Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment – January 2027 (ST 27)
The Indian Navy (Nausena Bharti) has released the official notification for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers – January 2027 (ST 27) Course. Applications are invited from eligible unmarried men and women for the grant of SSC in various Executive, Education, and Technical branches. The course will commence at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala, in January 2027.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 24 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026
- Course Commencement: January 2027
How to Apply
- Visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Register and log in
- Fill the online application form carefully (as per the Matriculation Certificate)
- Upload required documents:
- Educational certificates & mark sheets
- Date of Birth proof
- Passport-size photograph
- NCC / Merchant Navy / CPL certificates (if applicable)
Overview
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Particulars |
Details |
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Organisation |
Indian Navy |
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Course Name |
SSC Officer – January 2027 (ST 27) |
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Training Academy |
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Tenure of Commission |
Initial 12 years, extendable up to 14 years |
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Official Website |
Branch-wise Vacancies & Eligibility
(Vacancies are tentative and may change as per service requirements)
Executive Branch
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Branch / Cadre |
Educational Qualification |
Vacancies |
Gender |
Age (Born Between) |
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GS(X) / Hydro |
BE/B.Tech in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks |
76 (incl. 06 Hydro) |
Men & Women (Max 10 GS(X) & 01 Hydro for women) |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007 |
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Pilot |
BE/B.Tech with 60% marks; 60% in Class X & XII and 60% in English |
25 |
Men & Women (Max 03 women) |
02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008 |
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Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer) |
Same as Pilot |
20 |
Men & Women (Max 03 women) |
02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008 |
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Air Traffic Controller (ATC) |
BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks |
18 |
Men & Women |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006 |
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Logistics |
BE/B.Tech / MBA / B.Sc / B.Com / B.Sc(IT) with PG Diploma / MCA / M.Sc(IT) – First Class |
10 |
Men & Women (Max 01 woman) |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jun 2007 |
Education Branch
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Qualification |
Vacancies |
Gender |
Age (Born Between) |
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M.Sc / M.A (Maths / Operational Research with Physics in B.Sc) |
07 |
Men & Women |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006 |
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M.Sc / M.A (Physics / Applied Physics / Meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Sciences) |
Included |
Men & Women |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006 |
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BE/B.Tech (Mechanical / Production) |
08 |
Men & Women |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006 |
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BE/B.Tech / M.Tech (Computer Science) / MCA |
Included |
Men & Women |
02 Jan 2000 – 01 Jan 2006 |
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Electrical / Electronics disciplines (BE/B.Tech / M.Tech) |
Included |
Men & Women |
02 Jan 2000 – 01 Jan 2006 |
Note: Minimum 60% marks in Class X, XII, and English are mandatory for Education Branch candidates
Technical Branch
Engineering Branch (GS)
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Qualification |
Vacancies |
Gender |
Age |
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BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Automobile, Instrumentation, etc. |
42 |
Men & Women (Max 07 women) |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007 |
Electrical Branch (GS)
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Qualification |
Vacancies |
Gender |
Age |
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BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Power, Telecom, Instrumentation |
38 |
Men & Women (Max 07 women) |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007 |
Submarine Technical (Only Men)
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Branch |
Vacancies |
Age |
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Engineering |
08 |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007 |
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Electrical |
08 |
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007 |
Physical & Medical Standards
- Candidates must meet Indian Navy medical standards (height, weight, eyesight, tattoos, etc.).
- Special medical standards apply for Pilot, Observer, and Submarine entries.
- Details are available on the official website
Training & Commission
- Training will commence at INA Ezhimala, Kerala, in January 2027.
- Candidates will be commissioned in the rank of Sub Lieutenant after successful completion of training.
- Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training.
- Probation Period: 2 years for all branches
Important Provisions
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders (with minimum ‘B’ grade) get 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for SSB shortlisting.
- Merchant Navy and CPL holders have separate age and eligibility provisions.
- Backlog in any subject at the time of SSB will lead to rejection.
- Candidates must select branch preferences carefully; unselected branches will not be considered.
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