ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

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ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 126 Constable (GD) Posts

Welcome to ACTIVEGOVTJOBS.COM. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt. Reference: CBC 19143/11/0015/2627) for the appointment of Meritorious Sportspersons to the post of Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota.
A total of 126 vacancies (72 for Male and 54 for Female candidates) have been notified across 28 sports disciplines. Online applications will commence on 03 October 2026 (00:01 AM) and eligible candidates can submit their forms until the closing deadline of 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Meta Description: ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 126 Constable (GD) posts at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. Check sports eligibility, 28 disciplines, salary, and last date (01 Nov 2026).

Quick Overview Table

Particulars Details
Recruitment Authority Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
Ministry Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India
Post Name Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota
Classification Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted & Non-Ministerial
Total Vacancies 126 Posts (Male: 72, Female: 54)
Number of Disciplines 28 Sports Disciplines
Pay Scale Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100/-) + Central Govt allowances
Application Mode Online Only
Official Website recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in

Important Dates

Event Date & Time
Short Notification Issued 29 September 2026
Online Application Start Date 03 October 2026 (00:01 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online 01 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment 01 November 2026
Sports Trials & PST Dates To be notified later

Application Fee Details

Category Application Fee
Male Candidates (UR / OBC / EWS) ₹100/-
SC / ST Candidates ₹0/- (Exempted)
All Female Candidates ₹0/- (Exempted)
Ex-Servicemen ₹0/- (Exempted)
Fee Payment Mode: Online via the integrated payment gateway through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Vacancy & Discipline-Wise Highlights

A total of 126 posts are distributed among 28 sports disciplines:
  • Key Disciplines: Athletics, Aquatics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Equestrian, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, Judo, Kho-Kho, Pencak Silat, Powerlifting, Skiing (Alpine/Nordic), Shooting, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing, MTB Cycling, and Karate.
  • Highest Vacancies: Judo (12 Posts), Boxing (9 Posts), Shooting (8 Posts), and Skiing (8 Posts).

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or equivalent from a recognized Board or Institution.

2. Sports Qualification

  • Candidates must have represented a State or the Country in National or International competitions, or represented a University in Inter-University tournaments, or represented State Schools Teams in National School Games in any of the recognized 28 sports disciplines within the specified qualification window.
  • Must possess an official sports certificate issued by competent authorities in the prescribed format.

3. Age Limit (as on 01.11.2026)

  • Base Age Limit: 18 to 23 Years
  • Age Relaxation for Meritorious Sportspersons:
    • General / EWS / OBC: Up to 5 Years (Maximum 28 Years)
    • SC / ST Meritorious Sportspersons: Up to 10 Years (Maximum 33 Years)

Selection Process

The selection for ITBP Constable GD under the sports quota will follow these sequential stages:
  1. Document Verification: Verification of educational mark sheets and sports achievement certificates.
  2. Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest (for male candidates), and weight measurements.
  3. Sports Trial / Skill Assessment: Practical trial in the applied sports event/weight category to evaluate current athletic proficiency.
  4. Merit List: Drawn strictly on the basis of marks awarded for sports certificates and performance in trials.
  5. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME).

Step-by-Step How to Apply Online

  1. Visit the official ITBP recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
  2. Click on “New User Registration” and provide your active email ID, mobile number, and basic identification details.
  3. Log in with your registration credentials and locate “Constable (General Duty) Sports Quota 2026”.
  4. Fill in your personal details, academic background, and select your specific sports discipline and event/weight category.
  5. Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature, matriculation certificate, and valid sports achievement certificate.
  6. Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (if applicable).
  7. Review your application thoroughly and submit it before 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
  8. Download and save the final application acknowledgment for reference during the trial stages.

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