Indian Navy SSR Cut Off: Qualifying Marks and Shortlisting
The Indian Navy SSR cut off is not a single published number. Stage I (INET) is a qualifying and shortlisting test: you must pass each section and the aggregate, and the Navy then shortlists candidates on INET marks for Stage II, separately for each batch and with state-wise vacancies. The final merit list is built from the Stage II written exam, not from INET.
This page explains each of those thresholds, what the Navy has and has not published for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 cycle, and how to set a safe target. Treat every figure here as guidance and confirm the rules in the notification on joinindiannavy.gov.in.
How cut-off works for Indian Navy SSR
Level | What applies | Published? |
|---|---|---|
Sectional pass marks | Candidates must pass each section of INET | Rule is stated; marks are set by the Navy |
Aggregate pass marks | Candidates must pass the overall INET score | Rule is stated; marks are set by the Navy |
Shortlisting cut-off | Based on INET marks, batch-wise and state-wise, because vacancies are allotted by state | Not published in the notification |
Tie-break | Earlier date of birth gets priority | Stated in the notification |
Final merit list | Stage II written exam marks, subject to PFT and medical; men and women ranked separately, all-India | Merit list appears on the candidate dashboard |
Candidates who do not pass a section can be rejected even if their total looks high, so treat the sectional rule as seriously as the total.
What has been published for this cycle
The Stage I result for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches was reported in September 2026, with marks and pass or fail status shown on each candidate's dashboard. We could not find an official category-wise or state-wise cut-off table for this cycle, and the notification does not promise one. Pass marks are communicated as a result on your dashboard, not as a public list.
Websites list expected cut-offs by category, and at least one circulates state-wise figures labelled as old SSR cut-offs. None of these is traceable to an official source, so we do not reproduce them. Never treat an expected figure as an official one.
Previous results and trend
Item | Status |
|---|---|
Official cut-off table, 01/2027 and 02/2027 | Not published in the sources we could verify |
Official cut-offs of earlier cycles | Not verified against an official document |
Official trend by year | Not available |
Because no verified series exists, any trend claim would be a guess. We will update this page when official figures are available.
What affects the cut-off
Paper difficulty: A harder paper lowers average scores and the shortlisting line.
State-wise vacancies: Shortlisting varies by state, so a state with more seats and fewer applicants can have a lower line.
Number and quality of applicants: More strong candidates push the line up.
Negative marking: Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks, so careless attempts reduce your effective score.
Batch: Shortlisting is separate for batches 01/2027 and 02/2027.
How to set your target
Cut-offs change every year with difficulty, vacancies and the number of applicants. Treat last year's figures as a benchmark only, and aim for a clear margin above them rather than a bare pass.
Set a sectional floor: Aim for at least 15 to 17 marks out of 25 in every subject so no section can sink you. This is a practice benchmark, not an official figure.
Aim for a total well above the floor: A practice target of 70 or more out of 100 in mocks gives a cushion for a harder paper.
Track accuracy: Keep wrong answers low, since each one removes 1.25 marks of potential once the lost mark is counted.
Prepare for Stage II early: The merit list depends on the Stage II written exam and the PFT, so do not wait for the result to train.
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