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ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) has released the detailed notification for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. There are 126 vacancies for meritorious sportspersons, both male and female, across 28 sports disciplines. Candidates who have passed Matriculation (10th) and have represented India, a State/UT or a University in recognised competitions between 01 January 2024 and 01 November 2026 can apply. The online application window runs from 03 October 2026 to 01 November 2026. There is no written exam. Selection is based on sports achievement marks, a trial test, a physical standard test and a medical examination.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) – Sportspersons |
| Recruitment Type | Sports Quota, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Total Vacancies | 126 (Male 72, Female 54) |
| Sports Disciplines | 28 |
| Education | Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Salary | Level-3, ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection | Sports merit marks, Documentation, PST, Sports Trial Test, DME |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India or abroad |
| Official Website | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 03 October 2026 (00:01 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 November 2026 |
| Sports Achievement Period | 01 January 2024 to 01 November 2026 |
| Admit Card / Trial Dates | Will be announced on the official website |
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male – UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Female (all categories) | No fee |
| SC / ST | No fee |
Payment Notes
- The fee must be paid online through the ITBPF recruitment website. Any other mode of payment leads to rejection.
- Once paid, the fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 01 November 2026.
Age Relaxation for Sportspersons
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 5 + 3 = 8 years |
| SC / ST | 5 + 5 = 10 years |
Important Age Points
- Date of birth is taken only from the Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate. Later change requests are not accepted.
- OBC (NCL) candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate obtained within three years before 01 November 2026.
- Departmental candidates with at least 3 years of continuous central government service can apply up to 40 years (UR/EWS/OBC) and 45 years (SC/ST).
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details
Total posts: 126 (Male 72, Female 54). The notice lists vacancies by sport and gender, not by reserved category. The numbers may increase or decrease, and any change will be posted on the official website.
| Sport | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Aquatic (Water Polo / Swimming) | 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 (All Round Artistic) | 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 and 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 |
Good to Know
- If suitable candidates are not found in one sport, ITBPF can move those vacancies to another advertised sport.
- These posts are not open to physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Education Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised board. Certificates from boards other than Central or State Boards must come with a government notification confirming equivalence.
Sports Qualification
Candidates must have participated in, or won a medal at, one of the listed competitions between 01 January 2024 and 01 November 2026:
- International: participation or medal with clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- National: represented a State/UT in a Senior or Junior National Championship (recognised federation) or the National Games, with a medal or a position up to 3rd place.
- Inter-University: represented a university in an AIU/Inter University Sports Board event or Khelo India University Games, with a position up to 3rd place in the finals.
- Khelo India: represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 category) or Winter Games, with a position up to 3rd place in the finals.
Physical Standards
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (unexpanded) | 80 cm | Not applicable |
| Chest expansion | At least 5 cm | Not applicable |
| Weight | As per height and age chart | As per height and age chart |
Relaxation in height and chest is available for Scheduled Tribes, candidates from the North-Eastern states, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and residents of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Ladakh. Such candidates must submit the Annexure-VI certificate.
Medical Standards
- Eyesight must be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye without glasses or lenses.
- Colour blindness leads to rejection.
- Knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins and squint are not allowed.
- Tattoos are allowed only on the left forearm or the back of the hands, must be smaller than one-fourth of that body part, and must be of a religious symbol or name.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process
Selection happens in these stages:
- Online Application Scrutiny: uploaded sports certificates are checked. Missing or wrong documents lead to rejection.
- Documentation: original documents are verified and biometrics are taken. The minimum qualifying marks for sports achievement are 10 for all categories.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): height, chest (men) and weight are measured. Under- or overweight candidates still move ahead, and the final decision on weight is taken by the medical officer at DME.
- Sports Trial Test: 40 marks, qualifying in nature, minimum 20 marks. These marks are not counted in the merit list. Candidates who have represented India in an international event with Sports Ministry clearance are exempt.
- Merit List: prepared on sports achievement marks only.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME): held as per MHA guidelines of 2015.
- Review Medical Examination (RME): unfit candidates can opt for it by giving written consent within 24 hours.
How Ties Are Broken
- Higher marks come first.
- If international achievements are equal, the better national achievement wins.
- If still tied, the younger candidate is preferred.
- If still tied, alphabetical order of the name decides.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Salary Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD) – Sportsperson | Level-3 (7th CPC) | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
Allowances and Benefits
- Dearness Allowance, Ration Money, Washing Allowance and Transport Allowance
- Special Compensatory Allowance in specified border areas
- Free uniform, and free accommodation or HRA
- Free leave pass and free medical facilities
- Pension under the New Restructured Defined Contributory Pension Scheme
Selected candidates must serve at least 10 years. Resigning earlier means refunding three months’ pay and allowances or the training cost, whichever is higher.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Exam Pattern
There is no written exam for this recruitment. The sports achievement table below decides your merit marks. Only your single highest medal or participation level in the qualifying period counts.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 / 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 (cleared by MYA&S, 7+ countries) | 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 / Winter Games | 15 | 12 | 10 | Not eligible |
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Documents Required
Upload the sports certificate to your profile before applying. Carry the originals and the printed application form for the Documentation stage.
- Matriculation or 10th certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Sports certificate in the prescribed form (Form-1, 2, 3 or 5) signed by the proper authority
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in the prescribed format
- OBC (NCL) declaration (Annexure-III A) and non-creamy layer certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate valid for 2025-26, if applicable
- Domicile certificate from the local revenue authority
- Height and chest relaxation certificate (Annexure-VI), if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (Annexure-II) for government employees
- Four recent passport-size photographs, the same as in the online form
- Printout of the online application form and a valid photo ID
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | How to Apply
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the official website recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
- Register and create your profile with a working email ID and mobile number.
- Upload your highest sports medal or participation certificate in the profile.
- Open the Constable (GD) Sports Quota 2026 link and fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload your photo, signature and other documents as asked.
- Pay the ₹100 fee online if you are a male UR/OBC/EWS candidate. Women, SC and ST candidates skip this step.
- Submit the form and take a printout for later use.
Things to Remember
- Offline applications are rejected straight away.
- Incomplete applications and those received after 01 November 2026 are not accepted.
- Changing your category later is not allowed.
- Candidates involved in or convicted of any criminal case will not be considered.
- Beware of touts. No payment other than the application fee is ever needed.
- For help, call 011-24369482 / 24369483.
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Ans. The last date is 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Applications opened on 03 October 2026.
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Ans. There are 126 vacancies in total, 72 for male and 54 for female candidates, across 28 sports disciplines.
Ans. The age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 01 November 2026. Sportspersons get 5 years relaxation (UR/EWS/OBC), 8 years (OBC NCL) and 10 years (SC/ST
Ans. No. Selection is based on sports achievement marks, Documentation, PST, a qualifying Sports Trial Test and Medical Examination.
Ans. The pay scale is Level-3 (7th CPC), ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month, plus allowances such as DA, ration money and free accommodation or HRA.
