🏅 Big news for sportspersons eyeing a government career — the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has announced Constable (General Duty) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 with 126 posts reserved for meritorious athletes across 28 sports disciplines. Online applications will open on 3 October 2026 and close on 1 November 2026. 💪
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has invited online applications from talented sportspersons for the post of Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota. A total of 126 vacancies have been announced — 72 for male candidates and 54 for female candidates — spread across 28 different sports disciplines.
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-3 with a pay scale of ₹21,700 – ₹69,100. Since this is a sports-quota recruitment, applicants must hold the prescribed sports achievement certificate in one of the notified disciplines. Candidates should read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying.
Vacancy Details
The 126 posts are distributed discipline-wise between male and female candidates. Some of the major disciplines are listed below:
| Sports Discipline | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judo | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Boxing | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Central Ski | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Sports Shooting | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Taekwondo | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Athletics | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Archery | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Badminton | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Other disciplines | Remaining posts across remaining disciplines | ||
| Grand Total | 72 | 54 | 126 |
The full discipline-wise breakup covers 28 sports including Aquatics, Football, Hockey, Handball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Karate, Pencak Silat, Kho-Kho, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing, MTB Cycling, Ice Hockey, Equestrian and Football. Check the official notification for the complete list.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 23 years as on the cut-off date mentioned in the detailed advertisement.
- Sports Qualification: Candidates must fulfil the prescribed sports achievement conditions and produce a valid sports achievement certificate / document in the notified discipline.
- Educational Qualification: Detailed educational qualification is not specified in the short notice — candidates must check the full advertisement for qualification requirements.
- Other Conditions: Physical standards and all other eligibility conditions will apply as per the detailed ITBP advertisement and rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release (as per source) | 3–9 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male candidates – UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Female candidates | Nil |
| SC / ST candidates | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official ITBP recruitment website and open the detailed advertisement for Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota.
- Read all eligibility conditions, sports achievement criteria and instructions carefully.
- Register or log in on the ITBP recruitment portal.
- Fill in your personal, educational and sports-related details correctly.
- Upload the required documents and sports certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 if you are a male UR, OBC or EWS candidate (others are exempt).
- Submit the form before 01 November 2026, 11:59 PM and save a printout for future reference.
Selection Process
- Online application scrutiny
- Documentation
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Detailed Medical Examination
- Sports trials (as per the detailed advertisement)
- Final selection as per ITBP rules
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