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Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Last Date 15-10-2026
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Direct Entry Petty Officer (Sports Entry)

The Indian Navy has published recruitment details for Direct Entry Petty Officer (Sports Entry).

Candidates must have 10+2 or equivalent (any stream). The age limit for the post is 17 to 25 years.

The application process is scheduled from 26 September 2026 to 15 October 2026.

Recruitment Overview

OrganizationIndian Navy
Application Start26 September 2026
Application End15 October 2026
Tenure15 years

Eligibility

Qualification

  • 10+2 or equivalent (any stream)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Unmarried male and female candidates only.
  • 10+2 pass in any stream, or equivalent examination.
  • Age: 17½ to 25 years as on commencement of course. Date of birth must fall between 01 September 2001 and 28 February 2009 (both days inclusive).
  • Height: Male – minimum 157 cm | Female – minimum 152 cm. Candidates must be medically fit for service ashore and afloat.
  • Sports achievement: Medal at Junior / Senior National level representing a State; or represented India internationally in an individual event; or represented State / country in a team event at National / International level; or medal in Khelo India Games / Youth Games or above. Federation certificates must be attached.
  • Male: Aquatics, Athletics, Gymnastics, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Equestrian, Football, Fencing, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Tennis and Wrestling
  • Female: Athletics, Aquatics, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing and Sailing.
  • Shooting: Only male athletes in Group ‘A’ and the top 25 athletes in Group ‘B’ as per the latest National Ranking.
  • Sailing: Only medal winners at International / Senior Nationals in ILCA7, ILCA6, 49er and 49er FX boat classes.

Age Limit

Dob

01.09.2001 to 28.02.2009

Max

25

Min

17½

Salary / Pay Scale

During training: ₹14,600 per month. After training: Pay Level 5 plus MSP and allowances.

Additional Requirements

  • Sports achievement for Direct Entry Petty Officer: Medal at Junior / Senior National level representing a State; or represented India internationally in an individual event; or represented State / country in a team event at National / International level; or medal in Khelo India Games / Youth Games or above. Federation certificates must be attached.

Additional Information

Initial training at INS Chilka, followed by professional training in allotted trade. Initial engagement is 15 years, subject to successful training. Selected sports entries serve a 3-year probation; failure to meet prescribed sports performance can lead to discharge.

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Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Last Date 15-10-2026

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