The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) has invited online applications from eligible male and female meritorious sportspersons for 126 Constable (General Duty) posts under the Sports Quota. These are Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) posts. The application window is 3 October 2026 to 1 November 2026, so there is still time to apply. Candidates who have won medals or participated in recognised competitions since 1 January 2024 can read the details below and apply on the official recruitment website.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) (Sportspersons), Group ‘C’ |
| Total Vacancies | 126 (Male 72, Female 54), tentative |
| Number of Disciplines | 28 |
| Qualification | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years (relaxation applicable) |
| Pay Scale | Level 3, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 03 October 2026, 00:01 AM |
| Last date to apply online | 01 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age cut-off date | 01 November 2026 |
| Sports achievements counted from | 01 January 2024 to 01 November 2026 |
| Admit card, documentation and test dates | To be announced on the official website |
Discipline-Wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics (200 m, 5000 m, 10000 m, Triple Jump) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Aquatic (Water Polo, Swimming strokes, Medley) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Archery (Recurve, Compound, Indian Round) | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Badminton | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Basketball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Boxing | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Equestrian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Football | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Gymnastics (All Round Artistic) | 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 (Alpine, Nordic) | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Sports Shooting | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Table Tennis | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Taekwondo | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Weightlifting | 4 | 0 | 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 |
| Grand Total | 72 | 54 | 126 |
Event-wise and weight-category-wise vacancies, for example Boxing and Judo weight classes or Basketball positions, are listed in the official notification. Vacancies are tentative and may change. If suitable candidates are not found in a discipline, ITBPF can move those vacancies to other disciplines.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) or its equivalent from a recognised board. Certificates from boards other than a Central or State Board must come with a Government notification declaring them equivalent for Central Government service.
Age Limit and Relaxation (as on 01.11.2026)
Age range: 18 to 23 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation (as given in the advertisement) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 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) and 45 years (SC/ST), in the same line or allied cadres.
- Only the date of birth on the Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate is accepted.
- The OBC non-creamy layer certificate should have been obtained within three years before 01.11.2026.
Sports Qualification
Only players who participated in or won medals at the competitions below between 01 January 2024 and 01 November 2026 are eligible. Marks are given for the single highest medal or level of participation.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games (Summer & Winter) | 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 |
| Asian Championship (Quadrennial) | 60 | 52 | 44 | 35 |
| Asian Championship (Biennial) | 55 | 47 | 39 | 30 |
| Asian Championship (Annual) | 50 | 42 | 34 | 25 |
| Junior Asian Championship | 45 | 37 | 29 | 20 |
| World University Games | 40 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| Other International Championships (cleared by MYA&S, more than 7 countries) | 35 | 27 | 19 | 15 |
| National Games / Senior National Championship | 30 | 22 | 17 | Not eligible |
| Junior National Championship | 25 | 18 | 15 | Not eligible |
| Inter-University / Khelo India University Games | 20 | 13 | 11 | Not eligible |
| Khelo India Youth Games / Winter Games | 15 | 12 | 10 | Not eligible |
The minimum qualifying marks are 10 for all categories. International participation needs clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Candidates must upload a copy of their certificate in support of their highest medal or participation on the recruitment website before applying, otherwise the application is rejected.
Physical Standards
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (un-expanded) | 80 cm | Not applicable |
| Chest expansion | At least 5 cm | Not applicable |
| Weight | In proportion to height and age (Annexure I) | In proportion to height and age (Annexure I) |
Height relaxation (Male / Female):
- All ST candidates: 162.5 / 150 cm
- ST candidates of North Eastern States: 157 / 147.5 cm
- ST candidates of Left-Wing Extremism affected districts: 160 / 147.5 cm
- Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and residents of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Ladakh: 165 / 155 cm
- Residents of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura: 162.5 / 152.5 cm
- Residents of the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA): 157 / 152.5 cm
Chest relaxation (male): ST candidates 76 cm. Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and residents of Assam, HP, J&K and Ladakh 78 cm. North Eastern States and GTA 77 cm. Minimum expansion is 5 cm for all.
Candidates claiming relaxation must submit the Annexure-VI certificate.
Eyesight: Distance vision 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) without glasses or lenses, near vision N6 and N9, and no colour blindness. Candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins or squint.
Tattoo: Permitted only on the left forearm or the dorsum of the hands, less than one quarter of that body part, and limited to religious symbols or names as allowed in the Indian Army.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male candidates (UR / OBC / EWS) | ₹100 |
| Female candidates | Nil |
| SC / ST candidates | Nil |
Pay online through the recruitment website only. Fee once paid is not refunded.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of online applications and uploaded certificates
- Documentation (original documents checked, minimum 10 marks in sports achievement)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Sports Trial Test of 40 marks in your own discipline. It is qualifying in nature, with a minimum of 20 marks. Its marks are not added to the merit list, and it is exempt for candidates who represented India in an international event as part of the Indian squad with MYA&S clearance.
- Merit list based on marks in the achievement table
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME), then Review Medical Examination (RME) for those declared unfit
Tie-break order: higher marks, then higher achievement in national competition, then younger age, then alphabetical order of name.
Documents Required
- Matriculation certificate (age proof) and educational certificates
- Sports certificate in the prescribed form signed by the competent authority (Form 1 to Form 5)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST), OBC non-creamy layer certificate with Annexure III(A) declaration, or EWS certificate valid for 2025-26
- Domicile certificate, and Annexure VI(A) for West Pakistani refugees in J&K and Ladakh
- Annexure VI certificate for height and chest relaxation
- No Objection Certificate (Annexure II) for serving government employees
- Four recent passport size photographs, same as in the online form
- Printout of the online application form
Other Important Points
- Selected candidates must serve at least 10 years. Resigning earlier requires refunding three months’ pay and allowances or the training cost, whichever is higher.
- These posts are not open to physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen.
- No TA or DA is paid for travel to the recruitment venue.
- Candidates involved in or convicted of criminal cases will not be considered.
How to Apply for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026
- Visit recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in and register to create your profile.
- Upload your sports certificate (highest medal or participation, within 01.01.2024 to 01.11.2026) to your profile before applying.
- Select the Constable (GD) Sports Quota post and your discipline.
- Fill in the form with correct personal, educational and sports details, and upload photograph and documents as asked.
- Pay the ₹100 fee online if you are a male UR/OBC/EWS candidate.
- Submit the form and keep a clear printout for use at documentation.
Use a working email ID and mobile number, since admit cards are issued online only. Offline and incomplete applications are rejected.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
Helpline: 011-24369482 and 011-24369483
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota?
There are 126 tentative vacancies: 72 for men and 54 for women across 28 disciplines.
What is the last date to apply?
1 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
What is the age limit?
18 to 23 years as on 1 November 2026. Relaxation is 5 years for UR/EWS/OBC, 8 years for OBC (NCL) and 10 years for SC/ST.
What qualification is needed?
Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent, plus a qualifying sports achievement between 1 January 2024 and 1 November 2026.
What is the salary?
Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 to ₹69,100) along with allowances admissible in the Force.
Is there a written exam?
No. Selection is through documentation, PST, a qualifying sports trial test, merit based on sports achievement marks, and medical examination.
Is there any application fee for women?
No. Women, SC and ST candidates are exempt.