INDIAN NAVY INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM UNMARRIED MALE CANDIDATES FOR ENROLMENTAS SAILORS FOR SENIOR SECONDARY RECRUITS IN MEDICAL BRANCH {SSR (MEDICAL)}

Eligibility Conditions

Online applications are invited from unmarried male candidates (who fulfil eligibility conditions as laid down by the Government of India) for enrolment as sailors in Medical Branch for SSR (Med) in 02/2027 batch. The vacancies for SSR (Med) will be earmarked in a state-wise manner.
Educational Qualifications. Qualified in 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) from the Boards of School Education recognised by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India with 50% marks in aggregate and minimum 40% in each subject.
Note: Candidates who are appearing in class 12th Board Exam of academic year 2025-26 are also eligible to apply provided they fulfill all other eligibility criteria. Such candidates, however, shall only be selected when they produce the original marksheet during the subsequent stages of recruitment process (Internet copy of marksheet not acceptable) and should score the minimum laid down marks in aggregate as well as in individual subjects for respective category for being eligible for recruitment.
Age Criteria. Candidate should be born between 01 May 2005 – 31 Oct 2009 (Both dates inclusive).
Note:- Candidates born between 01 May 2005 – 31 Oct 2009 are eligible to apply for INET 2026. Further, candidates shall be eligible for the Stage II recruitment process of the respective batch as per the age criteria shown above.

Pay and Perquisites

Pay & Allowances. During the initial training period, a stipend of ₹ 14,600/- per month will be admissible. On successful completion of initial training, they will be placed in Level 3 of the Defence Pay Matrix (₹ 21,700- ₹ 69,100). In addition, they will be paid MSP @ ₹ 5200/- per month plus DA (as applicable).
Promotion. Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer-I, i.e. Level 8 of the Defence Pay Matrix (₹ 47,600- ₹ 1,51,100) plus MSP @ ₹ 5200/- per month plus DA (as applicable). Opportunities for promotion to commissioned officer also exist for those who perform well and qualify the prescribed examinations and clear Services Selection Boards.
Perquisites. .
6.1. During the entire period of training and thereafter, sailors are given books, reading material, uniforms, food and accommodation as per entitlement.
6.2. Sailors are entitled to medical treatment, Leave Travel Concessions for self and dependents, Group Housing Benefits and other privileges. Sailors are also privileged to Annual and Casual Leave, Children Education and House Rent Allowances. Post retirement benefits include pension, gratuity and Leave encashment. All perquisites are extended as per service conditions and their eligibility/admissibility is regulated as per Government orders in force and amended from time to time.
Insurance Cover. Insurance cover (on contribution) of ₹ 75 lakhs for sailors is applicable.

Selection Process

INDIAN NAVY INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM UNMARRIED MALE CANDIDATES FOR ENROLMENTAS SAILORS FOR SENIOR SECONDARY RECRUITS IN MEDICAL BRANCH {SSR (MEDICAL)} – 02/2027 BATCH