The Indian Navy has officially released the notification for the recruitment of unmarried male candidates as Sailors in the Medical Branch under Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR) entry for batches 02/2025 and 02/2026. This recruitment offers an opportunity to join the Indian Navy’s medical cadre and serve the nation.
As per the notification, a total of state-wise vacancies have been announced. Selected candidates will be trained at INS Chilka and offered pay and benefits under Level 3 of the Defence Pay Matrix. The application process for Stage I (INET) will be conducted online from 29 March 2025 to 10 April 2025.
Eligible applicants who meet the educational qualification and age criteria can apply on the official website of the Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in. Candidates must also pay the required examination fee unless exempted. All recruitment stages including written tests, PFT, and medical exams are mandatory to qualify for final selection.
Important Dates:
The registration process for Indian Navy SSR Medical Assistant 2025 will begin from 29 March 2025 and will end on 10 April 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill state-wise vacancies for the post of Sailor (SSR Medical Assistant).
Post Name: Sailor (SSR Medical Assistant)
Vacancy: State-wise (02/2025 & 02/2026)
Pay Scale: ₹14,600 during training; Level 3 ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 + MSP ₹5,200 + DA
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications: Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with at least 50% aggregate marks and minimum 40% in each subject from a recognized board.
Age Limit:
SSR (Med) 02/2025: Born between 01 Sep 2004 to 29 Feb 2008
SSR (Med) 02/2026: Born between 01 Jul 2005 to 31 Dec 2008
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the Indian Navy’s official portal at joinindiannavy.gov.in between 29 March to 10 April 2025.
Application Fee:
Candidates are required to pay an examination fee during Stage I online application. The payment must be made through UPI, net banking, credit/debit card, or other online methods.
The application fee for the recruitment process is structured according to categories: for General/OBC/EWS is ₹550 + 18% GST and SC/ST are Exempted from fee.
Selection Process:
Selection will be done on the basis of a two-stage recruitment process including an entrance test, PFT, written examination, and medical examination.
Stage I (INET): Online computer-based test consisting of 100 objective-type questions covering English, Science, Biology, and General Awareness. Duration is 1 hour with 0.25 negative marking.
Stage II: Candidates shortlisted from Stage I will go through Physical Fitness Test (1.6 km run, push-ups, sit-ups, squats), followed by a written exam and recruitment medical examination.
Candidates who wish to apply for the post must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of Indian Navy SSR Medical Assistant 2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF