SPORTS QUOTA ENTRY IN INDIAN NAVY

THE INDIAN NAVY INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM UNMARRIED MALE CANDIDATES FOR ENROLMENT AS SAILORS SSR & MR  - SPORTS QUOTA ENTRY – 01/2021 BATCH

1. SPORTS DISCIPLINE 

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.

2. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR SSR & MR

(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.

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).

(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.

PROMOTION AND PERQUISITES

5. Promotion: Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer-I (equivalent to Subedar Major). Opportunities for promotion to commissioned officer also exist for those who perform well, qualify the prescribed examinations/selection process and meet the eligibility condition stipulated from time to time.

6. Perquisites:

(a) During the entire period of training and thereafter, sailors are given books, reading material, uniform, food and accommodation etc. free of cost.

(b) Sailors are entitled to medical treatment and Leave Travel Concession for self and dependents, Group Housing Benefits Insurance cover and other privileges. Sailors also have the privilege to avail Annual and Casual Leave as per current regulations. Children education and house rent allowances are also admissible. Post retirement benefits include pension, gratuity and Leave encashment.

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SSR & MR

7. 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.

8. Medical Standards for SSR & MR

(a) Medical examination will be conducted by authorised military doctors as per medical standard prescribed in current regulations applicable to sailors on entry.

(b) Minimum height 157 cms. Weight and Chest should be proportionate. Minimum Chest expansion of 5 cms.

(c) Good mental, medical and physical health free from any disease/ disability, likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties.

Colour perception: CP II.

(d) No Cardio- vascular disease, surgical deformities like knock knee, flat feet etc. Infection of ears, no history of fits or psychiatric ailment, vericose vein, corrective surgery for eye sight etc.

(e) Medical standard should be as per the detailed guidelines issued by IHQ MoD (Navy) in NO (Spl) 01/2008.

(f) Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth prior to examination

9. Visual Standards

 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 10.

Tattoos.

Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reversed side of palm/ back (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body is not acceptable and candidate will be barred from recruitment.

TRAINING AND INITIAL ENGAGEMENT

11. Training. The initial training for the course will be conducted at INS Chilka followed by Professional training in the allotted trade in various Naval Training Establishments. Branch / Trade will be allocated as per the requirement of Service.

12. Discharge as Unsuitable. Sailors are liable to be discharged as UNSUITABLE due to unsatisfactory performance at any time during the training. Additionally, Ag PO entries are liable to be discharged if sports performance does not improve to expected levels in the probationary period of three years. 

13. Initial Engagement. The initial engagement is subjected to successful completion of training. The initial engagement is of 15 years.

SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR SSR & MR 

14. The application format is given at the end of this advertisement. The selection procedure is as follows:-

(a) Application will be received only through ORDINARY POST. Application received through speed post/ registered post or couriers will be rejected.

(b) Short-listing criteria will be based on higher sports achievements.

(c) Call up letters to eligible short listed candidates will be posted, indicating date, time and place for selection trial.

(d) All original certificates and mark sheets are to be produced at the time of selection trial.

(e) Candidates declared medically Temporary Unfit in the recruitment medical examination can avail specialist review from the specified Military Hospital within a maximum period of 21 days. No further review/appeal is permissible.

(f) Candidates declared Medically Permanent Unfit in the recruitment medicals can appeal for Specialist opinion in a Military Hospital within 21 days on payment of Rs. 40 /- by Military Receivable Order (MRO) on Government Treasury. (Medical fitness certificate other than that of the specialist opinion in the designated Military Hospital will not be considered). No further review/appeal is permissible.

(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.

(h) The candidature of candidates selected is valid for the current batch only.

(j) All select listed candidates will also be forwarded Police Verification form along with the Offer of Enrolment and the candidates will be required to submit the same to INS 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 verification reports will not be eligible for enrolment. The format for the police verification form can also be downloaded from the internet site www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

(k) No enquiry will be entertained regarding recruitment / enrolment after a period of six months.

15. HOW TO APPLY FOR SSR & MR 

(a) Application Form. The application is to be submitted on A4 size paper only as per the given format.

Only one application form is to be forwarded. Candidates who send more than one application for the same entry will be disqualified. Forms can also be downloaded from Internet: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

(b) Envelops. The type of entry, sports discipline with achievements is to be clearly written on top of the envelope containing the application. Envelopes should be of brown colour. Example: Ag.PO/SSR/MR/NMR 01/2021 KABBADI - NATIONAL LEVEL

(c) List of Documents. The documents mentioned in the application form are to be punched and tied firmly with a strong thread to the application.

(d) Photographs. Candidates are required to submit one additional recent coloured passport size photograph along with the application with their name and signature on the reverse of the photograph. THE BACKGROUND OF THE PHOTOGRAPH SHOULD BE BLUE.

Application received without photographs or not in the specified format will be rejected. Computer generated/ digital photographs will not be accepted. Note. Attesting Officer’s name with office address / seal should be clear and legible.

16. Forwarding of Applications.

Applications are to be forwarded to: - THE SECRETARY, INDIAN NAVY SPORTS CONTROL BOARD, 7th Floor, Chankya Bhavan, INTEGRATED HEADQUARTERS, MoD (NAVY), NEW DELHI 110 021 

17. Important Information.

The terms & conditions given in this advertisement are subject to change and may therefore be treated as guidelines only. • In case of any difficulty faced by potential candidates they may contact IHQ MoD (N) on Tele: 011 - 26887485

APPLICATION FORM FOR SPORTS QUOTA RECRUITS AG.PO/SSR/MR PDF - CLICK HERE