Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment Notification 2026: The Indian Navy has released an official notification inviting online applications for Short Service Commission (SSC) in Executive Branch (Information Technology) for the Jan 2027 course. Both unmarried men and women candidates can apply for this entry. The training will commence at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala. The Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 5 May 2025, and the online applications are invited from 16 May to 1 June 2026.
This is a great opportunity for candidates with IT and computer-related qualifications to join the Indian Navy as officers and build a career in the defence sector.
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Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Navy |
| Entry Type | Short Service Commission (SSC) |
| Branch | Executive (Information Technology) |
| Post Name | Sub Lieutenant (IT Officer) |
| Course | January 2027 |
| Training Location | INA Ezhimala, Kerala |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Pay Scale/ Salary | ₹56,100/- (Sub Lieutenant level) |
| Gender | Men & Women |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 5 May 2026 |
| Start of Application | 16 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 June 2026 |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, And Qualification
Age Limit: The candidate should be born between 01 Jan 2002 and 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible to apply for the Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 (Executive Branch) JAN 2027 Course.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Lieutenant | 15 | MSc / BE / B.Tech / M.Tech/ MCA/ BCA/ B.Sc (CS/IT) |
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Who Can Apply
- Candidates who have completed or are in the final year of graduation/ post-graduation with a minimum 60% marks
- Candidates with engineering degrees from recognized Indian or foreign institutions (with an equivalence certificate if required)
- Only unmarried candidates are eligible
Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection procedure for the Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Shortlisting based on normalized marks in the qualifying degree
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List based on SSB marks
For BE/B. Tech candidates, marks up to the 5th semester are considered, while for postgraduate courses, marks of all or pre-final year are considered.
Training Details
- Selected candidates will join as Sub Lieutenant
- Training includes 6 weeks Naval Orientation Course at INA Ezhimala
- Followed by professional training at naval establishments
- Married candidates are not allowed during training
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Important Links
| Apply Start Date | 16 May 2026 |
| Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Indian Navy SSC IT Recruitment Online Form (From 15.05.2026) | Apply Online |
| Indian Navy Official Website | Indian Navy |

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