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Direct Entry Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry)

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

Candidates must have one of the following educational qualifications: 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream; Sports achievement: Medal in World Championship / Asian Championship / Asian Games / CWG / World Cup; or represented India twice in Asian Games / CWG / World Cup; or represented India in the Olympics.. 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 (Indian Navy Sports Control Board)
Advertisement No.Sports Quota Entry – 02/2026 Batch
Application Start26 September 2026
Application End15 October 2026
Tenure15 years initial engagement

Eligibility

Qualification

  • 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream
  • Sports achievement: Medal in World Championship / Asian Championship / Asian Games / CWG / World Cup; or represented India twice in Asian Games / CWG / World Cup; or represented India in the Olympics.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Unmarried male and female candidates only
  • Height: Male – minimum 157 cm, Female – minimum 152 cm
  • Medically fit for service ashore and afloat
  • Sports achievement as per Chief Petty Officer criteria
  • Eligible disciplines (Male): Aquatics, Athletics, Gymnastics, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Equestrian, Football, Fencing, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Tennis, Wrestling
  • Eligible disciplines (Female): Athletics, Aquatics, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing
  • Shooting: Only male athletes in Group ‘A’ and top 25 athletes in Group ‘B’ as per latest National Ranking
  • Sailing: Only medal winners at International / Senior Nationals in ILCA7, ILCA6, 49er and 49er FX boat classes

Age Limit

Age limit

17½ to 25 years

Date of birth range

Born between 01 September 2001 and 28 February 2009 (both days inclusive)

Salary / Pay Scale

During training: Stipend ₹14,600 per month; After successful training: Pay Level 6 plus Military Service Pay (MSP) and other admissible allowances

Additional Requirements

  • Federation certificates for sports achievements
  • Self-addressed envelopes with stamp
  • Application must be sent by Ordinary Post only

Additional Information

Initial training at INS Chilka, followed by professional training in allotted trade. Branch/trade allotted as per Navy requirement. 3-year probation period; failure to meet prescribed sports performance can lead to discharge. Promotion available up to Master Chief Petty Officer and, for eligible sailors, to Commissioned Officer through prescribed examinations.

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Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

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