Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for the prestigious 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission) course commencing in January 2027. The Indian Navy is inviting online applications from unmarried male and female candidates who wish to join the Navy as Permanent Commissioned Officers in the Technical Branch after completing a four-year B.Tech course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for students who have completed their 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and aspire to build a career in the Indian Armed Forces.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission) |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 60 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 29 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 June 2026 |
| Course Commencement | January 2027 |
| Age Limit | Born between 02 Jul 2007 and 01 Jan 2010 |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 with 70% PCM + JEE Main 2026 |
| Selection Process | JEE Main CRL, SSB Interview & Medical Test |
| Application Fee | No Fee |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Organization | Indian Navy |
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
- Organization Name: Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
- Entry Scheme: 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission)
- Total Vacancies: 60 Posts
Branch-wise Vacancy Details
- Mechanical Engineering: 30 Posts
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: 30 Posts
Vacancies for Women Candidates
- Maximum 08 vacancies reserved for women candidates.
- 04 vacancies in Mechanical Engineering.
- 04 vacancies in Electronics & Communication Engineering.
Additional Information
- Candidates must select their preferred branch (Mechanical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering) during the online application process.
- Based on merit and performance during training, 07 candidates from Mechanical Engineering may be streamed into Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding at NCW, Kochi.
Total Vacancies: 60 Posts (30 Mechanical Engineering + 30 Electronics & Communication Engineering)
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: Candidates must be born on or after 02 July 2007.
- Maximum Age: Candidates must be born on or before 01 January 2010.
- Eligible Date of Birth Range: 02 July 2007 to 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive).
- Both male and female candidates must satisfy the prescribed age criteria.
- Candidates whose date of birth falls outside this range are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit: Born between 02 July 2007 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive).
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Education and Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or its equivalent from a recognized board.
- Must secure at least 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in Class 12.
- Must obtain at least 50% marks in English in either Class 10 or Class 12.
- Candidates must have appeared for JEE (Main) 2026 for B.E./B.Tech admission.
- Shortlisting for the SSB Interview will be based on the JEE (Main) 2026 Common Rank List (CRL).
- Candidates must meet all educational requirements at the time of application.
Educational Qualification Summary
- Selection Basis: JEE (Main) 2026 Common Rank List (CRL)
- Qualification: 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent
- PCM Marks Required: Minimum 70% aggregate
- English Marks Required: Minimum 50%
- JEE Main Requirement: Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Job Criteria
- Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must be citizens of India and fulfill the nationality conditions prescribed by the Government of India.
- Applicants must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) with the required PCM and English marks.
- Candidates must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026 for B.E./B.Tech.
- Candidates must meet the prescribed age limit criteria.
- Shortlisted candidates must qualify the Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview.
- Candidates recommended by SSB must meet the required medical standards of the Indian Navy.
- There is no relaxation in medical standards under any circumstances.
- Final selection is subject to medical fitness, police verification, character verification, and availability of vacancies.
- Candidates who marry during the training period will be discharged from training and may be required to refund training expenses incurred by the Government.
- Use or possession of narcotic drugs is strictly prohibited and may lead to cancellation of candidature or removal from service.
Job Criteria Summary
- Police & Character Verification: Required
- Gender: Unmarried Men & Women
- Nationality: Indian
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 with required PCM & English marks
- JEE Main: Mandatory (2026)
- Selection Stages: JEE Main Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical Examination
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Medical Fitness: Mandatory
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Step 1: Online Application
- Candidates must submit the online application through the official Indian Navy recruitment portal.
- Step 2: JEE (Main) 2026 Shortlisting
- Applications will be shortlisted based on the JEE (Main) 2026 Common Rank List (CRL).
- Naval Headquarters will decide the cutoff for SSB interview shortlisting.
- Step 3: SSB Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview.
- SSB interviews are scheduled at designated centers such as Bengaluru, Bhopal, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam.
- Step 4: Medical Examination
- Candidates recommended by the SSB must undergo a medical examination as per Indian Navy standards.
- Only medically fit candidates will proceed further.
- Step 5: Merit List
- A common merit list will be prepared based on SSB performance and medical fitness.
- Step 6: Final Selection
- Final appointment is subject to:
- Merit position
- Medical fitness
- Police verification
- Character verification
- Availability of vacancies
- Final appointment is subject to:
Selection Process Summary
- Final Selection
- Online Application
- JEE (Main) 2026 CRL-Based Shortlisting
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List Preparation
Salary – Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
- Selected candidates will be inducted as Cadets for the four-year B.Tech training program at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
- During training, the entire cost of education will be borne by the Indian Navy.
- This includes:
- Tuition fees
- Books and study materials
- Clothing entitlement
- Messing (food and accommodation facilities)
- After successful completion of training and commissioning as an officer, candidates will receive salary and allowances as per Indian Navy officer pay rules.
- The notification states that detailed information regarding:
- Pay & Allowances
- Group Insurance
- Gratuity
- Leave Entitlements
- Duties of Officers
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 – Salary Summary
- Officer Salary: As per Indian Navy pay structure after commissioning
- Training Cost: Fully funded by the Indian Navy
- Tuition Fees: Free
- Books & Study Material: Provided
- Food & Accommodation: Provided
Application Fee – Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
- No application fee is required to apply for the Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme Recruitment 2026.
- Eligible candidates can submit their online application free of cost through the official Indian Navy recruitment website.
- There is no examination fee or registration fee mentioned in the official notification.
Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee Summary
- General/OBC Candidates: ₹0/- (No Fee)
- EWS Candidates: ₹0/- (No Fee)
- SC/ST Candidates: ₹0/- (No Fee)
- All Female Candidates: ₹0/- (No Fee)
Application Fee: Nil (No Fee for Any Category). The official notification does not prescribe any application fee for this recruitment.
Important Dates – Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
- Notification Release Date: 29 May 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 29 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 18 June 2026
- SSB Interview Schedule: From September 2026 onwards
- Course Commencement: January 2027
Important Dates Summary
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 29 May 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 29 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 June 2026 |
| SSB Interview Starts | September 2026 onwards |
| Training Course Starts | January 2027 |
How to Apply – Indian Navy Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Visit the official Indian Navy recruitment website.
- Step 2: Register yourself using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Step 3: Log in to your candidate account.
- Step 4: Open the application form for the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme Jan 2027.
- Step 5: Enter all personal, educational, and communication details correctly as per your Class 10 and Class 12 certificates.
- Step 6: Fill in your JEE (Main) 2026 Common Rank List (CRL) Rank carefully.
- Step 7: Select your preferred engineering branch:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Step 8: Upload scanned copies of the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Step 9: Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Step 10: Submit the online application form.
- Step 11: Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
- Step 12: Carry the printed application form and original documents when appearing for the SSB Interview.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size color photograph
- Date of Birth proof (Class 10/Class 12 Certificate)
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- JEE (Main) 2026 Score Card showing CRL Rank
- Other relevant documents, if applicable
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Applying Online
| Website Link | Official Website |
| Download PDF | Download Notification |
| Apply Now | Apply Online |
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