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| Recruiting authority | Indian Army / Army Sports Control Board, IHQ of MoD (Army) |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 10 Jul 2026 |
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- Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 invites applications from unmarried Indian male and female candidates to appear in recruitment trials for Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) posts under Intake Ser No 06/2026. Outstanding sportspersons who have represented at International, Junior or Senior National Championships, Khelo India Games, Youth Games, or Khelo India University Games on or after 01 April 2024 are eligible to apply across 23 sports disciplines including Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Wrestling, Shooting and more. The completed application form must reach the Army Sports Control Board by registered post before 1700 hours on 10 July 2026.
- Download Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Here
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
- This overview table summarizes the key details of the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 for Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) posts.
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Important Dates
- Candidates applying for the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 should keep track of the following key dates.
- The notification does not specify the exact advertisement release date, only that applications will be accepted from that date until the closing time. Late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must meet the marital status, nationality and sports achievement conditions specified for Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) posts.
- 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.
Age Limit
- The age limit is the same for both Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) posts under this recruitment.
Educational Qualification
- The minimum educational qualification for both Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) posts is Matriculation (Class 10th) from a recognized School/Board/University.
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
- 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.
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Physical Standards – Female
- 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.
Selection Process
- The selection process for Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 involves shortlisting based on sports achievements, followed by trials and medical examination.
- Applications are received only through Registered or normal post.
- Shortlisting is done based on higher sports achievements of the candidate.
- Call-up letters are sent to shortlisted candidates via email, indicating date, time and place of selection trials.
- Candidates undergo Physical Fitness Test, Physical Standards Test, and Skill Test at the designated Army Centre.
- Candidates qualifying the above tests undergo medical examination at the trial site itself.
- Candidates declared Medically Temporary Unfit may avail specialist review at a Military Hospital within 21 days; no further appeal is permissible.
- Candidates declared Medically Permanent Unfit may appeal for specialist opinion within 21 days on payment of Rs. 10 by Military Receivable Order (MRO); no further appeal is permissible.
- The final selection list is prepared from candidates who qualify in all respects, depending on available vacancies in each sports discipline.
- Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification form along with the Offer of Enrolment.
- Selection is provisional until candidates report to the allotted Regimental/Corps Training Centre and complete their enrolment form.
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Documents Required
- Candidates must attach certain documents with the application, and carry additional original documents at the time of selection trials.
Documents to Attach with Application
- Self-attested copy of Matriculation Certificate
- Self-attested copy of Aadhar Card
- Self-attested copy of Sports Certificate(s)
- No variation in Date of Birth or spelling of name will be accepted between the application and certificates.
Documents Required at the Time of Selection Trials
- 02 recent unattested passport-size colour photographs (taken not more than one month before the date of the advertisement, white background, not computerized/photocopied/photoshopped)
- Education certificates with marksheets of all qualifications from Matric onward, ink-signed by the head of the institution
- School leaving certificate countersigned by EO/DEO (for open school matric candidates)
- Domicile Certificate with photograph, issued by Tehsildar/District Magistrate
- Caste Certificate with photograph, issued by Tehsildar/District Magistrate
- Religion Certificate from Tehsildar/SDM (if religion is not mentioned in the caste certificate)
- School Character Certificate issued by the School/College Principal/Headmaster
- Character Certificate with photograph issued by Village Sarpanch/Municipal Corporation within the last six months
- Unmarried Certificate with photograph issued by Village Sarpanch/Municipal Corporation within the last six months
- Discharge Certificate (original plus four self-attested photocopies) for candidates discharged from Indian Air Force/Indian Navy/other Government organisations, with no adverse entries
- NOC in original plus four attested photocopies for candidates presently serving in a Government organisation
- Own sports kit and equipment for the skill test
- Aadhaar Card for biometric authentication at the trial site
- Candidates will not be permitted to appear in trials without original educational marksheets and passing certificates, except where the school/college principal provides an original ink-signed certificate confirming the documents are deposited with the institution.
How to Apply for Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Eligible unmarried male and female sportspersons must download, fill and post the application form as per the process below.
- 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.
Important Instructions
- Selection in the Indian Army is fair and transparent, based purely on merit; no bribe is required at any stage.
- Candidates must carry their Aadhaar Card for biometric authentication at the trial site.
- Entry into the Selection Trials site is permitted only on production of the Admit Card sent via [email protected]; fake admit cards will be handed over to Civil Police.
- Consumption or possession of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances is a rejection criterion; zero tolerance is followed for alcoholism and substance abuse.
- Permanent body tattoos are permitted only on the inner forearm and back of the hand; offensive, obscene, or racist tattoos are prohibited.
- Sikh candidates whose religion prohibits cutting hair or shaving may retain hair, beard, and moustache as per laid-down specifications.
- No compensation is payable for death, injury, or loss during the trials; participation is voluntary, and an Indemnity Bond must be signed.
- Candidates may need to attend the Selection Trials site two to three times and must arrange their own stay.
- Use of contact lenses is not allowed during the trials.
- Certificates with overwriting, tampering of seals, or erasure/alteration will not be accepted.
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Q3. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
- Candidates must be between 17½ and 25 years of age, with a date of birth between 30 September 2001 and 01 October 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
- The minimum educational qualification for both Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) posts is Matriculation.
Q6. What sports achievements are required for eligibility?
- Candidates must have represented at International, Junior or Senior National Championship, Khelo India Games, Youth Games, or Khelo India University Games on or after 01 April 2024, with specific medal/participation criteria differing for Havildar and Naib Subedar posts.
Q8. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
- The notification does not mention any application fee for submitting the form.
Q9. What physical fitness tests are conducted during trials?
- Male candidates undergo a 1.6 Km run, 9 feet ditch, and zig-zag balance test; female candidates undergo a 1.6 Km run, 10 feet long jump, and 3 feet high jump test.
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