Vikash Sharma

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Navy has invited applications from interested candidates for recruitment for various sailor posts under sports quota.

As per the official notification, the recruitment is being held to select eligible sports personnel for Direct Entry Petty Officer, Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR) and Matric Recruits (MR).
Sports Disciplines: Outstanding sportsmen who have participated in International / Junior or Senior National Championship / Senior State Championship/ All India Inter University Championship in Athletics, Aquatics, Basket-ball, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Squash, Fencing, Golf, Tennis, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rowing, Shooting, Sailing & Wind Surfing.

Eligibility Conditions

1. Direct Entry Petty Officer: 10+2 qualified in any stream or Equivalent examination.
Sports Proficiency.

(i) Team Games: Should have participated at International /National/State level at junior /senior level or represented a University in the Inter University tournament.

(ii) Individual Events. Should have attained a minimum of 6th position in Nationals (seniors) or 3rd position in National (juniors) or 3rd position in the Inter University meets.

Age: 17 to 22 years as on date of commencement of course. Candidates should have been born between 01 Feb 1999 to 31 Jan 2004 (Both dates inclusive)

2. Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR):

Educational Qualifications. 10+2 qualified in any stream or equivalent
examination.

Sports Proficiency. Should have participated at International/National/State
level or represented a University in the Inter University tournament.

Age: 17 to 21 years as on date of commencement of course. Candidates
should have been born between 01 Feb 2000 to 31 Jan 2004 (Both dates
inclusive).

3. Matric Recruits (MR):-

Educational Qualifications. 10th /equivalent qualified.

Sports Proficiency. Should have participated at International/National/State level tournament.

Age. 17 to 21 years as on date of commencement of course. Candidates
should have been born between 01 Apr 2000 to 31 Mar 2004 (Both dates
inclusive).

Candidates selected will be enrolled as Logistics (Chef) or Logistics
(Stewards) and Hygienist

Pay & Allowances: During the initial training period, a stipend of
Rs. 14,600/- per month will be admissible. On successful completion of initial
training, they will be placed in Level 3 of the Defence Pay Matrix (₹ 21,700-
₹43,100). In addition, they will be paid MSP @ ₹ 5200/- per month plus DA
(as applicable)

Insurance cover- Insurance cover (on contribution) of Rs 50 lakhs for all
sailors is applicable.

Key Instructions: .The application is to be submitted on A4 size
paper only as per the given format.

For other details about the recruitment drive visit the official website https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

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