The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has announced recruitment for 126 Constable (General Duty) posts under the Sports Quota-2025. Eligible male & female Indian sportspersons can apply online through the official ITBP recruitment portal.
The recruitment is open across 28 sports disciplines, including Athletics, Boxing, Judo, Wrestling, Badminton, Hockey, Shooting, Volleyball & Weightlifting. Candidates must meet the educational, age, physical & sports achievement requirements specified in the official notification.
The online application process is scheduled from 3 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. Interested candidates should check their eligibility & keep their sports certificates & other required documents ready before applying.
Vacancies
126 Posts
72 Male, 54 Female
Pay scale
₹69,100
₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month
Last Date
01 Nov 2026
Maximum Base Age: 23 years
Apply Mode
Online
Across India
ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Advertisement No. | EN 27/68 |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) |
| Total Vacancies | 126 Posts |
| Group | Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Level | Level 3 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
Official Notice
The ITBP has announced recruitment for 126 Constable (General Duty) posts under the Sports Quota-2025. Eligible male and female Indian sportspersons can apply online through the official ITBP recruitment portal.
Important Dates
Start Date to Apply Online
03 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
01 November 2026
Sports Achievement Period
1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026
The application deadline is 11:59 PM on 1 November 2026, according to the supplied recruitment details. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day to submit their forms.
ITBP Constable GD Vacancy 2026: Sports-Wise Details
The recruitment covers 28 sports disciplines, with separate vacancies for male and female candidates.
| Sports Discipline | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 3 | 2 | 05 |
| Aquatic | 2 | 2 | 04 |
| Archery | 1 | 4 | 05 |
| Badminton | 3 | 3 | 06 |
| Basketball | 3 | 0 | 03 |
| Boxing | 5 | 4 | 09 |
| Equestrian | 1 | 0 | 01 |
| Football | 2 | 0 | 02 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | 3 | 06 |
| Handball | 3 | 0 | 03 |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | 2 | 06 |
| Hockey | 3 | 0 | 03 |
| Judo | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Kho-Kho | 1 | 2 | 03 |
| Pencak Silat | 1 | 3 | 04 |
| Powerlifting | 1 | 0 | 01 |
| Central Ski (Alpine/Nordic) | 4 | 4 | 08 |
| Sports Shooting | 4 | 4 | 08 |
| Table Tennis | 2 | 0 | 02 |
| Taekwondo | 3 | 4 | 07 |
| Volleyball | 6 | 0 | 06 |
| Weightlifting | 4 | 0 | 04 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 1 | 05 |
| Canoeing | 1 | 2 | 03 |
| Kayaking | 1 | 2 | 03 |
| Rowing | 0 | 1 | 01 |
| MTB Cycling | 1 | 1 | 02 |
| Karate | 2 | 2 | 04 |
| Total | 72 | 54 | 126 |
Note: The official notification may specify individual events, weight categories and eligibility conditions within each sport. Candidates should check the detailed vacancy table in the official PDF before applying. The vacancies are subject to change as per ITBP recruitment rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should satisfy all the eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
Candidates relying on an equivalent qualification from another board may need to submit the prescribed government recognition or equivalence documents.
Nationality
The supplied notification details identify Indian citizens as eligible applicants and also mention subjects of Nepal or Bhutan. Candidates should confirm the applicable nationality and documentation conditions in the official advertisement.
Sports Qualification
Candidates must meet the sports achievement requirements specified in the official notification.
According to the supplied recruitment details, eligible achievements must fall within the period from 1 January 2024 to 1 November 2026. Recognised competitions may include:
- Olympic Games and other international competitions.
- Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
- World Championships and World Cups.
- National Games and Senior National Championships.
- Junior National Championships.
- Inter-University competitions and Khelo India events.
- Other competitions recognised under the notification.
The exact competition level, medal or participation criteria, and certificate requirements vary. Candidates should consult the official marking scheme to confirm whether their achievement qualifies.
ITBP Constable GD Age Limit 2026
The prescribed base age limit is 18 to 23 years as of 1 November 2026.
Age relaxation may be available to eligible sportspersons and other specified categories under the recruitment rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation Stated in the Supplied Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible meritorious sportspersons | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | Up to 8 years in total, where applicable |
| SC/ST | Up to 10 years in total, where applicable |
| Eligible departmental candidates | As specified in the notification |
The interaction between sports-person relaxation, category-based relaxation and departmental relaxation must be checked against the official notification. Candidates should not automatically add multiple relaxations unless the rules expressly permit it.
The date of birth recorded on the recognised Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate will be used for age verification, subject to the official recruitment rules.
Check Your Age Before Applying
Use our free Age Calculator to find your exact age in years, months and days. Make sure you are at least 18 and check the age cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.
ITBP Physical Standards 2026
Candidates must meet the applicable physical standards during the Physical Standard Test (PST).
Height Requirements
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| ST of specified Northeastern states | 157 cm | 147.5 cm |
| ST of specified Left-Wing Extremism-affected districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and specified regional categories | 165 cm | 155 cm |
| Specified Northeastern states | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Gorkha Territorial Administration areas | 157 cm | 152.5 cm |
These relaxations apply only to candidates who satisfy the relevant conditions and documentary requirements. Refer to the official advertisement for the precise category definitions.
Chest Measurement for Male Candidates
| Category | Minimum Unexpanded Chest | Minimum Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| General | 80 cm | 5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe | 76 cm | 5 cm |
| Specified regional categories | 78 cm | 5 cm |
| Specified Northeastern categories and GTA | 77 cm | 5 cm |
There is no chest measurement requirement for female candidates under the supplied details.
Weight
Weight must be proportionate to the candidate’s height and age in accordance with the medical standards prescribed by ITBP.
ITBP Constable GD Medical Standards
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical fitness requirements.
The supplied recruitment details include the following conditions:
- Minimum distant vision of 6/6 and 6/9 in the two eyes, without corrective lenses, subject to the prescribed examination standards.
- Required binocular vision and colour vision standards.
- No disqualifying conditions such as knock-knees, flat feet, varicose veins or squint.
- Fitness in mental and physical health.
- Tattoos permitted only within the specified limits, locations and conditions described in the notification.
Candidates should read the medical standards annexure carefully. Final fitness is determined by the authorised medical examination, and individual cases are assessed under the applicable recruitment guidelines.
ITBP Constable Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level 3, with a basic pay scale of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month.
In addition to basic pay, eligible personnel may receive allowances and facilities according to government rules, including:
- Dearness Allowance.
- Ration Money Allowance.
- Washing Allowance.
- Transport Allowance.
- Special compensatory allowances for eligible postings.
- Government accommodation or House Rent Allowance, as applicable.
- Uniform and medical facilities.
- Leave travel facilities and other admissible benefits.
The actual monthly salary depends on the applicable allowances, posting, deductions and service conditions.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Male UR | ₹100 |
| Male OBC | ₹100 |
| Male EWS | ₹100 |
| Female candidates of all categories | Nil |
| SC/ST candidates | Nil |
The fee categories above follow the supplied recruitment details. Candidates should confirm their fee liability on the official application portal before payment.
Payment should be made only through the authorised portal. The supplied details state that the fee is non-refundable.
ITBP Sports Quota Selection Process 2026
The selection process is based on document verification, physical standards, sports performance and medical fitness.
The stages described in the supplied details are:
- Documentation: Verification of educational, age, identity, category and sports certificates.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of height, chest where applicable, and weight.
- Sports Trial Test: Assessment of sports performance; qualifying in nature.
- Merit List: Preparation based on the prescribed sports achievement marks.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Assessment of medical fitness.
- Review Medical Examination (RME): Applicable where permitted under the prescribed rules.
According to the supplied details, there is no written examination.
Sports Achievement Marking Scheme
The marks awarded depend on the level of competition and the candidate’s achievement.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 100 | 92 | 84 | 75 |
| Asian Games | 85 | 77 | 69 | 60 |
| Commonwealth Games | 80 | 72 | 64 | 55 |
| Annual World Championship/World Cup | 70 | 62 | 54 | 45 |
| 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/Winter Games | 15 | 12 | 10 | Not eligible |
This is a selection of the marking criteria, not the complete official scheme. The notification contains additional competition levels and eligibility conditions.
Only the highest eligible achievement within the prescribed period is considered, according to the supplied details. Candidates should confirm the exact scoring provisions in the official advertisement.
Sports Trial Test
The supplied details state that the Sports Trial Test carries 40 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 20 marks. These marks do not contribute to the final merit score.
An exemption may apply to eligible candidates who represented India in an international sports event with the required Department of Sports clearance. Candidates must verify the exact exemption conditions in the notification.
Merit List and Tie-Breaking
The final merit list is prepared according to the prescribed sports achievement marking scheme, subject to qualifying requirements and medical fitness.
The supplied details list the following tie-breaking order:
- Higher sports achievement marks.
- Higher achievement at the national level where applicable.
- Younger candidate.
- Alphabetical order of the candidate’s name in English.
Refer to the official notification for the final and complete rules.
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How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to complete the application:
- Visit the official ITBP recruitment website: https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in/
- Register or create your candidate profile using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Read the official Constable GD Sports Quota notification carefully.
- Complete the online application form with the correct personal, educational and sports details.
- Upload the required photograph, certificates and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee if it applies to your category.
- Review the completed form and verify all entered information.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Save or print the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
Applications must be submitted online through the authorised portal. Do not submit payment through unauthorised websites or intermediaries.
Documents Required for Verification
Keep the following documents ready before completing the online form:
- Class 10 certificate or another accepted document proving date of birth.
- Educational qualification certificate.
- Sports achievement certificates issued by the competent authority.
- Valid identity proof.
- Applicable SC/ST, OBC-NCL or EWS certificate.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if employed in government service.
- Certificate supporting a claim for physical-standard relaxation, where applicable.
- Domicile or other prescribed supporting documents, where applicable.
- Recent passport-size photographs in the required format.
Additional documents may be required depending on the candidate’s sport, category and claimed relaxation. Upload the required sports achievement certificate before submitting the application, as specified in the official instructions.
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Important Instructions for Applicants
Before applying, keep these points in mind:
- Ensure that your sports achievement falls within the prescribed eligibility period.
- Verify that your sports certificate is issued by the appropriate authority.
- Check the vacancy for your specific sports discipline, event and category.
- Make sure your date of birth and category details match your supporting documents.
- Read the official rules for age relaxation and physical-standard relaxation.
- Keep your registered mobile number and email address active.
- Download and preserve the application confirmation and other recruitment-related records.
- Check the official website regularly for recruitment notices, admit cards and schedule changes.
The supplied details also state that candidates should be prepared to attend recruitment activities at their own expense, as travel allowances may not be provided.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | itbpolice.nic.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
According to the supplied recruitment details, there are 126 Constable GD vacancies, comprising 72 male and 54 female posts.
The stated last date is 1 November 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board, subject to the official notification.
The supplied recruitment details describe a selection process involving documentation, PST, sports trials, merit preparation and medical examination, without a written examination.
The pay scale is Level 3, ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100, plus applicable allowances and benefits.
