Indian Navy invites applications for 10+2 B Tech cadet entry scheme

Indian Navy has invited applications under the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission) Course commencing in July 2025.

Unmarried men and women fulfilling the conditions of nationality as laid down by the Govt. of India can apply for becoming Permanent Commissioned Officers in Executive and Technical branches after undergoing four-year B Tech course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala. 

Vacancies

There are 36 vacancies in Executive & Technical Branches of which a maximum of 07 vacancies are for women. Branch allocation - Executive & Technical (Engineering & Electrical) - will be undertaken at INA. Vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training slots.

Applicant should be born between 02 January 2006 and 01 July 2008 (both dates inclusive). 

Educational Qualification

Applicant should have passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or its 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 (either in Class X or Class XII). Applicants should have appeared for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main - 2024 (Paper 1 for B.E/ B. Tech).

Medical Standards/ Relaxation in Height and Weight/ Tattoo

All those recommended by SSB are required to undergo medical examination applicable to 10+2 (B Tech) entry. Guidelines for medical standards are available at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. There is no relaxation in medical standards on any grounds. 

Selection Procedure

Naval Headquarters will fix cut off for shortlisting of applications for SSB based on JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) - 2024. Call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) will be issued on the basis of rank in the JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) - 2024 published by NTA. 

SSB interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled at Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Kolkata/ Visakhapatnam from March 2025 onwards. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview through e-mail and SMS (provided by candidates in their application form). Candidates are to download the call up letter on receiving intimation from Naval Headquarters via SMS/email (provided by candidate in their application). Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates should be addressed to the call up officer of the concerned SSB on receipt of call up letter. No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews. AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission. Details of SSB procedure are available on the Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. 

Merit list

Merit list would be prepared based on SSB marks. Candidates declared fit in medical examination would be appointed subject to police verification and character verification & availability of vacancies in the entry. 

Training

Those selected will be inducted as Cadets for the four-year B. Tech Course in Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering as per Naval requirements. On completion of the course, B. Tech Degree will be awarded by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Distribution of cadets amongst Executive and Technical Branch (Engineering & Electrical) will be as per the extant policy. The entire cost of training, including books and reading material, will be borne by the Indian Navy. The cadets will also be provided with entitled clothing and messing. 

Application

Application can be submitted online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in by  20th  December, 2024. Applicants must fill their Rank as per Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Main Paper 1 in the application. The procedure for applying online is explained in the detailed Notification at the website. 

Details related to the Pay & Allowances/ Group Insurance & Gratuity/ Leave Entitlements/ Duties of Officers etc; are given at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.