Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme Jan 2027 Notification Out - Apply Online for 60 Posts
Indian Navy (Naval Headquarters)
Short Information
Indian Navy is recruiting 60 Permanent Commissioned Officer vacancies in Technical Branches through the 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme for the course commencing January 2027, last date for online application 18 June 2026.
Important Dates
| Last Date To Apply | 18-06-2026 |
| Event | Date |
| Date Of Opening Of Online Application | 29-05-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | Date of birth between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 (both dates inclusive) |
| Interview Date | September 2026 onwards (at Bengaluru / Bhopal / Kolkata / Visakhapatnam) |
| Application Start Date | January 2027 at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala |
Application Fee
| Details | 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. |
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Age Limit
| Details | 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. |
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Qualification / Eligibility
| Nationality | As per conditions of nationality laid down by the Government of India. |
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| Education 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). |
| Details | 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. |
Vacancy Details
- {'Technical Branch': 'Mechanical Engineering**', 'Total Vacancies': '30', 'Gender': 'Men and Women (Maximum 04 vacancies for Women)', 'Age': 'Born between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 (both dates inclusive)'}
- {'Technical Branch': 'Electronics & Communication Engineering', 'Total Vacancies': '30', 'Gender': 'Men and Women (Maximum 04 vacancies for Women)'}
- {'Technical Branch': 'Total', 'Total Vacancies': '60', 'Gender': 'Maximum 08 vacancies for Women overall', 'Age': ''}
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
- and availability of vacancies. All vacancies are to be filled as per service requirement and statutory guidelines issued from time to time.
How To Apply
- 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
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 for January 2027 course?
The Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 is a direct officer entry for unmarried 10+2 (PCM) candidates to join as Permanent Commissioned Officers in Technical Branches. The selected candidates undergo a fully residential four‑year B.Tech course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, with all training costs borne by the Navy. On successful completion, cadets are awarded a B.Tech degree by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and are commissioned as officers in the Indian Navy.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026?
For the January 2027 course, the Indian Navy has notified a total of 60 vacancies under the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme. Out of these, 30 seats are for Mechanical Engineering and 30 for Electronics & Communication Engineering, with a maximum of 4 vacancies for women in each stream. A total of 7 cadets from the Mechanical stream will later be re‑allotted to Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding at NCW, Kochi, based on merit and service requirements.
Q3. What is the eligibility criteria for Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry 2026?
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Senior Secondary) examination or equivalent with at least 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM), along with a minimum of 50% marks in English (in Class 10 or 12). Only unmarried men and women who satisfy the nationality conditions laid down by the Government of India are eligible to apply. In addition, it is compulsory to have appeared for JEE (Main) 2026 (B.E./B.Tech) as shortlisting for SSB will be done purely on the basis of the
Q4. What is the age limit for Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme January 2027?
For the Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026, candidates must be born between 02 July 2007 and 01 January 2010, both dates inclusive. This fixed age band applies equally to all eligible male and female candidates, and there is no provision for age relaxation beyond these dates. Aspirants should carefully verify their date of birth as per the 10th/12th certificate before applying because any mismatch can lead to cancellation of candidature.
Q5. Is JEE (Main) 2026 mandatory for Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech entry?
Yes, appearing in JEE (Main) 2026 (for B.E./B.Tech) is compulsory for all applicants to the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme January 2027 course. The Indian Navy uses the JEE (Main) 2026 All India Common Rank List (CRL) to shortlist candidates for the SSB interview, and applicants must enter their CRL rank correctly in the online application form. Without a valid JEE (Main) 2026 appearance and CRL rank, the candidate will not be considered for shortlisting, irrespective of their 10+2 marks.
Q6. What is the selection process for Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry 2026?
The selection process consists of four main stages: JEE (Main) 2026 CRL‑based shortlisting, SSB Interview, Medical Examination, and final merit list with police and character verification. First, Naval Headquarters fixes a cut‑off rank and calls shortlisted candidates for SSB at Bengaluru, Bhopal, Kolkata or Visakhapatnam from September 2026 onwards. Only those who are recommended by SSB and declared medically fit are considered for the all‑India merit list, and appointment is subject to vacancy
Q7. Is there any application fee for Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026?
The notification for the January 2027 course does not clearly mention any specific application fee for the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme. Candidates are, therefore, advised to carefully read the detailed advertisement and instructions on the official website before submitting the form. Any update or clarification regarding fee, if applicable, will only be valid as published on the official Indian Navy recruitment portal.
Q8. What training and degree are offered under the Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry?
Selected candidates join the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, as Cadets for a four‑year B.Tech programme in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding (for a few meritorious cadets). The entire cost of training, including tuition, books, study material, clothing and messing, is borne by the Indian Navy, making it a fully sponsored professional engineering course. After successful completion, cadets are awarded a B.Tech degree by Jaw
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Indian Navy (Naval Headquarters) ne Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme Jan 2027 Notification Out - Apply Online for 60 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 60 (30 – Mechanical Engineering + 30 – Electronics & Communication Engineering; maximum 08 vacancies for women — 04 each for Mechanical Engg and Electronics & Communication Engg) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 18-06-2026 hai.
Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.