ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 126 Constable GD Posts

Post Date / Last Update

Post Date: 1 October 2026 Last Update: 1 October 2026

Short Information

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications from eligible male and female Indian citizens for 126 Constable (General Duty) posts under Sports Quota-2025.

The vacancies are distributed across 28 sports disciplines, with 72 posts for male candidates and 54 posts for female candidates. Eligible sportspersons can apply online from 3 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.

The selection process includes documentation, Physical Standard Test, Sports Trial, merit based on sports achievements and medical examination. There is no written examination.

ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

• Organization: Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs
• Advertisement: Constable (GD) under Sports Quota-2025
• Designation: Constable (General Duty)
• Job Category: Central Government / Defence / Police / Sports Quota
• Location of Vacancy: All India
• Total Vacancies: 126
• Male Vacancies: 72
• Female Vacancies: 54
• Employment Type: Temporary, likely to be permanent
• Pay Level: Level 3
• Pay Scale: ₹21,700–₹69,100
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start: 3 October 2026 at 12:01 AM
• Last Date: 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Selection: Documentation → PST → Sports Trial → Merit → DME/RME

Vacancy Details

The 126 vacancies are distributed among 28 sports disciplines:

• Athletics – 5
• Aquatic – 4
• Archery – 5
• Badminton – 6
• Basketball – 3
• Boxing – 9
• Equestrian – 1
• Football – 2
• Gymnastics – 6
• Handball – 3
• Ice Hockey – 6
• Hockey – 3
• Judo – 12
• Kho-Kho – 3
• Pencak Silat – 4
• Powerlifting – 1
• Central Ski (Alpine/Nordic) – 8
• Sports Shooting – 8
• Table Tennis – 2
• Taekwondo – 7
• Volleyball – 6
• Weightlifting – 4
• Wrestling – 5
• Canoeing – 3
• Kayaking – 3
• Rowing – 1
• MTB Cycling – 2
• Karate – 4

Total: 126 Posts

The detailed notification further divides vacancies according to specific events, weight categories and disciplines. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact event/category applicable to them.

The vacancies are tentative and may be increased or decreased according to ITBPF requirements. Unfilled vacancies may also be transferred between disciplines/categories as permitted under the recruitment conditions.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized Board.

Required Sports Qualification

Candidates must have participated in or won medals at the prescribed recognized sports competitions during the period 1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026.

Eligible achievements include prescribed levels such as:

• Olympic Games
• Asian Games
• Commonwealth Games
• World Championships/World Cups
• National Games
• Senior/Junior National Championships
• Inter-University competitions
• Khelo India Games
• Other competitions recognized under the notification

Candidates must possess the required sports achievement certificates on the relevant date.

Nationality

The recruitment is primarily open to Indian citizens. The supplied information also states that subjects of Nepal or Bhutan are eligible.

Age Limit

As on 1 November 2026:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 23 years

Age Relaxation

• Meritorious sportspersons: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): Additional 3 years where applicable
• SC/ST: Additional 5 years where applicable
• Departmental candidates: Upper age limits may extend up to 40 years for UR/EWS/OBC/OBC-NCL and 45 years for SC/ST, subject to the conditions in the notification.

The OBC-NCL certificate must satisfy the prescribed validity requirements.

Physical Standards

Height

The notification prescribes different height standards according to category and region.

The principal standards include:

• General: Male 170 cm; Female 157 cm
• Scheduled Tribe: Male 162.5 cm; Female 150 cm
• ST of North-East States: Male 157 cm; Female 147.5 cm
• ST of Left-Wing Extremism affected districts: Male 160 cm; Female 147.5 cm
• Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Dogras/Marathas and specified regions: Male 165 cm; Female 155 cm
• Specified North-East States: Male 162.5 cm; Female 152.5 cm
• Gorkha Territorial Administration: Male 157 cm; Female 152.5 cm

Chest – Male Candidates

• General: 80 cm unexpanded, with minimum 5 cm expansion
• ST: 76 cm unexpanded, with minimum 5 cm expansion
• Specified hill/region categories: 78 cm unexpanded, with minimum 5 cm expansion
• Specified North-East/GTA categories: 77 cm unexpanded, with minimum 5 cm expansion

Weight must be proportionate to height and age as prescribed in the medical standards.

Medical Standards

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed ITBPF medical standards.

The supplied recruitment information includes requirements relating to:

• Prescribed visual acuity
• Binocular vision
• Colour vision
• Physical fitness
• Knock knees
• Flat feet
• Varicose veins
• Squint
• General physical and mental fitness
• Permitted tattoos

Candidates with colour blindness are not eligible according to the supplied notification details.

Application Fee

• Male UR/OBC/EWS: ₹100
• Female candidates: Nil
• SC/ST candidates: Nil

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the prescribed online payment method.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected Constables (GD) will be placed in:

Pay Level 3: ₹21,700–₹69,100

In addition to basic pay, eligible personnel may receive admissible allowances and facilities such as:

• Dearness Allowance
• Ration Money
• Washing Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• Special Compensatory Allowance for eligible border postings
• Uniform
• Accommodation/HRA as applicable
• Leave Pass
• Medical facilities
• Other admissible benefits

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Documentation
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Sports Trial Test
4. Merit List based on sports achievements
5. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
6. Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable

Sports Trial

The Sports Trial Test carries 40 marks and is qualifying in nature.

Candidates must obtain at least 20 marks to qualify.

Candidates who represented India in an International Sports Event with the required Department of Sports clearance may be exempted from the Sports Trial as specified in the notification.

There is no written examination.

Sports Achievement Merit

Final merit is based on the prescribed sports achievement marks.

Examples of the marking structure include:

• Olympic Games – up to 100 marks for Gold
• Asian Games – up to 85 marks for Gold
• Commonwealth Games – up to 80 marks for Gold
• World Championship/World Cup – up to 70 marks for Gold
• National Games/Senior National Championship – up to 30 marks for Gold
• Junior National Championship – up to 25 marks for Gold
• Inter-University/Khelo India University Games – up to 20 marks for Gold
• Khelo India Youth/Winter Games – up to 15 marks for Gold

The notification contains the complete competition-wise marking scheme. Only the prescribed highest achievement within the specified period is considered according to the recruitment rules.

Merit Tie-Breaking

Where candidates obtain equal merit marks, the notification provides the following order for tie resolution:

1. Higher marks
2. Higher National-level achievement where applicable
3. Younger candidate
4. Alphabetical order of name in English

Important Dates

• Online Application Starts: 3 October 2026 at 12:01 AM
• Last Date to Apply: 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Age Cut-off Date: 1 November 2026
• Sports Achievement Period: 1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only.

1. Visit the ITBP recruitment portal.
2. Create a candidate profile using an active email ID and mobile number.
3. Upload the required certificate supporting the highest eligible sports achievement.
4. Complete the online application form.
5. Enter personal, educational, sports and other required details.
6. Select the appropriate sports discipline/event as applicable.
7. Upload the required documents and photograph.
8. Pay the applicable application fee.
9. Review all details carefully.
10. Submit the application before 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
11. Save/print the submitted application for future reference.

Offline applications will not be accepted.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• 10th/Matriculation certificate
• Date of birth proof
• Sports achievement certificate(s)
• SC/ST certificate, where applicable
• OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• Government service NOC, where applicable
• Domicile/residence certificate, where applicable
• Certificate supporting height/chest relaxation, where applicable
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Identity proof
• Other documents prescribed in the notification

Original documents will be verified during recruitment.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must possess the required educational and sports certificates within the prescribed eligibility period.
• Sports achievements must fall within 1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026.
• Candidates should check the detailed event/weight-category-wise vacancies before applying.
• The vacancies are tentative and may be changed by ITBPF.
• Vacancies may be transferred between disciplines/categories as permitted by the recruitment authority.
• The recruitment is not open to persons with benchmark disabilities or ex-servicemen, as stated in the supplied notification.
• Selected candidates are required to serve for a minimum period of 10 years under the conditions specified in the notification.
• Candidates should be prepared for a multi-day recruitment process and make their own travel/stay arrangements where required.
• Mobile phones and prohibited gadgets are not permitted at recruitment venues.
• Impersonation, forged documents, misbehaviour or other malpractice can lead to cancellation of candidature and further action.
• Admit cards will be issued online.
• ITBPF reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel the recruitment process as per the prescribed conditions.

Official Website / Apply Link

Official ITBP Recruitment Portal: ITBP Recruitment Portal

Official ITBP Website: Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force

Notification PDF: ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026 Notification

Online Application Starts: 3 October 2026 at 12:01 AM Last Date to Apply: 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM Age Cut-off Date: 1 November 2026 Sports Achievement Period: 1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026

10th/Matriculation certificate Date of birth proof Sports achievement certificate(s) SC/ST certificate, where applicable OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable EWS certificate, where applicable Government service NOC, where applicable Domicile/residence certificate, where applicable Certificate supporting height/chest relaxation, where applicable Recent passport-size photographs Identity proof Other documents prescribed in the notification

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only.

Visit the ITBP recruitment portal. Create a candidate profile using an active email ID and mobile number. Upload the required certificate supporting the highest eligible sports achievement. Complete the online application form. Enter personal, educational, sports and other required details. Select the appropriate sports discipline/event as applicable. Upload the required documents and photograph. Pay the applicable application fee. Review all details carefully. Submit the application before 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Save/print the submitted application for future reference.