This article Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 offline form process and outlines the required qualifications, selection, and timeline. Please read this article carefully before applying.
The Indian Navy, has issued an official notification for Direct Entry Petty Officer & Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry) recruitment in 2026 and has invited applications from eligible candidates for the vacant positions. Candidates can submit their offline vacancy form for Indian Navy Sports Quota Vacancy starting 26 September, 2026, at the address mentioned below. Those who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may submit their applications before the deadline.
Indian Navy Sports Quota Vacancy 2026 Overview
Name of Organization | Indian Navy |
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Name of Post | Direct Entry Petty Officer & Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry) Post |
Total Post | Read Notice |
Advt. No. | 02/2026 Batch |
Job Type | Regular |
Salary Per Month | Stipend Rs. 14,600/- (Training); Pay Level 5 (Petty Officer) / Pay Level 6 (Chief Petty Officer) + MSP Rs. 5200/- pm |
Application Mode | OFFLINE |
Job Location | All India |
Eligibility Criteria Details
Educational Qualification: Eligible applicants must possess the relevant educational qualifications from a recognized institution to fill out the offline application form for the vacant posts. Since qualifications vary by post, please refer to the post-wise educational requirements listed below.
Age Limit: According to the Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment notification, Candidates should have been born between 01.09.2001 and 28.02.2009 (both dates inclusive).
Minimum Age Limit : 17.5 Years
Maximum Age Limit : 25 Years
Post Name | Education Qualification Details |
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Petty Officer | 12th Pass + National/ International Sports Proficiency |
Chief Petty Officer | 12th Pass + Medalist in World/ Asian Championship/ Games/ CWG or Olympics |
Application Fees Details
Category Name | Fee |
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General/ OBC/ EWS | ₹0/- |
SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female | ₹0/- |
Selection Process
The selection process for Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in accordance with the guidelines specified in the notification. Candidates will be shortlisted through the following recruitment stages.
Shortlisting based on sports achievements
Selection Trials at designated Naval Centres
Medical Examination (at INS Hamla, Mumbai or INS India, Delhi)
Police Verification
How To Apply
Candidates wishing to apply for this recruitment must submit their applications solely via the offline mode. Fill out the vacancy form carefully, attach self-attested copies of all required documents, and send the complete application to the address below via Speed Post or Registered Post.
Before sending the application, clearly write the following on the envelope:
"APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____________________"
Mention the entry type, sports discipline, and achievement clearly on top of a brown envelope (e.g., Direct Entry Petty Officer/ Chief Petty Officer 02/2026 KABBADI-NATIONAL LEVEL).
Send the application by ORDINARY POST (Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier will be rejected) to this address:
Enclose two self-addressed envelopes of size 22 x 10 cm with a Rs 10/- stamp affixed on one envelope.
Address: THE SECRETARY, INDIAN NAVY SPORTS CONTROL BOARD, NAVAL HEADQUARTERS, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NAUSENA BHAWAN, ROOM NO. W-016, DELHI CANTT. NEW DELHI 110 010.
Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Link
Start Date of Vacancy Form | 26 September, 2026 |
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Last Date of Vacancy Form | 15 October, 2026 |
Last Date for Remote Regions (NE, J&K, Ladakh, A&N, Lakshadweep) | 22 October, 2026 |
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