ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
Publish: 02 October 2026, 7:50 pm IST | Views: 
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ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty), Sports Quota, Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Nature of Appointment | Temporary, likely to be permanent; liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad |
| Total Posts | 126 across 28 sports disciplines (72 Male + 54 Female) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 03 October 2026, 00:01 AM |
| Online Application Last Date | 01 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age/Category Cut-off Date | 01 November 2026 (closing date of online application) |
| Sports Achievement Window Considered | 01 January 2024 to 01 November 2026 |
ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)
| Discipline | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Aquatic | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Archery | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Badminton | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Basketball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Boxing | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Equestrian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Football | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Handball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Hockey | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Judo | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Kho-Kho | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Pencak Silat | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Powerlifting | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Central SKI (Alpine/Nordic) | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Sports Shooting | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Table Tennis | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Taekwondo | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Weightlifting | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Canoeing | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Kayaking | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rowing | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MTB Cycling | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Karate | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Grand Total | 72 | 54 | 126 |
ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized board
- Nationality: Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Sports Qualification: Must have participated or won medal(s) in one of the recognized levels of competition (International, National, Inter-University, Khelo India Games, etc. – see marking scheme below) between 01.01.2024 and 01.11.2026
- Candidates must possess all required educational and sports certificates on the date of recruitment; those without them are not eligible
- Educational certificates from boards other than Central/State Boards must be accompanied by a Government notification declaring equivalence for Central Government service
ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01.11.2026) |
|---|---|
| All candidates (base) | 18 to 23 years |
Age Relaxation (for Meritorious Sportspersons)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS/OBC | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 5+3 = 8 years |
| SC/ST | 5+5 = 10 years |
| Departmental candidates (3+ years continuous Central Govt. service) | Up to 40 years (UR/EWS/OBC/OBC-NCL); up to 45 years (SC/ST) |
ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Physical & Medical Standards
Height
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe | 162.5 cm | 150.0 cm |
| ST of NE States | 157.0 cm | 147.5 cm |
| ST of Left-Wing Extremism affected districts | 160.0 cm | 147.5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas & Assam/HP/J&K/Ladakh | 165.0 cm | 155.0 cm |
| NE States (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling/Kalimpong/Kurseong) | 157.0 cm | 152.5 cm |
Chest (Male Only)
- General: Unexpanded 80 cm, minimum expansion 5 cm
- Scheduled Tribe: Unexpanded 76 cm, minimum expansion 5 cm
- Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Dogras/Marathas/Assam/HP/J&K/Ladakh: Unexpanded 78 cm, minimum expansion 5 cm
- NE States (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) & GTA: Unexpanded 77 cm, minimum expansion 5 cm
Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per the medical standards chart (Annexure-I).
Medical Standards
- Minimum distance vision 6/6 and 6/9 in both eyes without correction (glasses/lenses not permitted); binocular vision required; colour vision tested by CP III (Ishihara)
- Colour-blind candidates are not eligible
- No knock-knees, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint; must be in good mental and bodily health
- Tattoos: only religious symbols/figures/names permitted, on the left forearm (inner aspect) or dorsum of hands only, sized under ¼ of that body part
ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Pay Scale
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Range |
|---|---|
| Level-3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Selection Process & Marking Scheme
Selection follows: Documentation → Physical Standard Test (PST) → Sports Trial Test (qualifying) → Merit List (based on sports achievement marks) → Detailed Medical Examination (DME) → Review Medical Examination (RME), if required. There is no written examination.
Sports Achievement Marking Scheme (Selected Rows)
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games (Summer & Winter) | 100 | 92 | 84 | 75 |
| Asian Games | 85 | 77 | 69 | 60 |
| Commonwealth Games | 80 | 72 | 64 | 55 |
| World Championship/World Cup (Annual) | 70 | 62 | 54 | 45 |
| National Games / Senior National Championship | 30 | 22 | 17 | Not eligible |
| Junior National Championship | 25 | 18 | 15 | Not eligible |
| Inter-University / Khelo India University Games | 20 | 13 | 11 | Not eligible |
| Khelo India Youth/Winter Games | 15 | 12 | 10 | Not eligible |
Documentation, PST & Sports Trial Test
- Documentation: Verification of original certificates (age, education, caste, sports achievement); identity/biometric verification is mandatory
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest (male only) and weight checked against the standards above; over/underweight candidates are not debarred at this stage – final fitness decision rests with the Medical Officer at DME
- Sports Trial Test: 40 marks, qualifying in nature, minimum cut-off 20 marks (does not count toward final merit); exempted for candidates who represented India in an International Sports Event with Department of Sports clearance
- No appeal is entertained for re-conduct of the Sports Trial Test
Merit List & Tie-Breaking
- Final merit is based purely on the sports achievement marking scheme (Documentation + PST + Sports Trial marks are not added to merit, only used for shortlisting/qualifying)
- Tie-break order: (1) higher marks, (2) higher National-competition achievement if International achievements are equal, (3) younger candidate, (4) alphabetical order of name in English
Medical Examination
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) conducted per MHA's Uniform Guidelines for Recruitment Medical Examination (dated 20.05.2015, as amended)
- Candidates declared unfit may opt for Review Medical Examination (RME) by giving written consent within 24 hours; the RME decision is final
- Pregnant female candidates are declared temporarily unfit; their vacancy is held and they are re-examined 6 weeks after confinement, subject to a fitness certificate
How to Apply for ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Visit recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in and create a candidate profile with a genuine, active e-mail ID and mobile number.
- Upload a copy of the certificate/document supporting your highest medal/position or highest level of sports participation in the advertised duration before applying – applications without this are rejected during scrutiny.
- Complete the online application form carefully.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
- Submit before the closing date: 01 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Offline applications are summarily rejected.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male UR/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| Female (any category) / SC / ST | Exempted (Nil) |
Important:
Documents Required
- Matriculation/10th class certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Sports achievement certificate(s), signed by the competent awarding authority (National Federation Secretary, IOA, University Dean of Sports, or SAI, depending on the competition level)
- OBC certificate (Annexure-III) with Non-Creamy-Layer declaration (Annexure-III(A)), SC/ST certificate (Annexure-IV), or EWS certificate valid for 2025-26 (Annexure-V), as applicable
- No Objection Certificate (Annexure-II), for candidates in Government service
- Certificate for height/chest relaxation (Annexure-VI), if claiming this relaxation
- Domicile certificate issued by local revenue authorities (special format, Annexure-VI(A), for West Pakistani Refugees in J&K/Ladakh)
- Four latest passport-size photographs (same as used in the online application)
Important Conditions
- These vacancies are not open to physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen
- Selected candidates must serve a minimum of 10 years in the Force; resigning earlier requires refunding 3 months' pay/allowances or training cost, whichever is higher
- No TA/DA is admissible for travel to/from the recruitment venue; candidates should be prepared for a multi-day stay at their own arrangement and cost
- Possession of mobile phones, firearms, or any gadget at the recruitment venue, impersonation, forged documents, or misbehaviour with recruitment staff leads to cancellation of candidature and possible police/legal action
- Admit cards are issued only online; ITBPF is not responsible for non-receipt due to invalid contact details or technical issues
- ITBPF reserves the right to change the recruitment procedure, cancel or postpone recruitment, or transfer unfilled vacancies between disciplines/categories
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