Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Entry – January 2027 Batch
Indian Navy has invited applications for the 10+2 B.Tech Entry for the January 2027 Batch. This entry leads to a 4-year B.Tech degree from a Navy institute, followed by a Permanent Commission as an officer in the Indian Navy. 60 total seats — 30 in Electronics & Communication Engineering and 30 in Mechanical Engineering. JEE MAIN 2026 is mandatory. No application fee.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 29 May 2026 |
| Last Date (Extended) | 29 June 2026 |
| Merit List | As per Navy schedule |
| Course Commencement | January 2027 (at INS Chilika/IIET) |
Application Fee
No Fee for all categories.
Branch-Wise Seats
| Branch | Seats |
|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 |
| Total | 60 |
Eligibility
- Age: Born between 02 July 2007 and 01 January 2010 (for Jan 2027 batch)
- JEE MAIN 2026: Must have appeared in JEE MAIN 2026 — merit list based on JEE score
- Academic: 10+2 with minimum 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics individually
- English: Minimum 50% in English in both Class 10 and Class 12
- Gender: Male candidates only (unmarried)
- Must be unmarried and remain so during the 4-year B.Tech course
Selection Process
- Shortlisting — Based on JEE MAIN 2026 score
- SSB Interview — At Navy Selection Boards (Services Selection Board)
- Medical Examination
- Merit List — JEE score + SSB marks
- Training — 4-year B.Tech at Indian Naval Academy (IIET, Ezhimala/INS Chilika)
After Selection
Candidates get a 4-year B.Tech degree and are commissioned as Permanent Commission (PC) Officers in the Indian Navy — Executive or Technical Branch as per performance and vacancy.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | joinindiannavy.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Advertisement |
| Official Website | joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is JEE MAIN 2026 mandatory for Navy 10+2 BTech entry?
Yes, appearing in JEE MAIN 2026 is compulsory. The Navy shortlists candidates based on JEE Main score before calling them for SSB interview.
Q: Is this a permanent government job?
Yes. After completing the 4-year B.Tech course at the Naval Academy, candidates are commissioned as Permanent Commission (PC) Officers in the Indian Navy — a career government job with all service benefits.