Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT: Download Offline Application Form

Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The Indian Navy has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for enrolment as Sailors under the Sports Quota Entry 02/2026 Batch. The recruitment invites applications from unmarried male and female candidates for the posts of Direct Entry Petty Officer and Chief Petty Officer. The Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 official advertisement notice has been published, and eligible sportspersons can submit their applications via ordinary post starting from 26 September 2026, with the last date to receive applications fixed as 15th October 2026 (22nd October 2026 for candidates from remote regions).

This recruitment process offers an exciting opportunity for outstanding sportspersons who have represented the country at international levels or competed in national championships across designated sports disciplines^{. Successful candidates will undergo initial training at INS Chilka followed by professional training in allocated trades, serving an initial engagement period of 15 years. Aspirants are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review all educational qualifications, sports proficiency requirements, age limits, and offline application procedures before submitting their documents.}

Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is 17.5-25 Years. Candidates should have been born between 01.09.2001 and 28.02.2009 (both dates inclusive). (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Physical and Medical Standards

• Minimum Height Standards: 157 cms for Male candidates and 152 cms for Female candidates.
• Visual Standards: Uncorrected vision 6/12, 6/12; Corrected vision with glasses 6/6, 6/6.
• General Health: Candidates must be in good physical and mental health, free from any disease or disability. Ear wax must be cleaned and tartar removed prior to medical examination.
• Gender & Pregnancy Criteria: Candidates with predominant characteristics of the opposite gender or undergoing gender reassignment surgery will be declared unfit. Female candidates must not be pregnant.

Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 includes the following 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 for Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026:

• Download the prescribed application form on A4 size paper from the official website.
• Fill out the application form clearly in block capitals and affix a recent passport-size photograph with a blue background.
• Attach self-attested copies of 10th and 12th certificates/marksheets, sports achievement certificates, domicile certificate, and NCC (if applicable).
• Enclose two self-addressed envelopes of size 22 x 10 cm with a Rs 10/- stamp affixed on one envelope.
• 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 completed application form along with documents strictly by ORDINARY POST (Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier will be rejected) to:
  • THE SECRETARY, INDIAN NAVY SPORTS CONTROL BOARD, NAVAL HEADQUARTERS, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NAUSENA BHAWAN, ROOM NO. W-016, DELHI CANTT. NEW DELHI 110 010.

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