📊 Quick Info Overview
📅 Important Dates
📢 Vacancy Breakdown
💳 Application Fee
🎯 Selection Process
- Stage 1: JEE (Main) CRL-based shortlisting
- Stage 2: SSB Interview
- Stage 3: Medical Examination
- Stage 4: Police & Character Verification
- Stage 5: Merit List
Overview
The Indian Navy has released the 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme for January 2027 to recruit 60 Permanent Commissioned Officer vacancies in Technical Branches, including Mechanical Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering. Selected candidates will undergo a 4-year B.Tech course at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala. Applications are invited from unmarried men and women who have appeared for JEE (Main) 2026 and meet eligibility criteria. Apply online at the official portal.
Key Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 60 (30 Mechanical Engineering + 30 Electronics & Communication Engineering; max 8 for women)
- Type of Commission: Permanent Commission (Technical Branch)
- Training Institute: Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
- Degree: B.Tech awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Application Mode: Online only at Official Website
- Selection Process: JEE (Main) 2026 CRL-based shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical Exam → Police & Character Verification → Merit List
- Training Cost: Fully borne by Indian Navy including books, clothing, messing
Vacancy Details
- Mechanical Engineering: 30 posts (including 4 reserved for women)
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: 30 posts (including 4 reserved for women)
- Note: Based on merit, 7 Mechanical Engg candidates may be streamed to B.Tech Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding at NCW, Kochi
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: As per Government of India norms
- Age: Born between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 (both inclusive)
- Marital Status: Unmarried men and women only. Marriage during training leads to discharge and refund obligation
- Education: Passed 10+2 with minimum 70% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and 50% in English
- JEE Main 2026: Must have appeared. SSB call based on CRL rank from NTA
- Medical: Standards applicable to 10+2 B.Tech entry must be met. No relaxation. Candidates medically fit for NDA/INA Jan 27 need not repeat medicals
- Narcotics: Use/possession banned; leads to disqualification or removal
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 29-05-2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 18-06-2026 (11:59 PM IST)
- SSB Interview Schedule: From September 2026 onwards at Bengaluru, Bhopal, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam
- Course Commencement: January 2027
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the Indian Navy Recruitment Portal. Multiple applications will result in cancellation of candidature. Ensure to fill correct details especially JEE Main CRL rank as SSB shortlisting depends on it.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on JEE (Main) 2026 All India CRL rank
- SSB Interview at designated centres
- Medical Examination
- Police and Character Verification
- Final Merit List preparation and selection
Candidates can also explore other Latest Govt Jobs 2026 and browse related defense career opportunities at Defence Jobs 2026. For exam preparation, download detailed Navy recruitment syllabus from Download Syllabus PDF and keep track of the selection progress at Check Latest Results. After selection, applicants should monitor Download Admit Card updates for interview schedules.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is eligible for Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2027? +
Unmarried men and women born between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 with 70% in PCM, 50% in English and appearing in JEE (Main) 2026.
How can I apply for Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2027? +
Candidates must apply online through the official Indian Navy portal https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/ between 29 May and 18 June 2026.
What is the last date to apply online? +
The last date to submit online applications is 18 June 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
What is the age limit for this scheme? +
Candidates must be born between 2 July 2007 and 1 January 2010; no age relaxation is provided.
What is the salary after selection? +
Selected candidates will receive pay as per Indian Navy pay scales for Permanent Commissioned Officers.
What is the selection process? +
Shortlisting based on JEE (Main) CRL rank followed by SSB interview, medical exam, police verification, and final merit list.
Is there an application fee? +
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment.
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