Advertisement: Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for Jun 2027 (AT 27) Course

Important Dates:
- Apply Online: 25 June 2026 to 27 July 2026
- Course Commencement: June 2027 at INA Ezhimala, Kerala

Entry Details — Branch/Cadre wise Vacancies:

#	Branch / Cadre	Vacancy	Gender	Qualification	Age (Born Between)
1	Executive Branch GS(X) / Hydro Cadre	90 (incl 10 Hydro)	Men & Women	BE/B.Tech any discipline, min 60%	02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jan 2008
2	Pilot	25	Men & Women	BE/B.Tech any discipline, min 60%; 60% in X & XII, 60% English in X or XII	02 Jul 2003 — 01 Jul 2008
3	Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers)	18	Men & Women	BE/B.Tech any discipline, min 60%	02 Jul 2003 — 01 Jul 2008
4	Air Traffic Controller (ATC)	15	Men & Women	BE/B.Tech any discipline, min 60%	02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jul 2006
5	Logistics	10	Men & Women	BE/B.Tech (First Class) OR MBA (First Class) OR B.Sc/B.Com with PG Diploma OR MCA/M.Sc(IT) (First Class)	02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jan 2008
6	Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC)	14	Men & Women	BE/B.Tech (min 60%) in Mech/CS/ECE/EEE/IT/Aero/Metallurgy/Chemical/Production/Instrumentation etc. OR PG in Electronics/Physics; 60% in X & XII, 60% English	02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jan 2008
7	Education	—	Men & Women	MSc/MA (Maths/Physics/History) min 55-60% OR BE/B.Tech (Mech/Prod/Electrical/ECE/EI) min 60% OR ME/M.Tech (relevant streams) min 60%; 60% in X & XII, 60% English	02 Jul 2000 — 01 Jul 2006
8	Engineering Branch GS	24	Men & Women	BE/B.Tech (min 60%) in Marine/Aero/Metallurgy/Instrumentation/Automobile/Mechatronics/Production/Control/Aeronautical/Industrial Engg & Mgmt	02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jan 2008
9	Submarine Tech Engineering	8	Only Men	Same as Engineering Branch GS (Ser 8)	02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jan 2008
10	Electrical Branch GS	32	Men & Women	BE/B.Tech (min 60%) in Electrical/Electronics/ECE/EIE/EEE/Telecom/Power/Instrumentation & Control etc.	02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jan 2008
11	Submarine Tech Electrical	8	Only Men	Same as Electrical Branch GS (Ser 10)	02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jan 2008
12	Naval Constructor	18	Men & Women	BE/B.Tech (min 60%) in Mechanical/Metallurgy/Civil/Marine/Aero/Naval Architecture/Ocean/ Ship Building/ Ship Technology etc.	02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jan 2008

Note on Vacancies: Vacancies above are tentative and may change. Women vacancies capped per entry (e.g. GS(X): 10, Pilot: 03, Logistics: 02, Engg GS: 04, Electrical GS: 05).

Educational Qualification:
- BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks (or First Class where specified)
- MSc/MA/MCA/MBA as applicable per entry with min 55-60% marks
- Candidates in final year can also apply
- Degree must be from UGC/AICTE recognized university
- Foreign degree holders need equivalence certificate from UGC

Age Limit:
- Varies by entry (see table above)
- Merchant Navy personnel: Born between 02 Jul 1997 — 01 Jan 2008 (for GS(X) & Engg)
- CPL Holders: Born between 02 Jul 2002 — 01 Jul 2008 (for Pilot)

Selection Process:
- Shortlisting based on normalized marks of qualifying degree
- SSB Interview (Stage 1 & Stage 2) at designated SSB centres
- Medical Examination (for SSB recommended candidates)
- Final Merit based on SSB marks and medical clearance
- AC 3-tier rail fare admissible for SSB interview (first time)

Tenure:
- Short Service Commission: 12 years, extendable by max 2 years
- Probation: 2 years from date of grant of Sub Lieutenant rank

Pay & Allowances:
- Initial gross salary: ~Rs. 1,20,000 per month (Sub Lieutenant)
- Submarine allowance: Rs. 31,250 (post training)
- Pilot/NAOO allowance: Rs. 31,250 (post training)
- Naval Group Insurance Scheme (NGIS) coverage

Special Provisions:
- NCC 'C' certificate holders (Naval/Army/Air Wing, min 'B' grade, 2+ years in Senior Division) get 5% relaxation in cut-off marks. Certificate not prior to 01 Jul 2024
- CPL holders can apply for Pilot entry
- Merchant Navy certificate holders can apply for GS(X) or Engineering entry
- Submarine arm volunteering: Male GS(X) candidates can volunteer
- RPA specialization: GS(X) candidates can volunteer

Medical Standards:
- As per Indian Navy medical standards
- Candidates declared fit for CDSE Jul 27 are considered fit for all SSC branches (except Pilot/NAOO)
- Pilot candidates undergo CPSS/Aviation Medical Examination

How to Apply:
- Register and fill online application at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Keep scanned documents ready: marksheets, DOB proof, photo, CGPA conversion formula, NCC cert (if applicable)
- Application once submitted is final — no amendments allowed
- Print application and carry to SSB interview

Training:
- Inducted as Sub Lieutenant at INA Ezhimala, Kerala
- Only unmarried candidates eligible for training
- Marriage during training leads to discharge

Important:
- Multiple applications for same course will be cancelled
- Candidates with backlogs at document verification will be denied SSB entry
- Final result of qualifying degree must be emailed to officer@navy.gov.in before 20 Jun 2027