Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (Entry 02/2026 Batch) — Petty Officer & Chief Petty Officer | Apply Offline by 15 October
The Indian Navy is enrolling outstanding unmarried male and female sportspersons as Direct Entry Petty Officers and Chief Petty Officers (Sports Entry) under Sports Quota Entry 02/2026. Candidates with 10+2 and the required sports achievements, aged 17½–25, must send the prescribed application by ordinary post to reach the Indian Navy Sports Control Board by 15 October 2026 (22 October for specified remote areas).
17–25
Age (yrs)
All India (Indian Navy)
Location
Timeline
26 Sept 2026
Employment News, 26 September – 2 October 2026
15 Oct 2026
Date of receipt at Naval Headquarters, not date of posting
22 Oct 2026
North-Eastern States, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Minicoy
Indian Navy Sports Quota Entry 02/2026 Notified — Apply by 15 October
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About This Notification
The Indian Navy has invited applications from brilliant sportspersons for enrolment as Sailors under Sports Quota Entry – 02/2026 Batch. The advertisement was published in Employment News (26 September – 2 October 2026).
Posts
- Direct Entry Petty Officer (Sports Entry)
- Direct Entry Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry)
The post offered depends on the level of sports achievement, vacancies and service requirement. The number of vacancies has not been disclosed.
Eligible sports
- Men (about 22 disciplines): Aquatics, Athletics, Artistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Equestrian, Football, Fencing, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling
- Women: Athletics, Aquatics, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing
How to apply
Applications are offline only, in the prescribed A4 format, sent by ordinary post to The Secretary, Indian Navy Sports Control Board, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi (full address with room number in the notification). The last date is the date of receipt, not posting.
Service terms
- Initial engagement: 15 years, from completion of training
- 3-year probation; failure to meet prescribed sports performance can lead to discharge
- Branch/trade allotted as per Navy requirement
Key Details
Organization
Indian Navy — Indian Navy Sports Control Board, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi
Department
Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Exam Name
Recruitment of Brilliant Sportspersons as Sailors — Sports Quota Entry 02/2026 Batch
Job Location
All India (Indian Navy)
Selection Process
Shortlisting on sports achievements → Sports Trials → Medical Examination (INS Hamla, Mumbai or INS India, Delhi) → Enrolment
Official Website
https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
10+2 pass
Age Limit
17½ to 25 years as on the date of commencement of the course
Marital Status
Unmarried male and female candidates only
Minimum Height
157 cm (men), 152 cm (women)
Sports for Women
Athletics, Aquatics, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing and Sailing only
Sports for Men
About 22 disciplines including Boxing, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Kabaddi, Shooting, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling — full list in the notification
Educational Qualification
- 10+2 pass from a recognised board
- Sports achievements as prescribed for Petty Officer or Chief Petty Officer entry
- Unmarried male and female candidates only
- Minimum height: 157 cm (men), 152 cm (women)
Age Limit
General Category: 17–25 years
Age: 17½ to 25 years as on the date of commencement of the course. Exact date-of-birth range as per the official notification.
Important Dates
Notification Released
26 Sept 2026
Employment News, 26 September – 2 October 2026
Application End
15 Oct 2026
Date of receipt at Naval Headquarters, not date of posting
Last Date — Remote Areas
22 Oct 2026
North-Eastern States, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Minicoy
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 26 Sept 2026 | Employment News, 26 September – 2 October 2026 |
| NEXTApplication End | 15 Oct 2026 | Date of receipt at Naval Headquarters, not date of posting |
| Last Date — Remote Areas | 22 Oct 2026 | North-Eastern States, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Minicoy |
Vacancy Breakup
Direct Entry Petty Officer (Sports Entry) & Direct Entry Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry)
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Entry Petty Officer (Sports Entry) & Direct Entry Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Fee details not available yet.
Shortlisting — Exam Pattern
Based on level of sports achievements
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Based on level of sports achievements | — | — | — | No | online |
No written exam
Sports Trials — Exam Pattern
Discipline-specific trials
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline-specific trials | — | — | — | No | offline |
Medical Examination — Exam Pattern
Medical fitness
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical fitness | — | — | — | No | offline |
At INS Hamla, Mumbai or INS India, Delhi
Step 1: Check Your Sport and Eligibility
Confirm your discipline is on the list for your gender, and that you are unmarried, 10+2 pass and 17½–25 years old.
Step 2: Fill the Prescribed A4 Format
Download the application format from the notification and fill it on A4 paper; attach self-attested sports certificates and educational documents.
Step 3: Mark the Envelope Correctly
Write your sports discipline and achievement level on the envelope as instructed in the notification.
Step 4: Send by Ordinary Post Early
Post it by ordinary post to the Secretary, Indian Navy Sports Control Board, Naval Headquarters, Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi — using the full address in the notification.
Latest Updates
26 Sept
2026
🔔 Indian Navy Sports Quota Entry 02/2026 Notified — Apply by 15 October
Petty Officer and Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry) for unmarried male and female sportspersons; offline applications by ordinary post.
Download NotificationIndian Navy Sports Quota 02/2026 — Key Highlights
- Posts: Direct Entry Petty Officer & Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry)
- Eligible: unmarried men and women, 10+2, age 17½–25
- Women's sports: Athletics, Aquatics, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing
- Men's sports: about 22 disciplines
- Apply: offline, by ordinary post only
- Last date (receipt): 15 October 2026; 22 October for remote areas
- Selection: sports record → trials → medical
Last Date Means Receipt, Not Posting
The Navy counts the date your application reaches Naval Headquarters, not the date you post it. Ordinary post can take several days, so send your application well before 15 October. Incomplete forms, missing sports certificates or the wrong envelope marking can lead to rejection.
