The notification for Short Service Commission Officers for various entries was made public on January 9, 2026, by the Indian Navy for January 2027 course and the window to apply online is available from January 24, 2026 on the official website at https://joinindiannavy.gov.in/.
The application form for the grant of SSC for courses commencing from January 2027 onwards at the Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala will be available until 5:00 PM on February 24, 2026. It is highly recommended to apply without waiting for the late minute rush.
Here, we have shared everything you need to know about the Indian Navy SSC Officer January 2027 Course. Read this article thoroughly to check the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, pay scale and how to apply and other details.
Overview
| Organization | Indian Navy |
| Course Name | SSC Officer January 2027 Course |
| Commission Type | Short Service Commission (SSC) |
| Notification Date | 09 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 24 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 February 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Total Vacancies | 260 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Training Location | INA Ezhimala, Kerala |
| Application Fee | No Fee |
Number of Vacancies
The Indian Navy has released the notification for the grant of SSC for course commencing from January 2027 onwards at INA Ezhimala, Kerala for a total number of 260 , refer to table below to check branch-wise number of vacancies.
| S.No. | Branch Category | Branch / Cadre | Number of Vacancies |
| 1 | Executive | Executive Branch (GS(X)) / Hydro Cadre | 76 |
| 2 | Pilot | 25 | |
| 3 | Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | 20 | |
| 4 | Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | 18 | |
| 5 | Logistics | 10 | |
| 6 | Education | Education | 07 |
| 7 | Technical | Engineering Branch (General Service – GS) | 42 |
| 8 | Submarine Technical (Engineering) | 08 | |
| 9 | Electrical Branch (General Service – GS) | 38 | |
| 10 | Submarine Technical (Electrical) | 08 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for grant of SSC for courses commencing from January 2027 are tabulated below, go through them to check if you are eligible to apply.
Executive
| S.No. | Branch | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| 1 | Executive Branch (GS(X)) / Hydro | BE / B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks | 21 to 25 years as of 01 July 2027 |
| 2 | Pilot | BE / B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks | 21 to 23 years as of 01 January 2027 |
| 3 | Naval Air Operations Officer (Observer) | BE / B.Tech (any discipline) with 60% marks+ 60% in Class X & XII+ 60% in English (X or XII) | 21 to 25 years as of 01 January 2027 |
| 4 | Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | BE / B.Tech (any discipline) with 60% marks+ 60% in Class X & XII+ 60% in English (X or XII) | 21 to 25 years as of 01 January 2027 |
| 5 | Logistics | BE/B.Tech; MBA (First Class); B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc(IT) + PG Diploma (Logistics/Finance/SCM/MM); or MCA/M.Sc(IT) | 21 to 25 years as of 01 January 2027 |
Education
| S.No. | Branch | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| 6 | Education | M.Sc / MA (60%) in Physics / Maths / Meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Science; or BE/B.Tech (60%) + ME/M.Tech (60%) in relevant discipline | 21 to 25 years as of 01 Jan 2027 |
Technical
| S.No. | Branch | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| 7 | Engineering Branch (GS) | BE / B.Tech (minimum 60%) in notified engineering streams | 21 to 25 years as of 01 July 2027 |
| 8 | Submarine Technical (Engineering) | BE / B.Tech (minimum 60%) in relevant engineering streams | 21 to 25 years as of 01 July 2027 |
| 9 | Electrical Branch (GS) | BE / B.Tech (minimum 60%) in Electrical / Electronics related streams | 21 to 25 years as of 01 July 2027 |
| 10 | Submarine Technical (Electrical) | BE / B.Tech (minimum 60%) in Electrical / Electronics disciplines | 21 to 25 years as of 01 July 2027 |
Application Fee
In order to apply for the Indian Navy SSC Officer January 2027 course, there is no requirement of application fee payment. Whether you are a male or female or below to any category, you needn’t pay even a single rupee.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Indian Navy SSC Officer January 2027 course consists of three stages, which are Shortling, SSB (Service Selection Board) Interview and Medical Examination.
- Shortlisting: It will be done based on the applicants’ performance in the qualifying exam. Those candidates who score well in the qualifying exam will definitely be shortlisted for the SSB interview.
- SSB Interview: It is a five-day process that includes two components: the first is a Screening Test, and the second consists of Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, and a Personal Interview.
- Medical Examination: It is the final stage of the selection process, and only those candidates selected by the SSB will be able to participate. It will be conducted according to the standards of the Indian Navy.
Notes:
- Candidates who are shortlisted will receive details regarding the SSB Interview on their registered email address and mobile number, including both the date and venue.
- To participate in the SSB interview, applicants will need to download their call letter and make a print copy to carry it to the venue, which they can access through their candidate login.
- For the Indian Navy SSC (Short Service Commission) Officer course starting in January 2027, only those candidates who qualify the medical examination will be shortlisted.
SSB Interview
The Indian Navy has not yet publicly announced when the SSB interviews will be held for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer course commencing in January 2027, but it is likely to be conducted in March/April 2026.
Since the interview process lasts for five days, we have shared a detailed breakdown of these five days below for your convenience.
Day 1 – Screening
- Intelligence Test (OIR)
- Picture Description (PPDT)
- Screen In / Screen Out on the same day
Day 2 – Psychology Tests
- Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
- Word Association Test (WAT)
- Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
- Self-Description Test (SDT)
Day 3 – Group Tasks (Part 1)
- Group Discussion
- Group Planning Exercise
- Progressive Group Task
- Half Group Task
Day 4 – Group Tasks (Part 2) & Interview
- Individual Obstacles
- Command Task
- Final Group Task
- Personal Interview
Day 5 – Conference
- Final interaction with board members
- Final result declared (Recommended / Not Recommended)
Pay Scale
If you are shortlisted for the Indian Navy SSC Officer January 2027 course, you will be appointed as Sub Lieutenant. The pay scale for this position comes under the Level 10 of 7th CPC, whose monthly basic pay starts from ₹56,100.
In addition to basic pay, you will also get the additional benefits, which includes dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical allowance and other benefits provided by the GOI.
How to Apply?
You can apply for the Indian Navy SSC Officer January 2027 course, please go through the step-by-step instructions.
- Visit the official website of the Indian Navy at https://joinindiannavy.gov.in/.
- Register using your email address, mobile number and other required details.
- Login with credentials to access SSC (Short Service Commission) January 2027 portal.
- Fill personal educational details accurately, select preferred branch and cadre options.
- Upload your photograph, signature, certificates, mark sheets in prescribed format and size.
- Review all the details you have provided and submit your application form for further reference.
