Applications are invited from eligible unmarried men and unmarried women candidates for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) for course commencing Jan 2025 onwards at Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. Candidates must fulfil conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.
Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification Jan 2025
Applications are invited from eligible unmarried men and unmarried women candidates for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) for course commencing Jan 2025 onwards at Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. Candidates must fulfil conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.
Important Dates
| Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2025 | Dates |
| Application Start Date | 24 Feb 24 |
| Application Last Date | 10 Mar 24 |
| SSB Date | May – July 2024 |
| Merit List | Dec 2024 |
| Joining Date | Jan 2025 |
Vacancies
| Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification 2025 | Dates |
| Job Post | SSC Officer |
| Vacancies | 254 Vacancies |
Educational Qualifications And Vacancies
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 Jan 1995 to 01 Jul 2005 (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 Jan 1995 to 01 Jul 2005 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Technical Branch entry (SSC Engineering) as per stipulations stated at Para 2(h).
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders
Candidates having valid CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2006 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria stated at Para 2(b).
Eligibility For NCC Candidates
NCC ‘C’ certificate holders will be given relaxation of 5% in cut off marks towards shortlisting for SSB subject to meeting the following criteria:-
(i) Having NCC ‘C’ certificate of Naval/Army/Air Wing with minimum ‘B’ Grade.
(ii) Served for not less than two academic years in the Senior Division, Naval/Army/Air Wing of the NCC.
(iii) ‘C’ certificate should not be dated prior to 01 Jan 2022.
(iv) The final selection will be subject to verification of the certificate issued by DG NCC/ 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, concealing of information.
Who can Apply?
•Candidates who have graduated/post-graduated or are in the final year with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
•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; IIT Act, 1961; AICTE Act, 1987; NITSER Act, 2007; IIIT Act, 2014.
•Candidates who have obtained a degree in Engineering with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA/System from such foreign university/ college/ institution.
Selection Procedure
Shortlisting of application will be based on normalized marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree. Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree will be
normalized using formulae mentioned on the website https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation.pdf.
(b) IHQ of MoD(Navy) reserves the right to short-list application and to fix cut off percentage. No communication will be entertained on this account.
(c) Details of SSB procedure are available on the Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
(d) 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.
(e) Change of SSB Centre is not permissible under any circumstances
Merit List
Merit list would be prepared based on SSB marks. Candidates declared fit in medical examination would be appointed as per availability of vacancies in the entry.
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:-
•Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable the following:-
•(i) Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate.
•(ii) Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled.
•(iii) Aadhaar Card issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
How To Apply?
•Candidates are to register and fill application on the Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in w.e.f, 24 Feb 24. To save time during the application submission window, candidates can fill in their details and upload documents in advance. The online submission of the application is as under:-
•Apply Online from – 24 Feb 24
•Last date for Online Application – 10 Mar 24.
Official Notification:
