Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Opens

• Indian Navy has opened SSC Officer Recruitment for January 2027 course across multiple branches nationwide opportunities.
• Eligible men and women graduates can apply online without fees through official portal before deadline.
• Selection involves shortlisting, SSB interviews, and medical tests, followed by training at INA Ezhimala Kerala academy.

The Indian Navy has finally started the process of receiving applications for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Recruitment 2026, where interested candidates can apply for the January 2027 course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), located at Ezhimala, Kerala.

This recruitment process provides a huge opportunity for young graduates to join the naval forces as an officer,  as a total of 260 vacancies are available.

Online applications for this position can be made through joinindiannavy.gov.in Official Portal. Applications began on 24th January, 2026, and will be accepted until 24nd February, 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for all qualified prospective students, as there is no application fee associated with submitting their application.

The posts are categorized under the Executive, Technical, and Education streams, including General Service, Air Traffic Controller, Naval Air Operations Officer, Pilot, Engineering, Electrical, Submarine Technical, and many more. The posts enable applicants to work as commissioned officers through a Short Service Commission.

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Eligible applicants must fulfill certain age and educational requirements. Applicants must be born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2008 (inclusive) and must have the required degrees corresponding to the applied for branch, with engineering graduates being eligible for technical posts.

Candidates for the officers' position will be shortlisted according to their merit, followed by interviews and medicals at the SSB.

This recruitment campaign is open to both unmarried men and women, providing a prestigious entry option into the Indian Navy’s officer ranks.

Short-listed individuals will then go through rigorous training at the INA before being commissioned. This recruitment campaign provides a fantastic opportunity for young individuals to apply and join the defence forces of the country with their head held high.