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Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
Recruited through the Combined Defence Services Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10)
Age limit
Born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2008
Classification
Navy officer entry (unmarried men)
Vacancies
26
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Naval Academy — Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro, July 2027 | ₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10) | Navy officer entry (unmarried men) | Born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2008 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
A degree in Engineering, or B.Sc. with Physics as core or elective subject.
Age limit
Born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2008, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Written exam: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks each, 2 hours each), then two-stage SSB interview (300 marks).
See the full UPSC CDS exam pattern →UPSC CDS 2026 important dates
| Notification | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application (last date) | 9 June 2026 (6 pm) |
| Written examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Course commencement | IMA, INA and AFA: July 2027; OTA: October 2027 |
Source: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II (published 20 May 2026). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala through UPSC CDS?
₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10), as printed in the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for UPSC CDS Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala 2026?
Candidates must be born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2008, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala?
A degree in Engineering, or B.Sc. with Physics as core or elective subject.
Which exam stages apply to Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala?
Written exam: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks each, 2 hours each), then two-stage SSB interview (300 marks).
How many Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala vacancies are there?
26, as per the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II.