Indian Navy SSC Officer 2026: 275 Posts, Eligibility & Apply

Graduates who want to become a commissioned officer in the Indian Navy have a fresh opportunity. The Indian Navy SSC Officer 2026 notification, for the June 2027 course known as AT-27, is open now across 12 branches such as Executive, Pilot, Engineering, Electrical and Logistics. The online form is open from 25 June 2026 and the last date is 27 July 2026. This guide explains the branches, eligibility, selection process and pay, based on the official Indian Navy notification.

Indian Navy SSC Officer 2026 at a Glance

Branch-wise Vacancies for the AT-27 Course

There are 12 branches in this course, with a total of around 275 vacancies. This total is not printed as one single figure in the notification, it is the sum of the branch wise numbers given in the official table, so treat it as a reliable estimate rather than an exact quoted line. The notification also states that these vacancies are tentative and may change based on the availability of training slots.

Please note that the two Submarine Technology branches are open only to men, this is clearly written in the notification. There is no Law entry in this particular course, only Executive, Hydro and the other branches listed above.

Indian Navy SSC Officer 2026 Eligibility

The qualification and age are not the same for every branch, so you must check the exact rules for your chosen branch. Here is a general guide based on the official notification.

• Executive, Logistics, Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor, and the two Submarine Technology branches: You should be born between 2 July 2002 and 1 January 2008. Most of these need a BE or B.Tech degree with at least 60 percent marks, though Logistics also accepts an MBA, or a B.Sc, B.Com or B.Sc in Information Technology followed by a postgraduate diploma, or an MCA or M.Sc in Information Technology, each with a first class.
• Pilot and Naval Air Operations Officer: You should be born between 2 July 2003 and 1 July 2008. You need a BE or B.Tech degree in any discipline with at least 60 percent marks. Naval Air Operations Officer candidates also need at least 60 percent in Class 10 and Class 12 combined, and at least 60 percent in English.
• Air Traffic Controller: You should be born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2006. The qualification is an engineering degree with the minimum marks required for this branch, so check the exact stream requirement in the official notification for this post.
• Education branch: You should be born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2006 for most subject groups, though the postgraduate engineering subject options have a wider band starting from 2 July 2000. Depending on your subject, you need a postgraduate degree such as an M.Sc or MA in Mathematics, Physics, Meteorology, Oceanography or a related science, an MA in History (minimum 55 percent, lower than the 60 percent needed for the other Education subject options), a BE or B.Tech in Mechanical or Production, a BE or B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics or Communication, or an ME or M.Tech in a related specialisation. All Education branch candidates also need at least 60 percent in Class 10 and Class 12 combined, and at least 60 percent in English.

Across all branches, you must be unmarried to apply, and your degree must be from a university recognised by the UGC or AICTE. Marks are checked using a normalisation formula on your results up to the 5th semester for BE or B.Tech candidates, or the pre final year for postgraduate candidates, not just your final percentage, so even candidates in their last year of study can apply if they meet the conditions. Keep in mind that marrying during training leads to discharge and a requirement to refund your pay and training costs, and the same refund rule applies if you resign during your two year probation after joining.

Candidates with an NCC C certificate of at least B grade, held for a minimum of 2 years in the Senior Division, get a 5 percent relaxation in the SSB shortlisting cut off. There are also special entries for Merchant Navy officers with a valid Certificate of Competency, and for holders of a Commercial Pilot Licence from the DGCA, with their own separate age bands.

SSB Selection Process for SSC Officers

There is no written exam for this particular course. Shortlisting is done directly on the normalised marks of your qualifying degree, not through a computer based test. After shortlisting, the process has these stages.

1. SSB interview, Stage 1: An intelligence test along with a picture perception and discussion test. Only candidates who clear Stage 1 move to Stage 2.
2. SSB interview, Stage 2: Psychological tests, group testing exercises, and a personal interview.
3. Medical examination: A Special Medical Board over a few days, checking your general health, eyesight, and other standard tests such as blood tests, chest X-ray and ECG. If declared unfit, you can request an Appeal Medical Board within 42 days.

The final merit list is based on your SSB marks. Vision standards are not the same for every branch. Corrected vision must be 6 by 6 in both eyes for all branches, but Pilot and Naval Air Operations Officer entries do not allow any myopia at all, while branches like Logistics, Education, Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre and Air Traffic Control allow myopia up to minus 3.5D. So those aiming for flying branches should get an eye check done early. Being on the merit list does not guarantee a job, since it also depends on medical fitness and the number of vacancies available.

How to Apply Online

The application is online only, on the official website.

1. Go to joinindiannavy.gov.in and register with your basic details, matching your name exactly as on your Class 10 certificate.
2. Fill in your education, personal details and preferred branch, keeping in mind you will only be considered for the branch or branches you actually apply to.
3. Upload your documents, such as your mark sheets, date of birth proof and photograph, in JPG or TIFF format, making sure the scans are clear and readable.
4. Check every detail carefully before you submit, since the form becomes final once submitted and cannot be changed later.
5. Print a copy of your submitted application to carry with you when you are called for the SSB interview.

There is no application fee mentioned anywhere in the notification for this course.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Salary and Benefits

The notification states a starting gross salary of about ₹1,20,000 per month, which is an all inclusive figure. On the standard defence pay matrix, this rank falls under Pay Level 10, which runs from about ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 as basic pay, and every officer also gets Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month. Officers in flying or submarine roles get a specialisation allowance of ₹31,250 per month, but only after they finish the related specialisation training, not from the day they join.

On top of this, there are other allowances such as sea going allowance, technical allowance, hard area allowance, uniform allowance and house rent allowance, depending on your posting and role. There is also compulsory group insurance cover. Since this is a Short Service Commission, remember that you get a gratuity when you leave after your tenure, and not a lifelong pension like officers who hold a Permanent Commission.

Common Mistakes About This Recruitment

• Calling this a permanent or pensionable job. It is a Short Service Commission of 12 years, extendable by up to 2 years, ending in a gratuity, not a pension.
• Mixing this up with Agniveer. Agniveer is a separate sailor entry scheme with its own age limit and terms, and is not the same as this officer entry.
• Quoting the tenure as 10 years extendable to 14. The correct figure in this notification is 12 years extendable by up to 2 years.
• Giving one age limit for all branches. As shown above, there are several different age bands depending on the branch.
• Assuming a written exam is compulsory. For this course, there is no written test, only shortlisting by marks followed by the SSB interview.

Should You Apply?

Indian Navy SSC Officer 2026 is worth applying to if you are a graduate with the required marks and you want a career as a commissioned officer, since it covers a wide range of branches from general service roles to flying and technical branches, with a starting gross pay of about ₹1,20,000 a month. Since there is no written exam, your existing degree marks and your performance in the SSB interview will decide your selection, so if you are eligible, focus on preparing well for the SSB rather than worrying about a separate entrance test. Apply before 27 July 2026, since there is no fixed extension mentioned in the notification.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The online form is open from 25 June 2026 and the last date is 27 July 2026. The notification does not mention an exact closing time, so it is best to apply well before the last day.

How many vacancies are there in this Indian Navy SSC course?

There are about 275 vacancies across 12 branches, based on the branch wise numbers in the official notification. This number is tentative and can change depending on training capacity.

Is this the same as Agniveer recruitment?

No. This is an officer entry through the Short Service Commission. Agniveer is a separate scheme for sailors, with a different age limit, qualification and tenure.

Is there a written exam for this course?

No. For this course, candidates are shortlisted based on their normalised degree marks, and then called for the SSB interview and medical exam. There is no separate written test.

What is the tenure of a Short Service Commission officer?

The initial tenure is 12 years, which can be extended by a maximum of 2 more years, making 14 years the maximum. At the end, the officer gets a gratuity, not a pension.

What is the starting salary?

The notification states a starting gross salary of about ₹1,20,000 per month, all inclusive of pay and standard allowances.

Looking for more defence jobs or the latest government jobs? We check every detail against the official notification before we publish.