrect submissions may be rejected.

These documents must be uploaded, and the submitted application form.

• Marksheets (up to 5th/7th semester for BE/B.Tech, all semesters for other degrees)
• Date of birth proof (10th & 12th certificates)
• CGPA conversion formula for BE/B.Tech
• Merchant Navy certificate (if applicable)
• NCC ‘C’ certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Take a printout of the submitted application for the SSB interview.

Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for various posts under the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 for the Jan 2027 SSC (ST 27) Course is as follows:

• Shortlisting for SSB: Candidates will be shortlisted based on normalized marks in their qualifying degree.
• SSB Exam: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or SMS.
• Document Verification: In this stage, all the documents will be verified.
• Medical Examination: Candidates’ medical fitness will be checked for the posts.

The merit list is prepared based on SSB marks and medical clearance. Selected candidates will be inducted as Sub Lieutenants at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, subject to medical clearance.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Salary 2026

The initial gross salary is approximately Rs. 1,25,000 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission. Along with the salary, candidates will get extra perks and allowances.