Indian Navy, New Delhi has invited online applications in the prescribed format for unmarried male candidates who have passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or its equivalent examination with at least 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English (either in class Xth or class XIIth) and have appeared in JEE (Main) – 2025 to join the prestigious Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala for a four year B.Tech. degree course under the 10+2 Cadet (Technical) B.Tech. Cadet Entry Scheme in Executive & Technical Branch into January 2026 batch, get B.Tech. degree and become Permanent Commission Officer.
Indian Navy 10+2 Technical Cadet Entry Jan 2026:
1. 10+2 Technical Cadet Entry 2026: 44 Posts (Executive & Technical Branch) (Maximum of 06 vacancies for women)
Age Limit: Between 17 to 19 and 1/2 Years (candidates to be born between 02 July 2006 and 01 January 2009 both dates inclusive)
Educational Qualifications: Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 pattern) or it’s equivalent from University/ 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.
Physical Standards: Height and Weight: Minimum height Male – 157 CMs, with correlated weight. Eye Sight – The minimum acceptable standard for distant vision 6/12, 6/12 correctable to 6/6 with glasses. Should not be colour/night blind.
Starting Pay Scale: Pay Level-10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix ₹56100-11070 (Earlier ₹15600-39100 grade pay ₹5400 plus MSP ₹6000/-)
Candidates should have appeared for JEE (Main) – 2025 (for B.E./B.Tech.) examination. The call will be made on the basis of JEE (Main) – 2025 All India Rank.
Last Date: 14th July 2025
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online in the prescribed format at the Indian Navy recruitment website from 30th June 2025 to 17th July 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q. Who can apply for the 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme?
- Must be a male or female Indian citizen.
- Passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 70% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and 50% in English (either in Class 10 or 12).
- Should have appeared for JEE (Main) of the relevant year.
- Age limit: Born between two specific dates (typically 17-19 years old) as mentioned in the official notification.
Q2. Is JEE (Main) mandatory for this entry?
Yes, the candidate must have appeared for the JEE (Main) exam (Paper I). The All India Rank (AIR) is used for shortlisting candidates.
Q3. Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee for this entry scheme.
Q4. Where is the training conducted?
Q5. Who pays for the training and education?
All costs (tuition, food, accommodation, etc.) are borne by the Indian Navy. Cadets also receive a stipend during training.
For more details about Indian Navy 10+2 Technical Cadet Entry Jan 2026: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
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