Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025 for 270 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility 

The advertisement for recruitment of Short Service Commission Officers for the January 2026 Course at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala was released on February 08, 2025, with the application form. The window to apply is going to be available on the official website at https://joinindiannavy.gov.in/ upto February 25, 2025.

To apply for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025, a candidate is required to visit the official website, provide basic and educational qualification details, and attach documents with photographs and signatures in the required size and format. Scroll down to get a direct link to apply online and download the notification brochure.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Vacancy 2025

The number of vacancies for recruitment of Short Service Commission Officers for the January 2026 Course at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala is disclosed with the release of the advertisement. There are a total number of 270 vacancies, you may check the branch-wise number of positions by going through the listed points.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criterias for recruitment of SSC Officers under the Indian Navy is available below in terms of educational institutions and age limit. You may check the branch-wise details by going through the listed points.

Executive Branch

• General Service (GS(X))/ Hydro Cadre
  • Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006
• Pilot
  • Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks and 60% marks in X & XII (English 60% in X or XII)
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2007
• Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer)
  • Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks and 60% marks in X & XII (English 60% in X or XII)
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2007
• Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
  • Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks and 60% marks in X & XII (English 60% in X or XII)
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2005
• Logistics
  • Educational Qualification:
    • BE/B.Tech in any discipline with First Class OR
    • MBA First Class OR
    • B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc(IT) + PG Diploma in Finance/ Logistics/ Supply Chain Management/ Material Management OR
    • MCA/M.Sc(IT)
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006

Education Branch

• Mathematics
  • Educational Qualification: M.Sc. (Mathematics) with B.Sc. in the same subject
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2005
• Physics
  • Educational Qualification: M.Sc. (Physics/ Applied Physics/ Nuclear Physics) with B.Sc. in the same subject
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2005
• Chemistry
  • Educational Qualification: M.Sc. (Chemistry) with B.Sc. in the same subject
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2005
• Mechanical Engineering
  • Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2005
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2005

Technical Branch

• Engineering Branch (General Service)
  • Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Marine, Instrumentation, Production, Aeronautical, Industrial, Aerospace, Automobile, Metallurgy, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006
• Electrical Branch (General Service)
  • Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, ECE, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Power, Power Electronics
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006
• Naval Constructor
  • Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Metallurgy, Naval Architecture, Marine, Ocean Engineering, Ship Technology, Ship Building, Ship Design
  • Age Limit: Born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jul 2006

Selection Process 

The selection process for recruitment of Short Service Commission Officers for the January 2026 Course consists of multiple stages, whose details are available below.

• Shortlisting of Applications
  • Criteria: Based on normalized marks in the qualifying degree.
  • BE/B.Tech: Marks up to 5th semester considered.
  • Postgraduate (MSc, MCA, MBA, M.Tech): Marks of all semesters considered.
  • Final-year students: Pre-final year marks considered.
• SSB Interview
  • Centers: Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam.
  • Stages:
    • Stage I: Intelligence Test, Picture Perception & Group Discussion (PPDT).
    • Stage II: Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Personal Interview (4-5 days).
  • Screening Out Rate (Stage I): ~60-70%.
• Medical Examination
  • Conducted after SSB recommendation.
  • Specific medical criteria based on branch.
  • Takes 7-14 days at military hospitals.