📌 Quick Job Overview
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Organization: Indian Navy (Nausena Bharti)
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Position Name: Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer (Various Entries – June 2027 Course)
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Total Openings: 275 Positions
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Application Window: 25 June 2026 to 03 August 2026 (Extended)
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Job Location: Across India / Assigned Naval Bases / High Seas Deployment
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Official Portal: joinindiannavy.gov.in
📅 Critical Timelines & Dates
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Notification Release Date: June 2026
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Online Registration Commences: 25 June 2026
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Last Date to Apply Online (Extended): 03 August 2026
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SSB Interview Dates: To be notified via email/SMS (Tentatively late 2026)
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Merit List Release: Early 2027
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Commencement of Course: June 2027
📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Entry / Branch Name | Gender Eligibility | Total Openings |
| Executive Branch (General Service, Hydro, Air Traffic Control, Naval Air Operations, Logistics, etc.) | Male / Female | ~150 Posts (Branch-wise split in notification) |
| Technical Branch (Engineering, Electrical, Naval Architecture) | Male / Female | ~85 Posts (Branch-wise split in notification) |
| Education Branch | Male / Female | ~40 Posts (Branch-wise split in notification) |
| Total Vacancies Across Entries | Male & Female |
275 Posts
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🛡️ Eligibility Benchmarks (Age & Academic Criteria)
1. Born Window / Age Criteria
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Permissible DOB Window: Candidates born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2008 (both dates inclusive).
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Age Relaxation Rules: As per Indian Navy guidelines for specific categories and prior defense personnel (refer to detailed PDF notification for specific branch-level relaxations).
2. Minimum Academic Requirements
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Executive & Technical Branches: B.E. / B.Tech in relevant disciplines from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum specified aggregate percentage (typically 60% or equivalent).
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Education Branch: M.Sc. / M.Tech / M.A. in relevant subjects (Physics, Maths, English, Computer Science) or B.E./B.Tech with minimum 60% marks.
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Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year of qualifying degree may also apply provided they meet aggregate percentage cut-offs up to the pre-final semester and can present proof of passing prior to course commencement.
💸 Salary Structure, Perks & Career Path
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Rank on Commissioning: Sub Lieutenant (SLT)
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Initial Pay Level: Level 10 of 7th CPC (Basic Pay starting at ₹56,100/-)
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Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/- per month
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Estimated Monthly CTC: Approx. ₹1,10,000/- to ₹1,35,000/- per month (inclusive of Basic Pay, MSP, DA, and standard allowances).
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Added Perks: Free medical facilities for self & dependents, subsidized Canteen (CSD) facilities, furnished government accommodation/HRA, group insurance coverage, passage concessions, and sports/club access.
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Tenure of Engagement: Short Service Commission (SSC) is initially granted for 10 years, extendable by maximum 4 years (in two tenures of 2 years each), subject to service requirements, performance, and willingness.
🎯 Detailed Selection Architecture
The selection process for Indian Navy SSC Officers involves a multi-stage screening designed to test technical competence, leadership potential, and physical/mental fitness:
Phase I: Shortlisting of Applications
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Candidates are shortlisted for SSB interviews based on normalized marks obtained in the qualifying degree (B.E./B.Tech/Post Graduation) or valid GATE scores (where applicable).
Phase II: SSB Interview (Service Selection Board)
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Stage I Testing: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests, Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Candidates who qualify Stage I move to Stage II.
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Stage II Testing: Psychological Testing, Group Testing Officers (GTO) Tasks, Personal Interview, and Conference spread over 4–5 days.
Phase III: Medical Examination
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Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a thorough medical board examination at designated Service Hospitals.
Phase IV: Final Merit List
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Final selection is based solely on SSB marks, subject to medical fitness and availability of vacancies in the respective branch.
💳 Application Fee Details
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All Candidates (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / Women): ₹0/- (No Application Fee)
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The Indian Navy does not charge any fee for processing online applications for SSC entries.
📝 Step-by-Step Online Application Guide
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Visit Official Website: Go to joinindiannavy.gov.in.
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Registration / Login: Click on “Register” using your active Email ID and Mobile Number if you are a new user, or log in if you already have an account.
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Profile Completion: Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and upload required supporting documents (Mark sheets, Degree Certificates, ID proof).
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Apply for Specific Entry: Navigate to “Current Opportunities” and select “SSC Officer June 2027 Entry”.
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Review Application: Cross-check every single detail entered (Name, Date of Birth, Marks percentage) with your official matriculation certificate and degree documents.
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Submit & Print: Submit your application and save/print the final acknowledgment form for future reference.
📸 Document Scanning Specifications:
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Passport Photo: Recent passport-size photograph with blue background (JPEG format, size between 20 KB to 50 KB).
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Signature: Clear signature on white paper using black or blue ink (JPEG format, size between 10 KB to 20 KB).
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Educational Documents: Single PDF incorporating 10th Certificate, 12th Marksheet, and all Semester Marksheets/Provisional Degree (Max file size 1 MB).
❌ Crucial Disqualification & Governance Rules
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Incomplete Applications: Applications with blurred documents, incorrect marks, or missing semester transcripts will be rejected without prior notice.
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Dual Applications: Submitting multiple applications for the same branch may lead to cancellation of candidature.
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Tattoo Policy: Permanent body tattoos are permitted only on inner face of forearms. Tattoos on any other part of the body or visible parts during standard uniform wear are strictly prohibited.
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Marital Status: Unmarried status is mandatory at the time of joining training at INA Ezhimala.
