Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025 – 260 Posts
The Indian Navy has released its recruitment notification for 260 SSC Officer posts to join the June 2026 (AT‑26) course at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. This drive is open to unmarried male and female candidates across branches including Executive, Technical, and Education.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must have first-class (60% or equivalent) academic qualifications in specific streams depending on branch:
Executive Branch (incl. GS, Hydro, Pilot, ATC, NAOO, Logistics, Naval Armament Inspector, Law):
BE / B.Tech in any discipline with ≥60%
For logistics cadre: first class MBA, or first class B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc.(IT) with PG Diploma in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or Material Management; or MCA/M.Sc (IT) with ≥60%
For law cadre: a Law degree with ≥55% marks from a Bar Council–recognised college
Technical Branch (Engineering, Electrical, Constructor cadres):
BE / B.Tech in relevant specialisations (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Naval Architecture, Metallurgy, Aero‑space, etc.) with ≥60%
Education Branch:
First-class M.Sc in Mathematics, Operational Research, Physics, Applied Physics, or Chemistry with Physics in B.Sc; OR BE/B.Tech with ≥60% in relevant discipline; or MA (History) with ≥55%
Age Limits & Birthdate Ranges
Age eligibility varies by branch and post, based on date of birth:
Executive, Logistics, NAIC, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor: Born between 2 July 2001 and 1 January 2007
Pilot, Air Traffic Controller, Naval Air Ops Officer: Born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2007
Law branch: Born between 2 July 1999 and 1 July 2004
Education branch: Range varies from July 1999 to January 2007 based on cadre particulars
Important Dates
Online application opens: 09 August 2025
Last date to apply: 01 September 2025 (by midnight)
Exam/interview dates: To be announced later on the official portal
Application Fee
No application fee—applications are completely free for all categories
Selection Process
Initial screening/enrolment based on meeting eligibility norms.
Written test or subject knowledge assessment (specific pattern to be confirmed via official notification).
Service Selection Board (SSB) interview: Personality evaluation, group tasks, psychological and personal interview.
Document verification to confirm educational qualifications, age, caste/PwBD, and other eligibility proofs.
Medical fitness examination as per Navy norms.
Final merit list based on combined performance across stages
How to Apply
Applications must be filled online through the official Indian Navy recruitment portal.
Registration requires valid email and mobile number.
Candidates must fill in personal, educational, category, and choice of branch details.
Upload scanned documents: class X, XII, degree/PG, mark sheets, proof of English scores, caste/PwBD certificates if applicable.
Submit the form before the deadline and keep the application reference details for future correspondence.
Summary
This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates, science postgraduates, law graduates, and logistics professionals to join the Indian Navy as SSC Officers across diverse departments. With 260 available vacancies, a clearly defined age and education bracket, and no application fee, eligible candidates should prepare their documents and apply swiftly by 1 September 2025. Future updates will detail exam patterns and SSB dates.