Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry 2026

Sarkari Job, Sarkari; Bengaluru; On-site; Full time

Job description

• 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: 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

Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility/Details

10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry (Executive & Technical Branch) 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.
• 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
• Center Allocation: As per Indian Navy discretion based on application

Physical Eligibility Standards

Category General/OBC Category General/OBC

Height 157 cm Height 152 cm

Weight Proportionate to height and age Weight Proportionate to height and age

Chest (Unexpanded) 77 cm - -

Chest (Expanded) 82 cm - -

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Test Type Standards

Medical Standards As per Indian Navy guidelines (detailed on official website); No specific race or chin-ups for this entry

Vision 6/6 without glasses (correctable to 6/6)

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.