Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (02/2026 Batch); Check Eligibility for Petty Officer & Chief Petty Officer Posts

The Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for the 02/2026 batch. It invites applications from unmarried male and female sportspersons for enrolment as Sailors. Players who have competed at the International, Junior National or Senior National level can apply for two posts: Direct Entry Petty Officer (DEPO) and Direct Entry Chief Petty Officer (DECPO).

Applications are accepted offline only, through ordinary post. The last date to receive applications is 15 October 2026. Below you’ll find the eligibility rules, sports disciplines, salary, selection process and step-by-step application method.

Note that the last date is for receipt of the application at Naval Headquarters, not the date you post it. Send your form early.

Athletics, Aquatics, Artistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Equestrian, Football, Fencing (Foil), Golf, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.

Athletics, Aquatics, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing and Sailing.

Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream or an equivalent examination.

Candidates must be 17½ to 25 years old on the date the course starts. You must have been born between 01 September 2001 and 28 February 2009, both dates inclusive.

Only unmarried candidates can apply.

You need to meet any one of these conditions:

The certificate from the relevant sports federation must accompany your application for final selection.

You need to meet any one of these conditions:

Rules on height relaxation and tattoos are available on the official website.

Sailors can rise to Master Chief Petty Officer (equivalent to Subedar Major). High performers can also become commissioned officers by clearing the required exams and selection process.

A candidate declared temporarily unfit can request a specialist review at the specified Military Hospital within 21 days. A candidate declared permanently unfit can appeal within 21 days by paying a ₹40 fee through a Military Receivable Order.

Download the form from www.joinindiannavy.gov.in or use the format in the notification. Fill it on A4 size paper. Send only one application. Candidates who send more than one for the same entry will be disqualified.

Punch the following self-attested documents and tie them firmly to the form with a strong thread, in this order:

Also attach two self-addressed envelopes (22 × 10 cm), one with a ₹10 stamp affixed.

Attach one extra recent coloured passport-size photo with a blue background. Write your name and sign on the back. Computer-generated or digital photos will not be accepted.

Use a brown envelope. Write the entry type, sports discipline and achievement level clearly on top. For example: “Direct Entry Petty Officer / Chief Petty Officer – 02/2026 Kabaddi – National Level”.

Post the application to this address:

The Secretary,Indian Navy Sports Control Board,Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence,Nausena Bhawan, Room No. W-016,Delhi Cantt., New Delhi – 110010

⚠️ Applications sent by Speed Post, Registered Post or courier will be rejected. Use ordinary post only.

Check Official Notice PDF Here

Q1. What is the last date for the Indian Navy Sports Quota 2026 application?The last date of receipt is 15 October 2026. For candidates from the North East, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Minicoy, it is 22 October 2026.

Q2. Can girls apply for the Indian Navy Sports Quota 2026?Yes. Unmarried female candidates can apply in Athletics, Aquatics, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing and Sailing.

Q3. What is the age limit for the Navy Sports Quota 02/2026 batch?Candidates must be 17½ to 25 years old, born between 01 September 2001 and 28 February 2009.

Q4. What is the salary of an Indian Navy sports quota sailor?Trainees get ₹14,600 per month. After training, Petty Officers are placed in Pay Level 5 and Chief Petty Officers in Pay Level 6, plus MSP of ₹5,200 and DA.

Q5. Can I apply online for the Indian Navy Sports Quota?No. The application is offline only and must be sent by ordinary post.

Q6. Where is the training held?Initial training is conducted at INS Chilka.

Q7. How many vacancies are there?The notification doesn’t specify a number. Selection depends on requirements in each sports discipline and the vacancies available.