Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme Jan 2027 Notification Out - Apply Online for 60 Posts

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.

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.

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 All India Common Rank List (CRL).

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.

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.

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 position and satisfactory police verification.

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.

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 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and are commissioned as Permanent Commissioned Officers in Technical Branches.

To apply, candidates must register and submit the e‑application on the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in within the application window from 29 May 2026 to 29 June 2026. Applicants need to upload original scanned documents in JPG/TIFF format, including date of birth proof, 10th and 12th marksheets, JEE (Main) 2026 scorecard, and a recent passport‑size photograph. Once the application is finally submitted, no changes or corrections are allowed, so candidates should double‑check all personal details, especially name, date of birth, email ID and mobile number.