⚓ Indian Navy Recruitment 2026

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 275 Short Service Commission Officer Posts | Course Jun 2027

Indian Navy  |  Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India  |  INA Ezhimala  |  Apply: 25 Jun – 27 Jul 2026  |  joinindiannavy.gov.in

🔔 Applications Open! Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 online application window: 25 June 2026 to 27 July 2026. No Application Fee for all candidates. Course commences June 2027 at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala. Engineering graduates, PG & management professionals — apply now at joinindiannavy.gov.in!

✅ Zero Fee: There is no application fee for any category of candidate in Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026. Apply for free at joinindiannavy.gov.in.

⚓ Executive Branch – Total: 172 Posts

⚙ Technical Branch – Total: 90 Posts

📚 Education Branch – Total: 13 Posts

📌 Age Limit: Age limit varies branch-wise and post-wise. Candidates are advised to check the official notification PDF for detailed age criteria and relaxation applicable to each branch. Download from the Important Links section below.

Shortlisting: Based on qualifying degree marks as per branch-specific eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB Interview.

SSB Interview: Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview at designated SSB Centres. Includes psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interview over 5 days.

Medical Examination: SSB-recommended candidates undergo a medical examination at designated military hospitals.

Final Merit List: Prepared based on SSB performance and medical fitness. Final selected candidates are allotted branches and report to INA Ezhimala for training commencing June 2027.

Click the Online Application Form link in the Important Links section below to visit joinindiannavy.gov.in.

Register as a New User using a valid Email ID and password.

Login with registered credentials and fill in all personal, educational, and branch preference details.

Upload required documents — photograph, signature, degree certificate, mark sheets, and other documents as specified.

There is no application fee for any candidate. Submit the completed application form.

Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.

The online application for Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 started on 25 June 2026 at joinindiannavy.gov.in.

The last date to apply online is 27 July 2026.

A total of 275 SSC Officer posts are available across 3 branches: Executive (172 posts), Technical (90 posts), and Education (13 posts).

The course will commence from June 2027 at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala.

Engineering graduates (BE/B.Tech), Post Graduates (M.Sc, MBA, MCA, M.Tech) and eligible degree holders as per specific branch criteria can apply. Minimum 60% marks in qualifying degree is generally required (SC/ST/PwBD: passing marks).

No. There is absolutely no application fee for any candidate — regardless of category — for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026.