Indian Navy is recruiting for Short Service Commission Officers for the January 2027 course. This recruitment is for unmarried men and unmarried women and the job type is Contractual under Short Service Commission. The recruitment notice was released on 24/01/2026 and the online apply start date is 24/01/2026 with the last date to apply being 24/02/2026. A total of 260 vacancies are available for Executive, Technical, and Education branch posts. The job posting location is Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala Kerala. Applicants eligible from India can apply for this recruitment.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Navy |
| Post Name | SSC Officer Various Posts |
| Advt No | ST 27 Jan 2027 |
| Job Nature | Contractual |
| Mode of Exam | SSB Interview |
| Vacancies | 260 |
| Salary | About Rs 125000 per month |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala Kerala |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
Post Details
| Post Name | Posts | Age Limit |
| Executive GSX Hydro | 76 | Born between 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007 |
| Engineering Branch GS | 42 | |
| Pilot | 25 | Born between 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008 |
| Naval Air Operations Officer | 20 | |
| Air Traffic Controller | 18 | Born between 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006 |
| Logistics Officer | 10 | Born between 02/01/2002 to 01/06/2007 |
| Education Officer | 15 | Born between 02/01/2000 to 01/01/2006 |
| Electrical Branch GS | 38 | Born between 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007 |
| Submarine Engineering | 8 | Born between 02/01/2002 to 01/07/2007 |
| Submarine Electrical | 8 |
All posts are for Short Service Commission only. Some submarine posts are only for men. Final posting and branch allocation depend on medical fitness and service needs.
Age relaxation is not clearly defined separately and age limits are strictly as per date of birth ranges given for each post. No extra relaxation is mentioned beyond rules of Indian Navy.
Exam Fee
| Application Fee | Rs. 0 |
| Fee for General Category | Rs. 0 |
| Fee for OBC Category | Rs. 0 |
| Fee for SC ST Category | Rs. 0 |
| Fee for All Candidates | No exam fee is required |
Essential Qualification
- Executive GSX Hydro Pilot NAOO ATC
- BE or BTech degree
- Minimum 60 percent marks in degree
- Minimum 60 percent marks in English in 10th Grade or 12th Grade
- Logistics Officer
- BE or BTech with First Class
- OR MBA with First Class
- OR BSc or BCom or BSc IT with First Class plus PG Diploma in Finance or Logistics or Supply Chain
- OR MCA or MSc IT with First Class
- Education Officer
- MSc or MA in Maths Physics Ocean Science or Weather Science with 60 percent marks
- OR BE or BTech in Mechanical Electrical Electronics Computer Science with 60 percent marks
- 10th Grade and 12th Grade English must be 60 percent
- Engineering Branch GS and Submarine
- BE or BTech in Mechanical Electrical Electronics Marine Aerospace related fields
- Minimum 60 percent marks
All candidates must complete the required degree before joining in January 2027. Final year students can also apply.
Selection Process
- Application Shortlisting
- Shortlisting is based on degree marks
- Marks are calculated using a normal method
- SSB Interview
- SSB interview is held for 5 days
- Includes officer intelligence test psychology test group task and interview
- No written exam is conducted
- Medical Examination
- Only SSB recommended candidates appear
- Medical fitness is very important
- Final Merit List
- Merit list is prepared using SSB marks
- Selection depends on vacancies and medical fitness
- Training
- Training starts at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala
- Rank given is Sub Lieutenant
| Exam Type | SSB Interview |
| Written Exam | Not Applicable |
| Experience | Not Required |
How to Apply
- Visit the Indian Navy official recruitment portal
- Click on Apply Online for SSC Officers
- Register using email ID and mobile number
- Fill personal academic and contact details carefully
- Upload required documents photo and certificates
- Check all details and submit the application
- Application can be submitted from 24/01/2026 to 24/02/2026
- Take a print copy for future use
Important Dates
| Online registration start date | 24/01/2026 |
| Online registration last date | 24/02/2026 |
Important Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- Who can apply for Indian Navy SSC January 2027 recruitment
- Only unmarried men and unmarried women who meet education and age rules can apply. Candidates must complete their required degree before joining in January 2027.
- Is there any exam fee for this recruitment
- No exam fee is required for any category. All eligible candidates can apply online without payment.