Indian Navy 10+2 Technical Cadet Entry: Join the January 2026 Batch
Opportunity to Become a Naval Officer through the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme
The Indian Navy is inviting online applications from unmarried male candidates who have successfully completed their Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or its equivalent. This is an excellent opportunity to join the prestigious Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, and pursue a four-year B.Tech degree course under the 10+2 Cadet (Technical) B.Tech. Cadet Entry Scheme. Successful candidates will be inducted into the January 2026 batch, earn a B.Tech. degree, and become Permanent Commission Officers in the Executive & Technical Branch of the Indian Navy.
Key Details of the 10+2 (Technical) Cadet (B.Tech.) Jan 2026 Entry
Vacancy Information
- Vacancies: 44 posts (Executive & Technical Branch) - including a maximum of 06 vacancies for women.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Candidates must be between 17 and 19 and 1/2 years old (born between 02 July 2006 and 01 January 2009, both dates inclusive).
- Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have passed the Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 pattern) or its equivalent 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.
- Physical Standards:
- Height and Weight: Minimum height for males is 157 CMs, with correlated weight.
- Eye Sight: The minimum acceptable standard for distant vision is 6/12, 6/12 correctable to 6/6 with glasses. Candidates should not be colour/night blind.
Pay Scale
- Starting Pay Scale: Pay Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix ₹56100-11070.
Selection Process: JEE (Main) Score
Candidates must have appeared for the JEE (Main) - 2025 (for B.E./B.Tech.) examination. Shortlisting for the SSB interview will be based on the candidate's JEE (Main) - 2025 All India Rank.
How to Apply for the Navy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (January 2026 Batch)
Eligible and interested candidates must apply online through the official Indian Navy Recruitment website from 30/06/2025 to 14/07/2025.
Further Information
For detailed information about the Indian Navy 10+2 Technical Cadet Entry Scheme (January 2026 batch) and to apply online, please visit the official website.