SSC (Various Entries) Online Application – Indian Navy 2026

The Indian Navy announced an online application window for the SSC (Various Entries) recruitment, covering both Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission (SSC) posts. This recruitment is part of the Navy’s ongoing effort to induct qualified officers for roles ranging from combat‑ready positions to technical and engineering services. While the official notice does not disclose the exact number of vacancies, it lists a broad set of entry schemes with detailed educational qualifications and age brackets.

Permanent Commission entries include the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) route, the Cadet Entry Scheme (10+2 B.Tech), the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE), and NCC entries, each requiring candidates to have completed Class XII with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or an engineering degree with minimum aggregate marks. Age limits vary from 16½ to 24 years depending on the entry.

Short Service Commission entries span pilot and naval air operations officer roles (requiring a BE/B.Tech with 60% marks), as well as a wide array of technical branches such as Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor, and Naval Armament. Eligibility for these branches also mandates a minimum of 60% in the relevant engineering discipline.

The application window opened on 24 January 2026 and closed on 24 February 2026, during which candidates were required to register on the official portal, fill the online form, upload supporting documents, and submit the application. The selection process typically involves a written examination followed by a Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, medical examination, and final merit list preparation.

Aspiring candidates should note that remuneration and benefits are governed by the prevailing Indian Navy pay rules and will be disclosed in the final appointment order. This recruitment is best suited for young graduates with a strong academic record, physical fitness, and an interest in serving the nation through maritime defence.

Eligibility

Qualification: As per official notification

Always confirm eligibility against the official notification before applying — exact criteria vary by post and category, with standard age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and ex-servicemen as per government rules.

How to Apply

• आधिकारिक पोर्टल (www.joinindiannavy.gov.in) पर अपना यूज़र आईडी और पासवर्ड बनाकर रजिस्टर करें।
• ‘SSC Various Entries’ वैकल्पिक लिंक चुनें और ऑनलाइन आवेदन फॉर्म खोलें।
• फॉर्म में व्यक्तिगत विवरण, शैक्षणिक योग्यता, आयु एवं सर्विस एंट्री विकल्प भरें।
• आवश्यक दस्तावेज़ (10+2 प्रमाणपत्र, इंजीनियरिंग डिग्री, NCC प्रमाणपत्र आदि) तथा पासपोर्ट साइज फोटो को अपलोड करें।
• सभी जानकारी की दोबारा जाँच करने के बाद फॉर्म को सबमिट करें और स्क्रीन पर प्रदर्शित आवेदन संख्या नोट करें।
• आवेदन शुल्क (यदि लागू हो) ऑनलाइन भुगतान करें, रसीद का स्क्रीनशॉट सुरक्षित रखें, और आवेदन प्रिंटआउट निकालें।