Overview
Indian Navy (Indian Navy Sports Control Board, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Indian Navy Sports Quota. Eligible candidates with 10+2 qualified in any stream, or equivalent examination can apply offline only, by ordinary post (a4-size prescribed format) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Navy (Indian Navy Sports Control Board, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence)
- Qualification
- 10+2 qualified in any stream, or equivalent examination
- Last date to apply
- 15.10.2026 (general); 22.10.2026 (North East states, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Island)
Important Dates
| Last Date of Receipt of Application | 15.10.2026 (general); 22.10.2026 (North East states, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Island) |
| Last Date of Receipt of Application (General) | 15.10.2026 |
| Last Date of Receipt of Application (North East states, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Island) | 22.10.2026 |
| Selection Trial Date, Time & Venue | Not specified in the notification; call-up letters will be posted to shortlisted candidates |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
10+2 qualified in any stream, or an equivalent examination.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 17½ and 25 years of age as on the date of commencement of the course. Candidates should have been born between 01 September 2001 and 28 February 2009 (both dates inclusive).
Selection Process
Sports Trials at designated Naval Centres → Medical Examination (INS Hamla, Mumbai / INS India, Delhi) → Selection List
How to Apply
• Download the application form from www.joinindiannavy.gov.in, or prepare it as per the given format on A4-size paper. • Fill in the application form completely - only one application form is to be forwarded; candidates who send more than one application for the same entry will be disqualified. • Write the type of entry, sports discipline, and achievements clearly on top of the envelope containing the application. The envelope should be of brown colour (Example: "Direct Entry Petty Officer/Chief Petty Officer - 02/2026 KABADDI - NATIONAL LEVEL"). • Punch and tie firmly with a strong thread, in sequence, the following self-attested documents to the application: (a) Matriculation Certificate (for DOB verification), (b) 10th Mark Sheet, (c) NCC/Sports Certificate (if applicable), (d) Domicile Certificate, (e) 10+2 Certificate along with mark sheet. • Attach two self-addressed envelopes of size 22 x 10 cm, with a ₹10 stamp affixed on one envelope. • Submit one additional recent coloured passport-size photograph along with the application, with name and signature on the reverse of the photograph - the background of the photograph should be blue. Computer-generated/digital photographs will not be accepted. • Send the application only by Ordinary Post to: The Secretary, Indian Navy Sports Control Board, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, Nausena Bhawan, Room No. W-016, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi - 110010. • Applications received through Speed Post, Registered Post, or Couriers wi…
Important Instructions
• The terms and conditions given in this advertisement are subject to change and may therefore be treated as guidelines only. • In case of any difficulty, candidates may contact NHQ/MoD on Tel: 011-28702429. • Applicants declared permanently medically unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital in a previous recruitment for the same entry in the Navy are advised not to apply. • Beware of Agents/Cheats: Any person claiming rapport with officials of the Naval Recruitment Organisation who promises to get a candidate recruited on unlawful means should be reported, since you are bound to lose money and will not benefit. Applications submitted by hand of any person are rejected at NHQ, MoD - only applications received at NHQ, MoD, by post boxes as specified are accepted for validation. The evaluation of answer sheets, declaration of results, Physical Fitness Test, and Medicals are conducted by various independent teams nominated by NHQ, MoD. Candidates are advised to conduct themselves as law-abiding citizens and refrain from succumbing to promises made by any agent, who may collect money on false pretexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Indian Navy Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Download Form?
Last Date of Receipt of Application: 15.10.2026 (general); 22.10.2026 (North East states, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Island); Last Date of Receipt of Application (General): 15.10.2026; Last Date of Receipt of Application (North East states, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Island): 22.10.2026; Selection Trial Date, Time & Venue: Not specified in the notification; call-up letters will be posted to shortlisted candidates
What is the application fee?
Not specified
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 17½ and 25 years of age as on the date of commencement of the course. Candidates should have been born between 01 September 2001 and 28 February 2009 (both dates inclusive).
What is the selection process?
Sports Trials at designated Naval Centres → Medical Examination (INS Hamla, Mumbai / INS India, Delhi) → Selection List