INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM UNMARRIED MALE/ FEMALE CANDIDATES FOR ENROLMENT

AS SAILORS - SPORTS QUOTA ENTRY – 02/2025 BATCH

1. Sports Disciplines. Outstanding sportspersons who have participated at TRAINING AND INITIAL ENGAGEMENT
International / Junior or Senior National Championship in following disciplines:-
(a) Disciplines for Male candidates: Athletics, Aquatics, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, 10. Training. The initial training for the course will be conducted at INS Chilka followed
Equestrian, Football, Artistic Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Volleyball, by Professional training in the allotted trade in various Naval Training Establishments.
Branch / Trade will be allocated as per the requirement of Service.
Weightlifting, Wrestling, Squash, Golf, Tennis, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing,
Shooting & Sailing. 11. Discharge as Unsuitable. Sailors are liable to be discharged as UNSUITABLE
(b) Disciplines for Female candidates: Athletics, Aquatics, Boxing, Weightlifting, due to unsatisfactory performance at any time during the training. Additionally, DEPO/
Wrestling, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing, Shooting & Sailing. DECPO entries are liable to be discharged if sports performance does not improve to
Note:- expected levels in the probationary period of three years.
(i) For Shooting, only top 50 athletes in Olympic events as per latest National ranking
are eligible to apply. 12. Probation. Meritorious Sportspersons enrolled as direct entry Petty Officer and
(ii) For Sailing, only medalists at International/ Senior Nationals in the ILCA7, ILCA6, Chief Petty Officer ranks will be on probation for a period of three years during which
49er and 49er (FX) classes of boat are eligible to apply. they will be required to meet the following criteria failing which they will be liable to be
discharged from service on completion of three years: -
2. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
(a) Direct Entry Petty Officer (Sports Entry)/ Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry):- (a) Direct Entry Petty Officer (Sport Entry). During the probation period they should
Educational Qualifications. 10+2 qualified in any stream or Equivalent examination. further improve their level of performance and be able to at least represent Service team
Sports Proficiency. in National Championships.
Direct Entry Petty Officer (Sports Entry):-
(i) Should be a medalist at Junior / Senior level by representing State in National (b) Direct Entry Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry). (i) Should have represented the
competitions or have represented country at International level (Individual event). Services Team at least twice in three years in National Championship in team events.
(ii) Should have represented a State or country in National or International (ii) Should have represented the Services team in National Championships at least twice
competitions at Junior/ Senior level (team event). in three years in individual events or should have won any medal at least once in National
(iii) Should be medalist in Khelo India Games & Youth Games or above. Championship in three years.
(iv) The certificate from respective sports authorities (Federations) should accompany 13. Initial Engagement. The initial engagement is subjected to successful completion
the recommendations of the candidates for final selections. of training. The initial engagement is of 15 years.
Direct Entry Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry):- SELECTION PROCEDURE
(i) Winner of any medal in World championship/ Asian championship. 14. The application should be submitted as per given format. The selection procedure
(ii) Winner of any medal in Asian Games. is as follows:-
(iii) Winner of any medal in CWG/ World Cup. (a) Application will be received only through ORDINARY POST. Application received
(iv) Represented India twice in Asian Games/ Commonwealth Games/ World Cup. through speed post/ registered post or couriers will be rejected.
(v) On representing India in Olympics. (b) Short-listing criteria will be based on higher sports achievements.
(c) Call up letters to eligible shortlisted candidates will be posted, indicating date, time
Age. 17 ½ to 25 years as on date of commencement of course. Candidates should and place for selection trial.
have been born between 01 Sep 2000 to 29 Feb 2008 (Both dates inclusive). (d) All original certificates and mark sheets are to be produced at the time of selection
3. Pay & Allowances. During the initial training period, a stipend of ₹14,600/- per trial.
(e) Candidates declared medically Temporary Unfit in the recruitment medical
month will be admissible. On successful completion of initial training, they will be placed examination can avail specialist review from the specified Military Hospital within a
in Pay Level 5 for Petty Officers and Pay level 6 for Chief Petty Officers. In addition, maximum period of 21 days. No further review/appeal is permissible.
they will be paid MSP @ ₹ 5200/- per month plus DA (as applicable). (f) Candidates declared Medically Permanent Unfit in the recruitment medicals can
4. Insurance cover- Insurance cover (on contribution) of Rs. 75 lakhs for all sailors is appeal for Specialist opinion in a Military Hospital within 21 days on payment of ₹40 /-
by Military Receivable Order (MRO) on Government Treasury. (Medical fitness
applicable. certificate other than that of the specialist opinion in the designated Military Hospital will
PROMOTION AND PERQUISITES not be considered). No further review/appeal is permissible.
5. Promotion. Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer- (g) The select list will be prepared from the candidates who qualify in all respects
depending up on the available vacancies in particular sports disciplines.
I (equivalent to Subedar Major). Opportunities for promotion to commissioned officer (h) The candidature of candidates selected is valid for the current batch only.
also exist for those who perform well, qualify the prescribed examinations/selection (j) All select listed candidates will also be forwarded Police Verification form along with
process and meet the eligibility conditions stipulated from time to time. the Offer of Enrolment and the candidates will be required to submit the same to INS
6. Perquisites. Hamla at the time of enrolment after getting their antecedents verified on this form from
the concerned district police authorities. Candidates without the verified police
(a) During the entire period of training and thereafter, sailors are given books, reading verification reports will not be eligible for enrolment. The format for the police verification
material, uniform, food and accommodation etc. free of cost. form can also be downloaded from the internet site www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
(b) Sailors are entitled to medical treatment and Leave Travel Concession for self and (k) No enquiry will be entertained regarding recruitment / enrolment after a period of six
dependents, Group Housing Benefits Insurance cover and other privileges. Sailors months.
also have the privilege to avail Annual and Casual Leave as per current regulations. 15. HOW TO APPLY.
Children education and house rent allowances are also admissible. Post retirement (a) Application Form. The application is to be submitted on A4 size paper only as per
benefits include pension, gratuity and leave encashment. the given format. Only one application form is to be forwarded. Candidates who send
SELECTION CRITERIA more than one application for the same entry will be disqualified. Forms can also
be downloaded from Internet: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
7. Selection Criteria. Deserving candidates would be called to appear for trials at
designated Naval Centres. The candidates qualifying trials will undergo medical (b) Envelops. The type of entry, sports discipline with achievements is to be clearly
examination at INS Hamla, Mumbai/ INS India, Delhi. The offer of enrolment will be written on top of the envelope containing the application. Envelopes should be of brown
forwarded to the selected candidates only, which will be strictly determined by colour. Example: Direct Entry Petty Officer/ Chief Petty Officer - 02/2025 KABBADI -
NATIONAL LEVEL
requirement in particular sports disciplines and availability of vacancies. Request for
change of venue of selection trials will not be entertained. Incomplete applications will (c) List of Documents. The documents mentioned in the application form are to be
not be accepted. punched and tied firmly with a strong thread to the application.
8. Medical Standards. (a) Medical examination will be conducted by authorised military (d) Photographs. Candidates are required to submit one additional recent coloured
doctors as per medical standard prescribed in current regulations applicable on entry. passport size photograph along with the application with their name and signature on
(b) Gender. Any candidate, if found to have predominant characteristics of the opposite the reverse of the photograph. THE BACKGROUND OF THE PHOTOGRAPH SHOULD
gender as evidenced on external physical examination, will be rejected as UNFIT. Any BE BLUE. Application received without photographs or not in the specified format will be
candidate having undergone gender reassignment surgery will be declared UNFIT. rejected. Computer generated/ digital photographs will not be accepted.
(c) Pregnancy. Any female candidate, if found to be pregnant shall be disqualified and Note. Attesting Officer’s name with office address / seal should be clear and legible.
her candidature rejected. A candidate should not have conceived at the time of reporting 16. Forwarding of Applications. Applications are to be forwarded to: -
or till conclusion of ab-initio training. If found to be pregnant later during training, the THE SECRETARY
candidature shall be rejected. INDIAN NAVY SPORTS CONTROL BOARD, NAVAL HEADQUARTERS, MINISTRY
(d) Minimum Height Standards. Minimum height standards for male is 157 cms and for OF DEFENCE, NAUSENA BHAWAN, ROOM NO. W-016, DELHI CANTT. NEW DELHI
female is 152 cms. 110 010
(e) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health, free from any disease/
disability likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties both ashore and afloat Last date of receipt of application is 17 Jun 25 and for candidates of North
under peace as well as war conditions. East, J & K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Island
Note: - (i) Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax, and tartar is 24 Jun 25.
removed from teeth prior to medical examination.(ii) Regulations regarding Height
relaxation and tattoos are available in website www.ioinindiannavy.gov.in
17. Important Information. The terms & conditions given in this advertisement are
9. Visual Standards subject to change and may therefore be treated as guidelines only.
Without Glasses With Glass • In case of any difficulty faced by potential candidates they may contact NHQ/ MoD
Better Eye Worse Eye Better Eye Worse Eye on Tele: 011 - 28702429.
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Note:- Applicants declared permanent medically unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital in
previous recruitment for the same entry in Navy are advised not to apply

BEWARE OF AGENTS/CHEATS
Person claiming rapport with the officials of the Naval Recruitment Organisation may promise to get a candidate recruited and on the pretext may collect money. WE WOULD LIKE
TO ASSERT THAT SUCH A THING IS NOT POSSIBLE. Applications submitted by hand of any person are rejected at NHQ, MOD. Only those applications, which are received
at the post boxes, as specified, are accepted for validation. All short-listed applicants are, thereafter, issued Call Up Letter cum Admit Card by NHQ, MOD. The evaluation of answer
sheet, declaration of result, Physical Fitness Test and Medicals are conducted by various independent teams nominated by NHQ, MOD. Before succumbing to the promises of any
agent think twice! If you think that you can get the things done unlawfully, you are bound to lose! You are advised to conduct yourself as law abiding citizen of the country and refrain
from using unfair means.
 APPLICATION FORM FOR SPORTS QUOTA RECRUITS
Direct Entry Petty Officer (Sports Entry)/ Chief Petty Officer (Sports Entry) – 02/2025 BATCH

(TICK THE CHOICE)

FOR INDIAN NAVY OFFICE USE ONLY
CODE NO VALIDITY STATUS APPLICATION NO.
VALID INVALID

1. NAME IN BLOCK CAPITALS AS IN MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE: -

2. FATHER’S NAME AS IN MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE: -

3. PERMANENT ADDRESS WITH PIN CODE AND TELE NO, E-MAIL ID IF ANY: -

DISTRICT
STATE
TELE PIN
E-MAIL
4. PRESENT ADDRESS WITH PIN CODE AND TELE NO, IF ANY: -

DISTRICT
STATE
TELE PIN
E-MAIL
5. Educational Particulars –
Academic Year of Authority conducting State from which Exam Marks obtained /
Serial No. of Certificate %
Qualification Passing Exam Passed Total Marks
Matric
12th

6. Nationality : ___________________ 7. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY): _______________8. Gender: Male / Female

9. MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED UNMARRIED 10. Have you been discharged from Armed YES NO
Forces before?
11. Sports Discipline: 12. Level of participation: International/National/State/University level
13. Visible Identification Marks (at least two):-
1.
2.

DECLARATION

1. I hereby declare that all the statements made in the application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and the application has been filled up by
me.
2. I have never been debarred from appearing in any examination nor, have I ever been withdrawn from Defence Training Establishments
on disciplinary grounds, nor have I ever been arrested, prosecuted or convicted by criminal court or involved in any other case registered
by the police. I have not submitted more than one application for this batch.
3. I undertake not to make any claim for compensation if at any stage of selection, ineligibility for my candidature is detected and my candidature
is cancelled as a result thereof.
4. Any willful misrepresentation of facts and concealment of information will result in the cancellation of the candidature and may debar me
permanently or for a specified period from applying for future examinations.

Place: ……………………….

Date : .............................. Signature of Applicant Parent Signature

List of Documents: The following documents are to be attached by punching and tying firmly with a strong thread to the application in the sequen ce
below:-
1 Self attested copy of (a) Matriculation certificate. (for verification of Date of Birth) (b) 10th Mark sheet (c) NCC/Sports certificate (If applicable) (d)
Domicile Certificate (e) 10+2 certificate along with marksheet
2 Two self-addressed envelopes of size 22 x 10 cms with Rs 10/- stamp affixed on one envelope.

IDENTIFICATION FORM

Application No Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)

Name (in BLOCK capital)

Father’s Name :

Visible identification marks (at least two)

1.
2.