Indian Navy Recruitment: 60 Commissioned Officer Vacancies Announced, Applications Open from May 29

New Delhi, May 25: A golden opportunity has emerged for young individuals aspiring to join the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy has officially announced the recruitment of 60 permanent commissioned officer positions for unmarried male and female candidates. This recruitment will take place after completing a four-year B.Tech course at the prestigious Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, under the 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme.

Among the 60 vacancies in the technical branch, there are 30 positions for Mechanical Engineering and 30 for Electronics and Communication Engineering. Notably, there are a maximum of 8 vacancies for women in Mechanical Engineering and 4 each in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

The online application process will commence on May 29, with the deadline set for June 18. Eligible candidates wishing to apply for these positions can complete their registration on the Join Indian Army official portal once the application link is activated.

Applicants must have completed their Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 pattern) or an equivalent examination with at least 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board, along with a minimum of 50% in English in either Class 10 or Class 12. Candidates who have appeared for the JEE (Main) – 2026 examination (for B.E/B.Tech) are also eligible to apply.

Selection of qualified candidates will be based on the JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) – 2026, followed by shortlisting of applications, Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews, medical tests, police verification, character verification, and the general merit list. Regarding age criteria, applicants must be born between July 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010.

Selected candidates will be inducted as cadets for the four-year B.Tech course, tailored to meet the Navy’s requirements in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding (only for 7 candidates selected from Mechanical Engineering). Upon completion, a B.Tech degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

Candidates are advised to visit the official website of Join Indian Army for more information regarding recruitment and eligibility criteria.