Navy SSR Medical Recruitment Notification 2026 : Apply Fast

Navy SSR Medical Recruitment Notification 2026 – Apply for 02/2027 Batch

About Recruitment

The Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi invites unmarried male candidates to join the Indian Navy as Sailors in the Medical Branch (SSR – Medical) for the 02/2027 batch. This is an all‑India recruitment with vacancies allocated on a state‑wise basis. Selected candidates will undergo basic training at INS Chilka, Odisha, starting May 2027 and will be engaged for an initial period of 20 years.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit

Educational Qualification

Vacancy Details

Vacancies are announced on a state‑wise basis as per the official advertisement. The exact number of posts per state can be viewed on the official notification.

Selection Process

• Stage I – INET (computer‑based test)
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
• Stage II – Written Examination
• Medical Examination
• State‑wise Merit List
• Pre‑Enrolment Medical at INS Chilka

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards

• 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds
• 20 squats (Uthak Baithak)
• 15 push‑ups
• 15 bent‑knee sit‑ups

How to Apply

Visit the official Indian Navy recruitment portal https://joinindiannavy.gov.in and click on “Apply Online for SSR (MED) 02/2027 Batch”. Register, fill personal, educational and domicile details accurately, and upload the following documents:

• Recent passport‑size photograph (taken after March 2026, with name & date written on black slate in white chalk)
• 10+2 marksheet
• Domicile certificate
• NCC certificate (if applicable)

Pay the fee of Rs. 550 + 18% GST through the available online modes, submit the form, and download the admit card approximately one week before the INET exam.

Why Join the Indian Navy (Medical Branch)

• Secure 20‑year engagement with attractive salary and allowances.
• Opportunity to serve the nation while gaining advanced medical and naval training.
• Comprehensive health, pension and retirement benefits.
• Exposure to modern medical facilities and disaster‑relief operations.

Official Links

• Apply Online & Official Notification

FAQ

• What is the educational qualification required? 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) and at least 50% aggregate, 40% in each subject.
• Who is eligible regarding age? Candidates born between 01‑05‑2005 and 31‑10‑2009. Class‑12 candidates of 2025‑26 are also eligible.
• How much is the application fee? Rs. 550 plus 18% GST, payable only through online payment modes.
• When is the last date to submit the online application? 06‑04‑2026 (17:00 hrs).
• What are the stages of the selection process? INET → Physical Fitness Test → Written Exam → Medical Examination → Merit List → Pre‑Enrolment Medical.
• What are the PFT requirements? 1.6 km run in 6 min 30 sec, 20 squats, 15 push‑ups, 15 bent‑knee sit‑ups.
• When will the INET exam be held? May 2026.
• Where will basic training be conducted? INS Chilka, Odisha, starting May 2027.
• Is there any relaxation in age? Yes, as per Government rules; candidates appearing in the 2025‑26 board exam are also eligible.

Conclusion

The Navy SSR (Medical) 02/2027 batch offers a prestigious career for young men aspiring to serve in the Indian Navy’s medical wing. With a clear timeline, transparent fee structure, and defined eligibility, interested candidates should apply before 06‑04‑2026 and prepare rigorously for the INET and subsequent selection stages. For more updates on government jobs, visit our government jobs and latest jobs sections.