Indian Navy B.Tech Cadet Entry 2026 — 60 Vacancies

About This Job

Indian Navy is hiring 60 Permanent Commissioned Officers through the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme for the course commencing January 2027. If you have passed 12th with at least 70% in PCM and appeared in JEE Main 2026, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 18 June 2026. You will get a 4-year B.Tech degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University with a cadet stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month.

Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Recruitment 2026 - 60 Posts

The Indian Navy (Naval Headquarters) has released the advertisement for 60 Permanent Commission officer vacancies under the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme — January 2027 course. There are 30 posts in Mechanical Engineering and 30 in Electronics & Communication Engineering, with up to 8 vacancies reserved for women (4 each). There is no written exam — selection is based on your JEE Main 2026 All India CRL, followed by SSB Interview and medical examination. Unmarried male and female 12th-pass students who appeared in JEE Main 2026 are eligible.

Vacancy Breakdown by Branch

• Mechanical Engineering: 30 posts (4 reserved for women)
• Electronics & Communication Engineering: 30 posts (4 reserved for women)

Based on merit at INA, 7 candidates from the Mechanical Engineering stream will be streamed to B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding at NCW Kochi.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed the Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or equivalent from a recognised Board with at least 70% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% in English (in Class 10 or Class 12).
• JEE Main 2026: You must have appeared for JEE (Main) 2026 for B.E./B.Tech. The SSB call-up is based on your JEE Main 2026 All India Common Rank List (CRL).
• Marital Status: Only unmarried men and women can apply. If you marry during training, you will be discharged and made to refund the training cost.
• Nationality: You must fulfil the nationality conditions laid down by the Government of India.

Age Limit

• You must be born between 02 July 2007 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive).
• No age relaxation is allowed beyond these dates for any category.

Salary

• During Training (as Cadet at INA Ezhimala): Stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month with free boarding, lodging, books, uniforms and medical care — the entire cost of training is borne by the Indian Navy.
• After Commissioning (Sub Lieutenant): Basic pay of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 under Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC.
• Military Service Pay (MSP): Rs. 15,500 per month from Sub Lieutenant rank and above.
• Plus DA, Kit Maintenance Allowance (Rs. 20,000 per year), Hard Area / Sea Going Allowance and other allowances as per service rules.
• Approximate gross starting salary after commissioning: Rs. 1,25,000 per month (including MSP and allowances).

Application Fee

• No application fee for any category.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on the following stages:

1. JEE Main 2026 Shortlisting: Naval Headquarters will fix the cut-off for SSB shortlisting based on your JEE Main 2026 All India CRL. You must enter your CRL rank in the application.
2. SSB Interview: Service Selection Board interviews will be held at Bengaluru / Bhopal / Kolkata / Visakhapatnam from September 2026 onwards. AC-3 tier rail fare is admissible if appearing for the first time. Change of SSB centre is not allowed.
3. Medical Examination: All SSB-recommended candidates must undergo medical examination as per 10+2 (B.Tech) entry standards. No relaxation in medical standards. Candidates already declared medically fit for NDA/INA Jan 27 need not undergo a repeat test.
4. Final Merit List: Based on SSB marks and medical fitness, followed by Police Verification and Character Verification.

Note: Mere empanelment does not guarantee final appointment — vacancies are subject to service requirements.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Indian Navy recruitment website at joinindiannavy.gov.in.
2. Register on the portal using your e-mail ID and mobile number.
3. Fill the online application with your personal details exactly as in your Matriculation/12th Class certificate.
4. Upload scanned copies (JPG/TIFF) of date of birth proof, 10th marksheet, 12th marksheet, JEE Main 2026 score card showing CRL rank and a recent passport size photo.
5. Submit your application before the deadline. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature.
6. Take a printout and carry it along with all original certificates when reporting for the SSB interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 29 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 June 2026
• SSB Interviews: From September 2026 onwards
• Course Commencement: January 2027 at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (Kerala)

• Undergo a 4-year B.Tech course at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala in Mechanical or Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Complete naval training in seamanship, navigation, weapons systems and leadership alongside academics
• Serve as a Permanent Commissioned Officer in the Indian Navy after commissioning as Sub Lieutenant
• Operate and maintain naval machinery, propulsion systems or electronic warfare and communication equipment on ships and submarines
• Lead teams of sailors and supervise engineering or technical operations on board
• Participate in naval operations, exercises and deployments as directed by the command
• Maintain discipline, fitness and professional standards as expected of a naval officer