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In a very welcome progressive move, Indian Navy had recently (on 5 March 2023) announced its decision to open its doors for women candidates for Permanent Commission through the 10+2 BTech Cadet Entry scheme. Till now, it has been open for only unmarried male candidates. This, naturally, has opened a promising career opportunity for women.

Applications for the same have now been started and shall close on 30 June 2023.

When does this start: Women candidates will be eligible under this scheme starting from Jan 2024 batch.

Number of vacancies: Total 30, including maximum 9 for girl candidates.

Eligibility: Students who pass their class 12 latest by 2023 will be eligible.

JEE-Mains 2023 rank shall be the shortlisting criteria.

Educational qualification - Passed Sr Sec Examination (10+2 pattern) or its equivalent examination from any Board with minimum 70% aggregated marks in Phsyics, Chemistry & Mathematics and atleast 50% marks in English.

Date of birth should be between 2 Jul 2004 and 1 Jan 2007 (both dates included).

Selection process: The selection process involves the following two steps

Step 1: Shortlisting for SSB based on JEE-Mains All India Rank.

Step 2: SSB interviews for short listed candidates, generally held in Bangalore / Bhopal / Kolkata / Visakhapatnam.

Merit list: Merit list would be prepared based on SSB marks. Candidates declared fit in medical examination would be appointed subject to police verification and character verification & availability of vacancies in the entry.

Education and Training

(a) Selected Candidates are inducted as Cadets for the four years B. Tech Course in Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering as per Naval requirements. On completion of the course, B.Tech Degree is awarded by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Distribution of cadets amongst different branches is done be as per the extant policy.

(b) Branch allocation viz. Executive and Technical (Engineering & Electrical) will be undertaken at INA.

(c) The entire cost of training, including books and reading material, is borne by the Indian Navy. The cadets are also provided with entitled clothing and messing.

Application timeline

Applications need to be made online

Application last date: 30 June 2023

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