Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 24
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required; candidates must meet the medical standards for the Navy.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 15 to 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Naval Academy invites applications for 24 vacancies under the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme for the 120th INAC course. Cadets receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100 during their four-year training program at Ezhimala. Eligibility requires a 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics under the 10+2 pattern. This scheme is highly attractive as it leads to a B.Tech degree from JNU and a permanent commission in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy.
- Applicants must be unmarried and born between 1st January 2008 and 1st January 2011.
- The selection process includes a written examination and a multi-stage SSB interview.
- The application fee is ₹100, with exemptions for SC/ST and female candidates.
- The deadline for online application submission is 9th June 2026.
- Cadets will undergo a four-year B.Tech course in Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
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Additional Salary Information
Fixed Stipend: ₹56,100 per month. Commissioned pay: Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) plus MSP and other naval allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination (Mathematics & General Ability Test) SSB Intelligence and Personality Test (Stage I & Stage II) Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) for Flying Branch Medical Examination Final Merit List based on Written + SSB marks
Application Fees
General/OBC: 100 SC/ST: 0 Female Candidates: 0 Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: 0
Reservation
Total: 24 (Male: 21, Female: 03) - All Executive Branch
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal and educational details.
- Upload a scanned photograph and signature as per the specified instructions.
- Capture a live photograph through the portal's module.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 (if applicable) via net banking or card payment.
- Select your preferred examination center from the available list.
- Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cadets receive a stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training. After commissioning, the pay starts at Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500).
Candidates must have passed 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern.
Successful candidates are awarded a B.Tech degree by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) upon completion of the course.