ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) has released a detailed recruitment advertisement for 126 Constable (General Duty) vacancies under the Sports Quota. Eligible male and female meritorious sportspersons can apply online through the official ITBP recruitment portal.
The online application process will start on 3 October 2026 and continue until 1 November 2026. The recruitment is for Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial posts.
Details for ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) – Sportsperson |
| Recruitment | Sports Quota-2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 126 |
| Male Vacancies | 72 |
| Female Vacancies | 54 |
| Job Category | Central Government Job |
| Pay Level | Level-3 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 |
| Qualification | Matriculation / 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 Years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 3 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Official Recruitment Portal | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
Vacancy Details
Vacancies are distributed across 28 sports disciplines.
| Sports Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
The vacancies are tentative, and ITBPF may increase, decrease, transfer, postpone or cancel vacancies/recruitment as permitted under the advertisement.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates applying for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment must have: Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized board.
- Candidates must also possess the required sports qualification and relevant certificates.
Sports Qualification
Only eligible meritorious sportspersons who have participated in or won medals/positions in the prescribed competitions during the period 1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026 will be considered. 361
Eligible competitions include prescribed levels of:
- International competitions
- National Championships / National Games
- Inter-University competitions
- Khelo India University Games
- Khelo India Youth Games
- Khelo India Winter Games
Candidates must upload documentary evidence supporting their highest medal, position or level of participation.
Age Limit
- The prescribed age limit is: 18 to 23 years
- The crucial date for determining age is 1 November 2026.
Age Relaxation
Meritorious sportspersons are eligible for the following relaxation according to the notification:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 8 Years |
| SC / ST | 10 Years |
Departmental candidates who have completed at least three years of continuous Central Government service may also receive relaxation subject to the conditions given in the official notification.
Salary
- Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-3 under the 7th CPC.
- Pay Scale: Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month.
- Apart from basic pay, eligible candidates may receive allowances such as Dearness Allowance, ration money, washing allowance, accommodation/HRA, transport allowance and other admissible benefits under ITBP rules.
Application Fee
The application fee is:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | Rs. 100 |
| ST/SC/Female Candidates | Nil |
The fee must be paid online through the ITBP recruitment portal. The fee, once paid, will not be refunded.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes:
- Scrutiny of online applications and sports certificates
- Documentation
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Sports Trial Test
- Preparation of merit list
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable
Candidates will have to produce original educational, caste, domicile and sports certificates during document verification.
Sports Trial Test
The Sports Trial Test carries 40 marks and is qualifying in nature.
Candidates are required to score at least 20 marks in the Sports Trial Test. However, marks obtained in the trial test will not be counted for preparation of the final merit list.
Candidates who represented India as part of the Indian squad in an eligible international event with the required clearance are exempted from the Sports Trial Test as specified in the notification.
Merit List
The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks awarded for the candidate’s qualifying sports achievement under the prescribed sports qualification table.
Candidates will then be shortlisted for the Detailed Medical Examination on the basis of merit.
Physical Standard
Height
General minimum height prescribed in the advertisement:
| Gender | Height |
|---|---|
| Male | 170 cm |
| Female | 157 cm |
Relaxed standards are available for specified categories and regions.
For example, candidates belonging to specified categories from Assam are prescribed a relaxed height standard of 165 cm for males and 155 cm for females in the notification.
Chest
For male candidates under the general standard:
- Unexpanded chest: 80 cm
- Minimum expansion: 5 cm
Relaxations are available for certain categories.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official ITBP Recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
- Complete registration or log in to your existing account.
- Open the application link for Constable (GD) under Sports Quota.
- Enter your personal, educational and other required information.
- Upload the required photograph, documents and sports certificates.
- Upload proof of your highest eligible medal/position or participation level.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the online form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future use.
Applications submitted offline will not be accepted. Candidates must upload the relevant sports certificate/document in their ITBP recruitment profile before applying.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Matriculation / 10th certificate
- Sports achievement certificate
- Domicile certificate
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable
- OBC-NCL declaration, if applicable
- Height/chest relaxation certificate, if applicable
- NOC for candidates serving in Government service
- Passport-size photographs
- Online application printout
Candidates who are Government employees must produce a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) during document verification.
Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 3 October 2026, 00:01 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available under ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
A total of 126 vacancies have been advertised, including 72 male and 54 female vacancies.
What is the educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board and possess the prescribed sports qualification.
What is the age limit?
The basic age limit is 18 to 23 years, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for submitting the online application is 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the application fee?
UR/OBC/EWS male candidates have to pay Rs. 100. Female, SC and ST candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
What is the salary for ITBP Constable GD?
The post carries Pay Level-3 with a pay scale of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100.
Is there a sports trial?
Yes. A 40-mark Sports Trial Test will be conducted, and candidates normally need at least 20 marks to qualify. Trial marks are not included in the final merit list.