Indian Navy Recruitment 2026

Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 | SSC Officer | 260 Vacancies | Freshers | Across India

Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 260 Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer posts. Candidates holding BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc / B.Com/ MBA/ MCA/ M.Tech/ M.Sc degrees are eligible to apply online.

The online application process starts on 24th January 2026 and will close on 24th February 2026. Interested candidates must apply through the official Indian Navy website: joinindiannavy.gov.in.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization	The Indian Navy
About Orgn.	The Indian Navy is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is currently ranked as a multi-regional power projection blue-water navy. It is tasked with safeguarding India’s maritime borders and interests across the Indian Ocean and beyond.
Official Website	www.indiannavy.nic.in
Organization Type	Government
Post Name	SSC Officer (Short Service Commission)
Total Vacancies	260 Posts
Experience	Freshers
Salary	₹1,25,000 per month (Approx.)
Job Location	Across India
Last Date	24th February 2026

Eligibility Criteria – Indian Navy Recruitment 2026

Executive Branch

General Service (GS(X)) / Hydro Cadre

BE / B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks

Pilot / Naval Air Operations Officer / Air Traffic Controller (ATC)

BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks
Minimum 60% in Class X & XII and English

Logistics Branch

BE/ B.Tech with First Class OR
MBA with First Class OR
B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.Sc (IT) with PG Diploma in Finance / Logistics / SCM OR
MCA/ M.Sc (IT) with First Class

Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)

B / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in notified engineering disciplines
OR Post Graduate degree in Electronics / Physics

Education Branch

M.Sc/ M.Tec / BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in relevant subjects
Minimum 60% marks in Class X, XII and English

Technical Branch

Engineering Branch (GS)

BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical, Production, Aeronautical, Automobile, Metallurgy, Mechatronics, etc.

Electrical Branch (GS)

BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electrical, Electronics, ECE, Power Engineering, Instrumentation, etc.

Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)

Branch / Cadre	Date of Birth
Executive Branch (GS(X) / Hydro)	Born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
Pilot	Born between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers)	Born between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	Born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
Logistics	Born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jun 2007
Education	Born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
Engineering Branch (GS)	Born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
Electrical Branch (GS)	Born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007

Indian Navy SSC Officer Vacancy Details 2026

Branch / Cadre	Vacancies	Gender
Executive (GS(X)/Hydro)	76	Men & Women
Pilot	25	Men & Women
Observers	20	Men & Women
ATC	18	Men & Women
Logistics	10	Men & Women
Education	07	Men & Women
Engineering (GS)	42	Men & Women
Electrical (GS)	38	Men & Women
Submarine Tech	16	Men Only

Selection Process – Indian Navy Recruitment 2026

Shortlisting based on normalized marks of qualifying degree
SSB Interview
Medical Examination
Final Merit List

How to Apply for Indian Navy Recruitment 2026?

Visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Register using valid email & mobile number
Fill application form carefully
Upload required documents
Submit application before last date

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Official Notification PDF: Download

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Important Dates

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

Q1. When does the online application for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 start?

The online application process for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 starts on 24 January 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 24 February 2026.

Q3. How many vacancies are available in Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 260 vacancies are announced for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer posts.

Q4. Who is eligible to apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates having BE / B.Tech / B.Sc / B.Com / MBA / MCA / M.Tech / M.Sc with minimum 60% marks (as per branch requirement) are eligible to apply.

Q5. Is Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 open for freshers?

Yes, freshers are eligible to apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026.

Q6. What is the salary of an Indian Navy SSC Officer?

The approximate salary of an Indian Navy SSC Officer is ₹1,25,000 per month, including allowances.

Q7. What is the selection process for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes:

Shortlisting based on normalized marks
SSB Interview
Medical Examination
Final Merit List

Q8. What is the age limit for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

The age limit varies by branch. Generally, candidates must be born between January 2002 and January 2008, depending on the post.

Q9. What is the tenure of Short Service Commission in Indian Navy?

Selected candidates are granted SSC initially for 10 years, extendable up to 14 years based on performance, service requirements, and medical fitness.