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ITBP
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
ITBP Constable GD Sports 2026
ITBPF is recruiting 126 meritorious sportspersons for Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota-2025. Online applications are open from 3 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. Candidates must be 10th pass and meet the prescribed sports-achievement criteria.
Total Vacancies
126
Age Limit
18–23 Years
As on 01 Nov 2026
Application Dates
3 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
All India
Qualification
Matriculation / 10th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board, plus prescribed sports achievement in an eligible advertised discipline during 01/01/2024 to 01/11/2026.
Salary / Stipend
Pay Level-3, Rs. 21,700-69,100 under the 7th CPC, plus admissible ITBPF allowances.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) |
Post | Constable (General Duty) - Sportspersons |
Quota | Sports Quota-2025 |
Classification | Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
Total Vacancies | 126 |
Application Mode | Online only |
Application Portal | https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
Job Location | Anywhere in India or abroad |
Current Status | Application Open |
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Online Application Start | 3 October 2026, 00:01 AM IST |
Last Date to Apply | 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
Age Cut-off Date | 1 November 2026 |
Sports Achievement Eligibility Window | 1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026 |
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
Male - UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
Female - all categories | Nil |
SC / ST | Nil |
Fee once paid is non-refundable. Applications and fee payment are accepted through the ITBPF recruitment portal.
Sports Discipline | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Aquatic | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Archery | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Badminton | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Basketball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Boxing | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Equestrian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Football | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Gymnastics | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Handball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Ice Hockey | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Hockey | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Judo | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Kho-Kho | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Pencak Silat | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Powerlifting | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Central Ski | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Sports Shooting | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Table Tennis | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Taekwondo | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Volleyball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Weightlifting (after corrigendum) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Wrestling | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Canoeing | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Kayaking | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Rowing | 0 | 1 | 1 |
MTB Cycling | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Karate | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Revised Grand Total | 70 | 56 | 126 |
Latest corrigendum note: the weightlifting allocation was revised to 2 male and 2 female vacancies while the overall total remains 126. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Educational Qualification | Matriculation / 10th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board |
Sports Eligibility Period | Sports achievement must fall between 01.01.2024 and 01.11.2026 |
International Competition | Participation or medal in an eligible International Competition with required clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. |
National Competition | Representation of a State / UT in eligible Senior or Junior National Championships / National Games with medal or position up to 3rd place as prescribed. |
Inter-University | Representation of a University in eligible Inter-University / Khelo India University Games with medal or position up to 3rd place. |
Khelo India Games | Eligible representation in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years) / Winter Games with medal or position up to 3rd place. |
Highest Achievement Rule | Only the single highest qualifying medal / level of participation during the eligible period is considered for sports marks. |
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Basic Age Limit | 18 to 23 years |
Age Cut-off Date | 1 November 2026 |
UR / EWS / OBC Sportsperson Relaxation | 5 years |
OBC (NCL) Sportsperson Relaxation | 8 years total (5 + 3) |
SC / ST Sportsperson Relaxation | 10 years total (5 + 5) |
Departmental Candidates | Eligible Central Government employees with at least 3 years' continuous service may get age relaxation up to 40 years for UR/EWS/OBC/OBC-NCL and 45 years for SC/ST, subject to the stated conditions. |
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Pay Level | Level-3 |
Pay Scale | Rs. 21,700-69,100 |
Appointment Nature | Temporary basis, likely to be permanent. |
Allowances | DA, Ration Money, Washing Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance where admissible, free uniform, accommodation / HRA, Transport Allowance, Leave Pass, medical facilities and other admissible allowances. |
Minimum Service | 10 years |
Early Resignation Liability | If a person resigns before completing 10 years, he/she must refund three months' pay and allowances or the cost of training, whichever is higher. |
Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
General Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
ST Height | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
ST - North Eastern States | 157 cm | 147.5 cm |
ST - LWE Affected Districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm |
Garhwali / Kumaoni / Dogra / Maratha and specified States/UTs | 165 cm | 155 cm |
Candidates from specified North-Eastern States | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
GTA specified areas | 157 cm | 152.5 cm |
Chest Standard - Male | Unexpanded | Minimum Expansion |
|---|---|---|
General | 80 cm | 5 cm |
ST | 76 cm | 5 cm |
Garhwali / Kumaoni / Dogra / Maratha and specified States/UTs | 78 cm | 5 cm |
Specified North-Eastern States / GTA | 77 cm | 5 cm |
Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per ITBPF medical standards. Female candidates are not subject to chest measurement.
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Eyesight | Minimum distance vision 6/6 and 6/9 without correction; near vision N6/N9. |
Colour Vision | Colour blind candidates are not eligible. |
Physical Conditions | Candidate must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins or squint in eyes. |
General Health | Candidate must be in good mental and bodily health and medically fit under applicable CAPF medical guidelines. |
Tattoo | Permitted only under the location/content/size conditions stated in the notification. |
Stage | Details |
|---|---|
1 | Online application scrutiny and verification of uploaded sports certificates. |
2 | Documentation and biometric identity verification. |
3 | Physical Standard Test (PST). |
4 | Sports Trial Test - 40 marks, qualifying in nature; minimum 20 marks |
5 | Merit list based on sports achievement marks under Para 4(c)(ii); Sports Trial marks are not added to final merit. |
6 | Detailed Medical Examination (DME). |
7 | Review Medical Examination (RME), if applicable. |
Candidates who represented India as part of the Indian Squad in an International Sports Event with the required clearance are exempted from the Sports Trial Test, as stated in the notification.
Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Olympic Games | 100 | 92 | 84 | 75 |
Youth Olympic Games | 95 | 87 | 79 | 70 |
World Championship / World Cup - Quadrennial | 90 | 82 | 74 | 65 |
Asian Games | 85 | 77 | 69 | 60 |
Commonwealth Games | 80 | 72 | 64 | 55 |
World Championship / World Cup - Biennial | 75 | 67 | 59 | 50 |
World Championship / World Cup - Annual | 70 | 62 | 54 | 45 |
Junior World Championship / Junior World Cup | 65 | 57 | 49 | 40 |
National Games / Senior National Championship | 30 | 22 | 17 | Not eligible on participation alone |
Junior National Championship | 25 | 18 | 15 | Not eligible on participation alone |
Inter-University / Khelo India University Games | 20 | 13 | 11 | Not eligible on participation alone |
Khelo India Youth / Winter Games | 15 | 12 | 10 | Not eligible on participation alone |
Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
Matriculation / 10th Certificate | For educational qualification and proof of date of birth. |
Sports Achievement Certificate | For highest qualifying medal / participation in the advertised discipline and eligible period. |
Caste / Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, where applicable, in prescribed format. |
OBC-NCL Declaration | Required where OBC-NCL reservation / relaxation is claimed. |
Domicile Certificate | Issued by local revenue authority, as required. |
NOC | Government employees must produce No Objection Certificate at documentation. |
Height / Chest Relaxation Certificate | Required where applicable in prescribed format. |
Photographs | Four latest passport-size photographs, same as used in the online application. |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Visit https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. |
2 | Create / update the candidate profile and fill the online application. |
3 | Upload the certificate/document supporting the highest medal / position / participation in the relevant sport discipline. |
4 | Fill all eligibility, category and personal details carefully. |
5 | Pay Rs. 100 online if applicable. |
6 | Submit the online application by 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
7 | Retain the application printout and required original documents for the recruitment stages. |
Check | Details |
|---|---|
Total Vacancies | 126 |
Latest Gender Split after Weightlifting Corrigendum | 70 Male + 56 Female |
Application Window | 3 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 |
Current Status | Application Open |
Minimum Qualification | 10th Pass + prescribed sports achievement |
Basic Age | 18-23 years |
Sports Achievement Window | 01.01.2024 to 01.11.2026 |
Pay | Level-3, Rs. 21,700-69,100 |
Written Exam | No written examination |
Sports Trial | 40 marks; qualifying; minimum 20 marks |
PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Vacancies are not open to PwD candidates or ex-servicemen |
There are 126 vacancies across 28 sports disciplines.
The last date is 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
Candidates must have passed Matriculation / 10th or equivalent and possess the prescribed sports achievement.
No. There is no written examination. Selection is based on documentation, PST, sports trial, sports merit and medical examination.
The post carries Pay Level-3, Rs. 21,700-69,100 plus admissible allowances.
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