The Indian Navy has released the notification for the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme for January 2026. This recruitment offers 44 vacancies, including up to 6 reserved for female candidates. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates who have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 70% in PCM and 50% in English, and appeared for JEE Main 2025 (CRL), can apply online from June 30, 2025, to July 14, 2025. Selected candidates will undergo a 4-year B.Tech course at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, with a monthly stipend of ₹56,100 during training. Upon successful completion, they will be commissioned as Sub-Lieutenants with a starting pay of ₹56,100 plus allowances as per 7th CPC norms.
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry January 2026 Important Dates
Notification Release Date
11 June 2025
Application Start Date
30 June 2025
Last Date to Apply
14 July 2025
SSB Interview Dates
September 2025 onwards
Course Commencement
January 2026
Application Fee
All Categories
N/A (No application fee)
Age Limit Details
Minimum Age
17 Years
Maximum Age
19.5 Years
Born Between 02 July 2006 to 01 January 2009
Vacancy Details
Total Posts
44 (up to 6 reserved for female candidates)
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry January 2026 Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification
Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board
Aggregate Marks (PCM)
Minimum 70% in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
English Marks
Minimum 50% in English (Class X or XII)
Entrance Exam
Appeared for JEE Main 2025 (All India CRL)
Nationality
Indian citizen as per Govt. of India norms
Marital Status
Unmarried (male or female)
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Male
38 (maximum)
Female
6 (maximum)
Documents Required Details
Matriculation/12th Class Certificate
Proof of Date of Birth
10th Class Mark Sheet
12th Class Mark Sheet
JEE Main 2025 Scorecard
Recent Passport‑Size Photograph
Valid Photo ID Proof
Caste/Domicile Certificates (if applicable)
Bank Passbook First Page
Syllabus Overview
JEE Main 2025 Syllabus
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics topics as per NTA guidelines
