Indian Navy SSC Officer Direct Entry Recruitment Drive Open for 260 Officer Posts, Salary up to ₹1.10 Lakh

Mohit Kalyani August 16, 2025

Indian Navy has opened the gates for aspiring officers with its new recruitment for the Short Service Commission (SSC) June 2026 course. Want to know who can apply, what qualification is required, and how much salary you will earn as an officer? Find all essential details below before you miss the deadline.

The Indian Navy has officially released the notification for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers under various branches for the June 2026 (AT 26) course. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 260 vacancies across Executive, Technical, Education, and Law branches to join Indian Navy. The application process will begin on 9th August 2025 and remain open until 1st September 2025. Both unmarried men and women can apply for this prestigious opportunity through the official portal at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. There will be no written examination—candidates will be shortlisted directly based on academic performance and will proceed to SSB Interview rounds.

Vacancy Breakdown

Branch/Designation	Vacancies
Executive (GS(X)/Hydro)	57
Pilot	24
Naval Air Operations Officer	20
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	20
Logistics	10
Education (Various Disciplines)	07
Engineering Branch (GS)	36
Electrical Branch (GS)	40
Naval Constructor	16
Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)	20
Law	02
Total	260

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The educational requirements vary by branch. Below are the major criteria:

Executive Branch (GS(X), Pilot, NAOO, ATC): BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
Logistics: BE/B.Tech or MBA or BSc/BCom/BSc(IT) with PG Diploma in Finance/Supply Chain/Material Management, or MCA/MSc (IT), all with minimum 60% marks.
Education Branch: MSc, BE/BTech, or ME/MTech in various disciplines (Maths, Physics, IT, Electronics, etc.) with 60% marks. Must also have 60% in English in Class X or XII.
Technical (Engineering/Electrical): BE/BTech with 60% marks in specified engineering disciplines.
Naval Constructor: BE/BTech in Civil, Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, Naval Architecture, etc., with 60% marks.
Law: Degree in Law (LLB) with minimum 55% marks and registration eligible as per Advocates Act, 1961.

Note: Final year candidates may apply provided they meet the degree requirements before June 2026.

Age Limit

Executive (GS, Logistics, Technical, Education): Born between 02 July 2001 to 01 January 2007
Pilot/NAOO: 02 July 2002 to 01 July 2007
ATC: 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2005
Law: 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2004
Education (MTech/MSc cases): 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2005

Salary and Benefits

The initial gross salary of a Sub Lieutenant is approximately ₹1,10,000 per month.
Special allowances like Flying Allowance (₹31,250) and Submarine Allowance are provided where applicable.
Other benefits include medical coverage, group insurance, accommodation, and generous leave policies.

Selection Process

This recruitment is unique because there is no written exam. Selection will be based on:

Shortlisting based on normalized marks of qualifying degree.
SSB Interview
Medical Examination
Final Merit List

For BE/BTech applicants, marks up to the 5th semester will be considered; for PG programs, pre-final year marks will be used.

The initial Short Service Commission (SSC) is granted for a period of 12 years, which may be extended by an additional 2 years depending on service performance and organizational requirements. The probation period for most entries is 2 years, while for the NAIC entry it is 3 years. Candidates applying must be unmarried at the time of joining and are required to remain unmarried throughout the duration of their training.

The official notification released can be downloaded from here.

Application Fee

No application fee is required. The form can be submitted completely free of cost.

How to Apply?

To apply online for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Entry:

Visit the official website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Complete the registration process using valid email and mobile number.
Log in and go to the “Apply Online” section under Officer Entry.
Fill in the personal and academic details as per certificates.
Upload required documents such as mark sheets, photographs, and certificates.
Submit the application form and take a printout for reference.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for engineering and postgraduate students to join the prestigious Indian Navy without a written exam. If you meet the eligibility, do not delay—submit your application before 1st September 2025. More details, including medical standards and exact educational streams, are available in the official notification at joinindiannavy.gov.in.

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