The Indian Navy (Bhartiya Jal Sena) has released the official notification for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Course January 2027 Batch.
Through this recruitment, a total of 260 Officer posts will be filled in Executive, Technical and Education branches.
Candidates who are interested in joining the Indian Navy as an Officer must read complete details such as eligibility, age limit, qualification, selection process, important dates and application procedure before applying online.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Organization | Indian Navy (Bhartiya Jal Sena) |
| Course Name | SSC Officer Course January 2027 |
| Total Vacancies | 260 Posts |
| Application Start Date | 24 January 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 24 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.joinindiannavy.gov.in |
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Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 260
Executive Branch – 149 Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Executive Branch GS(X) / Hydro | 76 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) | 20 |
| Pilot | 25 |
| Logistics | 10 |
| Total | 149 |
Technical Branch – 96 Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineering Branch (GS) | 42 |
| Submarine Engineering | 08 |
| Electrical Branch (GS) | 38 |
| Submarine Electrical | 08 |
| Total | 96 |
Education Branch – 15 Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Education (Science) | 07 |
| Education (Engineering) | 08 |
| Total | 15 |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 09 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 24 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| SSB Interview | As per Schedule |
| Merit List | To be Notified |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age limit is different for each post.
- Minimum and maximum age varies branch-wise
- Date of birth criteria is mentioned in eligibility section
- Age relaxation as per Government of India rules
👉 Candidates must carefully check post-wise age eligibility before applying.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹0 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 |
| All Candidates | ₹0 |
✅ No application fee for any category.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification
Executive Branch
- GS(X) / Hydro: BE / B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks
- ATC: B.Tech with 60% marks + 60% marks in 10th, 12th & English
- NAOO: BE / B.Tech in any stream with 60% marks
- Pilot: As per official notification
- Logistics: BE / B.Tech / MBA / MCA / M.Sc (IT) / B.Sc / B.Com with PG Diploma in Finance (First Class)
Technical Branch
- Engineering: BE / B.Tech (60%) in Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, Production, Automobile, Metallurgy, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, etc.
- Electrical: BE / B.Tech (60%) in Electrical, Electronics, ECE, Instrumentation, Power Engineering etc.
Education Branch
- M.Sc (60%) in Physics / Maths / Chemistry with required combinations
- BE / B.Tech or M.Tech (60%) in Engineering disciplines
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Salary
Selected candidates will get Level-10 Pay Scale.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| SSC Officer | ₹56,100/- per month |
Additional allowances applicable as per Indian Navy rules.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting of Applications
- SSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit official website joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Click on SSC Officer January 2027 notification
- Register using email ID and mobile number
- Login and fill online application form
- Upload photograph, signature and documents
- Submit the form before last date
- Take printout of final application
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| Join Telegram | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are released in Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
A total of 260 SSC Officer posts have been released by the Indian Navy.
Q2. What is the application start date for Indian Navy SSC Officer 2026?
The online application starts from 24 January 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application is 24 February 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q4. What is the salary of Indian Navy SSC Officer?
Selected candidates will get a starting salary of ₹56,100 per month (Level-10 Pay Scale).
Q5. Is there any application fee for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no application fee for any category.
Q6. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must have BE / B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc or equivalent qualification as per post-wise eligibility.
Q7. What is the course name for this recruitment?
The course name is Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Course – January 2027 Batch.
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