SSC Officer

Indian Navy

The Indian Navy invites applications for the Short Service Commission (SSC) recruitment 2026 for approximately 257 vacancies across various branches. Candidates with a BE/B.Tech degree and 60% marks are eligible to apply. The course will commence in June 2027 at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala.

Vacancies

257

Deadline

27 Jul 2026

35 days left

Age Limit

18-24

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Age Limit – Indian Navy Officer Recruitment 2026

The Indian Navy officer age limit 2026 varies by branch. Refer to the vacancy table above for branch-specific date-of-birth ranges. All candidates must be unmarried at the time of applying. The selected candidates will be inducted in the rank of Sub Lieutenant.

Indian Navy Officer Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Understanding the Indian Navy SSC officer eligibility 2026 is the most critical step before filling the application. Eligibility differs by branch - both in terms of educational qualification streams and date-of-birth range. Candidates must meet conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.

Educational Qualification – Branch-wise

The minimum educational requirement for most branches is a BE/B.Tech degree with minimum 60% marks in the relevant discipline.

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Ser	Branch / Cadre	Vacancies	Gender	Date of Birth (Both Dates Inclusive)
1	Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro Cadre)	90 (including 10 Hydro)	Men and Women (max 10 vacancies in GS(X) and 02 vacancy in Hydro for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008*
2	Pilot	25	Men and Women (max 03 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2003 to 01 Jul 2008**
3	Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers)	18	Men and Women (max 03 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2003 to 01 Jul 2008
4	Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	15	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jul 2006
5	Logistics	10	Men and Women (max 02 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
6	Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)	14	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
7	Education	05 + 08	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jul 2006
8	Engineering Branch (General Service – GS)	24	Men and Women (max 04 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008*
9	Submarine Tech Engineering	-	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008*
10	Electrical Branch (General Service – GS)	08 + 32	Only for Men (08) / Men and Women (32, max 05 for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
11	Submarine Tech Electrical	08	Only for Men	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008
12	Naval Constructor	18	Men and Women	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jan 2008

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Age Limit – Indian Navy Officer Recruitment 2026

Indian Navy Officer Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

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