Join Indian Navy (Nausena Bharti) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers – January 2027 Course. This recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 260 vacancies across Executive, Technical, and Education branches.
The online application process will begin on 24 January 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 24 February 2026. Candidates born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2008 are eligible to apply (as per branch-wise age criteria).
Applicants are advised to carefully review the complete recruitment details provided below before applying.
Important Dates
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Online Application Start Date: 24 January 2026
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Last Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026
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Last Date for Fee Payment: 24 February 2026
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Examination Date: To be notified
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Admit Card: Available before the exam
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Result Date: Will be updated later
Candidates should always verify dates and updates from the official Indian Navy website.
Application Fee
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No application fee is required for any category of candidates.
Age Limit (As per Indian Navy Rules)
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Candidates must be born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2008
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Age relaxation will be applicable as per Indian Navy SSC Officer recruitment rules
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Branch-wise age limits are mentioned in the eligibility section below
Total Vacancies
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Total Posts: 260
Vacancy Details (Branch-wise)
Executive Branch
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SSC General Service (GS/X) | 76 |
| Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) | 20 |
| SSC Pilot | 26 |
| SSC Logistics | 10 |
| Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) | 8 |
| Law | 8 |
Technical Branch
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineering Branch (General Service) | 42 |
| Electrical Branch (General Service) | 38 |
| Submarine Engineering | 8 |
| Submarine Electrical | 8 |
Education Branch
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Education | 7 |
Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)
Executive Branch
SSC General Service (GS/X)
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BE / B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks
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Age: 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
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B.Tech in any discipline with 60% marks
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60% marks in 10th, 12th & English
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Age: 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jan 2005
Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO)
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BE / B.Tech in any stream with 60% marks
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60% marks in 10th, 12th & English
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Age: 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2007
SSC Pilot
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BE / B.Tech in any stream with 60% marks
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60% marks in 10th, 12th & English
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Age: 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2007
SSC Logistics
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BE / B.Tech OR MBA / MCA / M.Sc (IT)
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OR B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc (IT) with PG Diploma in Finance (First Class)
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Age: 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)
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BE/B.Tech (60%) in specified engineering streams OR
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Postgraduate degree in Electronics / Physics
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60% marks in Class X, XII and English
Law
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Law degree with minimum 55% marks
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Eligible for enrollment as Advocate under Advocates Act, 1961
Technical Branch
Engineering Branch (GS)
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BE / B.Tech (60%) in Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, Mechatronics, Production, etc.
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Age: 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Electrical Branch (GS)
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BE / B.Tech (60%) in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Power Engineering, etc.
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Age: 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Naval Constructor
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BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Civil, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Ship Technology, etc.
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Age: 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Education Branch
Education Officer
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M.Sc (60%) in Maths / Physics / Chemistry (with required subjects at graduation level)
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OR BE / B.Tech / M.Tech (60%) in relevant engineering disciplines
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Age: 02 Jan 1999 – 01 Jan 2005
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on:
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Shortlisting on Merit
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SSB Interview
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Medical Examination
Final selection will be subject to medical fitness and document verification.
How to Apply – Indian Navy SSC Officer January 2027
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Interested candidates must apply online only
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Visit the official Indian Navy website or use the Apply Online link
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Complete the application before 24 February 2026
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Carefully read the official notification before filling the form
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Ensure eligibility regarding age, qualification, and branch requirements
Important Links
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Apply Online: Link activates on 24 January 2026
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Official Notification: Available on Indian Navy website
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Indian Navy Official Website: Join Indian Navy Portal
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WhatsApp Channel: Join Now
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Telegram Channel: Follow Now
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer January 2027?
24 February 2026
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
260 Posts
Q3. Is there any application fee?
No, the application is free for all candidates
Q4. What is the selection process?
Merit-based shortlisting followed by SSB Interview
Q5. Where can I apply?
Through the official Indian Navy website.