Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry 2026

INDIAN NAVY 

10+2 (B.TECH) CADET ENTRY SCHEME (PERMANENT COMMISSION) COURSE 

Short Details of Notification 

Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 29 May 2026
• Last Date for Apply Online: 18 June 2026 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : Not Applicable
• Correction Date : To be announced
• SSB Interview Date : To be announced
• Admit Card Available : To be announced
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC : No Fee
• EWS : No Fee
• SC / ST : No Fee
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 17 years and Maximum 19.5 years (as on 01 January 2027)
• Candidates must be born between 02 July 2007 and 01 January 2010 (Both dates inclusive).
• Selection Process: Shortlisting based on JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List (CRL) -> SSB Interview -> Medical Examination -> Merit List

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 60

• Unmarried Men & Women (Max 08 vacancies for women)
• Passed 10+2 with minimum 70% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) and 50% in English (Class 10 or 12)
• Must have appeared for JEE (Main) 2026
• 30 vacancies each for Mechanical Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering branches

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Cadet Rank (During Training): Fixed stipend of ₹56,100/- per month along with entirely free premium accommodation, books, and uniforms. The full financial cost of the 4-year B.Tech degree is fully borne by the Indian Navy.
• On Commissioning (Sub Lieutenant): Level 10 - ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission Scale)
• Starting Basic Pay: ₹56,100/-
• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/- per month fixed.
• Estimated Gross Starting Salary: ₹1,10,000 to ₹1,20,000/- per month (including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Technical allowances based on posting zone).
• Additional Benefits: Free comprehensive medical facilities for self and family, standard CSD canteen privileges, LTC travel allowances, group insurance protection up to ₹1 Crore, and permanent Central Government job securities under Navy regulations.
• Career Growth: Promotions are time-bound up to the rank of Commander, after which promotion lines continue through selection boards based on performance and administrative records.

Exam Pattern

Stage 1: Shortlisting (Academic Filter)

• JEE Main Rank: Shortlisting is based entirely on your JEE Main 2026 All India Common Rank List (CRL).
• 10+2 Board Cutoff: You must have secured a minimum of 70% aggregate marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and at least 50% marks in English (either in Class 10th or 12th).
• The Call Letter: The Indian Navy fixes a cutoff rank based on the volume of applications. If your JEE Main CRL rank falls within that window, you will receive a direct call-up letter via email/SMS for the next phase.

Stage 2: 5-Day Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview

Shortlisted candidates are sent to one of the designated Naval Selection Centers (Bengaluru, Bhopal, Kolkata, or Visakhapatnam) for a rigorous 5-day evaluation divided into two specific operational phases:

• Phase I: Screening Test (Day 1)
  • OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating): Two booklets of basic verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions.
  • PPDT (Picture Perception & Discussion Test): You are shown a hazy picture for 30 seconds, given 4 minutes to write a story around it, and then broken into groups to narrate your story and discuss to reach a common group consensus.
  • Note: Failing Phase I means immediate return home on Day 1.
• Phase II: Psychological & Group Testing (Days 2 to 5)
  • Psychological Testing: Written assessments including the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), Word Association Test (WAT), Situation Reaction Test (SRT), and Self-Description (SD).
  • GTO (Group Testing Officer) Tasks: Outdoor and indoor team assignments including Group Discussions, Group Planning Exercises, Progressive Group Obstacles, and Individual Obstacles.
  • Personal Interview: A one-on-one comprehensive discussion with a senior interviewing officer assessing your presence of mind and suitability.
  • Board Conference (Day 5): The final collective review where all assessors declare whether a candidate is recommended or not.

Stage 3: Medical Examination & Final Merit List

• Medical Board: Recommended candidates undergo a thorough health review at a designated military hospital to check for vision parameters, height-weight proportions, and overall physical fitness.
• Merit List: A final all-India merit list is prepared strictly based on the marks scored during your SSB Interview. Candidates who are medically fit and place high enough in the merit list receive their final joining letters.

Application Centers

• Online Application: Through www.joinindiannavy.gov.in only
• SSB Centers: Various Naval Selection Boards across India (Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam etc.)
• Center Allocation: As per Indian Navy discretion based on application

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

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