| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Release Date: 21 September 2026 • Application Start Date: 26 September 2026 • Last Date to Receive Application: 15 October 2026 • Last Date for Remote Regions (NE, J&K, Ladakh, A&N, Lakshadweep): 22 October 2026 | • UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / Female: Nil • Mode of Payment: N/A |
| Age Limit Details |
| • 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). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: Not Specified (As per requirement) | |
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Petty Officer | 12th Pass + National/ International Sports Proficiency |
| Chief Petty Officer | 12th Pass + Medalist in World/ Asian Championship/ Games/ CWG or Olympics |
| Quick Overview |
| • Post Name: Direct Entry Petty Officer & Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry) |
| 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 |
| • 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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