Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Indian Navy
- Post Name : SSC Officer
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : N/A
- Vacancies : 260
- Job Location : Across India
- Salary : Rs.1,25,000 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 24.01.2026
- Last Date : 24.02.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 24 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 24 February 2026
- Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre) : 76 (including 06 Hydro) [Men and Women (maximum of 10 vacancies in GS (X) and 01 vacancy in Hydro for women)]
- Pilot : 25 [Men and Women (maximum of 03 vacancies for women)]
- Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) : 20 [Men and Women (maximum of 03 vacancies for women)]
- Air Traffic Controller (ATC) : 18 (Men and Women)
- Logistics : 10 [Men and Women (maximum of 01 vacancies for women)]
- Education : 07 (Men and Women)
- Engineering Branch (General Service (GS)) : 42 [Men and Women (maximum of 07 vacancies for women)]
- Submarine Tech Engineering : 08 (Men)
- Electrical Branch (General Service (GS)) : 38 [Men and Women (maximum of 07 vacancies for women)]
- Submarine Tech Electrical : 08 (Men)
Salary Details : Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
- The initial gross salary of Sub Lieutenant starts from Rs.1,25,000/- (approximately) per month alongwith other allowances as applicable.
- Pilot/ NAOO allowance of Rs.31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
- Submarine allowance of Rs.31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
- Submarine allowance will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of submarine training in accordance with extant rules.
- Executive Branch (GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre) : 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 (General Service (GS) : Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
- Electrical Branch (General Service (GS) : Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
Qualification : Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
A. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
1. Executive Branch (GS(X)/Hydro)
- BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
2. Pilot
- BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII).
3. Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)
- BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII).
4. Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
- BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII).
5. Logistics
B. EDUCATION BRANCH
6. Education Branch
C. TECHNICAL BRANCH
7. Engineering Branch {General Service (GS)}
- BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with First Class OR
- MBA with First Class, OR
- B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.Sc.(IT) with First class along with PG Diploma in Finance / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Material Management OR
- MCA/ M.Sc (IT) with First Class.
6. Education Branch
- MSc/MA with minimum 60% marks in Maths/ Operational Research (with Physics in BSc)
- MSc/MA with minimum 60% marks in Physics/ Applied Physics (with Maths in BSc)/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Atmoshpheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths in BSc)
- BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/ Production Engineering
- BE/ B.Tech/ M Tech with minimum 60% marks in Computer Science Engineering/ MCA (with either Physics or Mathematics in graduation level).
- BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation.
- ME/ M Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electronics & Communication/ Controls/ Radar and Microwave/ Optical Fibre Communication/ Digital Signal Processing/ Wireless Communication/ Laser and Electro Optics/ VLSI/ Power Systems/ Communications Systems/ Electronics & Instrumentation
- ME/ M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Thermal/ Production Engineering/ Machine Design/ System and Controls/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths at graduation level).
C. TECHNICAL BRANCH
7. Engineering Branch {General Service (GS)}
- BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :-
- Marine Engineering, Aero Space Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automobiles Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering
8. Submarine Tech Engineering
- BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :-
- Production Engineering. Control Engineering. Aeronautical Engineering. Industrial Engineering & Management, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation
9. Naval Constructor
- BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :-
- Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Power Electronics., Electronics Engineering, Tele Communication, Power Engineering.
- BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :-
- Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation,
- Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC)
Application Fee : Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
- There is no application fee required for Indian Navy Recruitment
Selection Process : Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
- (a) Shortlisting of application will be based on normalised marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree. Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree will be normalised using formulae mentioned in Join Indian Navy website (URL:- https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation.pdf)
- (b) BE/ B.Tech. For candidates who have completed or in final year of BE/ B.Tech, marks obtained upto fifth semester will be considered for SSB shortlisting.
- (c) Post-Graduate Degree Programme. For candidates who have completed MSc, MCA, MBA, M.Tech, marks obtained in all semesters will be considered. For candidates who are in final year, shortlisting will be based on pre-final year performance.
- (d) Candidates selected in the final merit list will be required to submit the proof of completing the qualifying degree with minimum 60% marks by sending an email at the address [email protected] . Candidates failing to meet the criteria will not be permitted to join the Academy.
- (e) Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview through e-mail or SMS (provided by candidates in their application form). Candidates are advised not to change their e-mail/ mobile number till selection process is over and check their inbox and spam folder periodically.
- (f) Change of SSB Centre for interview is not permissible under any circumstances.
- (g) Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the call up officer of the concerned SSB on receipt of call up letter. Candidates are to download the call up letter on receiving intimation from Naval Headquarters through SMS/ email (provided by candidates in their application).
- (h) No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews.
- (i) AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission. Candidates are required to bring photocopy of the first page of pass book or cheque leaf where the name, A/C No. & IFSC details are mentioned, while appearing for SSB.
- (j) Details of SSB procedure are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
How to Apply : Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for SSC Officer, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 24 Jan 2026 to 24 Feb 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Open the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Find the SSC Officer Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
- Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
- Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
- Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
- Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
- Next, if Indian Navy requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Take a printout of it and keep it safe
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