Srinagar, Feb 18: Indian Navy invites application from unmarried male candidates for enrolment as sailors under sports quota entry 2021. The invitation is sought from outstanding sportsmen who have participated at 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:
(a) Direct Entry Petty Officer:
Educational Qualifications. 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)
(b) Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR):
Educational Qualifications. 10+2 qualified in any stream or equivalent examination.
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).
(c) 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
3. 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).
4. Insurance cover: Insurance cover (on contribution) of Rs. 50 lakhs for all sailors is applicable.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection Criteria. Deserving candidates would be called to appear for trials at designated Naval Centers. The candidates qualifying trials will undergo medical examination at INS Hamla, Mumbai. The offer of enrolment will be forwarded to the selected candidates only, which will be strictly determined by requirement in particular sports disciplines and availability of vacancies. Request for change of venue of selection trials will not be entertained. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
