Organization Name | Indian Navy (Naval Headquarters) |
Advertisement No. | CBC / / /26-27 |
Scheme Name | 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme — Permanent Commission |
Course Commencing | January 2027 |
Training Institute | Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala |
Total Vacancies | 60 (30 – Mechanical Engineering + 30 – Electronics & Communication Engineering; maximum 08 vacancies for women — 04 each for Mechanical Engg and Electronics & Communication Engg) |
Type of Commission | Permanent Commission (Technical Branch) |
Degree Awarded | B.Tech (awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University — JNU) on completion of 4-year course |
Training Cost | Entire cost of training including books, reading material, entitled clothing and messing borne by the Indian Navy |
Application Mode | Online only — at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Selection Mode | JEE (Main) 2026 CRL-based shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical Examination → Police & Character Verification → Merit List |
Date of Opening of Application | 29-05-2026 |
Last Date for Online Application | 18-06-2026 |
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Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Date of Opening of Online Application | 29-05-2026 |
Last Date for Online Application | 18-06-2026 |
Age Calculated As On | Date of birth between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 (both dates inclusive) |
SSB Interview Schedule | September 2026 onwards (at Bengaluru / Bhopal / Kolkata / Visakhapatnam) |
Course Commencement | January 2027 at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala |
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 60 vacancies have been announced for Permanent Commission in Technical Branches of the Indian Navy. Candidates must give their preference of Mechanical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering during online application. Based on merit and qualification during training at INA, 07 candidates from Mechanical Engineering will be streamed to B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding at NCW, Kochi. Vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on service requirements. Multiple applications by any candidate will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Technical Branch | Total Vacancies | Gender | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
Mechanical Engineering** | 30 | Men and Women (Maximum 04 vacancies for Women) | Born between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 (both dates inclusive) |
Electronics & Communication Engineering | 30 | Men and Women (Maximum 04 vacancies for Women) | |
Total | 60 | Maximum 08 vacancies for Women overall |
** Based on merit and qualification during training at INA, 07 candidates from Mechanical Engineering will be streamed to B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding at NCW, Kochi.
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the date of application. Only unmarried men and women fulfilling the conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India are eligible. Any candidate found to be married or who marries while under training will be discharged from service and shall be liable to refund full training cost including pay, allowances and any other expenditure incurred by the Government.
Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
Nationality | As per conditions of nationality laid down by the Government of India. |
Marital Status | Unmarried men and women only. Candidates who marry while under training will be discharged and must refund all training costs. |
Educational Qualification | Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 pattern) or equivalent from any recognized Board with at least 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English (either in Class X or Class XII). |
JEE (Main) 2026 Requirement | Must have appeared for JEE (Main) 2026 exam (for B.E./B.Tech). Call up for SSB will be issued on the basis of JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) 2026 published by NTA. Candidates must fill their CRL Rank in the application. |
Medical Standards | All candidates recommended by SSB must undergo medical examination applicable to 10+2 (B.Tech) entry. Candidates already declared medically fit for NDA/INA Jan 27 need not repeat medical examination. No relaxation in medical standards on any grounds. Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances. |
Narcotics | Use/possession of narcotics is banned. Candidates may be tested during SSB/medicals/training/service. If found using/possessing narcotics at any stage, candidate will be debarred from joining or removed from service. |
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Age Limit
Candidates must have been born between 02 July 2007 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible for the January 2027 course. There is no separate age relaxation mentioned — the age band is fixed for all candidates.
Category | Age Band |
|---|---|
All candidates (Men and Women) | Born between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 (both dates inclusive) |
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates are advised to check the official Indian Navy recruitment website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for any fee-related information before submitting the online application.
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Selection Process
Selection will be based on JEE (Main) 2026 CRL-based shortlisting, followed by SSB Interview, Medical Examination, and Police & Character Verification. Merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks and medical fitness. Candidates will be appointed subject to Police Verification, Character Verification, and availability of vacancies in the entry. Mere inclusion in the common merit list does not confer a vested right to appointment. Mere empanelment under no circumstances can be treated as final selection.
Stage 1 - Shortlisting Based on JEE (Main) 2026 CRL
Naval Headquarters reserves the right to fix the cut-off for shortlisting of applications for SSB based on JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) 2026. All candidates must fill their CRL Rank in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their SSB interview schedule through email and SMS. Candidates must not change their email/mobile number until the selection process is over.
Stage 2 - Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview
SSB interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled at Bengaluru / Bhopal / Kolkata / Visakhapatnam from September 2026 onwards. Change of SSB Centre is not permissible under any circumstances. Candidates must download the call-up letter on receiving intimation from Naval Headquarters via SMS/email. AC 3-tier rail fare is admissible for SSB interview if appearing for the first time for this particular type of commission — candidates must bring a photocopy of the first page of passbook or cheque leaf with Name, A/C No., and IFSC details. No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained during SSB tests.
Stage 3 - Medical Examination
All candidates recommended by SSB must undergo medical examination as per standards applicable to 10+2 (B.Tech) entry. No relaxation in medical standards on any grounds. Candidates already declared medically fit for NDA/INA Jan 27 need not repeat medical examination. Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances.
Stage 4 - Common Merit List & Appointment
Final merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks and medical fitness. Candidates will be appointed subject to Police Verification, Character Verification, and availability of vacancies. All vacancies are to be filled as per service requirement and statutory guidelines issued from time to time.
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Training Details
Selected candidates will be inducted as Cadets for the four-year B.Tech Course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding (only for 07 selected candidates from Mechanical Engineering at NCW, Kochi) as per Naval requirements. On completion of the course, B.Tech Degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The entire cost of training including books and reading material will be borne by the Indian Navy. Cadets will also be provided with entitled clothing and messing. Details of pay, allowances, group insurance, gratuity, leave entitlements, and duties of officers are available on www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
How to Apply for Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme January 2027
Candidates must register and submit their application online only at the official Indian Navy recruitment website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. No other mode of application is accepted. Candidates are advised to read all instructions on the website carefully before submitting the online application. The application once submitted is final and no request for amendments or changes will be entertained.
Documents to be Scanned and Uploaded (in original JPG/TIFF format):
Date of Birth proof (as per 10th/12th Class certificate)
10th Class marksheet
12th Class marksheet
JEE (Main) 2026 Score Card indicating Common Rank List (CRL)
Recent passport-size colour photograph
Documents to be Produced / Carried at the time of SSB Interview:
Print-out of the submitted online application form
Original certificates/documents as submitted during online application
Photocopy of first page of bank passbook or cheque leaf (showing Name, A/C No., and IFSC details) — for rail fare reimbursement claim
Candidates must ensure that all details including email address and mobile number are mandatory fields and are correctly filled. Personal particulars must match exactly with Matriculation/12th Class certificates. Candidature will be cancelled if any declaration is found wrong at any stage of selection.
Apply Online at: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/en/account/account/state
For complete details on SSB procedure, pay & allowances, medical standards, and other information: Visit https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Important Instructions for Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme January 2027 Candidates
Only unmarried men and women fulfilling conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India are eligible to apply.
Multiple applications by any candidate for this course will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Vacancies indicated are tentative and may change depending on service requirements.
Candidates must not change their email/mobile number provided in the application till the selection process is over — all SSB call-up intimations are sent on these details.
Change of SSB Centre for examination/interview is not permissible under any circumstances.
Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances. There is no relaxation in medical standards on any grounds.
Candidates who have already been declared medically fit for NDA/INA Jan 27 need not undergo repeat medical examination.
No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews.
AC 3-tier rail fare is admissible for SSB interview only if appearing for the first time for this particular type of commission — carry photocopy of passbook/cheque leaf with Name, A/C No., and IFSC details.
Any candidate who is found to be married or marries while under training will be discharged from service and shall be liable to refund full training cost including pay & allowances and any other expenditure incurred by the Government.
Use/possession of narcotics is banned — candidates may be tested at any stage of selection/medicals/training/service.
Mere inclusion in the common merit list does not confer a vested right to appointment. Mere empanelment is not an enforceable claim to the post.
The application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and can be rejected if found ineligible/invalid at any point of time.
Candidature will be cancelled if any declaration is found wrong at any stage of selection.
If any scanned document is not legible/readable, the application will be rejected.
The application once submitted is final — no request for amendments/changes will be entertained.
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme Important Links
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