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| Application Start Date | 27/05/2025 (Date of Advertisement) |
| Application Last Date | 15/06/2025 |
| Exam Fee Last Date | Not Mentioned |
| Correction Window Dates | Not Mentioned |
| Exam Dates (Prelims/Mains) | Will be notified via Call Letters |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be Notified (Sent by Email) |
| Answer Key Release Date | To be Notified |
| Result Date | To be Notified |
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| Category | Fee |
| General | No application fee |
| OBC | No application fee |
| SC/ST | No application fee |
| EWS | No application fee |
| PWD | No application fee |
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| Age as on | 15/06/2025 |
| Minimum Age | 17½ years (on first day of enrolment) |
| Maximum Age | 25 years (on last day of enrolment) |
| Age Relaxations (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen) | As per Government/Army norms. Special height relaxation for certain regions (see physical standards table). |
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| Direct Entry Havildar (Sports Quota) | Matriculation (10th Pass) + Sporting Achievements (see below) |
| Naib Subedar (Sports Quota) | Matriculation (10th Pass) + Higher Sporting Achievements (see below) |
| Women (Havildar/Naib Subedar) | Same as respective male criteria |
| Sporting Achievements (Minimum Eligibility): |
| Havildar: Medalist at Junior/Senior Nationals, or represented state/country, or medalist in Khelo India/Youth/University Games. |
| Naib Subedar: Medal winner in World/Asian Championships, Asian Games, CWG, World Cup, or represented India in Olympics/major games. |
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| Rank | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Basic Pay (₹) | Approx. Gross Monthly (₹)* | Allowances & Benefits Included |
| Havildar | Level 5 | 29,200 – 92,300 | 45,000 – 55,000 | DA, HRA, Transport, CSD, Medical, etc. |
| Naib Subedar | Level 6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 | 55,000 – 65,000 | DA, HRA, Transport, CSD, Medical, etc. |
| Pension |
| Insurance Cover |
| Housing (as per service entitlements) |
| Leaves (as per Army leave rules) |
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| Physical Fitness & Sports Trials |
| Medical Examination |
| Document Verification |
| No separate written exam/interview; selection is sports/fitness/trial-based. |
| How to Apply *Step-by-Step Guide |
| Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and download the application form. |
| Take a printout on A4 paper. |
| Fill in the details, affix photograph, and attach required documents (educational, sports certificates, etc.). |
| Send the completed form by post to: |
"| Directorate of PT & Sports, General Staff Branch,
IHQ of MoD (Army),
Room No 747 ‘A’ Wing, Sena Bhawan, PO New Delhi - 110 011. |
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| Please read the full notification before applying for Indian Army Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar Sports Quota Recruitment 2025. |
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| Topics: Physical Fitness Test, Sports Skill Test (discipline-wise), Basic Medical Standards check, Document Verification. |
| Recommended Books: Sports-specific training manuals, Army physical fitness guidebooks, Matriculation textbooks for educational qualification. |
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| Check eligibility for age, education, and sports achievements before applying. |
| Keep all original and photocopy documents ready. |
| Follow updates on the official Join Indian Army website and your registered email. |
| Attend selection trials on the scheduled date and time only. |
| Avoid touts and agents; recruitment is purely merit-based. |