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The latest Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Permanent Commissioned Officer posts in Technical Branches! Published on 29-05-2026 at the official Indian Navy recruitment website, this new recruitment drive offers 60 vacancies (30 each for Mechanical Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering) for eligible unmarried men and women candidates. Applicants who have appeared for JEE (Main) 2026 and passed 10+2 with at least 70% aggregate in PCM and 50% in English can apply online from 29-05-2026 to 18-06-2026. Online application window for 10+2 B.Tech Cadet entry for Jan 27 course is extended upto 29 Jun 26. Find all details about the Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme January 2027 course, including eligibility, SSB selection process, and online application here. Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 Notification PDF Advertisement The Indian Navy has officially invited applications from unmarried men and women candidates for becoming Permanent Commissioned Officers in Technical Branches under the 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme. Selected candidates will undergo a four-year B.Tech course at the prestigious Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, JEE (Main) 2026 requirement, SSB selection procedure, medical standards, training details, and online application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification and instructions on the official website before applying. Download Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme January 2027 Official Notification PDF Extended Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 Link Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme January 2027 Overview Indian Navy is recruiting 60 Permanent Commissioned Officer vacancies in Technical Branches through the 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme for the course commencing January 2027, last date for online application 29 June 2026. Organization Name Indian Navy (Naval Headquarters) Advertisement No. CBC / / /26-27 Scheme Name 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme - Permanent Commission Course Commencing January 2027 Training Institute Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala Total Vacancies 60 (30 - Mechanical Engineering + 30 - Electronics & Communication Engineering; maximum 08 vacancies for women - 04 each for Mechanical Engg and Electronics & Communication Engg) Type of Commission Permanent Commission (Technical Branch) Degree Awarded B.Tech (awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University - JNU) on completion of 4-year course Training Cost Entire cost of training including books, reading material, entitled clothing and messing borne by the Indian Navy Application Mode Online only - at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in Selection Mode JEE (Main) 2026 CRL-based shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical Examination → Police & Character Verification → Merit List Date of Opening of Application 29-05-2026 Last Date for Online Application 29-06-2026 Official Website https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 Important Dates Event Date Date of Opening of Online Application 29-05-2026 Last Date for Online Application 18-06-2026 Extended Last Date for Online Application 29-06-2026 Age Calculated As On Date of birth between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 (both dates inclusive) SSB Interview Schedule September 2026 onwards (at Bengaluru / Bhopal / Kolkata / Visakhapatnam) Course Commencement January 2027 at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Vacancy Details A total of 60 vacancies have been announced for Permanent Commission in Technical Branches of the Indian Navy. Candidates must give their preference of Mechanical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering during online application. Based on merit and qualification during training at INA, 07 candidates from Mechanical Engineering will be streamed to B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding at NCW, Kochi. Vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on service requirements. Multiple applications by any candidate will lead to cancellation of candidature. Technical Branch Total Vacancies Gender Age Mechanical Engineering** 30 Men and Women (Maximum 04 vacancies for Women) Born between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 (both dates inclusive) Electronics & Communication Engineering 30 Men and Women (Maximum 04 vacancies for Women) Total 60 Maximum 08 vacancies for Women overall ** Based on merit and qualification during training at INA, 07 candidates from Mechanical Engineering will be streamed to B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding at NCW, Kochi. Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Eligibility Criteria Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the date of application. Only unmarried men and women fulfilling the conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India are eligible. Any candidate found to be married or who marries while under training will be discharged from service and shall be liable to refund full training cost including pay, allowances and any other expenditure incurred by the Government. Criteria Details Nationality As per conditions of nationality laid down by the Government of India. Marital Status Unmarried men and women only. Candidates who marry while under training will be discharged and must refund all training costs. Educational Qualification Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 pattern) or equivalent from any recognized 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). JEE (Main) 2026 Requirement Must have appeared for JEE (Main) 2026 exam (for B.E./B.Tech). Call up for SSB will be issued on the basis of JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) 2026 published by NTA. Candidates must fill their CRL Rank in the application. Medical Standards All candidates recommended by SSB must undergo medical examination applicable to 10+2 (B.Tech) entry. Candidates already declared medically fit for NDA/INA Jan 27 need not repeat medical examination. No relaxation in medical standards on any grounds. Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances. Narcotics Use/possession of narcotics is banned. Candidates may be tested during SSB/medicals/training/service. If found using/possessing narcotics at any stage, candidate will be debarred from joining or removed from service. Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Age Limit Candidates must have been born between 02 July 2007 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible for the January 2027 course. There is no separate age relaxation mentioned - the age band is fixed for all candidates. Category Age Band All candidates (Men and Women) Born between 02-07-2007 and 01-01-2010 (both dates inclusive) Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Application Fee The notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates are advised to check the official Indian Navy recruitment website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in for any fee-related information before submitting the online application. Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Selection Process Selection will be based on JEE (Main) 2026 CRL-based shortlisting, followed by SSB Interview, Medical Examination, and Police & Character Verification. Merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks and medical fitness. Candidates will be appointed subject to Police Verification, Character Verification, and availability of vacancies in the entry. Mere inclusion in the common merit list does not confer a vested right to appointment. Mere empanelment under no circumstances can be treated as final selection. Stage 1 - Shortlisting Based on JEE (Main) 2026 CRL 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) 2026. All candidates must fill their CRL Rank in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their SSB interview schedule through email and SMS. Candidates must not change their email/mobile number until the selection process is over. Stage 2 - Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview SSB interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled at Bengaluru / Bhopal / Kolkata / Visakhapatnam from September 2026 onwards. Change of SSB Centre is not permissible under any circumstances. Candidates must download the call-up letter on receiving intimation from Naval Headquarters via SMS/email. AC 3-tier rail fare is admissible for SSB interview if appearing for the first time for this particular type of commission - candidates must bring a photocopy of the first page of passbook or cheque leaf with Name, A/C No., and IFSC details. No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained during SSB tests. Stage 3 - Medical Examination All candidates recommended by SSB must undergo medical examination as per standards applicable to 10+2 (B.Tech) entry. No relaxation in medical standards on any grounds. Candidates already declared medically fit for NDA/INA Jan 27 need not repeat medical examination. Change of medical hospital/centre is not permissible under any circumstances. Stage 4 - Common Merit List & Appointment Final merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks and medical fitness. Candidates will be appointed subject to Police Verification, Character Verification, and availability of vacancies. All vacancies are to be filled as per service requirement and statutory guidelines issued from time to time. Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 - Training Details Selected candidates will be inducted as Cadets for the four-year B.Tech Course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding (only for