Indian Navy Short Service Commission SSC Recruitment 2025 For Multiple Posts

The Indian Navy has invited applications for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for various branches, including Executive, Technical, and Education, for the January 2026 (ST 26) course.

This is a great opportunity for unmarried men and women to serve in the Indian Navy as commissioned officers.

Indian Navy Short Service Commission SSC Recruitment

Qualification

Executive Branch

• General Service (GS/X) & Hydro Cadre: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with 60% marks.
• Pilot & Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer): BE/B.Tech in any discipline with 60% marks (Must have 60% marks in English in Class X or XII).
• Air Traffic Controller (ATC): BE/B.Tech with 60% marks.
• Logistics:
  • BE/B.Tech in any discipline with First Class, or
  • MBA with First Class, or
  • B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc (IT) with First Class along with PG Diploma in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Material Management, or
  • MCA/M.Sc (IT) with First Class.

Education Branch

• M.Sc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Applied Physics) with 60% marks and B.Sc in relevant subjects.
• BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Communication Engineering.
• M.Tech in specialized engineering fields with 60% marks.

Technical Branch

• Engineering Branch (General Service – GS): BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, Production, or related engineering fields.
• Electrical Branch (General Service – GS): BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in Electrical, Electronics, Power, Instrumentation, Telecommunication, or related fields.
• Naval Constructor: BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Naval Architecture, Ship Design, or related fields.

Age Criteria

• Candidates must be born between 2nd January 2001 and 1st July 2006 for most entries.
• Specific branches have different birth date eligibility; refer to the official notification.

Key Skills

• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong technical and analytical abilities
• Physical and mental fitness
• Adaptability to naval operations and disciplines

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on normalized marks in the qualifying degree.
2. SSB Interview for shortlisted candidates.
3. Medical Examination as per Navy standards.
4. Final Merit List based on SSB performance and medical fitness.

Salary

• Sub Lieutenant (SLt): Starting salary of ₹1,10,000/- per month (approximately) plus allowances.
• Additional allowances for specialized branches (e.g., ₹31,250 for Pilot/NAOO specialization).

Required Documents

Candidates must have the following documents ready:

• BE/B.Tech or postgraduate degree mark sheets (up to 5th semester for BE/B.Tech, all semesters for PG candidates)
• Class 10th and 12th certificates
• Proof of English proficiency (for certain branches)
• NCC ‘C’ Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photograph and scanned signature

Important Dates

Application Fees

• No application fee is required to apply for this recruitment.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
2. Register and create a profile.
3. Fill in the application form with personal and educational details.
4. Upload scanned copies of required documents.
5. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

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