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

Age Limit

• Born between 02 January 2007 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) for all branches. The same age criteria apply to both men and women in Executive and Technical Branches.

Educational Qualifications

• Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 pattern) or an 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 (in either Class X or Class XII).

Essential Qualification

• Candidates must have appeared for JEE (Main) 2025 examination for B.E./B.Tech.

Nationality and Marital Status

• Only unmarried men and women candidates are eligible

Additional Requirement

• Call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) will be issued based on the JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) 2025 published by NTA

Important Dates (as per notification)

• Opening Date for Online Application: 03-01-2026
• Extended Last Date for Online Application: 23-01-2026
• SSB Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates: From March 2026 onwards
• Course Commencing: July 2026

Application Fees

• The notification does not specify a separate application fee in the available text. Please refer to the official notification for exact fee details.

General Information / Instructions

• Only one application can be submitted by a candidate. Multiple applications will be cancelled.
• Change of SSB centre is not permissible under any circumstances.
• Download the call-up letter on receiving intimation via SMS/email.
• No compensation is admissible for injuries sustained during SSB tests.
• The maximum permissible vacancy for women cadets is 07, subject to inclusion in the common merit list.
• The application is final upon submission; requests for amendments will not be entertained.
• Candidature will be cancelled if any declaration is found to be incorrect at any stage of selection.
• Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training; any candidate who marries during training will be discharged.
• Use/possession of narcotics is banned; candidates may be tested for drugs during SSB/medical/training and subsequently in service.
• Medical standards have no relaxation on any grounds; medical center changes are not permissible under any circumstances.
• Medical standards guidelines are available on the Indian Navy website.
• The entire training cost is borne by the Indian Navy; cadets receive clothing and mess allowances as applicable.