Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 | Last Date 10-07-2026
Updated: Oct 7, 2026
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📋 Indian Army
Sports Quota
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
⚡ At a Glance
- VacanciesSee notification
- QualificationUnmarried Indian male and female sportspersons
- Application FeeSee notification
- Last Date10-07-2026
Indian Army has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Sports Quota. Candidates who have completed Unmarried Indian male and female sportspersons from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 10-07-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Indian Army recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
OrganizationIndian Army
Post NameSports Quota
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Total VacanciesSee notification
SalaryAs Per Norms
Apply Start DateTo Be Announced
Last Date to Apply10-07-2026
Employment TypeRegular / As Per Notification
CategoryGovernment
Apply ModeOnline
LocationAll India
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Judo | -66 Kg & -81 Kg |
| Kayaking & Canoeing | K-1 and C-1 |
| Karate (Kumite) | -60 Kg, 75 Kg, -84 Kg |
| Swimming | 400M/800M/1500M Freestyle (Long distance), 200M/400M Freestyle (Middle distance), 50M/100M Freestyle (Sprint), 50M/100M/200M Backstroke, Butterfly and Breaststroke |
| Shooting | 50M Rifle 3P, 10M Air Rifle, 10M Air Pistol, 25M Rapid Fire Pistol, Trap & Skeet |
| Taekwondo (Kyourgi) | Under 87 Kg |
| Wushu (Only Sanshou) | 48 Kg, 70 Kg, 90 Kg |
| Western Himalayan (J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hill, Garhwal and Kumaon) | 163 |
| Eastern Himalayan (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Darjeeling) | 160 |
| Western Plains (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP) | 170 |
| Eastern Plains (Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha) | 169 |
| Central Plains (MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadar Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu) | 168 |
| Southern Plains (AP, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, A&N Islands) | 166 |
| Gorkhas | 157 |
| Ladakhis | 157 |
| 1.6 Km Run | To be completed in 5 minutes 45 seconds |
| 1.6 Km Run | To be completed in 8 minutes |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Unmarried Indian male and female sportspersons
Age Limit
17½ to 25 years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government rules.
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 10-07-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organization.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the “Apply Online” link for Sports Quota.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online payment mode.
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Indian Army / Army Sports Control Board, IHQ of MoD (Army) |
| Posts | Direct Entry Havildar (Sports) and Naib Subedar (Sports) |
| Intake | Ser No 06/2026 |
| Number Of Sports Disciplines | 23 disciplines |
| Application Mode | Offline, through Registered Post only |
| Last Date To Apply | 10 July 2026, 1700 hours |
| Official Website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Event | Date |
| Start Of Application Submission | From the date of advertisement |
| Last Date To Submit Application | 10 July 2026, up to 1700 hours |
| S.No | Sporting Discipline |
| 1 | Athletics (Track & Field) |
| 2 | Archery |
| 3 | Basketball |
| 4 | Boxing |
| 5 | Diving |
| 6 | Equestrian |
| 7 | Football |
| 8 | Fencing |
| 9 | Gymnastics (Artistic) |
| 10 | Hockey |
| 11 | Handball |
| 12 | Judo |
| 13 | Kayaking & Canoeing |
| 14 | Kabaddi |
| 15 | Karate (Kumite) |
| 16 | Rowing |
| 17 | Swimming |
| 18 | Sailing |
| 19 | Shooting |
| 20 | Taekwondo (Kyourgi) |
| 21 | Volleyball |
| 22 | Wushu (Only Sanshou) |
| 23 | Weight Lifting |
| 24 | Wrestling |
| 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) |
| Height | 162 cms |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per Army Medical Standards |
| Chest Expansion | 5 cms |
| Category | Test |
| Male | 1.6 Km Run |
| Female | 1.6 Km Run |
| 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) |
| Job Openings | Last Date |
| 68Th Short Service Commission (Tech) Entry Jobs – 381 Posts | 06-08-2026 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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