Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment

The Indian Navy (Nausena Bharti) has released the official notification for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers – January 2027 (ST 27) Course. Applications are invited from eligible unmarried men and women for the grant of SSC in various Executive, Education, and Technical branches. The course will commence at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala, in January 2027.

Important Dates

Application Start Date: 24 January 2026
Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026
Course Commencement: January 2027

How to Apply

Visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Register and log in
Fill the online application form carefully (as per the Matriculation Certificate)
Upload required documents:
- Educational certificates & mark sheets
- Date of Birth proof
- Passport-size photograph
- NCC / Merchant Navy / CPL certificates (if applicable)
Submit the form and take a printout for the SSB interview

Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Indian Navy
Course Name	SSC Officer – January 2027 (ST 27)
Training Academy	Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala
Mode of Application	Online
Tenure of Commission	Initial 12 years, extendable up to 14 years
Official Website	www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Branch-wise Vacancies & Eligibility

(Vacancies are tentative and may change as per service requirements)

Executive Branch

Branch / Cadre	Educational Qualification	Vacancies	Gender	Age (Born Between)
GS(X) / Hydro	BE/B.Tech in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks	76 (incl. 06 Hydro)	Men & Women (Max 10 GS(X) & 01 Hydro for women)	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007
Pilot	BE/B.Tech with 60% marks; 60% in Class X & XII and 60% in English	25	Men & Women (Max 03 women)	02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008
Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)	Same as Pilot	20	Men & Women (Max 03 women)	02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks	18	Men & Women	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006
Logistics	BE/B.Tech / MBA / B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc(IT) with PG Diploma / MCA / M.Sc(IT) – First Class	10	Men & Women (Max 01 woman)	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jun 2007

Education Branch

Qualification	Vacancies	Gender	Age (Born Between)
M.Sc / M.A (Maths / Operational Research with Physics in B.Sc)	07	Men & Women	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006
M.Sc / M.A (Physics / Applied Physics / Meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Sciences)	Included	Men & Women	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006
BE/B.Tech (Mechanical / Production)	08	Men & Women	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006
BE/B.Tech / M.Tech (Computer Science) / MCA	Included	Men & Women	02 Jan 2000 – 01 Jan 2006
Electrical / Electronics disciplines (BE/B.Tech / M.Tech)	Included	Men & Women	02 Jan 2000 – 01 Jan 2006

Note: Minimum 60% marks in Class X, XII, and English are mandatory for Education Branch candidates

Technical Branch

Engineering Branch (GS)

Qualification	Vacancies	Gender	Age
BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Automobile, Instrumentation, etc.	42	Men & Women (Max 07 women)	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007

Electrical Branch (GS)

Qualification	Vacancies	Gender	Age
BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Power, Telecom, Instrumentation	38	Men & Women (Max 07 women)	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007

Submarine Technical (Only Men)

Branch	Vacancies	Age
Engineering	08	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007
Electrical	08	02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007

Physical & Medical Standards

Candidates must meet Indian Navy medical standards (height, weight, eyesight, tattoos, etc.).
Special medical standards apply for Pilot, Observer, and Submarine entries.
Details are available on the official website

Training & Commission

Training will commence at INA Ezhimala, Kerala, in January 2027.
Candidates will be commissioned in the rank of Sub Lieutenant after successful completion of training.
Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training.
Probation Period: 2 years for all branches

Important Provisions

NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders (with minimum ‘B’ grade) get 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for SSB shortlisting.
Merchant Navy and CPL holders have separate age and eligibility provisions.
Backlog in any subject at the time of SSB will lead to rejection.

Candidates must select branch preferences carefully; unselected branches will not be considered.

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