Indian Army Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF Out - Apply Offline Havildar And Naib Subedar Posts

Indian Army Havildar And Naib Subedar Offline Form 2025

INTAKE SER NO 05/ 2025

Application Fee

• NO APPLICATION FEE

• There is no application fee for Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025. However:

  No Travelling Allowance/Dearness Allowance for journey is admissible
  No compensation for Death/Injury/loss during trials
  Candidates participate in Selection Trials at their own risk
  Participation is totally and entirely voluntary
  Signing of Indemnity Bond is mandatory

Important Dates

• Last Date for Apply: 15-12-2025

Indian Army Notification 2025 : Age Limits (As On 01 July 2025)

• For Direct Entry Havildar:

  Age Range: 17½ to 25 years
  Should have completed 17½ years on the first day of enrollment period
  Must not have crossed 25 years on the last day of enrollment period
  Date of Birth Block: Candidates born between 31 March 2001 to 01 April 2008 (both dates inclusive) are eligible

• For Direct Entry Naib Subedar:

  Age Range: 17½ to 25 years
  Should have completed 17½ years on the first day of enrollment period
  Must not have crossed 25 years on the last day of enrollment period
  Date of Birth Block: Candidates born between 31 March 2001 to 01 April 2008 (both dates inclusive) are eligible

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification

• For Both Direct Entry Havildar & Naib Subedar:

  Minimum educational qualification: Matriculation (10th Pass)
  From recognized School/College/Board/University
  Provision/online education certificate should be certified with ink signature by head of educational institution
  Candidates with matric certificate from open school should bring school leaving certificate countersigned by EO/DEO

Salary

• Pay and Allowances
  Pay & allowances for Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar shall be same as applicable to existing Regular Serving Personnel of Indian Army as per provision of Army Pay Rules, 2017 and amendments.

• Rank-wise Pay Structure:

  Havildar: As per Army Pay Rules 2017
  Naib Subedar: As per Army Pay Rules 2017
  All allowances including DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc. as applicable

• Pension Benefits
  Pensionary benefits governed as per Pension Regulations for the Army - 2008 (amended from time to time)
  Reserve liability as applicable to existing JCOs/OR

• Other Benefits
  CSD Facilities: Canteen Stores Department benefits
  Medical Facilities: For self and family
  ECHS Facility: Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme after retirement
  Insurance Cover: As per existing norms for Regular Serving Personnel
  Travel Concessions: As applicable for Regular Serving Personnel
  Clothing Items: As per entitlements for Regular Serving Personnel
  Accommodation: Service accommodation or HRA

• Promotion Prospects
  Promotion prospects exist based on merit up to the rank of Sub Major
  Opportunities for promotion to Commissioned Officer also exist for those who perform well
  Must qualify prescribed examinations/selection process and meet eligibility conditions
  Post-Retirement Benefits
  ESM Status: Ex-Servicemen status on completion of initial term of engagement
  ESM Quota: For employment in Government Jobs
  ECHS Facilities: Healthcare facilities for ex-servicemen and dependents
  CSD Facilities: Continued access to Canteen Stores

Mode Of Selection

• The selection process for Indian Army Sports Quota recruitment consists of the following stages:

  Application Submission: Submit filled application form by post with all required documents
  Short-Listing: Based on higher sports achievements
  Call-Up Letter: Eligible short-listed candidates will receive call-up letters via email
  Physical Fitness Test: 1.6 Km Run, Ditch/Long Jump, Zig-Zag Balance/High Jump
  Physical Standards Test: Height, Weight, Chest measurement verification
  Skill Test: Sports-specific skill test in respective discipline
  Medical Examination: Conducted at trials site itself by Army Medical Team
  Final Selection: Based on available vacancies in particular sports disciplines

• Important Points about Selection:

  Candidates qualifying Physical Fitness Test, Physical Standards Test and Skill Test will undergo medical examination
  Offer of enrolment will be forwarded to selected candidates only
  Selection strictly determined by requirement in particular sports disciplines and availability of vacancies
  Request for change of venue of selection trials will not be entertained
  Recruitment is purely based on merit depending on available vacancies
  Selection is fair, transparent and on merit only - no bribe required at any stage

How to Apply Indian Army Havildar And Naib Subedar Offline Form 2025

• IMPORTANT: Applications accepted ONLY through POST/OFFLINE mode

• Step-by-Step Application Procedure:

• Download Application Form:
  Visit official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
  Download the application form from the website
  Take print on A4 size paper ONLY

• Fill Application Form Carefully:
  Fill in BLOCK CAPITALS as per Matriculation Certificate
  Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name and DOB exactly as per 10th certificate
  Complete all sections properly
  Affix recent passport size colour photograph
  Put signature and thumb impression
  Must provide personal email ID and mobile number (sharing not permitted)
  Ensure Aadhar details match with documents and application

• Attach Required Documents (Self-Attested):
  Self-attested copy of Matriculation certificate
  Self-attested copy of Aadhar Card
  Self-attested copy of Sports Certificates
  All sports achievement certificates from 01 Oct 2023 onwards

• Send Application 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

Important Instructions

• Mandatory Requirements

1. Unmarried Status: Only unmarried candidates eligible - certificate mandatory
2. Clean Shaven: Candidates should be clean shaven (except Sikh candidates)
3. Sikh Candidates: Those retaining beard and moustache as per religion must get photographs accordingly
4. Report on Time: Report at Selection Trials Site by 0600 hours on scheduled date - late arrivals not permitted
5. Stay Arrangements: Candidates must make their own arrangements for stay (may need to present 2-3 times)
6. No Mobile Phones: Not permitted at Selection Trials Site

• Body Tattoos Policy

1. Permanent body tattoos permitted on: Inner face of forearms, back of hand/reverse side of palm
2. Tribal tattoos as per customs and traditions permitted
3. Offensive, obscene, indecent, sexist or racist tattoos prohibited
4. Right to consider tattoo acceptable/unacceptable rests with selection centre
5. Submit two postcard size photographs (close up and distant view) with tattoo details

• Drug & Substance Abuse Policy

1. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY to alcoholism and substance abuse in Indian Army
2. Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances banned under NDPS Act 1985 is rejection criteria
3. Candidates found in possession/consuming such drugs liable for disciplinary action including dismissal
4. Use of performance enhancing drugs strictly banned
5. Any candidate found under influence of dope will be disqualified immediately

• Training Details

1. Initial Training: Conducted at designated Regimental Centre
2. Professional Training: In allotted trade at various Army Training Establishments
3. Branch/Trade: Allocated as per requirement of Service
4. Probationary Period: 3 years for all sportsmen
5. Discharge as Unsuitable: Liable at any time during training for unsatisfactory performance
6. Liable to be discharged if sports performance does not improve in 3-year probation period

• Service Conditions

1. Liable for service in any part of the world
2. May be assigned any duty in organizational interest
3. Can be assigned academic or administrative responsibilities
4. Reserve liability as applicable to existing JCOs/OR

• Disqualification Criteria

1. Candidates discharged from Indian Army for any reason NOT eligible
2. Candidates from Air Force/Navy/Govt Organizations eligible only with NO ADVERSE ENTRIES
3. Must declare previous employment at trials and produce original discharge certificate
4. Serving individuals must possess NOC from employer
5. Non-disclosure of employment/discharge facts leads to cancellation at any stage

• Important Warnings

1. Beware of Touts/Agents: Selection is fair, transparent and on merit ONLY
2. No Bribe Required: At no stage any bribe required for selection
3. Candidates should not fall prey to unscrupulous persons posing as recruiting/selecting agents
4. Fake Certificates: Strong legal action against individuals submitting fake documents
5. Services terminated if fake documents found even after years of service
6. Certificates with Overwriting: Tampering of seals or erasing/alteration not accepted

• Medical Examination Guidelines

1. Candidates advised to undergo medical exam before coming for selection
2. Check especially for: flat foot, poor vision, deformities, physical measurements
3. Ensure ears are free of wax by getting cleaned by doctor
4. No use of contact lenses
5. Army standards may vary from civil standards
6. Passing medical exam is NOT a guarantee for employment

• Review Medical Examination

1. Medically Temporary Unfit: Can avail specialist review from Military Hospital within 21 days
2. Medically Permanent Unfit: Can appeal for specialist opinion within 21 days on payment of Rs. 10/- by MRO
3. No further review/appeal permissible after specialist review