Applications Start: 3 October 2026 | Last Date: 1 November 2026 | 126 Vacancies
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126 Constable GD Vacancies
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has announced recruitment for 126 Constable (General Duty) posts under Sports Quota-2025.
The recruitment is for meritorious male and female sportspersons across 28 sports disciplines. Out of the total 126 vacancies, 72 posts are for male candidates and 54 posts are for female candidates. The posts are Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial.
Online applications will open on 3 October 2026 at 00:01 AM and close on 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM through the official ITBP recruitment portal.
ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force |
| Short Name | ITBPF / ITBP |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) |
| Recruitment Quota | Sports Quota |
| Advertisement Reference | CBC 19143/11/0015/2627 (EN 27/68) |
| Total Vacancies | 126 |
| Male Vacancies | 72 |
| Female Vacancies | 54 |
| Sports Disciplines | 28 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass + Sports Eligibility |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 Years |
| Pay Level | Level-3 |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 3 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Official Portal | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
The Employment News reference and the application dates are consistently reported from the current ITBP recruitment notice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Recruitment Notice | Released |
| Employment News Edition | 3–9 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 3 October 2026, 00:01 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age Eligibility Cut-off | 1 November 2026 |
| Sports Trial / Recruitment Process | To be announced |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
The sports-achievement period considered for the recruitment is reported as 1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026.
ITBP Constable GD Vacancy Details
A total of 126 vacancies are available.
| Candidate Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male | 72 |
| Female | 54 |
| Total | 126 |
The vacancies are distributed among 28 different sports disciplines.
Sports-Wise Vacancy Details
| Sports Discipline | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Aquatics | 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 | 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 |
| Total | 72 | 54 | 126 |
The official recruitment notice further divides several sports into specific events, weight categories or specializations, so candidates should check their exact event before applying.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have passed:
Matriculation / Class 10
from a recognized Board or Institution.
In addition, candidates must satisfy the prescribed meritorious sportsperson eligibility conditions for their respective sport.
Sports Eligibility
This recruitment is meant specifically for meritorious sportspersons.
Eligible candidates must possess the required sports achievements or participation in competitions recognized under the recruitment rules.
The recruitment considers achievements during the prescribed period and assigns merit marks based on the level of competition and medal/position obtained.
Examples of recognized competition levels include:
- Olympic Games
- Asian Games
- Commonwealth Games
- World Championships
- World Cup
- National Games
- Senior National Championships
- Junior National Championships
- All India Inter-University competitions
- Khelo India University Games
- Khelo India Youth/Winter Games
- Other eligible recognized events
Candidates must upload proof of their highest sports achievement when completing their ITBP recruitment profile.
Age Limit
Candidates should generally be:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 23 Years
The cut-off date is:
1 November 2026
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is available to eligible meritorious sportspersons as prescribed in the recruitment rules.
The current recruitment information reports relaxation of up to:
- 5 years for eligible meritorious sportspersons
- Up to 10 years for eligible SC/ST meritorious sportspersons, subject to applicable conditions
Candidates should check the full detailed notification before claiming any relaxation.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Male UR | ₹100 |
| Male OBC | ₹100 |
| Male EWS | ₹100 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| Female Candidates | Nil |
The fee must be paid through the ITBP recruitment website.
ITBP Constable GD Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed in:
Pay Level-3
with pay range:
₹21,700 – ₹69,100
under the applicable pay matrix.
Other admissible allowances and benefits will be governed by Central Government/ITBP rules.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is reported to include the following stages:
- Online Application Scrutiny
- Identity / Biometric Verification
- Documentation
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Sports Trial
- Sports Achievement Evaluation
- Merit List
- Detailed Medical Examination
- Review Medical Examination, if applicable
The Sports Trial is reported as qualifying in nature, while final merit is primarily based on sports achievement marks subject to qualifying the other stages.
Is There a Written Exam?
The current detailed recruitment information indicates that there is no conventional written examination for this Sports Quota recruitment. Selection is based on eligibility, physical standards, sports trial/achievement and medical fitness.
Sports Trial
The Sports Trial is reported to carry:
40 Marks
with a minimum qualifying benchmark of:
20 Marks
The Sports Trial itself is qualifying and does not directly determine final merit in the same way as the sports-achievement scoring matrix.
Physical Standard Test
Candidates must meet ITBP’s prescribed physical standards for height, chest and weight according to category and gender.
Because physical standards can vary by category, region and applicable relaxation, candidates should check the full detailed advertisement for their exact PST requirement before applying.
Do not rely only on a general ITBP height table if your category qualifies for regional or tribal relaxation.
Medical Examination
Candidates included in the selection zone will have to undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) according to the applicable Ministry of Home Affairs/CAPF medical guidelines.
A Review Medical Examination may be available in specified cases for candidates declared unfit, subject to the recruitment rules.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Class 10 / Matriculation certificate
- Date of birth proof
- Sports achievement certificates
- Medal/position/participation certificate
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- Domicile-related documents, where prescribed
- Government photo ID
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Active mobile number
- Active email ID
- Other documents required by the ITBP portal
Sports candidates must upload documentary proof supporting their highest eligible medal, position or participation level.
How to Apply for ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Candidates should apply online through the official ITBP recruitment website.
Step 1
Visit:
recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in
Step 2
Complete candidate registration/profile creation using an active mobile number and email address.
Step 3
Upload your sports achievement certificate in your candidate profile.
Step 4
Open the recruitment for:
Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota-2025
Step 5
Fill in personal, educational and sports details carefully.
Step 6
Upload the required documents.
Step 7
Pay ₹100 if you are a male UR/OBC/EWS applicant. Exempted candidates do not need to pay the fee.
Step 8
Submit the application before:
1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM
Step 9
Save/print the final application form for future use.
ITBP states that applications are to be submitted online through its recruitment website; applicants should use the official portal rather than sending an offline application.
Important Instructions
- Applications start on 3 October 2026.
- Applications close on 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Candidates must be genuine eligible sportspersons.
- Check the exact sport/event vacancy before applying.
- Upload a valid sports achievement certificate.
- Make sure your certificate was issued by the competent authority.
- Verify age and category conditions carefully.
- Check physical standards before submitting the form.
- Do not wait until the last date to apply.
- Keep the registered mobile number and email active during the recruitment process.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | ITBP Recruitment Portal |
| Official Notification / Recruitment Portal | ITBP Recruitment |
| ITBP Official Website | ITBP |
Important publishing note
The recruitment is referenced in the Employment News 3–9 October 2026 edition, and the online application opens on 3 October. Some details circulating before the full detailed portal notice may come from the advance/window advertisement. Candidates should therefore re-check the ITBP portal once the application window opens before making payment or final submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available in ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
There are 126 Constable GD vacancies, comprising 72 male and 54 female posts.
Q2. When will online applications start?
Applications will start on:
3 October 2026 at 00:01 AM.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is:
1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q4. What qualification is required?
Candidates should be 10th pass and must satisfy the prescribed meritorious sportsperson criteria.
Q5. What is the age limit?
The prescribed age range is:
18 to 23 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
Q6. What is the salary?
Selected Constable GD candidates will receive pay in:
Level-3, ₹21,700–₹69,100.
Q7. How many sports are included?
The recruitment covers 28 sports disciplines.
Q8. Is there a written examination?
The current detailed recruitment information indicates selection through documentation, physical standards, sports trial/achievement assessment and medical examination rather than a conventional written test.
Q9. What is the application fee?
Male UR/OBC/EWS candidates need to pay ₹100. Female, SC and ST candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q10. Can both men and women apply?
Yes. There are separate vacancies for both:
- Male – 72
- Female – 54
Q11. Where can candidates apply?
Applications can be submitted through the official ITBP recruitment website: