Indian Navy SSC Officers Various Post Online Form 2026 - Short Service Commission (AT 27 Course, Jun 2027) - 275 Posts
The Indian Navy has released the notification for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer recruitment for the June 2027 (AT 27) Course, inviting online applications from unmarried Indian men AND women for approximately 275 tentative vacancies across 12 branches/cadres, including Executive, Pilot, Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO), Air Traffic Control (ATC), Logistics, Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC), Education, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor, and Submarine Tech (Engineering & Electrical, men only). Applications are open from 25 June 2026 to 27 July 2026 at joinindiannavy.gov.in - and there is NO application fee for this recruitment. Most branches require a BE/B.Tech degree with 60% marks; Education branch requires a relevant postgraduate degree; a few Executive/Technical entries accept Certificate of Competency holders (Master/Mate/1st Class Engineer). Age varies by branch, generally born between 2 July 2002 and 1 January 2008 (wider range for Certificate-of-Competency and Pilot entries). Selection is via shortlisting on normalised academic marks, a 5-day SSB Interview, and Medical Examination - there is no written exam. Selected candidates train at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala, starting June 2027, and are commissioned as Sub Lieutenants with an initial gross salary of approximately Rs 1,20,000/month.
275
Total Posts
Sub Lieutenant rank - initial gross salary approximately Rs 1,20,000/month (7th CPC Basic Pay + Military Service Pay + allowances); Pilot/NAOO/Submarine allowance of Rs 31,250/month additional after successful completion of training
Salary
All-India / At-sea postings - training at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala; subsequent postings across Indian Navy commands and vessels
Location
Timeline
25 Jun 2026
Detailed notification published in Employment News, 27 June - 3 July 2026 edition; first went live on the official portal around 25 June 2026
25 Jun 2026
Confirmed across all sources reviewed
27 Jul 2026
Confirmed across all sources reviewed; note a separate, earlier SSC Officer cycle (JAN 2027/ST 27 Course, 260 posts) ran 24 Jan - 24 Feb 2026 and is a DIFFERENT, already-closed recruitment - do not confuse the two
1 Jun 2027
At the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala; exact date to be communicated to selected candidates
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 (AT 27 Course) Opens for 275 Tentative Posts
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About This Notification
| भर्ती संस्था | Indian Navy — Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi |
| कोर्स | SSC Officer AT 27 Course — प्रशिक्षण प्रारंभ जून 2027, INA Ezhimala, Kerala |
| पद | Short Service Commission Officer — 12 शाखाएं (Executive, Pilot, NAOO, ATC, Logistics, NAIC, Education, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor, Submarine Tech Engg/Electrical) |
| कुल रिक्तियां | 275 पद (Tentative) |
| पात्रता (लिंग) | अविवाहित पुरुष एवं अविवाहित महिला दोनों — अधिकांश शाखाओं में; Submarine Tech Engg/Electrical केवल पुरुषों हेतु |
| योग्यता | अधिकांश शाखा: BE/B.Tech किसी भी discipline में 60% अंक। Education शाखा: संबंधित विषय में PG। कुछ Executive/Technical entries: Certificate of Competency (Master/Mate/1st Class Engineer) भी मान्य |
| आयु सीमा | शाखा अनुसार भिन्न — सामान्यतः जन्म 02 जुलाई 2002 से 01 जनवरी 2008 के बीच; Pilot/Observer: 02 जुलाई 2003 – 01 जुलाई 2008; Certificate of Competency entries: 02 जुलाई 1997 – 01 जनवरी 2008 |
| प्रारंभिक वेतन | Sub Lieutenant रैंक — कुल सकल वेतन लगभग ₹1,20,000/माह (7वां वेतन आयोग + MSP + भत्ते)। Pilot/NAOO/Submarine भत्ता ₹31,250/माह प्रशिक्षण पूर्ण होने पर अतिरिक्त |
| सेवा अवधि | SSC — प्रारंभिक 10 वर्ष, प्रदर्शन के आधार पर 14 वर्ष तक विस्तारणीय; 2 वर्ष probation अवधि |
| आवेदन शुल्क | ₹0 — कोई शुल्क नहीं (पूर्णतः निःशुल्क आवेदन) |
| आधिकारिक पोर्टल | joinindiannavy.gov.in |
| कार्यक्रम | तिथि | स्थिति |
|---|---|---|
| नोटिफिकेशन जारी (Employment News) | 27 जून – 3 जुलाई 2026 अंक | ✅ जारी |
| ऑनलाइन आवेदन प्रारंभ | 25 जून 2026 | ✅ चालू |
| 🔴 आवेदन अंतिम तिथि | 27 जुलाई 2026 | ... |
| Shortlisting (Normalised Marks) | आवेदन बंद होने के बाद | प्रतीक्षित |
| SSB Interview | Email/SMS से सूचित होगी | प्रतीक्षित |
| Medical Examination | SSB recommendation के बाद | प्रतीक्षित |
| Merit List / Final Result | घोषित होगा | प्रतीक्षित |
| Course Commencement | जून 2027, INA Ezhimala | 📌 निर्धारित |
| चरण | विवरण | प्रकृति |
|---|---|---|
| चरण 1 | Shortlisting — योग्यता डिग्री के Normalised Marks के आधार पर (Navy की निर्धारित formula अनुसार) | Merit-based |
| चरण 2 | SSB Interview — 5-दिवसीय प्रक्रिया: Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Personal Interview (निर्दिष्ट SSB केंद्र पर) | Qualifying |
| चरण 3 | Medical Examination — केवल SSB-recommended candidates हेतु | Qualifying |
| अंतिम | Final Merit List — SSB marks + Medical clearance के आधार पर, रिक्तियों की उपलब्धता अनुसार | Merit List |
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Shortlisting
Interview
Exam
List
INA Ezhimala
Key Details
Organization
Indian Navy (Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters)
Department
Executive, Technical (Engineering/Electrical/Naval Constructor/Submarine Tech), Education, Pilot, NAOO, ATC, Logistics, and NAIC Branches
Exam Name
Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer - AT 27 Course (June 2027)
Total Posts
275
Job Location
All-India / At-sea postings - training at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala; subsequent postings across Indian Navy commands and vessels
Selection Process
Step 1: Online Application (25 June - 27 July 2026, no fee) -> Step 2: Shortlisting based on normalised marks in qualifying degree -> Step 3: SSB Interview (5-day process: Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Personal Interview) at designated SSB Centres ->
Official Website
https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Citizen of India, as per conditions laid down by the Government of India
Gender
Both unmarried men and unmarried women may apply for most branches. Submarine Tech Engineering and Submarine Tech Electrical branches are open to men only. Women have a capped number of vacancies within each open branch (reported range approx. 3-10 per branch).
Marital Status
Candidates must be unmarried at the time of application/joining
Educational Qualification
Varies by branch - BE/B.Tech (60%) for most technical/executive branches; relevant Postgraduate degree plus Class X/XII requirements for Education branch; Certificate of Competency (Master/Mate/1st Class Engineer) accepted for specific Executive/Technical entries; valid CPL (DGCA) for a specific Pilot entry stream
Age Limit (Branch-Specific)
General entries: born between 2 July 2002 and 1 January 2008. Pilot/Observer: born between 2 July 2003 and 1 July 2008. Certificate-of-Competency entries (Executive General Service, Technical Engineering): born between 2 July 1997 and 1 January 2008. Standard Government of India category relaxation rules apply on top of these ranges.
NCC Certificate Relaxation
Candidates holding an NCC 'C' Certificate (Naval Wing), with conditions, are eligible for a 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for SSB shortlisting
Final-Year Candidates
Eligible to apply, provided they complete their qualifying degree with the required minimum percentage by the specified cut-off date ahead of course commencement in June 2027
Educational Qualification
- Executive (GS(X)/Hydro), Pilot, NAOO: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
- Education Branch: Postgraduate degree in Maths, Physics, History, or BE/B.Tech in specified disciplines with 55-60% marks; additionally minimum 60% marks in Class X and Class XII, and minimum 60% in English at Class X or XII.
- Executive (General Service) via Certificate of Competency: Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign Going) as Second Mate, Mate, or Master.
- Technical (SSC Engineering) via Certificate of Competency: Certificate of Competency as 1st Class Engineer.
- Pilot Entry (specific stream): Valid Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) issued by DGCA (India).
- Final-year students may apply, provided they complete their degree with the required percentage by the specified cut-off date ahead of course commencement (June 2027).
- Engineering degrees from foreign universities/institutions recognised by the Government of India are accepted, provided the candidate submits an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) under the 1973 Act.
Age Limit
Age criteria vary significantly by branch/entry rather than a single relaxation table: general entries require candidates born between 2 July 2002 and 1 January 2008; Pilot/Observer entries require birth between 2 July 2003 and 1 July 2008; candidates applying via Certificate of Competency (Master/Mate for Executive, 1st Class Engineer for Technical) have a wider window, born between 2 July 1997 and 1 January 2008. Standard Government of India category-wise age relaxation rules apply on top of these branch-specific windows - refer to the official notification for exact category relaxation years.
Important Dates
Notification Released
25 Jun 2026
Detailed notification published in Employment News, 27 June - 3 July 2026 edition; first went live on the official portal around 25 June 2026
Online Application Start Date
25 Jun 2026
Confirmed across all sources reviewed
Last Date to Apply Online
27 Jul 2026
Confirmed across all sources reviewed; note a separate, earlier SSC Officer cycle (JAN 2027/ST 27 Course, 260 posts) ran 24 Jan - 24 Feb 2026 and is a DIFFERENT, already-closed recruitment - do not confuse the two
Shortlisting for SSB (Normalised Marks)
—
To be conducted after the application window closes; based on normalised academic marks per the Navy's published formula
SSB Interview
—
Venue and date communicated individually to shortlisted candidates via email/SMS; not a single fixed date for all candidates
Final Merit List
—
To be announced, based on SSB performance, medical clearance, and vacancy availability
Course Commencement (Training)
1 Jun 2027
At the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala; exact date to be communicated to selected candidates
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 25 Jun 2026 | Detailed notification published in Employment News, 27 June - 3 July 2026 edition; first went live on the official portal around 25 June 2026 |
| ✓Online Application Start Date | 25 Jun 2026 | Confirmed across all sources reviewed |
| ✓Last Date to Apply Online | 27 Jul 2026 | Confirmed across all sources reviewed; note a separate, earlier SSC Officer cycle (JAN 2027/ST 27 Course, 260 posts) ran 24 Jan - 24 Feb 2026 and is a DIFFERENT, already-closed recruitment - do not confuse the two |
| Shortlisting for SSB (Normalised Marks) | — | To be conducted after the application window closes; based on normalised academic marks per the Navy's published formula |
| SSB Interview | — | Venue and date communicated individually to shortlisted candidates via email/SMS; not a single fixed date for all candidates |
| Final Merit List | — | To be announced, based on SSB performance, medical clearance, and vacancy availability |
| NEXTCourse Commencement (Training) | 1 Jun 2027 | At the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala; exact date to be communicated to selected candidates |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 275
SSC Officer - All Branches Combined (Executive, Pilot, NAOO, ATC, Logistics, NAIC, Education, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor, Submarine Tech Engg & Electrical)
275Pay Scale: Sub Lieutenant - gross salary approx Rs 1,20,000/month (7th CPC + MSP + allowances)
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC Officer - All Branches Combined (Executive, Pilot, NAOO, ATC, Logistics, NAIC, Education, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor, Submarine Tech Engg & Electrical) | 275 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sub Lieutenant - gross salary approx Rs 1,20,000/month (7th CPC + MSP + allowances) |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: N/A - no payment required
CONFIRMED: no application fee is charged for this Indian Navy SSC Officer recruitment - application is completely free for all candidates regardless of category or gender
Shortlisting — Exam Pattern
Normalised marks in qualifying degree (per Indian Navy's published normalisation formula)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normalised marks in qualifying degree (per Indian Navy's published normalisation formula) | — | — | — | No | offline |
No written examination is conducted for this recruitment; shortlisting for SSB is based purely on academic performance in the qualifying degree
SSB Interview — Exam Pattern
Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Personal Interview
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Personal Interview | — | — | — | No | offline |
A 5-day process conducted at designated SSB Centres; venue and date communicated to shortlisted candidates individually via email/SMS
Medical Examination — Exam Pattern
Comprehensive medical fitness assessment as per Naval standards
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive medical fitness assessment as per Naval standards | — | — | — | No | offline |
Conducted only for candidates recommended by the SSB
Step 1: Read the Official Notification
Visit joinindiannavy.gov.in and download the SSC Officer AT 27 Course notification PDF. Identify which of the 12 branches matches your qualification and interest before proceeding.
Step 2: Confirm Your Eligibility
Check that you meet the branch-specific age window (varies from 1997-2008 depending on entry) and educational qualification (BE/B.Tech 60%, relevant PG for Education branch, or Certificate of Competency for specific entries).
Step 3: Register on the Official Portal
Go to joinindiannavy.gov.in, click Register, and create your account with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 4: Fill the Application Form
Enter your personal details exactly as per your Matriculation certificate, your educational qualification details, CGPA conversion formula (if applicable), and select your branch preference carefully.
Step 5: Upload Documents and Photograph
Upload your recent photograph, signature, mark sheets, date-of-birth proof, and category certificate (if applicable) in the specified format.
Step 6: Submit and Save Your Application
Review all entered details carefully, submit before 27 July 2026, and download/print the confirmation page for your records.
Latest Updates
25 Jun
2026
🔔 Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 (AT 27 Course) Opens for 275 Tentative Posts
The Indian Navy opened online applications for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer posts under the AT 27 Course (June 2027), inviting both unmarried men and women across 12 branches for approximately 275 tentative vacancies. There is no application fee. Applications close 27 July 2026. Selection is via shortlisting on normalised academic marks, a 5-day SSB Interview, and Medical Examination - no written exam is conducted.
Apply on Official PortalAbout This Recruitment - No Written Exam, No Fee
The Indian Navy SSC Officer (AT 27 Course) recruitment stands apart from most government exams in two ways: there is no written examination at any stage, and there is zero application fee. Shortlisting for the Services Selection Board (SSB) is based entirely on how a candidate's academic marks in their qualifying degree compare against others (normalised across different universities/boards), and the SSB itself - not a written test - is the real gatekeeper for final selection. This makes the SSB Interview stage (5 days, covering psychological tests, group tasks, and a personal interview) by far the most consequential part of the process.
Choosing the Right Branch
With 12 different branches/cadres on offer - spanning Executive, Pilot, Naval Air Operations, Air Traffic Control, Logistics, NAIC, Education, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor, and Submarine Tech (Engineering & Electrical) - candidates should carefully match their own qualification and interests to the branch before applying, since branch preference cannot be changed after submission and candidates are not considered for branches they didn't originally select. Certificate-of-Competency holders (merchant navy officers) have a notably wider age window (born 1997-2008) than fresh engineering graduates, making this a viable route for slightly older, already-qualified maritime professionals.
Preparing for the SSB Interview
Since there's no written exam to prepare for, candidates should instead focus entirely on SSB preparation: practicing psychological tests (Thematic Apperception Test, Word Association Test, Situation Reaction Test), group task exercises (group discussions, group planning exercises, command tasks), and mock personal interviews covering current affairs, general knowledge of the Navy, and personal background. Physical fitness also matters for the outdoor group tasks portion of the SSB. NCC 'C' Certificate holders from the Naval Wing get a genuine edge with their 5% cut-off relaxation, so mentioning this credential accurately on the application is worthwhile if applicable.
Don't Confuse This With the Earlier 2026 SSC Cycle
Note that the Indian Navy also ran a separate, earlier SSC Officer cycle this year - the JAN 2027 (ST 27) Course, for approximately 260 posts, with applications open 24 January to 24 February 2026 (already closed). This notification covers the separate AT 27 Course (June 2027), with its own fresh 275-post tentative vacancy count and a 25 June - 27 July 2026 application window. Candidates should make sure they're tracking the correct cycle's timeline and not confusing SSB call-up information between the two.
