The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) has released the detailed advertisement for 126 vacancies of Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota (Group C, Pay Level 3). Meritorious male and female sportspersons who have participated or won medals between 1 January 2024 and 1 November 2026 can apply. Only a 10th pass (Matriculation) qualification is needed. Online applications run from 3 October to 1 November 2026. Read the full details below before you apply.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty), Sportspersons |
| Notification Title | Constable (GD) Sports Quota (printed as “Sports Quota-2025” in the notice) |
| Total Vacancies | 126 (72 Male + 54 Female), tentative |
| Disciplines | 28 sports disciplines |
| Post Type | Group C (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial), temporary, likely to be permanent |
| Pay Level | Level 3 (₹21,700 to ₹69,100) |
| Qualification | Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years (with relaxation) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (males UR/OBC/EWS), free for females, SC and ST |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India or abroad |
| Official Website | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 3 October 2026 (00:01 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age calculated as on | 1 November 2026 |
| Sports achievement period counted | 1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026 |
| Admit Card, Documentation, PST and Trial Test Dates | To be notified on the ITBPF recruitment website |
Discipline-wise Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Discipline | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | Aquatic | 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 (All Round Artistic) | 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 | Central Ski (Alpine and Nordic) | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 18 | Sports 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 |
| Grand Total | 72 | 54 | 126 |
Vacancies within each discipline are also split by event or weight category (for example, Boxing and Judo by weight, Athletics by event). The notification can shift unfilled vacancies to other disciplines, and the total may increase or decrease.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Certificates from boards other than Central or State Boards need a Government notification declaring equivalence.
Nationality
- Indian citizens, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan, male and female.
Age Limit (as on 1 November 2026)
- 18 to 23 years.
- Only the date of birth in the Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate is accepted.
| Category | Age Relaxation for Meritorious Sportspersons |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 5 + 3 = 8 years |
| SC / ST | 5 + 5 = 10 years |
- Departmental candidates with at least 3 years of continuous Central Government service can apply up to 40 years (UR/EWS/OBC) or 45 years (SC/ST), subject to the conditions in the notification.
- The OBC (NCL) certificate must be obtained within 3 years before 1 November 2026.
Who Cannot Apply
- These vacancies are not open to physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen.
- Candidates involved in or convicted in a criminal case will not be considered.
Sports Qualification (Most Important)
Only players who participated or won a medal in the listed competitions between 1 January 2024 and 1 November 2026 are eligible. You are marked on one highest achievement only, and you must upload the certificate for it on the ITBPF recruitment website before applying, or your application will be rejected.
Recognised Levels and Marks
| S.No. | Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympic Games (Summer and Winter) | 100 | 92 | 84 | 75 |
| 2 | Youth Olympic Games | 95 | 87 | 79 | 70 |
| 3 | World Championship / World Cup (Quadrennial) | 90 | 82 | 74 | 65 |
| 4 | Asian Games | 85 | 77 | 69 | 60 |
| 5 | Commonwealth Games | 80 | 72 | 64 | 55 |
| 6 | World Championship / World Cup (Biennial) | 75 | 67 | 59 | 50 |
| 7 | World Championship / World Cup (Annual) | 70 | 62 | 54 | 45 |
| 8 | Junior World Championship / Junior World Cup | 65 | 57 | 49 | 40 |
| 9 | Asian Championship (Quadrennial) | 60 | 52 | 44 | 35 |
| 10 | Asian Championship (Biennial) | 55 | 47 | 39 | 30 |
| 11 | Asian Championship (Annual) | 50 | 42 | 34 | 25 |
| 12 | Junior Asian Championship | 45 | 37 | 29 | 20 |
| 13 | World University Games | 40 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| 14 | Other International Championships cleared by the Sports Ministry (more than 7 countries) | 35 | 27 | 19 | 15 |
| 15 | National Games / Senior National Championship | 30 | 22 | 17 | Not eligible |
| 16 | Junior National Championship | 25 | 18 | 15 | Not eligible |
| 17 | Inter-University / Khelo India University Games | 20 | 13 | 11 | Not eligible |
| 18 | Khelo India Youth Games / Khelo India Winter Games | 15 | 12 | 10 | Not eligible |
- At national, inter-university and Khelo India levels, only medals or positions up to 3rd place count. Participation marks are available only at international levels.
- International participation must be with clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- The minimum qualifying marks are 10 for all categories (UR/SC/ST/OBC).
Physical Standards
Height
| Category | Male (cm) | Female (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 170 | 157 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150 |
| ST candidates of North Eastern States | 157 | 147.5 |
| ST candidates of Left-Wing Extremism affected districts | 160 | 147.5 |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Ladakh | 165 | 155 |
| Candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura | 162.5 | 152.5 |
Chest (Male candidates only)
| Category | Unexpanded | Minimum Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| General | 80 cm | 5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 76 cm | 5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Ladakh | 78 cm | 5 cm |
| North Eastern States candidates and GTA | 77 cm | 5 cm |
Other Standards
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per the weight chart in the notification.
- Eyesight: Distant vision 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) without correction, near vision N6 and N9. Glasses or lenses are not allowed.
- Colour blindness: Colour blind candidates are not eligible.
- Candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins or squint.
- Tattoos: Allowed only in limited cases, such as the inner side of the left forearm or the back of the hands, with a size less than one-fourth of that body part, and with content permitted as per the notification.
Salary and Benefits
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 3 (7th CPC) |
| Pay Scale | ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance, Ration Money, Washing Allowance, HRA or free accommodation, Transport Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance in border areas, free uniform, free medical facilities, leave pass and other admissible allowances |
| Pension | New Restructured Defined Contributory Pension Scheme |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male candidates (UR / OBC / EWS) | ₹100/- |
| Female candidates | Exempted |
| SC / ST candidates | Exempted |
- Payment is online only through the ITBPF recruitment website, and the fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
The selection has the stages below, in this order:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Online application scrutiny | Your form and uploaded sports certificate are checked, and eligible candidates get an online admit card |
| 2. Documentation | Biometric verification and original document check, including age, education, caste, sports achievement and relaxation proofs. Minimum 10 marks needed in sports achievement |
| 3. Physical Standard Test (PST) | Height, chest (males) and weight are measured |
| 4. Sports Trial Test | 40 marks, qualifying in nature, minimum 20 marks to pass. Marks are not added to the merit list. Candidates who represented India in the Indian squad at an international event (with Sports Ministry clearance) are exempted |
| 5. Merit List | Prepared from the marks for your sports achievement, in your advertised discipline |
| 6. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) | Conducted as per MHA guidelines for CAPFs |
| 7. Review Medical Examination (RME) | Available to candidates declared unfit in DME, if they give written consent within 24 hours |
Tie-breaker rules: Higher marks first, then higher achievement in national competition, then the younger candidate, and finally alphabetical order.
Female candidates: A self-declaration of pregnancy status is required at the PST stage, and the notification has provisions for temporary unfit cases.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in and register to create your profile.
- Upload the certificate or document for your highest sports medal, position or participation in your profile before applying, as the notification requires.
- Select Constable (GD) Sports Quota and your sports discipline or event, then fill in the form carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature and other documents as instructed.
- Pay the ₹100 fee online if you are a male UR/OBC/EWS candidate (females, SC and ST are exempt).
- Submit the form and download and keep a printout. You must bring it, along with the same passport-size photographs, at every stage of the recruitment.
Note: Apply only online. Offline applications are rejected summarily. Incomplete applications and requests for category change later are not accepted. Keep a working email ID and mobile number, since admit cards are downloaded online and ITBPF is not responsible for non-receipt.
Documents Required (Originals at Documentation)
- Matriculation (10th) certificate for date of birth
- Educational certificates, with equivalence notification if from a non-Central/State board
- Sports certificate for your highest medal or participation in the prescribed format (Forms 1, 2, 3 or 5, depending on the level)
- OBC (NCL) certificate with declaration, SC/ST certificate, or EWS certificate, if applicable
- Domicile certificate from the local revenue authority
- Height and chest relaxation certificate (Annexure VI), if claiming relaxation
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, for government employees
- Four recent passport-size photographs, the same as in the application
- Printout of the online application form
Important Links
| Link Type | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (from 3 Oct 2026) | Apply Now |
| Official Notification (Detailed Advertisement) | View Notification |
| Official Website | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
| Join Our WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
For queries, the notification lists the ITBPF helpline numbers: 011-24369482 and 011-24369483.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026?
The last date is 1 November 2026 till 11:59 PM. Applications start on 3 October 2026 at 00:01 AM.
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
There are 126 tentative vacancies: 72 for male and 54 for female candidates, across 28 sports disciplines. The number may change.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Q4. What is the age limit?
18 to 23 years as on 1 November 2026. Meritorious sportspersons get 5 years of relaxation, OBC (NCL) get 8 years in total, and SC/ST get 10 years in total.
Q5. Who is eligible under the sports quota?
Players who participated or won a medal in the recognized competitions between 1 January 2024 and 1 November 2026, with proof from the competent authority. At national and below, only positions up to 3rd place count.
Q6. What is the salary of an ITBP Constable (GD) Sportsperson?
Pay Level 3, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100, plus allowances such as DA, ration money, HRA or free accommodation, and free medical facilities.
Q7. What is the application fee?
₹100 for male UR/OBC/EWS candidates. Females, SC and ST candidates are exempted.
Q8. Is there a written exam?
The notification does not list a written exam. Selection is based on documentation, PST, the sports trial test (qualifying), a merit list built from sports achievement marks, and the medical examination.
Q9. Is the Sports Trial Test compulsory?
Yes, it is qualifying (minimum 20 out of 40 marks), except for candidates who represented India in the Indian squad at an international event with Sports Ministry clearance.
Q10. What is the minimum qualifying mark in the sports achievement?
10 marks for all categories, based on the marks table for your highest achievement.
Q11. Can ex-servicemen or physically challenged candidates apply?
No. These vacancies are not open for physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen.
Q12. Can I wear glasses or lenses in the eyesight test?
No. Vision must be 6/6 and 6/9 without correction, and visual correction of any kind is not permitted. Colour blind candidates are not eligible.
Q13. Is there any minimum service period after joining?
Yes. Candidates must serve for a minimum of 10 years. Resigning earlier requires refunding three months’ pay and allowances or the training cost, whichever is higher.
Q14. Will my performance be reviewed after joining?
Yes. The notification says a sportsperson’s performance is reviewed periodically, and if the desired results are not shown, the person may be asked to merge with the combatized GD cadre or be discharged as per rules.
Q15. Does ITBPF take any money for selection?
No. No payment is required except the nominal application fee (and RME fee, if applicable). Beware of touts and report anyone asking for money to the Recruitment Board or local police.
Conclusion
The ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is a strong opportunity for sportspersons with a recent national or international record, offering a Level 3 central government job with a clear 10th pass qualification. Keep your sports certificate in the correct format, check your height, chest and eyesight against the standards, and apply between 3 October and 1 November 2026. Bookmark recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in for admit cards and trial dates.
Disclaimer: This post is for information only. The vacancies are tentative and may change. Please verify all details on the official ITBPF recruitment website and in the official notification before applying.