Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
ITBP is hiring 126 Constables (General Duty) straight from the sports field, and there is no written exam. Your rank comes from the marks you earn for medals or competitions you can prove between 01.01.2024 and 01.11.2026. Men (72 posts) and women (54 posts) can both apply, across 28 sports from athletics to karate, once online applications open on 03.10.2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
10th pass + sports record
📌 Vacancies
126 (72 Male, 54 Female)
💰 Salary
Rs 21,700–69,100 (Level 3)
🗓️ Last Date
01.11.2026 (till 11:59 PM)
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ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) – Sportspersons, under Sports Quota |
| Organization | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Not specified in notification (the notice is titled “Sports Quota-2025”) |
| Location | All India / Central Govt – selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India or abroad |
| Total Vacancies | 126 (Male 72, Female 54) – tentative, across 28 sports |
| Qualification | Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent, plus a qualifying sports achievement |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years as on 01.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Documentation → Physical Standard Test → Sports Trial Test → Merit List → Medical Exam (no written exam) |
| Pay Scale | Starts at Rs 21,700 a month basic pay (Level 3), up to Rs 69,100 |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | ITBP Recruitment Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 03.10.2026 (from 00:01 AM) |
| Last date to apply online | 01.11.2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Age counted as on | 01.11.2026 |
| Sports achievements counted | 01.01.2024 to 01.11.2026 |
| OBC (NCL) certificate must be dated | Within three years before 01.11.2026 |
| Admit card, documentation, PST and trial dates | Not announced yet – admit cards will be issued online |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male – Unreserved (UR), OBC and EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | Rs 100 |
| Female candidates (all categories) | Nil – exempted |
| SC and ST candidates | Nil – exempted |
| Mode of payment | Online only, through the ITBP recruitment website. Any other mode is rejected. |
Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Sport | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletic | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | Aquatic | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Archery | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 4 | Badminton | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | Basketball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | Boxing | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 7 | Equestrian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Football | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | Gymnastic | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | Handball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Ice Hockey | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 | Hockey | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | Judo | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 14 | Kho-Kho | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 | Pencak Silat | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | Powerlifting | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Central Ski | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 18 | Sports Shooting | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 19 | Table Tennis | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 20 | Taekwondo | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 21 | Volleyball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 22 | Weightlifting | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 23 | Wrestling | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 24 | Canoeing | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 25 | Kayaking | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 26 | Rowing | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 27 | MTB Cycling | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 28 | Karate | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Grand Total | 72 | 54 | 126 |
These vacancies are tentative, which means ITBP can raise or lower them without notice and will announce any change on its recruitment website. The notification also splits each sport by event or weight class (for example Judo 48 KG or Boxing 45-48 KG); that full list is on pages 1 to 4 of the official PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board. A certificate from any board other than a Central or State Board must come with a government notification that declares it equal for central government service. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years as on 01.11.2026. Age relaxation is in the table below. Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Indian citizens, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan |
| Sports Achievement | You must have taken part or won a medal in the competitions listed in the marks table below between 01.01.2024 and 01.11.2026. International: represented India with clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. National: represented a State or UT at a Senior or Junior National Championship (run by a recognised National Sports Federation) or at the National Games, and won a medal or finished up to 3rd. Inter-University: represented a university at an inter-university event and finished up to 3rd in the finals. Khelo India: represented a State or UT in the Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years age category) or Winter Games and finished up to 3rd in the finals. |
| Not Open To | Physically challenged persons and ex-servicemen |
| Government Employees | Must apply through proper channel and bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer in original, or the application is rejected at documentation |
| Criminal Cases | A candidate involved in, convicted of or arrested in any criminal case will not be considered |
| Application Restriction | Online only. Offline applications are rejected, and a change of category is not allowed later. |
| Category | Age relaxation for a meritorious sportsperson |
|---|---|
| Unreserved, EWS and OBC | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) – Non-Creamy Layer, meaning an OBC family whose income is under the limit | 5 + 3 = 8 years |
| SC and ST | 5 + 5 = 10 years |
| Departmental candidates (Unreserved, EWS, OBC, OBC NCL) with 3 or more years of continuous central government service in a same or allied cadre | Up to 40 years |
| Departmental candidates (SC and ST) with the same service | Up to 45 years |
So the upper age is not the same for everyone: counted on 01.11.2026, an Unreserved, EWS or OBC sportsperson can be up to 28, an OBC (NCL) candidate up to 31, and an SC or ST candidate up to 33.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 01.11.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see whether you fall inside the 18 to 23 year band, or the longer limit that applies to you after the sports relaxation.
Open the Age CalculatorMarks for Sports Achievement
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Took part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games (Summer and Winter) | 100 | 92 | 84 | 75 |
| Youth Olympic Games | 95 | 87 | 79 | 70 |
| World Championship / World Cup (Quadrennial) | 90 | 82 | 74 | 65 |
| Asian Games | 85 | 77 | 69 | 60 |
| Commonwealth Games | 80 | 72 | 64 | 55 |
| World Championship / World Cup (Biennial) | 75 | 67 | 59 | 50 |
| World Championship / World Cup (Annual) | 70 | 62 | 54 | 45 |
| Junior World Championship / Junior World Cup | 65 | 57 | 49 | 40 |
| Asian Championship (Quadrennial) | 60 | 52 | 44 | 35 |
| Asian Championship (Biennial) | 55 | 47 | 39 | 30 |
| Asian Championship (Annual) | 50 | 42 | 34 | 25 |
| Junior Asian Championship | 45 | 37 | 29 | 20 |
| World University Games | 40 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| Other International Championships cleared by the sports ministry, with more than 7 countries taking part | 35 | 27 | 19 | 15 |
| 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 Games / Khelo India Winter Games | 15 | 12 | 10 | Not eligible |
Physical Standards and Medical Rules
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (not expanded) | 80 cm | Not measured (height and weight only) |
| Chest expansion | At least 5 cm | Not measured |
| Weight | In proportion to height and age, as per the weight chart in the notification (Annexure-I) | In proportion to height and age, as per the weight chart in the notification (Annexure-I) |
| Eyesight | Distance vision 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other, without glasses or lenses. Near vision N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye). Binocular vision needed. Correction by glasses is not allowed. | Same as male |
| Colour vision | CP III by Ishihara. A colour blind person is not eligible. | Same as male |
| Other medical rules | No knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins or squint. Medical exam follows the MHA guidelines dated 20.05.2015. | Same as male |
| Tattoos | Allowed only on the inner left forearm or the back of the hands, and smaller than one quarter of that body part. Religious symbols, figures and names are permitted, as in the Indian Army. | Same as male |
| Category (height relaxation) | Male (cm) | Female (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| All Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates | 162.5 | 150.0 |
| ST candidates of North Eastern States | 157.0 | 147.5 |
| ST candidates of Left-Wing extremism affected districts | 160.0 | 147.5 |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh | 165.0 | 155.0 |
| Candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 162.5 | 152.5 |
| Candidates from the Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong sub-divisions and the mouzas named on page 9 of the notification) | 157.0 | 152.5 |
| Category (chest relaxation, male only) | Not expanded (cm) | Minimum expansion (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| All Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates | 76 | 5 |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh | 78 | 5 |
| Candidates from the North Eastern States named above and the Gorkha Territorial Administration | 77 | 5 |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Online application and scrutiny | ITBP checks your form and the sports certificate you uploaded. If they are in order, you get an admit card online with the date and venue. |
| 2. Documentation | You show your original documents (age, education, caste, sports certificates and any relaxation proof), and your identity is checked with biometrics. After checking, you hand in self-attested copies on the spot. Your sports marks come from the marks table above, and only your one best result counts. The minimum qualifying marks are 10 for every category. Anyone who cannot produce the right certificates is rejected. |
| 3. Physical Standard Test (PST) | Officers measure your height, chest (men only) and weight against the standards above. This is a measuring test, not a running test. Women sign a self-declaration about pregnancy before the PST. Being under or overweight does not bar you here; the medical officer decides at the DME. |
| 4. Sports Trial Test | A Board of Officers tests you in your own sport for 40 marks. It is qualifying: you need at least 20 marks, but these marks are not counted in the merit list. If you fall short, you are out, and there is no appeal for a re-test. Anyone who has represented India as a squad member in an international event, with ministry clearance, is exempt from the trial. |
| 5. Merit List | The merit list (a ranking by marks) is made from your sports achievement marks in your advertised sport. Candidates are shortlisted for the medical exam in that order. Ties are broken by: higher marks, then better national-level achievement (where international results are equal), then younger age, then name in alphabetical order. |
| 6. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) | A full fitness check done under the MHA guidelines dated 20.05.2015. |
| 7. Review Medical Examination (RME) | If you are declared unfit in the DME, you can ask for a second check by signing a written consent within 24 hours. It is usually held the next day, and the Board’s decision is final. |
In short, there is no written exam. Your sports marks decide your rank, while the PST and the Sports Trial Test only decide whether you stay in the race.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (a government pay grade) |
| Basic Pay | Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100 a month |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance, Ration Money, Washing Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance (in specified border areas), House Rent Allowance or free accommodation, Transport Allowance, and any other allowance the Force allows |
| Other Benefits | Free uniform, free leave pass and free medical facilities |
| Pension | New Restructured Defined Contributory Pension Scheme, which applies to new central government joiners since 01.01.2004 |
| Nature of Job | Group C (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial), temporary but likely to become permanent |
| Minimum Service | 10 years. If you resign earlier, you must repay three months of pay and allowances or the cost of your training, whichever is higher. |
| Sports Performance Review | Your performance is reviewed from time to time. If you do not deliver in your sport, you can choose to join the regular GD cadre or be discharged under the rules. |
In plain terms, you start at about Rs 21,700 a month in basic pay. Allowances such as DA, ration money and HRA are added on top, so your take-home pay is higher.
How to Apply
- Go to the ITBP recruitment website, recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in, when applications open on 03.10.2026.
- Create your profile and upload your sports certificate or proof of your best medal or level of participation. The notice says to do this before you apply, or your application is rejected during scrutiny.
- Fill in the application form carefully and pick your sport. Give an email ID and mobile number that work, because your admit card comes online.
- Pay the Rs 100 fee online if you are a male Unreserved, OBC or EWS candidate. Women, SC and ST candidates pay nothing.
- Submit the form before 11:59 PM on 01.11.2026 and keep a clear printout, because you must bring it to every stage.
Note: Offline applications are not accepted and will be rejected. A fee paid in any other way is forfeited, and fees are never refunded.
Photograph rejected by the upload form?
The notification gives no size for the photograph, but if the ITBP form rejects yours, resize it to the exact pixel and KB size the form asks for.
Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Printout of the online application form | Clear and easy to read. Without it you are not allowed into the venue, and ITBP keeps it. |
| Passport-size photographs | Four recent photographs, the same as the one in your online application. The notification does not give a size or format. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Matriculation or Class 10 certificate | The only proof of date of birth that is accepted (a Higher Secondary certificate also works) |
| Educational certificates | Originals for checking. A non-board certificate needs the government equivalence notification. |
| Sports certificates | In the prescribed form, signed by the right authority: Form-1 for international events (Secretary of the National Federation), Form-2 for national events (President or Secretary of IOA, National Federation or State Association), Form-3 for inter-university events (Dean of Sports or officer in charge), Form-5 for Khelo India events (officer from the Sports Authority of India). Upload a copy on the website too. |
| Category certificate (if applicable) | OBC certificate in Annexure-III format plus the NCL declaration in Annexure-III(A); SC or ST certificate in Annexure-IV; EWS certificate in Annexure-V, valid for 2025-2026. An NCL certificate must be dated within three years before 01.11.2026. A certificate in any other format is not accepted. |
| Height and chest relaxation certificate (if claiming) | In the Annexure-VI format. Without it, the claim is not entertained. |
| Domicile certificate | From the local revenue authority. West Pakistani Refugees settled in Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh need the Annexure-VI(A) certificate and a copy of the electoral roll. |
| No Objection Certificate (government employees) | Original NOC in the Annexure-II format from your employer, shown at documentation |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Apply Online at ITBP Recruitment Website |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Upload your sports certificate to your profile before you apply. If it is missing, your application is rejected during scrutiny.
- Do not apply offline or pay the fee any other way. Offline forms are rejected, other payments are forfeited, and the fee is never refunded.
- Only results from 01.01.2024 to 01.11.2026 count, and you get marks for just one best medal or level, not a total of several.
- If you want age, height or chest relaxation, bring the certificate in the exact format the notification gives. A claim without it is not entertained.
- Give a working email ID and mobile number. ITBP is not responsible if your admit card does not reach you or you forget your login.
- Check your eligibility before applying, because documents are verified in person later and a change of category is not allowed. Never pay anyone money; the only payment is the application fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026?
Online applications open on 03.10.2026, and the last date is 01.11.2026 at 11:59 PM.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 126 posts, 72 for men and 54 for women, across 28 sports, but ITBP can change this number without notice.
What qualification do I need?
You need to have passed Matriculation (Class 10) and to have won a medal or taken part in a listed competition between 01.01.2024 and 01.11.2026.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 23 years old on 01.11.2026, and with the sports relaxation the upper limit is 28 for Unreserved, EWS and OBC, 31 for OBC (NCL) and 33 for SC and ST candidates.
How much is the application fee?
Men in the Unreserved, OBC and EWS categories pay Rs 100, while women, SC and ST candidates pay nothing.
Is there a written exam?
No, selection goes through documentation, a PST (Physical Standard Test, where height, chest and weight are measured), a sports trial test, a merit list and a medical exam.
What is the salary of an ITBP Sports Quota Constable?
The post is at Level 3 of the pay matrix, which means basic pay of Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100 a month, plus allowances.
Do I need to have won a medal to apply?
Not always: at international events, from the Olympics down to other championships cleared by the sports ministry, just taking part earns marks, but at national, inter-university and Khelo India events you need a medal.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
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