The Indian Navy Recruitment 2026

Organization Details

• Organization Name: The Indian Navy (भारतीय नौसेना)
• Post Name: Permanent Commissioned Officers – Executive & Technical Branches (10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme)
• Job Type: Permanent Commission (Full-Time)
• Training Location: Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, India – 670310

Vacancy & Gender Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or equivalent with at least 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English (either in Class X or XII).
• Exam Requirement: Candidates must have appeared for JEE (Main) – 2025. Shortlisting for SSB will be based on All India Common Rank List (CRL) – 2025 published by NTA.
• Nationality: Indian citizens only.
• Marital Status: Only unmarried candidates are eligible.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 03 January 2026
• Application Last Date: 19 January 2026
• SSB Interview: From March 2026 onwards

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on JEE (Main) – 2025 All India Common Rank List (CRL).
2. SSB Interview at Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, or Visakhapatnam from March 2026 onwards.
3. Medical Examination as per 10+2 (B.Tech) standards (no relaxation allowed).
4. Final Merit List based on SSB marks, subject to medical fitness, police verification, and vacancy availability.

Training Details

• Duration: 4 Years
• Location: Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala
• Course: B.Tech in Applied Electronics & Communication, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication Engineering as per Naval requirements.
• Degree Awarded By: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
• Training Cost: Entire cost including books, clothing, and messing will be borne by the Indian Navy.

Application Process

1. Apply online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
2. Register and fill in personal details correctly as per Matriculation/12th Certificate.
3. Upload scanned copies (JPG/TIFF format) of Date of Birth proof, Class 10 & 12 marksheets, JEE (Main)-2025 Score Card, and passport-size photo.
4. Take a printout of the submitted application and carry it along with original documents for SSB interview.
5. Applications once submitted cannot be modified.

Other Key Information

• Only one application per candidate is allowed; multiple applications will result in cancellation.
• Change of SSB centre is not permissible under any circumstances.
• Use or possession of narcotics is strictly prohibited. Detection at any stage leads to disqualification or discharge.
• Married candidates or those who marry during training will be discharged and must refund full training cost.
• All vacancies are subject to change depending on service requirements.

Application Fees

No application fees are required for this entry.

Official Website & Contact

• Official Website: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
• For SSB Queries: Contact Call-Up Officer of respective SSB once the call letter is received.

Official Notification

Download Official Notification (PDF)