Indian Navy is inviting unmarried men and women to join the B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme for the course starting in July 2026. This is a Regular job opportunity where selected candidates will become Permanent Commissioned Officers in the Executive and Technical branches. There are a total of 44 vacancies available for this entry. The official notice was shared on 03/01/2026 and the training will happen at the Indian Naval Academy. Young people can start to apply from 03/01/2026 until the last date which is 19/01/2026. Candidates from all over India are welcome to apply for this Technical role in the navy.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Navy |
| Post Name | B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme |
| Advt No. | Jul 2026 Course |
| Nature of Job | Regular |
| Mode of Exam | SSB Interview |
| Vacancies | 44 |
| Salary | Pay as per Naval Rules |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
Post Details
| Post Name | Posts | Age Limit |
| Executive and Technical Branch | 44 (Max 07 for Women) | Born between 02/01/2007 and 01/07/2009 |
The total number of seats is 44 and women candidates can get up to 07 seats depending on the merit list.
Candidates must be born between 02/01/2007 and 01/07/2009 to be eligible for this scheme.
Exam Fee
| Category | Exam Fee |
| All Candidates | Rs. 0 |
There is no application fee for any candidate in this recruitment process.
Essential Qualification
- For Executive and Technical Posts
- Passed 12th Grade with at least 70 percent marks in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics.
- At least 50 percent marks in English in either 10th Grade or 12th Grade.
- Must have appeared for the JEE Main 2025 exam for B.E or B.Tech course.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- Candidates are selected for the interview based on their JEE Main 2025 All India Common Rank List.
- SSB Interview
- Shortlisted people will go for the SSB interview starting from March 2026.
- Interviews will be held at Bangalore or Bhopal or Kolkata or Visakhapatnam.
- Medical Test
- Candidates who pass the interview must go through a medical checkup to ensure they are fit for the navy.
- Final Merit List
- The final list is made using the marks from the SSB interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Indian Navy to start the process.
- Fill in your personal details exactly as they appear in your 10th Grade certificate.
- Upload clear scanned copies of your 10th and 12th Grade marksheets.
- Upload your JEE Main 2025 score card which shows your Common Rank List rank.
- Attach a recent passport size color photograph in JPG or TIFF format.
- Submit the form and download the final copy for your records.
- Click Here to Apply Online
Important Dates
| Online registration start date | 03/01/2026 |
| Online registration last date | 19/01/2026 |
| SSB Interview Date | March 2026 onwards |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
FAQs
- Who can apply for this Indian Navy scheme?
- Unmarried men and women who have passed 12th Grade with 70 percent in PCM and appeared in JEE Main 2025 can apply.
- Is there any application fee for the B.Tech entry?
- No there is no application fee for any candidate to apply for this job.