Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2024
The Indian Navy
Invites Application for Short Service Commission Officers for Various Entries – JUN 2025 (At 25) Course
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2024, BE / B.Tech candidates should apply soon
The Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala, Kerala is accepting applications from qualified single men and women for the Short Service Commission (SSC), which will be granted for courses starting in June 2025. Candidates must fulfill conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2024
Table of Contents
- Educational Qualifications
- Submarine Arm
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Specialisation
- Merchant Navy Personnel
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders
- NCC Candidates
- Who Can Apply?
- Medical standards/ Relaxation in Height and Weight/ Tattoo
- Tenure of Commission
- Selection Procedure
- Merit List
- Training
- Probation Period
- Pay and Allowances/Group Insurance Gratuity/ Leave Entitlements/ Duties Of Officers
- How to apply?
Educational Qualifications
Ser | Branch | Eligible streams of Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology and Other Qualifications | Posts | Gender | Born Between (Both Dates inclusive |
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Executive Branch | |||||||
(a) | General Service {GS (X)/Hydro Cadre} | BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. | 56 (including 06 Hydro) | Men and Women maximum of 15 vacancies in GS (X) and 02 vacancy in GS Hydro for women |
02 July 2000 to 01 January 2006* |
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(b) | Pilot | BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. (Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII). | 24 | Men and Women (maximum of 07 vacancies for women |
02 July 2001 to 01 July 2006** |
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(c) | Naval Air Operations Officer (Air Crew) | 21 | Men and Women (maximum of 06 vacancies for women |
02 July 2001 to 01 July 2006 |
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(d) | Air Traffic Controller ATC | 20 | Men and Women |
02 July 2000 to 01 July 2004 |
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(e) | Logistics |
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20 | Men and Women (maximum of 06 vacancies for women) |
02 July 2000 to 01 January 2006 |
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(f) | Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC) | BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical / Mechanical with Automation / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics / Micro Electronics / Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Tele Communication /instrumentation & Control / Control Engineering / Production / Industrial Production / Industrial Engineering / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Instrumentation / Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Application / Metallurgy / Metallurgical / Chemical/ Material Science / Aero Space / Aeronautical Engineering OR Post Graduate degree in Electronics / Physics.
(Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in class X and XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII). |
16 | Men & Women |
02 July 2000 to 01 January 2006 |
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Education Branch |
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Education | i. 60% marks in M.Sc. Maths/ Operational Research with physics in B.Sc. | 07 | Men and Women |
02 July 2000 to 01 July 2004 |
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ii. 60% marks in M.Sc. Physics/Applied Physics with Maths in B.Sc. | |||||||
iii. 60% marks in M.Sc. Chemist with Physics in B.Sc. | |||||||
iv. BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical Engineering | 08 | Men and Women | 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2004 | ||||
v. BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks Electrical/ Electronics & Communication Engg | |||||||
vi. 60% marks in M Tech from a recognized University/institute in any of the following disciplines:- (a) M Tech in Thermal/ Production Engineering/ Machine Design (b) M Tech in Communication System Engg/ Electronics & Communication Engg/ VLSI/ Power System Engg |
Men and Women |
02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004 |
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Note : Candidates applying for the Education entry must have scored minimum of 60% marks in class X and class XII and minimum 60% marks in English in class X or class XII. | |||||||
Technical Branch |
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(h) | Engineering Branch {General Service (GS)} | BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in (i.) Mechanical/Mechanical with Automation (ii.) Marine (iii.) Instrumentation (iv.) Production (v.) Aeronautical (vi.) Industrial Engineering & Management (vii.) Control Engg (viii) Aero Space (ix) Automobiles (x.) Metallurgy (xi.) Mechatronics (xii.) Instrumentation & Control. | 36 | Men and Women (maximum of 11 vacancies for women) |
02 July 2000 to 01 January 2006* |
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(j) | Electrical Branch {General Service (GS)} |
BE/ B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in (i.) Electrical (ii.) Electronics (iii.) Electrical & Electronics (iv.) Electronics & Communication (v.) Electronics & Tele Communication (vi.) Tele Communication (vii.) Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC) (viii.) Instrumentation (ix.) Electronics & Instrumentation (x.) Instrumentation & Control (xi.) Applied Electronics & Instrumentation (xii.) Power Engineering (xiii.) Power Electronics. |
42 | Men and Women (maximum of 13 vacancies for women) |
02 July 2000 to 01 January 2006 |
Note:
A. Vacancies mentioned in para 2 are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training slots.
B. Submarine Arm
- Male Candidates shortlisted for GS(X), GS(Engineering) and GS(Electrical) are also eligible to volunteer for submarine arm subject to medical fitness, vacancies and service requirements. Candidates exercising option for these branches will have to additionally indicate option for submarine specialisation while filling the online application form.
- Submarine specialization may only be chosen or nominated if all service criteria and submarine medicals are satisfied (after joining INA).
- Candidates who successfully complete their training will be eligible to receive a submarine allowance in accordance with current regulations.
C. 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.
D. Merchant Navy Personnel
- 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 Jul 1995 to 01 Jan 2006 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2 (a).
- Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency as 1st class Engineer of a steamship by the Govt and born between 02 July 1995 to 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) as per stipulations stated at Para 2 (h).
E. Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders
Candidates having valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria stated at Para 2 (b).
F. 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:
- Having NCC ‘C’ certificate of Naval/Army/Air Wing with minimum ‘B’ Grade.
- Not served less than two academic years in the Senior Division, Naval/Army/Air Wing of the NCC.
- ‘C’ certificate should not be dated prior to 01 Junuary 2022.
Note 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/ training/ post-commissioning, in case of false declaration, misinformation or concealing of information.
Who Can Apply?
- Candidates who achieved a minimum of 60% overall or an equivalent CGPA, either as a graduate, post-graduate, or in their last year.
- The university for the above mentioned should be incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities/Autonomous Universities under UGC Act 1956; 11T Act, 1961; ACTE Act, 1987; NITSER Act, 2007; lllT Act, 2014.
Or
- Candidates who have obtained a degree in Engineering with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA/System from such foreign university/ college/ institution.
- The Engineering Degree or Similarity Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities issued under the AIU, Act 1973, can be applied for, or the university, college, or institution should be recognized by the Government of India.
Note:
- Prior to commencing employment at INA, Ezhimala by June 2025,
- The candidate failing to meet stipulated educational criteria will not be permitted to join INA, Ezhimala.
- 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 Junuary 25.
Note:
- Only one application can be filled by a candidate.
- 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.
- Candidates must indicate their preference for other branches/ cadres also, if they wish to be considered for those branches/ cadres.
- Candidates will not be considered for branches/ cadres that they have not selected.
- Pilot/ NAOO allowance of ₹ 31,2501/- will be admissible to candidates post successful completion of training.
- Candidates are advised to ascertain their eligibility for branches/ cadres, with respect to applicable medical standards, prior to indicating their preference.
- No equivalent stream of BE/ B.Tech Qualifications other than those mentioned in para 2 (f), (g), (h) and (j) above, will be considered valid for selection process at any stage.
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.
Tenure of Commission
Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission initially for 10 years extendable by maximum for 04 years in 02 terms (02 years + 02 years) subject to service requirement, performance, medical eligibility and willingness of candidates.
Selection Procedure
The selection procedure is as follows:-
- Applications will be ranked in order of shortlisting according to the candidates’ normalized qualifying degree marks. The candidates’ qualifying degree marks will be normalized using formulas mentioned in Join Indian Navy website.
- BE/ B.Tech. For candidates who have completed or in final year of BE/ B.Tech, marks obtained upto fifth semester will be considered for SSB shortlisting.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Under no circumstances may the SSB Center for the interview be changed.
- 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).
- No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews.
- 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.
- Details of SSB procedure are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Merit List
A merit list will be created based on the SSB scores of each entry, taking into consideration the number of openings and the individual’s medical clearance. Candidates who pass the medical exam and are determined to be fit for employment will be assigned based on the number of openings in the entrance.
Training
- Candidates will be inducted in the rank of Sub Lieutenant subject to clearing of induction medical examination at INA, Ezhimala post reporting.
- 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.
- 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.
Probation Period
Probation period for SSC (NAIC) Officers is three years and for officers of other 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 three years for SSC (NAIC) and two years for other branches/cadres 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.
Pay and Allowances/Group Insurance Gratuity/ Leave Entitlements/ Duties Of Officers
Along with extra allowances as needed, a subordinate lieutenant’s base pay begins at ₹ 56,100/-. On the Indian Navy website, www.ioinindiannavy.gov.in, you may get further details.
How to apply?
Candidates are to register and fill application on Indian Navy website www.ioinindiannavy.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:-
(A.) Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable the following:-
- Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate.
- Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled.
(B.) 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.
(C.) If, for any reason, a scanned document is not readable or legible. The application is going to be rejected. When attending the SSB interview, candidates must print off their application and bring it with them.
(D.) The application once submitted will be final and no request for amendments/change will be entertained.
Note:
- Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before finally submitting your online application.
- If at any point during the selection process a declaration is proven incorrect, your candidature will be cancelled.
- 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.
- Your application may be denied at any time if it is determined to be ineligible or invalid after further review.
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