INDIAN NAVY SSC JAN 2026 Recruitment

Applications are invited from eligible unmarried men and unmarried women candidates for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) for course commencing Jan 2026 onwards at Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. Candidates must fulfill conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.


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POST

Executive Branch

(a)  Executive Branch {GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre}
(b)  Air Traffic Controller (ATC) 
(c)  Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) 
(d)  Pilot  
(e)  Logistics 

Education Branch

(f)  Education 

Technical Branch

(h)  Engineering Branch [General Service (GS)]  
(h)  Electrical Branch [General Service (GS)]
(i)    Naval Constructor
 

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Starting : – 08 Feb 2025

Application Closing : – 25 Feb 2025

SALARY

The basic pay of Sub Lieutenant starts from Rs 56,100/- along with other allowances as applicable. Further details are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

VACANCY

Executive Branch

(a)  Executive Branch {GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre} :- 60 (including 08 Hydro) {maximum of 10 vacancies in GS (X) and 02 vacancy in Hydro for women}

(b)  Air Traffic Controller (ATC) :- 18

(c)  Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) :- 22 (maximum of 05 vacancies for women)

(d)  Pilot  :- 26 (maximum of 05 vacancies for women)

(e)  Logistics :- 28 (maximum of 06 vacancies for women)

Education Branch

(f)  Education :- 15

Technical Branch

(h)  Engineering Branch [General Service (GS)]  :- 38 (maximum of 08 vacancies for women)

(h)  Electrical Branch [General Service (GS)] :- 45 (maximum of 09 vacancies for women)

(i)    Naval Constructor :- 18

AGE LIMIT

Executive Branch

(a)  Executive Branch {GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre}

Born Between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006* (Both Dates inclusive) 

*Merchant Navy Personnel. (i) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) either as a Second Mate, Mate or Master and born between 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jul 2006 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(a). (ii) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer of a steamship by the Govt and born between 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jul 2006 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) 

(b)  Air Traffic Controller (ATC) 

Born Between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2005 (Both Dates inclusive) 

(c)  Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) 

Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2007 (Both Dates inclusive) 

(d)  Pilot 

Born Between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2007** (Both Dates inclusive) 

**Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders. Candidates having valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria

(e)  Logistics 

Born Between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006  (Both Dates inclusive) 


Education Branch

(f)  Education 

Born Between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2005 (Both Dates inclusive) 

Candidates who have M.Tech in Concerned subject their Born Between 02 Jan 1999 to 01 Jan 2005 (Both Dates inclusive)

Technical Branch

(h)  Engineering Branch [General Service (GS)]  

Born Between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006* (Both Dates inclusive) 

*Merchant Navy Personnel. (i) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) either as a Second Mate, Mate or Master and born between 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jul 2006 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(a). (ii) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer of a steamship by the Govt and born between 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jul 2006 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering)

(h)  Electrical Branch [General Service (GS)]

Born Between  02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006 (Both Dates inclusive) 

(i)    Naval Construtor

Born Between  02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006 (Both Dates inclusive) 

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Executive Branch

Executive Branch {GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre}

BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.

For the post of Air Traffic Controller (ATC) & Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) & Pilot

BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.  

(Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII).

Logistics

(i) BE/B.Tech in any discipline with First Class or

(ii) MBA with First Class, or

(iii) B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc.(IT) with First class along with PG Diploma in Finance / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Material Management, or

(iv) MCA / M.Sc (IT) with First Class

Education Branch

Education

(i)   60% marks in M.Sc. (Maths/Operational Research) with Physics in B.Sc.

(ii)  60% marks in M.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics) with Maths in B.Sc.

(iii) 60% marks in M.Sc. Chemistry with Physics in B.Sc.

(iv) BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical Engineering

(v)  BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks (Electrical / Electronics & Communication Engg)

(vi) 60% marks in M Tech from a recognized University/Institute in any of the following disciplines:-
  • M Tech in Thermal / Production Engineering / Machine Design 
  • M Tech in Communication System Engg / Electronics & Communication Engg / VLSI / Power System Engg   

Note : Candidates applying for the Education entry must have scored minimum of 60% marks in class X and class XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII.

Technical Branch

Engineering Branch [General Service (GS)]

BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in (i) Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation (ii) Marine (iii) Instrumentation (iv) Production (v) Aeronautical (vi) ) Industrial Engineering & Management (vii) Control Engg (viii) Aero Space (ix) Automobiles (x) Metallurgy (xi) Mechatronics (xii) Instrumentation & Control

Electrical Branch [General Service (GS)]

BE / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in (i) Electrical (ii) Electronics (iii) Electrical & Electronics (iv) Electronics & Communication (v) Electronics & Tele Communication (vi) Tele Communication (vii) Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC) (viii) Instrumentation (ix) Electronics & Instrumentation (x) Instrumentation & Control (xi) Applied Electronics & Instrumentation (xii) Power Engineering (xiii) Power Electronics.

Naval Constructor 

BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :

(i) Mechanical/ Mechanical with Automation (ii) Civil Engineering (iii) Aeronautical Engineering 
(iv) Aero Space Engineering (v) Metallurgy (vi) Naval Architecture (vii) Ocean Engineering
(viii) Marine Engineering (ix) Ship Technology (x) Ship Building (xi) Ship Design 


SELECTION PROCEDURE

1. Shortlisting

2. SSB Interview

3. Medical Test

4. Final Merit List

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Mode : Online

Address : www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Last Date : 25 Feb 2025

APPLICATION FEE

No Fee


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