Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment: 250 Vacancies Announced

Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2025 was uploaded by the Indian Navy on its official website. Indian Navy SSC Application Form 2025 is out for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025. Those who want to submit their applications for recruitment of Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers for Various Entry courses commencing June 2025 at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala can submit their Indian Navy SSC Application Form. 

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment Application Forn can be submitted from 14 September to 29 September 2024. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the Indian government for the various SSC posts. Indian Navy SSC Officer Course will commence in June 2025. Scroll down this page to get updates on Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025. 

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment Notification is out now for the (Short Service Commission) SSC Officer. Candidates who have completed their graduation/post-graduation or are in the final year can apply for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment by visiting the official Indian Navy website in the stipulated time frame. Candidates are advised to submit their Applications well in advance of the last date to avoid technical issues at the last minute. 

Indian Navy SSC Officer Exam 2025: Overview

Indian Navy SSC Officer Application Link has been activated from 14 September 2024 and eligible unmarried men and women can submit their application form. Check the below table for a concise summary of the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025:-

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment Important Dates 2025

Indian Navy SSC Application Dates are out now and interested candidates can apply from 14 to 29 September 2024. Check the below table for all the important dates related to the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025:-

Indian Navy SSC 2025 Recruitment: Important Links

Indian Navy SSC Notification 2025 is out for the Indian Navy SSC Course 2025. Candidates must read the Notification carefully before applying for the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025. Check the table below for all the relevant links related to the Indian Navy SSC Recruitment 2025:- 

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025 Vacancy

Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2025 is out for the 250 vacancies. The table below displays the distribution of vacancies by branch/cadre and gender.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025 

Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements set by the Indian Navy to be considered for the Short Service Commission Officer course. Check all the essential eligibility requirements in detail below:

Nationality

Candidates must fulfill the nationality criteria laid down by the Government of India.

Age and Educational Qualification

Check the table given below for the cadre-wise age limit and qualifications.

Qualifications for Personnel of Merchant Navy

• Candidates who were born between 02 July 1995 and 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive) and who have a Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) as a Second Mate, Mate, or Master are eligible to apply for Executive Branch entrance (General Service).) 
• Those who were born between 2 July 1996, and 1 January 2006 (both dates inclusive) can apply for the Technical Branch entrance (SSC Engineering) if they have a certificate from the Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport, stating that they are competent to work as a first-class engineer on a steamship.

Qualifications for Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Holders

Candidates who were born between 2 July 2000 and 1 July 2006 (both dates inclusive) and who have a current CPL granted by the DGCA (India) may apply for a pilot admission.

NCC Candidates

NCC ‘C’ certificate holders will be given a relaxation of 5% in cut-off marks during shortlisting for SSB on the basis of the following criteria: 

(i) Having an NCC ‘C’ certificate from the  Naval/Army/Air Wing with a minimum ‘B’ grade. 

(ii) Have served in the Senior Division of the Naval/Army/Air Wing of the NCC for more than two academic years. 

(iii) “C’certificates should not be dated prior to 01 June 2021.

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment Application Process

Applicants must register and submit an application at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Candidates can fill out their information and upload documents ahead of time to save time during the application submission window. You have to first register yourself on the Indian Navy’s Portal, then proceed to login and fill up your details as per the requirements.

The following are the instructions for applying online:-

1. Make the following documents available beforehand:

the Matriculation Certificate. 

E-mail address and mobile number.

2. CGPA conversion formula for BE/ B.Tech, Merchant Navy certificate issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Shipping and Transport, NCC 'C' certificate issued by the National Cadet Corps, and a recent passport-size colour photo All relevant documents (preferably in original), marks sheets up to the fifth and seventh semesters for regular and integrated BE/ B.Tech courses, respectively, and all semesters for other degree examinations
3. The application will be denied if any scanned documents are not legible or intelligible for any reason. Candidates must print their applications and bring them with them to the SSB interview.
4. Once submitted, the application is final; no requests for changes or additions will be considered.

To apply for the Indian Navy SSC, follow these steps:

• Visit the Indian Navy's official website.
• Select the "Register" option on the homepage.
• Completely register using the required information, then log in using the requested credentials.
• Complete the SSC Officers Entry June 2025 application form online with the necessary information carefully.
• Upload the scanned copies of your transcripts from your normal and integrated BE/B.Tech courses up to your fifth and seventh semesters, as well as a recent passport-size color photograph and proof of your date of birth (as per your 10th and 12th-grade certificate).
• Carefully check the details entered, then click the "Submit" button.
• Take a printout of the online application form for your records.

Indian Navy SSC Officer 2025 Selection Process

The Navy Short Service Commission Officer’s selection procedure consists of three stages:

Stage 1 Shortlisting

Stage 2 SSB interview

Stage 3 Medical Examination 

To advance to Stage 2 and Stage 3, candidates must first qualify for the shortlisting stage. The detailed information on each stage is given below:

Stage 1 Shortlisting

The candidates' qualifying degree normalised marks will be used to determine which applications are shortlisted. The candidates' qualifying degree grades will be normalized using Indian Navy formulas. The shortlisting criteria as per the post and qualification are as follows:

• BE/ B.Tech. Candidates whose BE/B.Tech degrees have been completed or are in their final year will be given consideration for SSB shortlisting based on their grades through the fifth semester. 
• Post-Graduate Degree Programme. Candidates who have completed an MSc, MCA, MBA, or M.Tech with marks obtained in all semesters will be considered. For candidates who are in the final year, shortlisting for SSB will be based on pre-final year performance

Stage 2 SSB Interview

In this stage, the candidates are assessed for various Officer qualities at the Service Selection Boards. The qualities include planning & organising ability, dynamic ability, social adaptability, and social effectiveness.

The SSB is conducted in the following two stages:-

(i)   Stage I  Intelligence Test, Picture Perception, and Discussion Test.

(ii)  Stage II Psychological Testing, Group Testing, and Interview

Stage 3 Medical Examination

The final step of the selection procedure is the medical examination, which entails examining the candidates' physical health. The Indian Navy appoints a team of medical officers to conduct an overall check-up on the candidates to determine if their bodies are clear of sickness or deformity.

Final Merit

For all entries, a merit list will be created using SSB scores, depending on the number of vacancies and medical clearance by the board. 

Indian Navy SSC Officer Training Period

•  The training will be held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala, and candidates will be commissioned as Sub Lieutenants.
• Only unmarried individuals are qualified for training. 

Things to keep in mind during the training period:

• Any candidate who is discovered to be married or to have married while undergoing training will be dismissed from the military and be responsible for paying back all pay and benefits received, as well as any additional expenses the government expended on their behalf.
• If an officer leaves their position during their probationary period or voluntarily withdraws from initial training, they will be required to pay back all money they received from the government in the form of pay and benefits, as well as interest on that money calculated at the current rate.
• Candidates who fail to qualify for the flying training (Pilot/ NAOO) will not be retained in service. 

Indian Navy SSC Officer Probation

Officers in all disciplines and cadres must serve a two-year probationary period, according to the Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment Notification. For all entrants, the probationary period will start on the day the rank of Sub Lt was granted and end two years later when initial training is completed, whichever comes first. If the performance of the officer is unsatisfactory at any point/stage during their probation, their employment may be terminated.

Indian Navy SSC Officer 2025 Payment and Allowance

The basic pay of Sub Lieutenants starts at Rs. 56,100/- (as per Pay Level 10), along with other allowances as applicable. To know the pay scale of Indian Navy officers, Click Here.