Indian Navy Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers – Jan 2026 (ST 26) Course
The Indian Navy invites applications from eligible unmarried men and women for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in various branches/cadres for the January 2026 course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala. Below is the detailed information presented in an extensive format to ensure clarity and inclusion of all aspects related to the recruitment.
Application Details
Event
Date
Online Application Start
08 February 2025
Online Application End
25 February 2025
Eligibility Criteria
General Eligibility
Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried.
Nationality: Must fulfill the nationality conditions as laid down by the Government of India.
Other Conditions: The candidate must meet the medical and physical standards specified by the Indian Navy.
Educational Qualifications & Age Criteria
Branch/Cadre
Educational Qualification
Vacancies
Gender
Age (Born Between)
Executive Branch
General Service (GS/X) & Hydro
BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
60 (8 for Hydro)
Men & Women
02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Pilot
BE/B.Tech with 60% marks. Must have 60% in Class X & XII and 60% in English in Class X/XII.
26 (5 for women)
Men & Women
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2007
Observer
Same as Pilot qualifications.
22 (5 for women)
Men & Women
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2007
Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
Same as Pilot qualifications.
18
Men & Women
02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jan 2005
Logistics
BE/B.Tech with First Class OR MBA with First Class OR B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc (IT) with PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Material Management OR MCA/M.Sc (IT) with First Class.
28 (6 for women)
Men & Women
02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Education Branch
Education
M.Sc. (Maths/Physics/Chemistry) with minimum 60% marks and Physics/Maths in B.Sc OR BE/B.Tech in relevant disciplines with 60% marks.
15
Men & Women
02 Jan 1999 – 01 Jan 2005
Technical Branch
Engineering (GS)
BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Marine, Instrumentation, Aeronautical, Production, Mechatronics, etc., with 60% marks.
38 (8 for women)
Men & Women
02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Electrical (GS)
BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, etc., with 60% marks.
45 (9 for women)
Men & Women
02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Naval Constructor
BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Civil, Naval Architecture, Shipbuilding, etc., with 60% marks.
18
Men & Women
02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006
Additional Specializations
Specialization
Details
Submarine Arm
Male candidates in GS(X), Engineering (GS), and Electrical (GS) can volunteer for the submarine arm upon eligibility.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
Candidates in GS(X) may be nominated for RPA specialization based on service needs and medical fitness.
Merchant Navy Personnel
Candidates with Ministry of Shipping certifications are eligible for specific branch entries.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
CPL holders are eligible for the Pilot entry.
NCC Certificate Holders
Holders of NCC ‘C’ certificates receive a 5% relaxation in cutoff marks for shortlisting.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted based on normalized marks obtained in their qualifying degree. For BE/B.Tech, marks up to the 5th semester (regular courses) or 7th semester (integrated courses) will be considered for candidates in their final year.
SSB Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or SMS. The SSB interview involves psychological testing, group tasks, and personal interviews.
Medical Examination
Candidates recommended by SSB will undergo a medical examination to ensure they meet the required medical and physical standards.
Merit List
A final merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks and medical fitness.
Training Details
Aspect
Details
Training Location
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala.
Rank Upon Induction
Sub-Lieutenant.
Tenure
The Short Service Commission is granted initially for 12 years, extendable by a maximum of 2 years based on service requirements, medical fitness, and candidate’s performance.
Probation Period
Probation lasts 2 years for most branches and 3 years for SSC (NAIC) officers.
Pay and Allowances
Rank
Starting Gross Salary
Additional Allowances
Sub-Lieutenant
Approx. INR 1,10,000 per month
Pilot/Observer: INR 31,250/month post-training. Submarine Allowance: As per government norms.
