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2026 Recruitment

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment (Jan 2027 Course)

Your complete guide to Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Important Dates.

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Feb 24, 2026

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Exam Schedule

Indian Navy SSC Officer Jan 2026 Course Notification Released

09 Jan 2026

The online registration will start from 24 Jan 2026 and close on 24 Feb 2026.

Online Application Starts

24 Jan 2026

Applications accepted through online mode only.

Online Application Ends

24 Feb 2026

Last date for submission of online applications.

Shortlisting & Interview Process Dates

30 Apr 2026

Tentative

Dates will be communicated via email/SMS to shortlisted candidates.

Exam Pattern

Shortlisting & Interview Process

Total Marks

100

Important Notes

Shortlisting for SSB is based on normalized marks obtained in the qualifying degree.
NCC 'C' certificate holders (min 'B' grade) get a 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for shortlisting.
Candidates shortlisted will be detailed for the SSB interview.

SSB Interview (5-Day Process)

Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test & Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT) on Day 1 (Screening).
Stage II: Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD) conducted on Day 2.
Stage II: Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks (GD, GPE, PGT, HGT, IOT, Command Task, Snake Race, FGT) conducted on Days 3 & 4.
Stage II: Personal Interview is conducted on Days 2, 3, or 4.
Stage II: Conference is held on Day 5 to decide final recommendations.

Important Advisory

The information provided here is for reference only. We strongly advise all aspirants to thoroughly read the official exam notification before applying to ensure all criteria are met.

How to Apply

While filling the form, keep Matriculation Certificate, E-mail address, and Mobile Number ready.

Upload original scanned documents in JPG/TIFF format: Photograph, Signature, Date of Birth proof (10th/12th certificate), and Mark Sheets (upto 5th/7th semester).

If applicable, upload NCC 'C' certificate, CGPA conversion formula, or Merchant Navy certificate.

Candidates must ensure that the name matches exactly with the Matriculation certificate.

Submit the application. No changes are allowed after submission.

Take a printout of the application form for future reference and to carry to the SSB interview.

Things to Remember

Tenure of Commission is initially for 12 years, extendable by 2 years (12+2).
Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation.
Candidates shortlisted for GS(X) are also eligible to volunteer for the Submarine Arm.
Final year students must fulfill educational qualifications and submit proof by Jan 2027.
No compensation is admissible for injuries sustained during SSB testing.
AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview for first-time attendees.

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