INDIAN NAVY SSC OFFICER RECRUITMENT (PILOT RECRUITMENT)

Applications are invited from eligible unmarried men and unmarried women candidates for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) for course commencing Jun 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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Executive Branch

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

Education Branch

(h)  Education 

Technical Branch

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

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Starting : 09 Aug 2025

Application Closing :  01 Sep 2025

SALARY

The initial gross salary of Sub Lieutenant starts from Rs 1,10,000/- (approximately) per month alongwith other allowances as applicable. Further details are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. All officers/ cadets would be compulsorily members of the Naval Group Insurance Scheme (NGIS) as received and approved for insurance cover on contribution basis. The cover would be applicable whilst in service and post retirement as per extant regulations.

VACANCY

Executive Branch

(a)  Executive Branch {GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre} :-57 (including 05 Hydro) {maximum of 06 vacancies in GS (X) and 02 vacancy in Hydro for women

(b)  Air Traffic Controller (ATC) :- 20

(c)  Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) :- 20 (maximum of 03 vacancies for women)

(d)  Pilot  :- 24  (maximum of 03 vacancies for women)

(e)  Logistics :- 10 (maximum of 01 vacancies for women)

(f)    Law :- 02

(g)   Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) : 20


Education Branch

(h)  Education :- 15


Technical Branch

(i)  Engineering Branch [General Service (GS)]  :- 36 (maximum of 05 vacancies for women)

(j)  Electrical Branch [General Service (GS)] :- 40 (maximum of 06 vacancies for women)

(k)    Naval Constructor :- 16

AGE LIMIT

Executive Branch

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

Born Between 02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007* (Both Dates inclusive) 

*(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 Jul 1996 to 01 Jan 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2.1. (ii) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer and born between 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jan 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) as per stipulations stated at Para 2.9.

(b)  Air Traffic Controller (ATC) 

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

(c)  Naval Air Operations Officer (NAOO) 

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

(d)  Pilot 

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

**Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders. Candidates having valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria stated at Para 2.2.

(e)  Logistics 

Born Between 02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007  (Both Dates inclusive) 

(f)  Law

Born Between 02 Jul 1999 to 01 Jul 2004  (Both Dates inclusive) 

(g) Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)

Born Between  02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007 (Both Dates inclusive) 


Education Branch

(f)  Education 

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

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

Technical Branch

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

Born Between 02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007* (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 Jul 1996 to 01 Jan 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2.1. (ii) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer and born between 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jan 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) as per stipulations stated at Para 2.9.

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

Born Between  02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007 (Both Dates inclusive) 

(i)    Naval Construtor

Born Between  02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jan 2007 (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

Law

A degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an advocate under Advocates Act,1961, with minimum 55% marks.

Candidates applying for this entry should be from a college/university recognized by Bar Council of India.

Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)

BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in the following streams :- Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical with Automation, Metallurgical, Material Science, Electrical, Industrial Production, Aero Space Electrical & Electronics, Information Technology, Aeronautical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Instrumentation & Control, Micro Electronics, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation, Computer Application, Production Electronics & Communication, Metallurgy, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation

OR 

Post Graduate degree in Electronics / Physics. 

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


Education Branch

Education

MSc with minimum 60% marks in (Maths/ Operational Research) with Physics in BSc 
OR

MSc with minimum 60% marks in Physics/ Applied Physics (with Maths in BSc)/ Meteorology/ Oceanology/ Atmoshpheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths in BSc). 
OR

BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical/ Production Engineering 
OR

BE/ B.Tech/ M Tech with minimum 60% marks in Computer Science Engineering/ MCA (with either Physics or Mathematics in graduation level). 
OR

BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks (Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation). 
OR

ME/ M Tech with minimum 60% marks in Electronics & Communication/ Controls/ Radar and Microwave/ Optical Fibre Communication/ Digital Signal Processing/ Wireless Communication/ Laser and Electro Optics/ VLSI/ Power Systems/ Communications Systems/ Electronics & Instrumentation. 
OR

ME/ M Tech with minimum 60% marks in Thermal/ Production Engineering/ Machine Design/ System and Controls/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths at graduation level).

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 :  01 Sep 2025

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