Recruitment of sportspersons in ITBP: Opportunity to become a Constable under the sports quota; 126 posts to be filled..

ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has announced recruitment for 126 Constable (General Duty) posts under the sports quota. This recruitment is intended for meritorious sportspersons. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply. The online application process will commence at 12:01 AM on October 3, 2026. Candidates will be able to submit their applications until 11:59 PM on November 1, 2026.

What is the salary?
These are Group ‘C’ non-gazetted and non-ministerial posts. Selected candidates will receive a salary ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 under Pay Level-3. The important dates are as follows:

Online application starts: October 3, 2026 (12:01 AM)
Last date for application: November 1, 2026
Application closing time: 11:59 PM
Key recruitment details
Details    Information
Recruiting Body    Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
Post    Constable (General Duty)
Recruitment Type    Sports Quota
Vacancy Year    2025
Total Posts    126
Male Posts    72
Female Posts    54
Post Group    Group ‘C’
Nature of Post    Non-gazetted, Non-ministerial
Pay Level    Level-3
Pay Scale    ₹21,700–₹69,100
Age Limit    18 to 23 years
Application Mode    Online
Application Starts    October 3, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last Date    November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM

How many posts are there for specific sports?

Vacancies for 28 sports disciplines have been allocated for the ITBP Constable (General Duty) Sports Quota recruitment. The number of vacancies varies by sport for male and female candidates.

S.No.    Sport    Male    Female    Total
1    Athletics            3           2              5
2    Aquatics            2          2                4
3    Archery             1          4                5
4    Badminton        3           3               6
5    Basketball       3            0              3
6    Boxing            5             4               9
7    Equestrian       1             0             1
8    Football            2            0             2
9    Gymnastics     3          3                 6
10    Handball        3          0                 3
11    Ice Hockey    4            2                6
12    Hockey        3              0                   3
13    Judo             4             8                 12
14    Kho-Kho       1           2                   3
15    Pencak Silat    1         3                  4
16    Powerlifting    1         0                 1
17    Nordic Skiing    4       4               8
18    Shooting       4          4                 8
19    Table Tennis    2      0                 2
20    Taekwondo    3        4                 7
21    Volleyball      6        0                   6
22    Weightlifting    4       0                 4
23    Wrestling    4           1                   5
24    Canoeing    1          2                     3
25    Kayaking    1            2                    3
26    Rowing        0         1                    1
27    MTB Cycling    1     1                    2
28    Karate         2            2                  4
Total                 72            54            126

Who can apply?
This recruitment is open to eligible male and female Indian citizens.
Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan may also apply, provided they meet the prescribed conditions. The recruitment is specifically for meritorious sportspersons who meet the prescribed criteria.
Therefore, candidates must verify their eligibility regarding sports achievements and relevant certificates before applying.

What is the age limit?
The age limit for ITBP Constable (General Duty) Sports Quota recruitment is 18 to 23 years.
Meritorious sportspersons will receive an age relaxation of up to 5 years.
Meritorious sportspersons belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) will be granted a relaxation of up to 10 years.

What is the application fee?
The application fee varies based on the candidate's category and gender.

Candidate    Application Fee
Male - Unreserved    ₹100
Male - OBC    ₹100
Male - EWS    ₹100
Female Candidates    No fee
Scheduled Caste (SC)    No fee
Scheduled Tribe (ST)    No fee
Ex-Servicemen    No fee

How to apply for ITBP Sports Quota recruitment?
Candidates can apply online. The following steps must be followed:

Visit the official ITBP recruitment website.
Open the notification for Constable (General Duty) recruitment under the sports quota.
Carefully read the conditions regarding eligibility and sports certificates.
Access the online application link (available from October 3, 2026).
Register and enter the required personal, educational, and sports-related details.
Upload the necessary documents and sports certificates in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee of ₹100, if applicable.
Thoroughly review all information entered in the application before final submission.
Submit the application before 11:59 PM on November 1, 2026.
Keep the submitted application form safe or download it for future reference.

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