POST DETAILS :
Indian Army has released a notification for the post of Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – OVERVIEW :
Indian Army
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Intake Ser No 06/2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Application Submission | From the date of advertisement |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 10 July 2026, up to 1700 hours |
FEES DETAILS
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AGE DETAILS :
Indian Army Sports Quota Salary Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 17½ years, completed on the first day of the enrolment period |
| Maximum Age | 25 years, not crossed on the last day of the enrolment period |
| Date of Birth Block | 30 September 2001 to 01 October 2008 (both dates inclusive) |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
- Only unmarried Indian male and female candidates are eligible for enrolment.
- Candidates discharged from the Indian Army for any reason are not eligible to appear in the selection trials.
- Candidates discharged from the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, or any other Government organisation are eligible, subject to discharge with no adverse entries.
- Serving individuals must possess a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of selection trials.
Sports Achievement Criteria – Havildar
- Medalist at Junior/Senior level representing a State in National Championship, or represented the Country at International level (individual event).
- Represented a State or Country in National or International competitions at Junior/Senior level (team event).
- Medalist in Khelo India Games, Khelo India Youth Games, or Khelo India University Games.
Sports Achievement Criteria – Naib Subedar
- Winner of any medal in World Championship/Asian Championships.
- Winner of any medal in Asian Games.
- Winner of any medal in CWG/World Cup.
- Represented India twice in Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/World Cup.
- Represented India in the Olympics.
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
Sports Disciplines Covered
| S.No | Sporting Discipline | Specific Event / Position / Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics (Track & Field) | 100M, 200M, 110M Hurdle, 400M, 800M, 1500M, 20KM Race Walk, Decathlon, 400M Hurdle, 3000M S/C, High Jump, Triple Jump, Long Jump, Javelin Throw, Shot Put, Discus Throw, Hammer Throw, Pole Vault |
| 2 | Archery | Compound & Recurve |
| 3 | Basketball | Point Guard, Forward, Power Forward, Centre |
| 4 | Boxing | All Olympic Weight Categories |
| 5 | Diving | Spring Board & High Board |
| 6 | Equestrian | Olympic & Asian Games events |
| 7 | Football | Attacking Mid Fielder, Defensive Mid Fielder, Goal Keeper, Defender Centre Back, Defender Wing Back |
| 8 | Fencing | Epee, Foil, Sabre |
| 9 | Gymnastics (Artistic) | All Rounder |
| 10 | Hockey | Striker, Mid Fielder, Defender (Drag Flicker) |
| 11 | Handball | Pivot, Right Back, Right Wing, Centre Back |
| 12 | Judo | -66 Kg & -81 Kg |
| 13 | Kayaking & Canoeing | K-1 and C-1 |
| 14 | Kabaddi | Left Raider, All Rounder, Left & Right Corner, Left & Right Cover |
| 15 | Karate (Kumite) | -60 Kg, 75 Kg, -84 Kg |
| 16 | Rowing | All Olympic & Asian Games Class |
| 17 | Swimming | 400M/800M/1500M Freestyle (Long distance), 200M/400M Freestyle (Middle distance), 50M/100M Freestyle (Sprint), 50M/100M/200M Backstroke, Butterfly and Breaststroke |
| 18 | Sailing | Olympic & Asian Games Class |
| 19 | Shooting | 50M Rifle 3P, 10M Air Rifle, 10M Air Pistol, 25M Rapid Fire Pistol, Trap & Skeet |
| 20 | Taekwondo (Kyourgi) | Under 87 Kg |
| 21 | Volleyball | Setter, Blocker, Attacker |
| 22 | Wushu (Only Sanshou) | 48 Kg, 70 Kg, 90 Kg |
| 23 | Weight Lifting | All Olympic Weight Categories |
| 24 | Wrestling | All Olympic Weight Categories |
Physical Standards
Candidates must meet the region-wise height, weight and chest expansion standards prescribed by the Indian Army for both male and female applicants.
Physical Standards – Male
| S.No | Region | Minimum Height (cms) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Himalayan (J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hill, Garhwal and Kumaon) | 163 |
| 2 | Eastern Himalayan (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Darjeeling) | 160 |
| 3 | Western Plains (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP) | 170 |
| 4 | Eastern Plains (Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha) | 169 |
| 5 | Central Plains (MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadar Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu) | 168 |
| 6 | Southern Plains (AP, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, A&N Islands) | 166 |
| 7 | Gorkhas | 157 |
| 8 | Ladakhis | 157 |
Weight should be proportionate to height and age as per Army Medical Standards, and candidates should be capable of a chest expansion of 5 cms.
Physical Standards – Female
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 162 cms |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per Army Medical Standards |
| Chest Expansion | 5 cms |
A height relaxation of 4 cms is given to female candidates belonging to the North East Region (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam), Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Ladakhis, and Tribals of recognized tribal areas. Domicile and Caste certificates will be used to determine applicability of this relaxation. Waivers in physical standards and tests may be given for exceptional talent, for both male and female candidates.
Physical Fitness Test
| Category | Test | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1.6 Km Run | To be completed in 5 minutes 45 seconds |
| Male | 9 Feet Ditch | Need to Qualify |
| Male | Zig-Zag Balance | Need to Qualify |
| Female | 1.6 Km Run | To be completed in 8 minutes |
| Female | 10 Feet Long Jump | Need to Qualify |
| Female | 3 Feet High Jump | Need to Qualify |
Indian Army Sports Quota Salary, Allowances and Pension
Selected candidates under this Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 receive the same pay, allowances, and post-retirement benefits as Regular Serving Personnel of the Indian Army.
- Pay and allowances as per the Army Pay Rules, 2017 and subsequent amendments.
- Pension governed by the Pension Regulations for the Army-2008, as amended from time to time.
- Other benefits including CSD facilities and medical facilities as applicable to Regular Serving Personnel.
- Insurance cover with premium deduction as per existing norms.
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM) status on release from service, along with ECHS and CSD facilities post-retirement.
- Promotion prospects exist on merit up to the rank of Subedar Major, with further opportunities for commissioned officer rank subject to qualifying examinations.
HOW TO APPLY
- Download the application form from the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Take a print of the application form on A4 size paper only, as per the prescribed format; non-standard forms will be rejected.
- Fill in all details in block capitals, exactly as per the Matriculation certificate, including name, father’s name, address, sports discipline, and level of participation.
- Affix a recent colour photograph and provide left thumb impression and signature as indicated on the form.
- Attach self-attested copies of Matriculation Certificate, Aadhar Card, and Sports Certificate(s).
- Send the completed application, along with all required documents, through Registered Post only to the Army Sports Control Board address given below.
- Ensure the application reaches the office before 1700 hours on 10 July 2026, as late applications will not be entertained.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Address | Directorate of PT & Sports, General Staff Branch, IHQ of MoD (Army), Room No 747 ‘A’ Wing, Sena Bhawan, PO New Delhi-110011 |
| Mode of Sending Application | Registered Post only (Speed Post not accepted) |
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FAQs :
What is the last date to apply for Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application is 10 July 2026, up to 1700 hours. Late applications will not be entertained.
