Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Notification 2026 - Apply Online for 44 Posts

Indian Navy has released an official notification for the recruitment of 44 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Indian Navy website. The last date to submit the application form is 19-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Recruitment 2026 Overview

Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Note: Branch allocation viz Executive & Technical (Engineering & Electrical) will be undertaken at Indian Naval Academy. Vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training slots.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or its equivalent examination from any recognised 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)
• Essential Qualification: Candidates must have appeared for JEE (Main) - 2025 exam (for B.E/ B. Tech)
• Marital Status: Only unmarried men and women candidates are eligible
• Nationality: Must fulfill the conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India
• Additional Requirement: Call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) will be issued on the basis of JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) - 2025 published by NTA

Age Limit (as on 02 Jan 2007 to 01 Jul 2009)

• Age Eligibility: Candidates must be born between 02 Jan 2007 and 01 Jul 2009 (both dates inclusive)
• For All Branches: Same age criteria applies to Executive & Technical Branch for both men and women candidates

Important Dates

Selection Process

• 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) - 2025
• All candidates are required to fill their Rank as per Common Rank List (CRL) in the application
• SSB interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled at Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Kolkata/ Visakhapatnam from Mar 2026 onwards
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview through e-mail and SMS
• All candidates recommended by SSB are required to undergo medical examination applicable to 10+2 (B. Tech) entry
• Merit list would be prepared based on SSB marks
• Candidates declared fit in medical examination would be appointed subject to police verification and character verification & availability of vacancies
• AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission

General Information/Instructions

• Only one application can be filled by a candidate. In case of multiple applications, candidature will be cancelled
• Change of SSB Centre for examination/interview is not permissible under any circumstances
• Candidates are to download the call up letter on receiving intimation from Naval Headquarters via SMS/email
• No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews
• The maximum permissible vacancy that can be allotted to women cadets is 07, subject to the condition that they should feature in the common merit list
• Mere inclusion of candidates in the common merit list does not confer upon them a vested right to appointment
• All vacancies are to be filled as per service requirement and as per statutory guidelines issued in this regard from time to time
• The application once submitted will be final and no request for amendments/change will be entertained
• Candidature will be cancelled if any declaration is found wrong at any stage of selection
• Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training. Any candidate who is found to be married or marries while under training will be discharged from service
• Use/possession of narcotics is banned. Candidate may be tested for presence of drugs in the body during SSB selection/medicals/training and subsequently during service
• Application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and can be rejected if found ineligible/invalid at any point of time
• There is no relaxation in medical standards on any grounds
• Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances
• Guidelines for medical standards are available on the Indian Navy website

Training

• Selected candidates will be inducted as Cadets for the four years B. Tech Course at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
• Courses offered: Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering as per Naval requirements
• On completion of the course, B. Tech Degree will be awarded by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
• Distribution of cadets amongst Executive and Technical Branch (Engineering & Electrical) will be as per the extant policy
• The entire cost of training, including books and reading material, will be borne by the Indian Navy
• The cadets will also be provided with entitled clothing and messing

How to Apply

• Candidates are to register and submit their application on the recruitment website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
• To save time during the application submission window, candidates can fill in their details and upload documents in advance under their user profile
• Correct personal particulars details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate/12th class certificate
• Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled
• All relevant documents (preferably in original) should be scanned in original JPG/TIFF format for attaching while filling up the application
• Required documents: Date of Birth proof (as per 10th/12th certificates), 10th class marksheet, 12th class marksheet, JEE(Main)-2025 Score card indicating Common Rank List (CRL) and a recent passport size colour photograph
• Candidates are to take print out of application and carry it along with original certificates/documents while appearing for SSB interview
• If any scanned document is not legible/readable for any reason the application will be rejected
• Candidates are required to bring photocopy of the first page of pass book or cheque leaf where the name, A/C No. & IFSC details are mentioned, while appearing for SSB

Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Important Links

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