Organization: Indian Navy (Nausena Bharti)
Post Name: B.Tech Cadet Entry January 2026
Advt No.: 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Permanent Commission Recruitment 2025
Total Posts: 44 (including maximum 6 posts for female candidates)
Official Website: joinindiannavy.gov.in
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 30 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 July 2025
- SSB Interview Schedule: From September 2025 onwards
- Course Commencement: January 2026
- Admit Card Availability: Notify Soon
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / SC / ST: ₹0
- No application fee for any category. Apply online only.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- Passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or its equivalent with at least 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
- Minimum 50% marks in English in either Class 10 or Class 12
- Appeared for JEE (Main) 2025 (B.E./B.Tech). Shortlisting is based on the All India Common Rank List (CRL) published by NTA
Age Limit:
- Born between 02 July 2006 and 01 January 2009 (both dates inclusive)
- Minimum Age: 17 Years
- Maximum Age: 19.5 Years
Gender Eligibility:
- Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible
Physical Standards:
- Minimum Height: 157 cm
- Weight should be proportionate to age and height
- Must meet Indian Navy medical standards (no relaxation allowed)
Vacancy Details:
- Executive & Technical Branch (General Service): 44 Posts
- Out of which, up to 6 posts are reserved for women candidates
- Final allocation between Executive, Engineering & Electrical will be decided at INA
Selection Process:
- Shortlisting: Based on JEE (Main) 2025 CRL
- SSB Interview: 5-day process at Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, or Visakhapatnam
- Medical Examination: Conducted for recommended candidates
- Merit List: Based on SSB marks only
- Final Appointment: Subject to police verification, medical clearance, and vacancy availability
Training Details:
- Cadets will undergo a 4-year B.Tech course at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
- B.Tech Degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Applied Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering as per Naval requirement
- Indian Navy will bear full cost of training including books, clothing, messing, and materials
Important Instructions:
- Only one application per candidate is allowed
- Old candidates: Use your previous ID and password
- New candidates: Register through new user section
- No need to send physical application
- Keep 2 printouts of application form
- Upload scanned documents:
- Recent passport-size color photo
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- JEE (Main) 2025 Scorecard with CRL
- Carry original documents during SSB Interview
- Married candidates or those who marry during training will be disqualified and must refund the full training cost
Note:
- Possession or use of narcotics is strictly prohibited. Candidates may be tested at any stage
How to Apply:
- Visit joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Click on “Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Jan 2026 Apply Online” (active from 30 June 2025)
- Register using JEE (Main) 2025 details
- Fill the application form, upload required documents
- Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference
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