Indian Navy Invites Applications for SSC Officers - June 2026 Course

The Indian Navy has announced a call for applications from unmarried men and women for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for the June 2026 (AT 26) Course. Training will be conducted at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kerala. This recruitment is open for various branches including Executive, Education, Engineering, Electrical, and Naval Constructor. Initially, candidates will receive a Short Service Commission for 12 years, which may be extended by up to two years based on service needs and performance.

Important Highlights

Online Application Start Date	9 August 2025
Last Date for Online Application	1 September 2025
Course Commencement	June 2026
Training Location	Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala

Eligibility Conditions

1. Nationality: Candidates must fulfill the nationality criteria set by the Government of India.
2. Marital Status: Unmarried men and women only.
3. Age Limit: Varies by branch. Specific date-of-birth ranges are detailed in provided tables.
4. Educational Qualifications: Requires a minimum of 60% in the qualifying degree unless otherwise specified. Detailed requirements for each branch are given in the tables below.

Branch‐Wise Details

The notification includes multiple branches such as Executive, Education, Technical, and Naval Constructor. Below is a table summarizing the main details:

Ser	Branch / Cadre	Eligible Degrees / Qualifications	Vacancy	Gender	Born Between
Executive Branch
(a)	Executive (GS(X)) / Hydro Cadre	BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks	57 (including 05 Hydro)	Men & Women (6 for GS(X), 02 for Hydro in Women’s quota, etc.)	02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007
(b)	Pilot	BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks + 60% aggregate marks in Class X and XII, and 60% in English in X or XII	24	Men & Women (max 03 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
(c)	Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)	BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks + 60% aggregate marks in Class X and XII, and 60% in English in X or XII	20	Men & Women (max 03 vacancies for women)	02 Jul 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
(d)	Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% + 60% aggregate in Class X and XII, and 60% in English in X or XII	20	Men & Women	02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007
(e)	Logistics	1) BE/B.Tech in any discipline with First Class 2) MBA with First Class 3) B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc (Hons.) with First Class along with PG Diploma in Finance / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Material Management 4) MCA / M.Sc (IT) with First Class	10	Men & Women (max 01 for women)	02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007
(d)	Naval Armament Inspector Cadre (NAVIC)	1) BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical, Mechanical with Automation, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Control Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Production, Chemical, Metallurgical, Material Science, Metallurgy, Aero Space, Aeronautical Engineering, Micro Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications, Production 2) Post Graduate degree in Electronics / Physics	20	Men and Women	02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007
(e)	Law	Degree in Law (from a college/university recognized by Bar Council of India) qualifying for enrolment as an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961, with minimum 55% marks	02	Men and Women	02 Jul 1999 to 01 Jul 2004
Education Branch
(a)	-	1) MSc with minimum 60% marks in (Maths/ Operational Research) with Physics in BSc 2) MSc with minimum 60% marks in Physics/ Applied Physics (with Maths in BSc)/ Meteorology/ Oceanology/ Atmoshpheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths in BSc)	7	Men & Women	02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jul 2005
(b)	-	1) BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/ Production Engineering 2) BE/ B.Tech/ M Tech with minimum 60% marks in Computer Science Engineering/ MCA (with either Physics or Mathematics in graduation level) 3) BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks (Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation) 4) 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 5) 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)	8	Men and Women	02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jul 2005 *{02 Jul 1999 to 01 Jul 2005 for (4) and (5)}
Technical Branch
(a)	Engineering Branch (General Service) [GS]	BE/B.Tech with min 60% in one of the following streams: - Mechanical / Mechanical with Automation - Marine Engineering - Instrumentation Engineering - Production Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering - Automobile Engineering - Industrial Engineering & Mgmt - Aerospace, Mechatronics, Metallurgy…	36	Men & Women (max 05 for women)	02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007
(b)	Electrical Branch (General Service) [GS]	BE/B.Tech with min 60% in streams such as: - Electrical Engineering - Electronics Engineering - Electronics & Communication - Control Engineering - Electronics & Instrumentation - Instrumentation & Control - Power Engineering - Avionics, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, etc.	40	Men & Women (max 06 for women)	02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007
(c)	Naval Constructor	BE/B.Tech (min 60%) in streams: - Mechanical / Mechanical with Automation - Civil - Aeronautical - Metallurgy - Naval Architecture - Ocean Engineering - Marine Engineering - Ship Technology - Ship Building - Ship Design	16	Men & Women	02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007

• The “Born Between” date ranges are inclusive.
• Certain branches have specific date limits (e.g., Pilot: 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2007).
• Hydro, Pilot, Observer, and ATC entries have additional criteria, including a minimum of 60% in English in Class X or XII.

Additional Important Notes

1. Vacancies: The number of vacancies in each branch is tentative and may change based on service requirements and training slot availability.
2. Submarine Arm: Male candidates shortlisted for GS(X), GS(Engineering), and GS(Electrical) can volunteer for the submarine arm, subject to medical and aptitude requirements.
3. Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Specialization: Those selected under GS(X) might undergo RPA specialization post initial training, depending on service needs.
4. Merchant Navy Personnel:
   • Individuals with a Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) as Second Mate, Mate, or Master and born between 02 July 1996 to 01 Jan 2007 are eligible for Executive (General Service) [GS] entry.
   • Similarly, candidates with a Certificate of Competency as 1st Class Engineer of a steamship from the Government of India, born between 02 July 1996 to 01 Jan 2007, can apply under Technical Branch (SSC Engineering).

Who Can Apply and Educational Requirements

1. Minimum Aggregate: Graduates or final-year students with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university.
2. University Recognition: The institution must be recognized by the Government of India under relevant Acts (UGC, AICTE, etc.).
3. Provisional Submission: Final-year students can apply but must provide proof of degree completion (with the specified percentage) by June 2026.

How to Apply

1. Online Registration: Applications must be submitted online through the Indian Navy website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
2. Application Form:
   • New users should register first.
   • Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
   • Upload scanned copies of required documents including marksheets, certificates, photographs, and signature.
3. One Application per Candidate: Multiple submissions will result in cancellation.
4. Branch/Cadre Preferences: Applicants should list their preferences, but non-selection for one does not guarantee selection for another.

Selection Procedure

1. Shortlisting:
   • Normalized Marks: Applications are shortlisted based on normalized marks or qualifying degree marks.
   • For final-year BE/B.Tech students, marks up to the fifth semester will be considered.
   • For postgraduate students (M.Sc, MCA, M.Tech), marks from all previous semesters will be considered.
2. SSB Interview Call‐Up:
   • Shortlisted candidates will receive SSB interview schedules via email or SMS.
   • SSB interviews typically consist of psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interviews.
3. Medical Examination:
   • Candidates who clear the SSB stage will undergo a medical examination as per Indian Navy standards.
4. Merit List:
   • A final merit list for each branch is prepared based on SSB marks, medical fitness, and available vacancies.
   • The final selection depends on document verification and compliance with eligibility criteria.

Medical Standards / Relaxations in Height & Weight

1. Medical Fitness:
   • Candidates must meet Indian Navy fitness criteria, detailed at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
   • Permanent tattoos must comply with Indian Navy regulations regarding placement.
2. No Change Allowed: Medical center or test location