Indian Navy SSC Officer June 2027; Recruitment for 275 Posts. Check eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, dates & apply online details. EXPIRED
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: The Indian Navy has released the notification for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers June 2027 (AT 27) Course for 275 tentative vacancies across Executive, Education, and Technical branches.
Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online for prestigious officer-level posts at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala.
The application process started on 25 June 2026, and the last date has been extended to 03 August 2026.
Candidates will be selected through academic marks-based shortlisting, SSB Interview, and medical examination without any written exam
. Interested applicants can check complete details regarding eligibility criteria, branch-wise vacancies, age limit, salary, selection process, important dates, and online application procedure below.
The Indian Navy has invited applications from eligible unmarried men and unmarried women for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) for a course commencing June 2027 onwards at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala. A total of 275 vacancies (tentative) have been notified across 12 branches/cadres spanning the Executive, Education, and Technical branches — including glamorous entries like Pilot, Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer), Air Traffic Controller, and core technical roles like Engineering, Electrical, and Naval Constructor. The online application window opened on 25 June 2026, and the last date to apply — originally 27 July 2026 — has now been extended to 03 August 2026. Selection is entirely based on normalised academic marks, an SSB interview, and a medical examination — there is no written entrance exam for SSC Officer entries.
Note: *Male candidates shortlisted for GS(X)/Engineering Branch may also volunteer for Submarine Arm/RPA specialisation. **Candidates for Pilot must also meet minimum 60% aggregate in Class X & XII and minimum 60% in English. Vacancies are tentative and subject to change based on training slot availability.
Candidates who have obtained the required degree (Graduate/Post-Graduate) or are in their final year
Degree must be from a University incorporated by an Act of Central/State Legislature, or institutions deemed as Universities under UGC Act 1956, IIT Act 1961, AICTE Act 1987, NITSER Act 2007, or IIIT Act 2014
Candidates with foreign degrees may apply, provided they submit a UGC equivalence certificate
Candidates must fulfil the stipulated educational qualification before joining INA, Ezhimala by June 2027
Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training; marrying during training leads to discharge from service
Candidates must meet Indian nationality conditions as laid down by the Government of India
Merchant Navy Personnel: Candidates holding a Certificate of Competency (Foreign Going) as Second Mate/Mate/Master, born between 02 Jul 1997 – 01 Jan 2008, can apply for Executive Branch (General Service); those holding a 1st Class Engineer certificate, born in the same range, can apply for Technical Branch (SSC Engineering)
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders: Candidates with a valid DGCA-issued CPL, born between 02 Jul 2002 – 01 Jul 2008, can apply for Pilot entry
NCC Candidates: NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders (Naval/Army/Air Wing, minimum ‘B’ grade, served at least 2 academic years in Senior Division, certificate not dated before 01 Jul 2024) get a 5% relaxation in SSB shortlisting cut-off marks
Candidates shortlisted for GS(X) can also volunteer for Submarine Arm or Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) specialisation, subject to medical fitness and vacancy
Stage 1 — Shortlisting: Based on normalised marks of the qualifying degree (formula available on the Navy website); BE/B.Tech candidates in final year are assessed on marks up to 5th semester; PG candidates (MSc/MCA/MBA/M.Tech) on marks from completed semesters
Stage 2 — SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates are intimated via Email/SMS; change of SSB centre is not permitted under any circumstances
Stage 3 — Medical Examination: SSB-recommended candidates undergo a medical exam as per their entry’s applicable standards
Stage 4 — Merit List: Prepared based on SSB marks, subject to vacancy availability and medical fitness for the respective entry
Candidates in the final merit list must submit proof of degree completion (min. 60% marks) via email to officer@navy.gov.in
AC 3-tier rail fare is admissible for first-time SSB interview attendance for a particular commission type; carry a photocopy of your passbook/cheque leaf with A/C No. & IFSC details
Short Service Commission granted initially for 12 years, extendable by a maximum of 2 years, subject to service requirement and performance
Selected candidates are inducted as Sub Lieutenant, subject to clearing the induction medical examination at INA, Ezhimala on reporting
Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training; marrying during training leads to discharge and liability to refund pay/allowances
Voluntary withdrawal or resignation during probation requires refunding training costs and money received, with interest
Probation Period: 2 years from the date of grant of Sub Lieutenant rank, or completion of initial training, whichever is later
Pay, Allowances & Benefits
Initial Gross Salary: Approx. ₹1,20,000/- per month for Sub Lieutenant, plus other applicable allowances
Pilot/NAOO/Submarine allowance of ₹31,250/- admissible post successful completion of specialised training
All officers/cadets are compulsory members of the Naval Group Insurance Scheme (NGIS) on a contribution basis, applicable in-service and post-retirement
Group Insurance & Gratuity, Leave Entitlements as per extant Navy regulations
Register and fill in the e-application; personal particulars must match the Matriculation Certificate exactly
E-mail address and mobile number are mandatory fields — do not change these until the selection process concludes
Keep the following documents ready for scanning (preferably original, in JPG/TIFF format): mark sheets up to 5th & 7th semester (regular/integrated BE/B.Tech) or all semesters (other degrees), date of birth proof (10th/12th certificate), CGPA conversion formula (if applicable), Merchant Navy/NCC ‘C’ certificate (if applicable), and a recent passport-size colour photograph
Indicate your preference for other branches/cadres if you wish to be considered for them — you will NOT be considered for branches you have not selected
If any scanned document is illegible, the application will be rejected — check readability before submitting
Submit before the (extended) deadline: 03 August 2026
The application, once submitted, is final — no amendments or changes will be entertained
Take a printout of the submitted application and carry it while appearing for the SSB interview
Pilot entry candidates undergo SSB/CPSS/Aviation Medical Examination — check height, leg length, and other physical standards before opting for this entry
Candidates medically fit for the CDSE Jul 27 course are considered fit for all SSC branches of Indian Navy (except Pilot/NAOO)
Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances
Use or possession of narcotics is strictly banned; candidates may be tested for drugs during SSB selection, medical exam, training, and service — violation leads to debarment or removal
Candidates with a pending academic backlog in any subject will be denied the opportunity to appear for SSB at the time of document verification
FAQs — Indian Navy SSC Officer June 2027 (AT 27) Course
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Indian Navy SSC Officer June 2027 Course?
Ans: The original last date was 27 July 2026, which has now been extended to 03 August 2026.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there?
Ans: A total of 275 vacancies (tentative) are available across 12 branches/cadres.
Q3. Is there a written exam for this recruitment?
Ans: No, there is no written exam. Shortlisting is based on normalised academic marks, followed by an SSB interview and medical examination.
Q4. Can married candidates apply?
Ans: No, only unmarried men and unmarried women are eligible to apply and undergo training.
Q5. Is there an application fee?
Ans: No, there is no application fee for this recruitment.
Q6. What is the starting salary after selection?
Ans: Selected candidates join as Sub Lieutenant with an initial gross salary of approximately ₹1,20,000/- per month, along with other allowances.
Q7. What is the minimum qualification required?
Ans: It varies by branch — generally a BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in a relevant stream, though some branches (Logistics, Education) accept MBA, MCA, M.Sc, or M.A. as well.
Q8. Do NCC ‘C’ certificate holders get any relaxation?
Ans: Yes, NCC ‘C’ certificate holders (Naval/Army/Air Wing, minimum ‘B’ grade) get a 5% relaxation in SSB shortlisting cut-off marks, subject to conditions.
Q9. Where will the training be conducted?
Ans: Selected candidates will train at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala, with the course commencing in June 2027.
Q10. What is the tenure of the Short Service Commission?
Ans: SSC is granted initially for 12 years, extendable by a maximum of 2 years, subject to service requirement and performance.
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