Indian Navy Short Service Commission Officer Recruitment Jan 2027 (ST 27) Course

Introduction

The Indian Navy invites online applications from eligible unmarried men and women for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) for the course commencing January 2027 onwards at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala. Candidates must fulfill the conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 24 Jan 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 24 Feb 2026

Vacancy and Eligibility Details

Ser	Branch/Cadre	Eligible Qualifications	Vacancy	Gender	Born Between (Inclusive)
1	Executive Branch {GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre}	BE/B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.	76 (incl. 06 Hydro)	Men and Women (max 10 in GS(X) & 01 in Hydro for women)	02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007*
2	Pilot	BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and 60% in English).	25	Men and Women (max 03 for women)	02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008**
3	Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers)	BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.	20	Men and Women (max 03 for women)	02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008
4	Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.	18	Men and Women	02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
5	Logistics	BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with First Class, or MBA with First Class, or B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc.(IT) with First Class & PG Diploma in Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain/Material Management, or MCA/M.Sc(IT) with First Class.	10	Men and Women (max 01 for women)	02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jun 2007
6	Education Branch	MSc/MA/BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in specified streams with minimum 60% marks. (See detailed list below).	07	Men and Women	02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006
7	Technical Branch Engineering {GS}	BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in specified engineering streams (See detailed list below).	42	Men and Women (max 07 for women)	02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007*
8	Submarine Tech Engineering	BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in specified engineering streams.	08	Only for Men	02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
9	Electrical Branch {GS}	BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in specified engineering streams (See detailed list below).	38	Men and Women (max 07 for women)	02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007
10	Submarine Tech Electrical	BE/B.Tech with 60% marks in specified engineering streams.	08	Only for Men	02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jul 2007

*For Merchant Navy Personnel, born between 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jul 2007. **For Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders, born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008.

Detailed Educational Qualifications

Education Branch

Candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks in the following qualifications and scored a minimum of 60% in class X, XII, and English in class X or XII:

• MSc/MA: Maths/Operational Research (with Physics in BSc), or Physics/Applied Physics (with Maths in BSc), or Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences (with Physics and Maths in BSc).
• BE/B.Tech: Mechanical/Production Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering/MCA (with Physics or Maths at graduation), or Electrical/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation.
• ME/M.Tech: Various streams in Electronics & Communication or Thermal/Production Engineering. See the notice for the full list of specializations.

Technical Branch - Engineering (GS) Streams

• Marine Engineering, Aero Space Engineering, Automobiles Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Metallurgy Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management.

Technical Branch - Electrical (GS) Streams

• Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Tele Communication, Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC), Power Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation, Tele Communication.

Selection Procedure

1. Shortlisting: Based on normalised marks obtained in the qualifying degree. For BE/B.Tech, marks up to the fifth semester will be considered. For PG degrees, marks in all semesters will be considered.
2. SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via e-mail or SMS for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview.
3. Merit List: A merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks for all entries, subject to medical clearance and vacancy availability.

Special Categories

• Merchant Navy Personnel: Candidates with specific Certificates of Competency can apply for Executive and Technical branches with age relaxation.
• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders: Candidates with a valid CPL from DGCA (India) can apply for the Pilot entry.
• NCC Candidates: NCC 'C' certificate holders will receive a 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for SSB shortlisting, subject to specific criteria.

How to Apply

1. Candidates must register and fill the application on the Indian Navy website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
2. Keep all relevant documents scanned and ready for upload (e.g., mark sheets, birth certificate, NCC certificate, photograph).
3. Candidates are advised to fill in details and upload documents in advance to save time during the application window.
4. Once submitted, the application is final and cannot be amended. Take a printout for the SSB interview.