Indian Navy Opens 15 IT Officer Positions for Men and Women; Applications Open Till June 1

The Indian Navy has opened applications for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Information Technology Executive entry for unmarried men and women under the January 2027 course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala. The recruitment drive is being conducted through the Special Naval Orientation Course, with selected candidates set to be commissioned as sub lieutenants after successful completion of training. The online application process began on May 16 and will continue until June 1 through the official recruitment portal.

According to the notification, candidates born between January 2, 2002, and July 1, 2007, are eligible to apply for the SSC IT Executive positions. Applicants must have secured at least 60 percent marks in English in either Class 10 or Class 12 examinations. In addition, candidates are required to possess professional qualifications such as MSc, BE, BTech, MTech, MCA, BCA, or BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, or related fields with a minimum aggregate score of 60 percent.

The Indian Navy has also allowed final-year students of the qualifying degree programs to apply, provided they meet the required academic criteria during the selection process. A total of 15 vacancies have been announced for the SSC Executive Information Technology branch. Officials stated that the recruitment aims to strengthen the Navy’s growing technological and cyber capabilities amid increasing digital transformation across defense systems and operations.

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The selection process will involve shortlisting candidates based on normalized academic scores, followed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. Final appointments will depend on performance in the SSB interview, medical examination, police verification, and the number of available vacancies. Candidates holding an NCC ‘C’ certificate will receive a five percent relaxation in cut-off marks, subject to conditions specified in the recruitment guidelines.

Selected candidates will first undergo a six-week Naval Orientation Course at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala before proceeding to specialized professional training at designated naval establishments. Upon commissioning, officers will join the Indian Navy as sub-lieutenants with an initial short service commission tenure of 10 years. The tenure may later be extended by up to four additional years in two separate terms, depending on operational requirements and individual performance.

The starting basic pay for a sub-lieutenant has been fixed at Rs 56,100 per month along with applicable military allowances and benefits under the Naval Group Insurance Scheme. The Navy has advised applicants to carefully fill out the online application forms and ensure all uploaded documents are clear and accurate, warning that multiple submissions or incomplete records may lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates have also been instructed to regularly monitor the official website for updates related to shortlisting and interview schedules.

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