The application window opens on January 24, 2026, and closes on February 24, 2026.

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1. Vacancy Breakdown by Branch

A total of 260 vacancies are available across three main branches. Here is the distribution:

2. Salary and Benefits: The ₹1.25 Lakh Package

Upon commissioning as a Sub-Lieutenant (Pay Level 10), officers receive a highly competitive package.

• Starting Basic Pay: ₹56,100 (Scale: $₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500$)

• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month.

• Monthly Gross Salary: Approximately ₹1,25,000 per month (including DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance).

• Additional Allowances: * Pilot/NAOO Allowance: ₹31,250 per month.

  • Submarine Allowance: ₹31,250 per month.

  • Siachen Allowance: Up to ₹42,500 (if posted in Siachen).

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3. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• General Service/Technical: BE/B.Tech in any/relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks.

• Logistics: BE/B.Tech (any stream) OR MBA (1st Class) OR B.Sc/B.Com with PG Diploma in Supply Chain/Finance.

• Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year of engineering are eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree with 60% marks before January 2027.

Age Limit (Born Between)

• GS (X)/Hydro/Technical: 2nd Jan 2002 to 1st July 2007.

• Pilot/NAOO: 2nd Jan 2003 to 1st Jan 2008.

• ATC/Education: 2nd Jan 2002 to 1st Jan 2006.

4. Selection Process: No Written Exam

The Navy follows a merit-based shortlisting process for this entry:

1. Shortlisting: Based on normalized marks in the qualifying degree (BE/B.Tech/MA/M.Sc).

2. SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a 5-day Service Selection Board (SSB) interview (Stage I & II).

3. Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a rigorous medical check-up.

4. Final Merit List: Prepared based on SSB marks, medical fitness, and vacancy availability…

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1. 2025-26 Eligibility Breakdown by Service

Candidates aged 17.5 to 21 years are eligible to apply across all three wings.

A. Indian Army

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B. Indian Navy

• SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit): 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics.

• MR (Matric Recruit): 10th Pass from a recognized board.

• Musician: 10th Pass + Musical proficiency.

C. Indian Air Force

• Science Stream: 10+2 with Physics, Maths, and English (Min 50% marks).

• Non-Science Stream: 10+2 in any subject (Min 50% marks).

2. Major Update: Age Relaxation for Military Police

A significant policy shift for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle provides relief for female candidates:

• Widows of Martyred Soldiers: The maximum age limit for applying to the Women Military Police (Army) has been extended to 30 years.

• Objective: This move is designed to support the families of fallen heroes by providing a direct path to serve in the regular cadre.

3. Important Dates (Tentative for 2026 Batches)

While official notifications for the early 2026 batches are typically released in March, the following timeline is projected based on current 2025 schedules:

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