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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 15 Posts
  • Company: Indian Navy Government of India (Kerala)
  • Location: Kerala
  • Salary: Salary: ₹56,100/-PM

Job Description

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 15 Posts - jobcareer.co.in

Organisation Name

Indian Navy, Government of India

Course Name

Short Service Commission (SSC) Executive (Information Technology) - Jan 27 Course

Post Name

SSC Officer - Executive Branch (Information Technology Cadre)

Rank at Induction

Sub Lieutenant

Training Location

Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala

Total Vacancies

15 (Men & Women)

Pay Scale

Basic Pay of Sub Lieutenant starts from Rs. 56,100/- per month + other admissible allowances

Application Mode

Online only (via Indian Navy Official Website - joinindiannavy.gov.in)

Selection Mode

Shortlisting based on Normalised Marks + SSB Interview + Medical Examination

Mandatory Requirement

Unmarried Indian Citizens (Men & Women); Minimum 60% marks in qualifying degree

Official Website

https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event

Date

Date of Notification

May 05 2026

Opening of Online Application Portal

16-05-2026

Last Date for Online Application Submission

01-06-2026

Correction Window (for Online Application)

Not applicable - application once submitted is final; no amendments entertained

Age Calculated As On

Born between 01 Jan 2002 and 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive)

Course Commencement Date

January 2027 onwards at INA, Ezhimala, Kerala

Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

A total of 15 vacancies (tentative) have been announced for the post of SSC Executive (Information Technology) Officer open to both Men and Women candidates. These vacancies may be changed depending on availability of training slots. Only one application can be filled by a candidate - in case of multiple applications, candidature will be cancelled.

Branch / Cadre

Total Vacancies

Gender

SSC Executive (Information Technology)

15

Men & Women

Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (01-06-2026). Only unmarried Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Candidates must have minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII. The qualifying degree must be from a University incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India, or educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared deemed Universities/Autonomous Universities under UGC Act 1956, IIT Act 1961, AICTE Act 1987, NITSER Act 2007, or IIIT Act 2014. Foreign university degrees are also accepted if the institution is recognised by the Government of India or holds an Engineering Degree equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU Act 1973).

Candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree (regular/integrated) are also eligible to apply. Candidates selected in the final merit list must submit proof of completing the qualifying degree with minimum 60% marks by emailing officer@navy.gov.in by June 2026. Failure to do so will result in non-permission to join INA, Ezhimala.

Qualification

Option

Eligible Streams / Qualifications

Option 1 (Engineering / PG Degree)

MSc / BE / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Software Systems / Cyber Security / System Administration & Networking / Computer Systems & Networking / Data Analytics / Artificial Intelligence - with minimum 60% overall marks

Option 2 (MCA)

MCA with BCA / BSc (Computer Science / Information Technology) - with minimum 60% overall marks

Mandatory English Requirement

Minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII

NCC Relaxation

NCC 'C' Certificate holders (Naval/Army/Air Wing) with minimum 'B' Grade, served for not less than 2 academic years in Senior Division, and certificate not dated prior to 01 Jan 2024 - will get 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for SSB shortlisting

Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

Candidates must have been born between 01 January 2002 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible for this recruitment. There is no separate category-wise age relaxation for this entry. The age eligibility is determined strictly by the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/10th Certificate. Candidates outside this birth date range are not eligible under any circumstances.

Category

Age / Date of Birth Criteria

All Candidates (Men & Women)

Born between 01 January 2002 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive)

Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

The official notification does not specify any application fee for Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official Indian Navy website at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in at the time of applying for the latest fee-related instructions. All communications must be made through the official Indian Navy website and portal only.

Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

The selection process for Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of 3 stages - Shortlisting based on normalised marks in qualifying degree, SSB Interview, and Medical Examination. There is no written examination. Marks obtained in the qualifying degree will be normalised using formulae available at https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation.pdf. The final merit list is prepared based on SSB marks. Candidates declared fit in the medical examination will be appointed subject to police verification, character verification, and availability of vacancies.

Mere inclusion in the Select List/Merit list does not confer a vested right to appointment. Empanelment is not to be treated as final selection and is not an enforceable claim to the post.

Stage 1 - Shortlisting for SSB Interview

Criteria

Details

Basis of Shortlisting

Normalised marks obtained in the qualifying degree

For BE / B.Tech Candidates

Marks obtained up to 5th semester (for regular courses) / 7th semester (for integrated courses) will be considered

For MSc / MCA / M.Tech Candidates

All semesters (completed candidates); marks up to pre-final year (final year candidates)

NCC 'C' Certificate Holders

5% relaxation in cut-off marks for SSB shortlisting (subject to eligibility conditions)

Stage 2 - SSB Interview

Criteria

Details

SSB Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB Interview; details available at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Travel Allowance

AC 3-tier rail fare admissible for SSB interview if appearing for the first time for this type of commission

Change of SSB Centre

Not permissible under any circumstances

Merit List Basis

Final merit list prepared based on SSB marks only

Stage 3 - Medical Examination

Medical Examination

All candidates recommended by SSB are required to undergo medical examination as per Indian Navy standards. No relaxation in medical standards on any grounds. Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances.

Terms of Service

Initial Commission Period

10 years Short Service Commission

Extension (Maximum)

4 years in 2 terms (2 years + 2 years) subject to service requirement, performance, medical eligibility and willingness

Maximum Service Period

14 years (extension beyond 14 years not granted)

Permanent Commission

Not applicable for this entry

Probation Period

2 years from date of grant of rank of Sub Lieutenant (or completion of initial training, whichever is later)

Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 - Exam Syllabus

There is no written examination for this recruitment. Shortlisting is based on normalised marks in the qualifying degree. The SSB Interview assesses the candidate's Officer Like Qualities (OLQ), intelligence, psychological suitability, and overall personality. Detailed SSB procedure is available on the Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. The normalisation formula used for shortlisting is available at https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation.pdf.

How to Apply for Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted online only through the Indian Navy official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in when the application window opens from 16-05-2026 to 01-06-2026. Hard copy applications will not be accepted. To save time during the application submission window, candidates can fill in their details and upload documents in advance. The application once submitted is final - no request for amendments or changes will be entertained.

Personal particulars must be filled exactly as they appear in the Matriculation Certificate. Aadhaar Card issued by UIDAI is mandatory. All documents must be scanned in original JPG/TIFF format. If any scanned document is not legible or readable, the application will be rejected. Candidates must take a printout of the submitted application and carry it while appearing for the SSB interview.

Documents / Information Required at the Time of Online Application:

  • Aadhaar Card (mandatory - issued by UIDAI)

  • Valid and active Email ID and Mobile Number (mandatory - must not be changed until selection process is over)

  • Matriculation (10th) and Class XII certificates (for date of birth and English marks proof)

  • Mark sheets up to 5th & 7th semester (regular/integrated BE/B.Tech) or all semesters (completed degree) or pre-final year marks (final year PG students)

  • CGPA conversion formula certificate (for BE/B.Tech candidates)

  • NCC 'C' Certificate (if applicable) issued by National Cadet Corps

  • Recent passport size colour photograph (JPG/TIFF format, original)

Post-Selection Document Required: Selected candidates must submit proof of completing qualifying degree with minimum 60% marks by emailing officer@navy.gov.in by June 2026.

Apply Online at: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Important Instructions for Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 Candidates

  • Only unmarried Indian citizens (Men & Women) born between 01 January 2002 and 01 July 2007 are eligible to apply.

  • Minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or XII and minimum 60% overall in qualifying degree is mandatory.

  • Only one application can be submitted - multiple applications will result in cancellation of candidature.

  • No hard copy applications will be accepted - online submission only via www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.

  • Application once submitted is final - no amendments or changes will be entertained under any circumstances.

  • Change of SSB Centre for examination or interview is not permissible under any circumstances.

  • There is no relaxation in medical standards on any grounds; change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible.

  • Any candidate who is found to be married or marries while under training will be discharged from service and shall be liable to refund full pay, allowances, and training expenditure.

  • Use or possession of narcotics is banned - candidates may be tested for drugs during SSB selection, medical, training, and subsequently during service.

  • All candidates recommended by SSB must undergo compulsory medical examination as per Indian Navy standards.

  • All officers/cadets will be compulsory members of the Naval Group Insurance Scheme (NGIS).

  • Police verification and character verification are part of the final appointment process.

  • Candidature will be cancelled at any stage of selection/training/post-commissioning in case of false declaration, misinformation, or concealment of information.

  • Candidates are advised to regularly check www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for updates on the recruitment process.

  • All decisions of the Indian Navy regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding.

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