Indian Navy Recruitment 2026: 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme – Apply Now
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026: Apply Online for 44 Vacancies (Permanent Commission) – Last Date 19 January 2026
The Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme July 2026 is a premier recruitment drive for Permanent Commission as officers in the Executive Branch and Technical Branch (Engineering & Electrical). This scheme allows eligible 10+2 passed candidates (with valid JEE Main 2025 rank) to pursue a fully funded 4-year B.Tech degree at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala, leading to commissioning as Sub Lieutenant.
Notification Title/Headline
“10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission) – July 2026 Course” (Official phrasing from Indian Navy sources; often listed as “Indian Navy invites applications for 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission) for course commencing Jul 2026” on portals and the official site).
Total Vacancies
44 (tentative; distributed between Executive and Technical Branches per Naval policy; maximum 7 vacancies reserved for women candidates. Final allocation and numbers may adjust based on merit and requirements).
Application Period
- Applications opened: 03 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 19 January 2026 (urgent—only limited time left as of 17 January 2026!)
Official Application Website
Apply exclusively at: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in (register under Officer Entries; check “Events” or notifications section for the live link and download the official advertisement PDF for full details).
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Unmarried Indian citizens (male & female) meeting Govt. of India rules.
- Age Limit: Born between 02 January 2007 and 01 July 2009 (inclusive).
- Marital Status: Strictly unmarried (marriage during training leads to discharge + cost recovery).
- Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (or equivalent) from recognized board with minimum 70% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM).
- Minimum 50% marks in English (Class 10 or 12).
- Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2025 with valid All India Common Rank List (CRL) rank (enter correctly; Naval HQ sets shortlisting cut-off).
- Physical & Medical Standards: Navy-prescribed norms (height, weight, vision, etc.—check official PDF for details).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Via JEE (Main) 2025 CRL rank (cut-off fixed by Naval HQ).
- SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates attend at centres like Bengaluru, Bhopal, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam (from March 2026). Includes intelligence/psych tests, group tasks, and personal interview.
- Medical Examination: By Service Medical Board.
- Merit List & Final Selection: All-India merit based on SSB performance + vacancies.
- Training: 4-year B.Tech at INA Ezhimala (fully funded by Navy: tuition, books, uniform, accommodation, messing). Degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Commissioned as Sub Lieutenant post-completion.
Key Benefits & Important Notes
- No Application Fee.
- Travel Reimbursement: AC 3-tier rail fare for first SSB appearance (carry proof).
- Navy covers full training expenses.
- Submit only one application (multiples cancel candidature).
- Read the official notification PDF thoroughly for exact rules, physical standards, and updates.
This is a highly competitive, golden opportunity for 12th-pass PCM students with a strong JEE Main rank to secure a respected career in the Indian Navy. Visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in right away, download the PDF, and apply before 19 January 2026 closes.
Best wishes for your application! 
