• By Arya Admin
• In Career & Self-Help, Student Blog,
• Posted May 30, 2025

How to Join the Indian Navy After 12th : Complete Guide

Joining the Indian Navy after the 12th is a highly sought-after career choice for Indian boys. Two officer entry schemes and one sailor (Agniveer) entry are available for 12th pass students. Here is a step-by-step, comprehensive guide:

Indian Navy after 12th for males (Recruitment & Eligibility)

Indian Navy after 12th for males (Recruitment & Eligibility)		Eligibility	Selection Process		Career Path	Training
National Defence Academy (NDA) Entry		• Gender: Male (and now also female, but emphasis here is on males) • Age: 16.5 to 19.5 years • Education: 12th passed with Physics and Mathematics • Exam: UPSC NDA Exam (conducted twice a year)	1. NDA Written Exam (Maths & General Ability) 2. SSB Interview (personality, psychology, group tasks) 3. Medical Examination		Upon completion, you are commissioned as Sub-Lieutenant in the Indian Navy.	3 years at NDA (Khadakwasla, Pune) + 1 year at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala .
10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme	• Gender: Unmarried male (and female) candidates • Age: Born between 2 July 2005 and 1 January 2008 (for 2025 intake) • Education: 12th pass with at least 70% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM), and 50% in English in 10th or 12th • JEE Main: Should have a valid JEE (Main) rank		1. Shortlisting as per JEE (Main) All India Rank 2. SSB Interview 3. Medical Examination	Permanent Commission as Sub-Lieutenant in Executive or Technical branches.		4-year B.Tech course in INA, Ezhimala (specializations: Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, etc.)
Sailor Entry After 12th (Agniveer SSR)	• Gender: Unmarried male and female candidates • Age: 17.5 to 21 years • Education: 12th pass with Maths & Physics (and one of Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science)		1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) 2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) 3. Medical Examination	Technical and operational positions aboard ships/submarines. After 4 years as an Agniveer, top performers can be absorbed into the regular cadre.
Sailor Entry: Other Roles	Artificer Apprentice (AA): 12th pass with PCM. Matric Recruit (MR): 10th pass for roles like Chef, Steward, Sanitary Hygienist

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How to become a Navy officer after the 12th

Application Procedure

• Where to Apply: Online applications only at the official Indian Navy website: [joinindiannavy.gov.in].
•  Application Window: For 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry, the application window is typically open twice a year (e.g., July and December for January and July courses).
• Documents Required: 10th/12th mark sheets, JEE Main scorecard, ID proof, etc.

1. Application & Shortlisting

• Eligibility: Candidates should have passed 12th with a minimum of 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM), as well as 50% marks in English (either in 10th or 12th), also they should have appeared for JEE (Main) in the application year.
• Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for the SSB interview based on their JEE (Main) All India Rank (AIR) after they submit their applications. Also, the JEE (Main) rank is valid for one year from the date of its declaration by NTA/CBSE.

2. SSB Interview

• Call-up: they will get Call letters for the SSB interview will be sent to shortlisted candidates through email or SMS.
• Process: also SSB interview is a 4-day exercise involving psychological testing, group tasks, and a personal interview to evaluate officer-like traits.
• Locations: SSB interviews are held at predetermined centers like Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, or Visakhapatnam.

3. Medical Examination

• Post-SSB: Candidates clearing the SSB interview are put through a detailed medical test (duration: around 3–5 days) to verify they also possess the required physical and medical standards.

4. Merit List & Final Selection

• Merit List: The merit list is finalized on the basis of SSB marks, and Candidates must be declared medically fit and their documents verified before they are considered.
• Appointment: Appointments are made in the order of merit, depending upon vacancies available and the clearing of police and character verification.

5. Training

• Course: Shortlisted ones attend the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, for four years of B.Tech in the streams of engineering. The Indian Navy pays for all the training.

Entry Route Eligibility Selection Process Training Location Final Role

• NDA 12th PCM, 16.5–19.5 yrs NDA Exam, SSB, Medical NDA Pune, then INA Kerala Navy Officer
• 10+2 B.Tech Cadet 12th PCM (70 %+), JEE Main JEE Main rank, SSB, Medical, INAKerala Navy Officer

Key Points

• • Two paths necessitate a background in science (PCM).
• • SSB Interview and medical fitness are compulsory.
• •Training is tough to ensure professional and personal development.
• •Once you pass, you are commissioned as a Navy officer.

Conclusion

To become an Indian Navy officer entry after 12th, clear either the NDA exam or meet the 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry (with JEE Main rank), clear the SSB interview and medical tests, and undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy.

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