THE INDIAN NAVY
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INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION OFFICERS
FOR VARIOUS ENTRIES - JAN 2027 (ST 27) COURSE
1. Vacancies mentioned in para 2 are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training slots.
2. Only one application can be filled by a candidate. In case of multiple applications, candidature will be cancelled.
3. Submarine Arm.
(3.1) Male Candidates shortlisted for GS(X) are also eligible to volunteer for submarine arm subject to medical fitness, vacancies and service requirements. Candidates exercising
option for this branch will have to additionally indicate option for submarine specialisation while filling the online application form.
(3.2) Eventual selection/ nomination to undergo submarine specialisation will be subject to clearing submarine medicals (after joining INA) and service requirements.
(3.3) Submarine allowance will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of submarine training in accordance with extant rules.
4. Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Specialisation. Candidates selected under GS(X) may be nominated to undergo specialisation in RPA (after completion of training at INA),
subject to medical fitness and service requirements.
5. *Merchant Navy Personnel.
(5.1) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) either as a Second Mate, Mate or Master and born
between 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(1).
(5.2) Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer and born between 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jul 2007
(both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(7) and 2(8).
6. **Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders. Candidates having valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008 (both dates
inclusive) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria stated at Para 2(2).
7. NCC Candidates. NCC ‘C’ certificate holders will be given relaxation of 5% in cut off marks towards shortlisting for SSB subject to meeting following criteria: -
(7.1) Having NCC ‘C’ certificate of Naval/Army/Air Wing with minimum ‘B’ Grade.
(7.2) Not served less than two academic years in the Senior Division, Naval/Army/Air Wing of the NCC.
(7.3) ‘C’ certificate should not be dated prior to 01 Jan 2024.
Note (2) The final selection will be subject to verification of the certificate by DGNCC/ concerned NCC unit for its validity. Candidature of individual will be cancelled at any stage of selection/ 3. Who Can Apply?
Note (3)
1. The candidate will be required to fulfil the educational qualification stipulated above before joining INA, Ezhimala by Jan 2027.
2. The candidate failing to meet stipulated educational criteria will not be permitted to join INA, Ezhimala.
3. All SSB recommended candidates would be required to inform their final result of respective degree to Indian Navy at the email ID [email protected] prior 20 Dec 2026.
Note (4)
1. Specified number of candidates based on service requirement, who have chosen SSC (Pilot) entry will be considered for SSB/ CPSS/ Aviation Medical Examination and are
advised to check physical/ medical standards (Height, leg length etc) for this entry prior selecting this option. Remaining candidates will be considered for other preferences opted by them.
2. Candidates must indicate their preference for other branches/ cadres also, if they wish to be considered for those branches/ cadres.
3. Candidates will not be considered for branches/ cadres that they have not selected.
4. Pilot/ NAOO allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
5. Submarine allowance of Rs 31,250/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
6. Candidates are advised to ascertain their eligibility for branches/ cadres, with respect to applicable medical standards, prior to indicating their preference.
7. No equivalent stream of BE/ B.Tech qualifications other than those mentioned in para 2(5), 2(6), 2(7), 2(8), 2(9) and 2(10) above, will be considered valid for selection process at
any stage.
8. Candidates will be denied to appear SSB if any backlog in any subject is pending at the time of document verification at SSB centers.
4. Medical standards/ Relaxation in Height and Weight/ Tattoo. Please visit website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for information. SSB recommended candidates are required to undergo
medical examination as applicable to their entry. Change of medical hospital/ centre is not permissible under any circumstances.
5. Tenure of Commission. Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission initially for 12 years extendable by maximum 02 years, subject to service requirement,
performance, medical eligibility and willingness of candidates
6. Selection Procedure. The selection procedure is as follows:-
6.1 Shortlisting of application will be based on normalised marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree. Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree will be
normalised using formulae mentioned in Join Indian Navy website (URL: - https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation.pdf)
6.2 BE/ B.Tech. For candidates who have completed or are in final year of BE/ B.Tech, marks obtained upto fifth semester will be considered for SSB shortlisting.
6.3 Post-Graduate Degree Programme. For candidates who have completed MSc, MCA, MBA, M.Tech, marks obtained in all semesters will be considered. For candidates who are
in final year, shortlisting will be based on pre-final year performance.
6.4 Candidates selected in the final merit list will be required to submit the proof of completing the qualifying degree with minimum 60% marks by sending an email at the address
[email protected]. Candidates failing to meet the criteria will not be permitted to join the Academy.
6.5 Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview through e-mail or SMS (provided by candidates in their application form). Candidates are advised not
to change their e-mail/ mobile number till selection process is over and check their inbox and spam folder periodically.
6.6 Change of SSB Centre for interview is not permissible under any circumstances.
6.7 Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the call up officer of the concerned SSB on receipt of call up letter. Candidates are to download the call up
letter on receiving intimation from Naval Headquarters through SMS/ email (provided by candidates in their application).
6.8 No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews.
6.9 AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission. Candidates are required to bring photocopy of the first page of
pass book or cheque leaf where the name, A/C No. & IFSC details are mentioned, while appearing for SSB.
6.10 Details of SSB procedure are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
7. Merit List. Merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks for all entries as per availability of vacancies and medical clearance for respective entry. Candidates declared fit in medical
examination would be appointed as per availability of vacancies in the entry.
Note (5)
1. Mere inclusion of candidates in the Select List/Merit list does not confer upon them a vested right to appointment.
2. Candidates may also note that mere empanelment is under no circumstances be treated as final selection and is not an enforceable claim to the post applied for.
3. All vacancies are to be filled as per service requirement and as per statutory guidelines issued in this regard from time to time.
8. Training.
8.1 Candidates will be inducted in the rank of Sub Lieutenant subject to clearing of induction medical examination at INA, Ezhimala post reporting.
8.2 Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training. 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 and allowances drawn by him/ her and other expenditure incurred on the candidate by the Government.
8.3 If the officer voluntarily withdraws from initial training or resigns during the probationary period, he/ she shall be required to refund the cost of training in whole or in part, as may be
determined by Govt and all money received by him/ her as pay and allowances from the Govt together with the interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Govt loans.
9. Probation Period. Probation period for all branches/cadres is two years. The probation period will commence from the date of grant of the rank of Sub Lieutenant and will terminate
after two years or on completion of initial training (whichever is later). During probation the officers are liable to be discharged in case of unsatisfactory performance at any stage.
10. Pay and Allowances/Group Insurance & Gratuity/ Leave Entitlements/ Duties of Officers. The initial gross salary of Sub Lieutenant starts from Rs 1,25,000/- (approximately) per
month alongwith other allowances as applicable. Further details are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. All officers/ cadets would be compulsorily members of the Naval
Group Insurance Scheme (NGIS) as received and approved for insurance cover on contribution basis. The cover would be applicable whilst in service and post retirement as per extant regulations.
11. How to Apply. Candidates are to register and fill application on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. To save time during the application submission window, candidates can
fill in their details and upload documents in advance. The online submission of application is as under:-
11.1 Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable the following:-
11.1.1 Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate.
11.1.2 Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled.
11.2 All relevant documents (preferably in original), marks sheets upto 5th & 7th semester for regular and integrated BE/ B.Tech courses respectively and all semesters for other degree
examination, date of birth proof (as per 10th & 12th certificate), CGPA conversion formula for BE/ B.Tech, Merchant Navy certificate issued by Government of India, Ministry of Shipping
and Transport, NCC ‘C’ certificate issued by National Cadet Corps and a recent passport size colour photograph should be scanned in original JPG/TIFF format, for attaching the same
while filling up the application.
11.3 If any scanned document is not legible/readable for any reason, the application will be rejected. Candidates are to take print out of application and carry it while appearing
for SSB interview.
11.4 The application once submitted will be final and no request for amendments/change will be entertained.
Note (6)
1. Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before finally submitting your online application.
2. Your candidature will be cancelled if any declaration is found wrong at any stage of selection.
3. Use/ possession of narcotics is banned. Candidate may be tested for presence of drugs in the body during SSB selection/ medical/ training and
subsequently during service. If candidate is found to be using/ in-possession of narcotics during any time of selection/ medical/ training/ service, candidate
would be debarred from joining the Indian Navy or be removed from service if already joined.
4. Your application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and the application can be rejected, if found INELIGIBLE/ INVALID at any point of time.
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