10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme – Jan 2026
Overview
Vacancies: ~40 (32 for men, 8 reserved for women)
Training: 4‑year B.Tech (Applied Electronics & Communication / Mechanical / Electronics & Communication) at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. On completion, you’ll earn a JNU B.Tech and be commissioned as a Permanent Commissioned Officer
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria Requirement
Nationality Indian citizen; (also includes certain reserved categories)
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Marital Status Unmarried male or female candidates
Age Born between 2 Jan 2006 and 1 Jul 2008
Education 10+2 with minimum 70% in PCM, and 50% in English in 10th or 12th standard
JEE Main Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2025; shortlisting based on All India CRL rank
Application Timeline
Start Date: 30 June 2025
Last Date: 14 July 2025 (midnight)
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Mode: Online only, via the Indian Navy portal
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on JEE (Main) 2025 CRL rank
SSB Interview at Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, or Visakhapatnam (typically Oct 2025 onwards)
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Medical Examination (detailed pre-commissioning medical checks)
Final Merit List determined by SSB performance + medical fitness
Training & Benefits
Degree: 4-year B.Tech awarded by JNU as part of cadet training
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Costs covered: Full training, books, uniforms, and messing charges paid by Navy
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Stipend during training and post-commission salary starts at Level 10 pay scale (₹56 100–₹1 77 500 + allowances)
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Application & Tips
Step-by-step:
Register → fill educational & JEE details → upload photo/signature → verify & submit.
No application fee.
Ensure PCM marks ≥70% and confirm JEE roll number/rank details.
Preparation Steps:
Monitor your JEE (Main) rank cut-offs (approx top 3 lakh CRL)
Start preparing for the 5-day SSB process (psych, group tasks, interviews)
Maintain fitness levels per naval charts.
Summary Table
Category Details
Vacancies ~40
Age Born 02 Jan 2006 – 01 Jul 2008
Education ≥70% in PCM, ≥50% in English
JEE Required (Main 2025)
Apply 30 Jun – 14 Jul 2025, online
Selection JEE shortlist → SSB → Medical
Training 4‑year B.Tech + PC commission
Post-Training Pay Level 10 (₹56k–₹1.77 L + allowances)