The Indian Navy invites online applications from eligible candidates for the Short Service Commission (SSC) course, commencing Jun 2026 onwards at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala. Candidates must fulfill the conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.
Important Dates:
Commencement of Applications: 09-08-2025
Last Date of Online Applications: 01-09-2025
Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies Advertised: 260 Vacancies
Executive Branch: 150 Vacancies
GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre: 54 Vacancies
Pilot: 24 Vacancies
Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers): 20 Vacancies
Air Traffic Controller (ATC): 20 Vacancies
Logistics: 10 Vacancies
Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC): 20 Vacancies
Law: 02 Vacancies
Age Limit: Candidates must have born after 02 Jul 2001 and before 01 Jul 2005 for ATC post
Candidates must have born after 02 Jul 1999 and before 01 Jul 2004 for Law post
Candidates must have born after 02 Jul 2001 and before 01 Jul 2007 for all other post
Education Branch:
Education: 15 Vacancies
Candidates must have born after 02 Jul 2001 and before 01 Jul 2005 for Education Branch
Technical Branch: 92 Vacancies
Engineering Branch (General Service GS): 36 Vacancies
Electrical Branch (General Service GS): 40 Vacancies
Naval Constructor: 16 Vacancies
Candidates must have born after 02 Jul 2001 and before 01 Jan 2007 for Technical Branch
Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have fulfilled the minimum eligibility criteria as required educational and professional qualification, experiences if any, and other important guidelines as suggested in the official advertisement to be eligible for consideration for said post.
Selection Process: The selection process for the Indian Navy SSC includes shortlisting of applications based on normalized marks from the qualifying degree.
Candidate must possess B.E./B.Tech with minimum 60% marks. Candidates who are in the final year of B.E./B.Tech, marks of up to the 5th semester will be considered for the selection of SSB Interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or SMS for the SSB interview. The merit list will be based on SSB performance, subject to medical clearance and available vacancies.
Training: Candidates will be inducted in the rank of sub Lieutenant subject to clearing of induction medical examination at INA, Ezhimala post reporting.
Probation Period: Three years for SSC (NAIC) officers and two years for other branches/ cadres officers.
Application Mode: Online
How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the Indian Navy at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of the Indian Navy at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/Advertisement_SSC_Jun_2026
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