The Indian Navy has issued the notification for the B Tech Cadet Entry Scheme Permanent Commission for the month of January 2026. This recruitment is a remarkable opportunity for unmarried male and female candidates to join the Navy and get an education free of cost as a 4-year B Tech student at the Indian Naval Academy, Kerala. The candidates who get selected via this scheme will be trained to become officers of the Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet after the successful completion of the course. For this entry scheme, candidates are shortlisted from their JEE Main 2026 rank, which makes it one of the most attractive career opportunities in the defence sector after Class 12 for science students.
Important Dates
Vacancy Details
The Indian Navy has announced a total of 60 vacancies under this recruitment drive.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions before applying:
- Age Limit Applicants should be born between July 2007 to January 2010
- Educational Qualification Must have passed accompanying a minimum of 70 percent aggregate marks in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics PCM.
- English Requirement At least 50 percent marks in English in either Class 10 or Class 12.
- JEE Requirement Candidates must have appeared for JEE Main 2026 as shortlisting is finished based on the All India Rank AIR.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of multiple stages
- Shortlisting Based on JEE Main rank Eligible candidates are shortlisted according to their performance in JEE Main 2026.
- SSB Interview Shortlisted candidates undergo a 5 day Services Selection Board SSB interview at centres including Bhopal, Bengaluru Visakhapatnam and Kolkata.
- Medical Examination and Merit List Candidates who clear the SSB are medically examined followed by preparation of the final merit list.
Interested candidates should complete their application before the deadline to avoid last minute technical issues. If you are looking for free career counselling simply connect to Online Universities. This entry scheme provides an excellent pathway to serve the nation while earning a professional engineering degree at no cost.
