Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (01-06-2026). Only unmarried Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Candidates must have minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII. The qualifying degree must be from a University incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India, or educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared deemed Universities/Autonomous Universities under UGC Act 1956, IIT Act 1961, AICTE Act 1987, NITSER Act 2007, or IIIT Act 2014. Foreign university degrees are also accepted if the institution is recognised by the Government of India or holds an Engineering Degree equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU Act 1973). Candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree (regular/integrated) are also eligible to apply. Candidates selected in the final merit list must submit proof of completing the qualifying degree with minimum 60% marks by emailing [email protected] by June 2026. Failure to do so will result in non-permission to join INA, Ezhimala. Educational Qualification Option Eligible Streams / Qualifications Option 1 (Engineering / PG Degree) MSc / BE / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Software Systems / Cyber Security / System Administration & Networking / Computer Systems & Networking / Data Analytics / Artificial Intelligence - with minimum 60% overall marks Option 2 (MCA) MCA with BCA / BSc (Computer Science / Information Technology) - with minimum 60% overall marks Mandatory English Requirement Minimum 60% marks in English in Class X or Class XII NCC Relaxation NCC 'C' Certificate holders (Naval/Army/Air Wing) with minimum 'B' Grade, served for not less than 2 academic years in Senior Division, and certificate not dated prior to 01 Jan 2024 - will get 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for SSB shortlisting

The official notification does not specify any application fee for Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official Indian Navy website at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in at the time of applying for the latest fee-related instructions. All communications must be made through the official Indian Navy website and portal only.

The selection process for Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of 3 stages - Shortlisting based on normalised marks in qualifying degree, SSB Interview, and Medical Examination. There is no written examination. Marks obtained in the qualifying degree will be normalised using formulae available at https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/files/normalisation.pdf. The final merit list is prepared based on SSB marks. Candidates declared fit in the medical examination will be appointed subject to police verification, character verification, and availability of vacancies. Mere inclusion in the Select List/Merit list does not confer a vested right to appointment. Empanelment is not to be treated as final selection and is not an enforceable claim to the post. Stage 1 - Shortlisting for SSB Interview Criteria Details Basis of Shortlisting Normalised marks obtained in the qualifying degree For BE / B.Tech Candidates Marks obtained up to 5th semester (for regular courses) / 7th semester (for integrated courses) will be considered For MSc / MCA / M.Tech Candidates All semesters (completed candidates); marks up to pre-final year (final year candidates) NCC 'C' Certificate Holders 5% relaxation in cut-off marks for SSB shortlisting (subject to eligibility conditions) Stage 2 - SSB Interview Criteria Details SSB Interview Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB Interview; details available at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in Travel Allowance AC 3-tier rail fare admissible for SSB interview if appearing for the first time for this type of commission Change of SSB Centre Not permissible under any circumstances Merit List Basis Final merit list prepared based on SSB marks only Stage 3 - Medical Examination Medical Examination All candidates recommended by SSB are required to undergo medical examination as per Indian Navy standards. No relaxation in medical standards on any grounds. Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances. Terms of Service Initial Commission Period 10 years Short Service Commission Extension (Maximum) 4 years in 2 terms (2 years + 2 years) subject to service requirement, performance, medical eligibility and willingness Maximum Service Period 14 years (extension beyond 14 years not granted) Permanent Commission Not applicable for this entry Probation Period 2 years from date of grant of rank of Sub Lieutenant (or completion of initial training, whichever is later)