The Indian Navy has announced the opening of applications for the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission) Course, set to commence in July 2025. This program invites both unmarried men and women who meet the nationality conditions stipulated by the Government of India to pursue a career as Permanent Commissioned Officers in the Executive and Technical branches after completing a four-year B.Tech course at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) located in Ezhimala.
A total of 36 vacancies are available across the Executive and Technical branches, including a provision for a maximum of seven vacancies dedicated to women. The allocation of branches within the Executive and Technical categories (Engineering and Electrical) will take place during training at INA. These vacancies are tentative and may be adjusted based on training slot availability.
Eligibility criteria specify that applicants must be born between January 2, 2006, and July 1, 2008. To qualify, candidates should have completed their Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or an equivalent from a recognized board, achieving a minimum aggregate of 70% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM), along with at least 50% in English from either Class X or Class XII. Furthermore, candidates must have taken the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024, specifically Paper 1 for B.E/B.Tech.
Those recommended by the Service Selection Board (SSB) will be required to undergo a detailed medical examination as per the standards applicable to the 10+2 (B.Tech) entry scheme. It is essential to note that there will be no relaxations in medical standards for any reason. The Naval Headquarters will determine the cutoff for shortlisting applications based on the All India Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Main 2024.
Candidates who qualify for SSB interviews will be notified via email and SMS from March 2025 onwards, with interviews scheduled at various locations including Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam. Those shortlisted will be responsible for downloading their call letters upon receiving notification. The rules for change in SSB dates will be communicated via the call-up officer of the relevant SSB. Candidates will receive compensation for AC 3 tier rail fare for attending the SSB interview, provided it is their first attempt for that specific commission type.
The merit list will be compiled based on the marks obtained during the SSB assessment. Candidates who pass the medical examination will be appointed following police verification, character verification, and depending on the availability of vacancies in the entry scheme.
Successful candidates will enter a four-year B.Tech course in Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication Engineering, in alignment with the requirements of the Navy. Upon graduation, a B.Tech degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and the allocation of cadets to the Executive and Technical branches will comply with existing policies of the Navy. The Indian Navy will finance the full cost of training, including textbooks and other educational materials, and will provide essential clothing and meals for the cadets.
Prospective applicants can submit their applications online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in until December 20, 2024. Applicants must indicate their rank according to the Common Rank List (CRL) from JEE Main Paper 1 in their applications. Detailed instructions for the online application process can be found in the official notification on the Indian Navy’s website. Additional information related to pay, allowances, insurance, gratuity, leave entitlements, and duties of officers can also be accessed through the same platform.
