Indian Navy Short Service Commission(SSC) Executive, Technical, and Education Corse January 2026 ST 26 Batch
Last Updated:
April 10, 2025
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| Official Post Name | Short Service Commission Officers (Jan 2026 ST 26 Course) |
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| Advertisement No. | ST 26 |
| Recruiting Organization | Indian Navy |
| Total Vacancies | 270 |
| Job Type | Short Service Commission (SSC) for 12 years (extendable to 14) |
Apply Now for Indian Navy (SSC) Officers under the Jan 2026 ST 26 Course. 272+ vacancies across Executive, Technical and Education branches
Important Dates |
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| Application Start Date | 8-Feb-25 |
| Application Last Date | 25-Feb-25 |
| SSB Interview Dates | To be notified via email/SMS |
| Training Commencement | January 2026 (Tentative) |
Application Fee Details |
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| All Categories | No Fee |
| Payment Methods | Not Applicable |
| Refund Policy | Not Applicable |
Age Criteria |
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| Branch/Cadre | Age Limit (Born Between) |
| Executive (GS(X)/Hydro) | 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006 |
| Pilot/Naval Air Operations | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2007 |
| Logistics/Technical/Education | 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jul 2006 |
| Merchant Navy Candidates | 02 Jan 1996 – 01 Jul 2006 |
| Relaxations: | NCC Candidates: 5% relaxation in cutoff marks for SSB shortlisting (with valid NCC ‘C’ certificate). |
Vacancy Breakdown |
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| Branch/Cadre | Total Posts | Gender Quota |
| Executive (GS(X)/Hydro) | 60 | Max 10 women in GS(X), 02 in Hydro |
| Pilot | 26 | Max 05 women |
| Naval Air Operations | 22 | Max 05 women |
| Technical (Engineering) | 83 | Max 08–09 women |
| Air Traffic Control (ATC) | 18 | - |
| Logistics | 28 | - |
| Naval Constructor | 18 | - |
| Education | 15 | - |
| Note: | Vacancies are tentative and subject to training slots. | |
Educational Qualification |
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| Branch/Cadre | Required Eligibility |
| Executive (GS(X)/Hydro) | BE/B.Tech (Any Stream) with 60% |
| Pilot | BE/B.Tech (Any Stream) + 60% in Class X/XII (Including English) |
| Logistics | BE/B.Tech/MBA/B.Sc/B.Com + PG Diploma (First Class) |
| Technical (Engineering) | BE/B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Marine Engg) with 60% |
| Education | M.Sc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry) or BE/B.Tech (First Class) |
Salary & Benefits |
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| Initial Pay | ₹1,10,000/month (Sub Lieutenant) |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Travel, RPA/Pilot Allowances (Up to ₹31,295) |
| Benefits | Pension (NPS), Medical Insurance, Subsidized Housing, Paid Leaves |
Additional Benefits |
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| Submarine/RPA Allowances post-specialization. |
| Study leave for higher education. |
| Gratuity and insurance coverage. |
Selection Process |
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| Shortlisting | Based on normalized academic marks (BE/B.Tech/M.Sc) |
| SSB Interview | 5-day process (Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Personal Interview) |
| Medical Exam | As per branch-specific standards |
| Final Merit List | SSB performance + Medical Clearance |
How to Apply |
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| Step 1 | Register on Indian Navy Recruitment Portal. |
| Step 2 | Fill the online application under "SSC Jan 2026 Entry". |
| Step 3 | Upload documents: Photo (Passport Size), Marksheets, NCC Certificate (if applicable). |
| Step 4 | Submit and print the application for SSB. |
| Tips: | Ensure scanned documents are (JPG/TIFF) format. NCC candidates must upload a valid ‘C’ certificate (issued post-01 Jan 2023) |
Please read the full notification before Applying for Navy Short Service Commission(SSC) Executive, Technical, and Education Corse January 2026 ST 26 Batch
Important Links |
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| Official Notification | Download Full Notification |
Apply Online |
Apply Here |
Syllabus |
Download Syllabus |
| SSB Procedure | Check Here |
| Contact Helpline | Email: officer@navy.gov.in |
| Official Site | Indian Navy |
Exam Syllabus & Preparation |
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| Topic | Resources |
| SSB Interview | SSB Cracked by SSBCrack, Let’s Crack SSB by Ashok Kumar |
| Aptitude Tests | Previous Years’ SSB Papers |
| Medical Standards | Check Here |
Additional Tips for Candidates |
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| Verify eligibility for medical standards (height, vision) before applying. |
| NCC candidates must ensure their ‘C’ certificate is valid and uploaded. |
| Track application status via email/SMS and keep documents ready for SSB. |
- Disclaimer: Details are based on the Indian Navy ST 26 Notification. For updates, visit the official website.
- Source: Indian Navy ST 26 SSC Recruitment 2025.
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