ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026: 126 Vacancies Across 28 Sports for Male and Female Players
If you are a meritorious sportsperson, this one is written for you. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced 126 posts of Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota-2025. The seats are split 72 for men and 54 for women across 28 sports disciplines, from athletics and boxing to ice hockey and skiing. The post is Group ‘C’, carries Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100), and is a direct entry into one of India’s central armed police forces.
The online window opens on 3 October 2026 and closes on 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. So far ITBPF has published only a short window notice in Employment News (3-9 October 2026). The detailed advertisement, with qualification, sports-achievement rules and the selection method, is not out yet. This article gives you every confirmed fact and clearly marks what is still pending. We at GovtJobsAlert.in will update it once the full advertisement arrives.
What Are the Key Highlights of ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
This recruitment is open only to meritorious sportspersons. ITBPF is filling the vacancy of year 2025 through this window, and the seats are fixed discipline by discipline and event by event. Read the table for your own sport first — your event may have a seat for men but none for women, or the other way round.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) (Sportspersons) |
| Group | Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial |
| Total Vacancies | 126 (Male 72, Female 54) |
| Sports Disciplines | 28 |
| Pay | Level-3, ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years (relaxation for meritorious sportspersons) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Window | 3 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Male and female Indian citizens, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan |
What Is the Discipline-wise Vacancy for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026?
The seats are fixed per event and per gender. M means male seats and F means female seats. Where the notice grouped several events into one cell (Aquatic, Equestrian, Powerlifting and Wrestling), the seats are shared across those events.
| Discipline | Event-wise Seats | Seats (M/F) |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic | 200 m: M1, F1; 5000 m: F1; 10000 m: M1; Triple Jump: M1 | 5 (M3, F2) |
| Aquatic | Water Polo, Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly and Medley combined: M2; Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly and Medley combined (no Water Polo): F2 | 4 (M2, F2) |
| Archery | Recurve: F1; Compound: M1, F2; Indian Round: F1 | 5 (M1, F4) |
| Badminton | Badminton: M3, F3 | 6 (M3, F3) |
| Basketball | Shooting Guard: M1; Point Guard: M1; Power Forward: 0; Centre: M1 | 3 (M3, F0) |
| Boxing | 45-48 kg: F1; 47-50 kg: M1; 50-55 kg: M1; 57-60 kg: F1; 65-70 kg: M1, F1; 70-75 kg: F1; 75-80 kg: M1; 80-85 kg: M1 | 9 (M5, F4) |
| Equestrian | Show Jumping, Dressage, Tent Pegging and Eventing combined: M1 | 1 (M1, F0) |
| Football | Football: M2 | 2 (M2, F0) |
| Gymnastic | All Round Artistic Gymnastic: M3, F3 | 6 (M3, F3) |
| Handball | Handball: M3 | 3 (M3, F0) |
| Ice Hockey | Ice Hockey: M4, F2 | 6 (M4, F2) |
| Hockey | Hockey: M3 | 3 (M3, F0) |
| Judo | 48 kg: F1; 52 kg: F2; 57 kg: F1; 60 kg: M1; 63 kg: F2; 66 kg: M1; 70 kg: F1; 73 kg: M1; 78 kg: F1; 81 kg: M1 | 12 (M4, F8) |
| Kho-Kho | Kho-Kho: M1, F2 | 3 (M1, F2) |
| Pencak Silat | 45-50 kg: F1; 50-55 kg: F1; 60-65 kg: M1; 75-80 kg: F1 | 4 (M1, F3) |
| Powerlifting | All weight classes (43 kg to 120 kg) combined: M1 | 1 (M1, F0) |
| Central Ski | Alpine: M2, F2; Nordic: M2, F2 | 8 (M4, F4) |
| Sports Shooting | 10 m Pistol: F1; 50 m Pistol: F1; 25 m RPF: M1; 10 m Rifle: M1, F1; 50 m Rifle 3P: M2, F1 | 8 (M4, F4) |
| Table Tennis | Table Tennis: M2 | 2 (M2, F0) |
| Taekwondo | Kyorugi U-62 kg: F1; U-67 kg: F1; U-68 kg: M1; U-73 kg: F1; Over 73 kg: F1; U-74 kg: M1; U-80 kg: M1 | 7 (M3, F4) |
| Volleyball | Blocker: M2; Setter: M2; Attacker: M2 | 6 (M6, F0) |
| Weightlifting | 53 kg: M1; 60 kg: M1; 65 kg: M1; 69 kg: M1 | 4 (M4, F0) |
| Wrestling | Freestyle and Greco Roman combined: M4, F1 | 5 (M4, F1) |
| Canoeing | Canoeing: M1, F2 | 3 (M1, F2) |
| Kayaking | Kayaking: M1, F2 | 3 (M1, F2) |
| Rowing | Rowing: F1 | 1 (M0, F1) |
| MTB Cycling | MTB: M1, F1 | 2 (M1, F1) |
| Karate | Individual Kata: M1, F1; +68 kg Kumite: M1, F1 | 4 (M2, F2) |
| All 28 disciplines | Male 72, Female 54 | 126 |
Look closely at your own event before you do anything else. Basketball, football, handball, hockey, volleyball, weightlifting, table tennis, equestrian and powerlifting have no seat for women in this round, and rowing has no seat for men. Basketball Power Forward has zero seats for anyone. The notice also says these vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease without any notice, so the final count can change.
A simple tip: note down your discipline, your event and your weight class (for combat sports) exactly as they appear in this table. If your event is missing from the list, this round has no seat for it.
Who Is Eligible for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026?
Educational Qualification and Sports Achievement
The short notice does not state the educational qualification, and it does not list which sports achievements (medal level, championship type or time period) will count. Both will be in the detailed advertisement on the ITBPF recruitment website. Please do not assume them from an older ITBP sports quota notice — rules can change from one year to the next. Keep your marksheets and every sports certificate ready so you can check quickly once the full rules are published.
Nationality
Male and female Indian citizens can apply. The notice also includes subjects of Nepal and Bhutan.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 18 to 23 years |
| Meritorious sportspersons (upper age relaxation) | Up to 5 years |
| SC / ST meritorious sportspersons (upper age relaxation) | Up to 10 years |
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The notice does not yet give the date on which age will be counted. The relaxation has two conditions. It is available only to sportspersons who meet all other eligibility conditions, including educational qualification. You must also furnish a certificate in the prescribed form from the prescribed authority for appointment of meritorious sportspersons. Without that certificate, the extra years will not help you.
Who Cannot Apply? Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Physically challenged persons | These vacancies are not open to physically challenged persons |
| Ex-Servicemen | These vacancies are not open to Ex-servicemen |
| Relaxation certificate | Age relaxation applies only if you furnish the sportsperson certificate in the prescribed form from the prescribed authority |
| Other eligibility | Age relaxation is only for those who satisfy all other conditions, including educational qualification |
| Tentative vacancies | Seats may increase or decrease without any notice |
| Changes by ITBPF | ITBPF can change, cancel or postpone any stage after publication; changes will be intimated through its recruitment website |
The fee rule exempts Ex-Servicemen, but the same notice says these posts are not open to them. Wait for the detailed advertisement before applying if you are an ex-serviceman.
What Is the Salary of ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix | Level-3 |
| Pay Range | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month |
| Group | Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
The notice gives only the pay level and pay range. It does not list allowances, so we have not added any in-hand estimate here — any figure without a source would only mislead you. We will add allowances if the detailed advertisement lists them.
What Is the Selection Process for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026?
The short notice does not describe the selection stages. It only says ITBP reserves the right to change the sequence of the recruitment process given in the detailed advertisement. So we are not listing any test, trial or medical stage here — that would be a guess. Once the full advertisement is published, this section will be updated with the exact stages. Until then, keep training for your event and start revising with our preparation strategy guides.
How to Apply Online for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026?
The application is online only, through the ITBPF recruitment website. The notice says the online form will be available there after the advertisement is published in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the ITBPF recruitment portal (link in Essential Links below) from 3 October 2026 |
| 2 | Register with a working mobile number and email, or sign in if you are already registered |
| 3 | Read the detailed advertisement there, then fill the sports quota application form and upload the documents it asks for |
| 4 | Pay ₹100 online if you are a male UR, OBC or EWS candidate; others are exempt |
| 5 | Submit before 11:59 PM on 1 November 2026, then download and keep the confirmation page |
Keep your sports certificates and your category certificate ready before you start. The sportsperson certificate in the prescribed form is what your age relaxation depends on.
What Are the Important Dates for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Window notice in Employment News | 3-9 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 3 October 2026 (12:01 AM) |
| Last date to apply online | 1 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age cut-off date | Not yet announced |
| Trial / test dates | Not yet announced |
What Is the Application Fee for ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male – UR, OBC, EWS | ₹100 |
| Female (all categories) | Exempted |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Pay the fee online through the ITBP recruitment website.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
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If your event has a seat for your gender and you are between 18 and 23 (or within your relaxation), get your certificates in order now. Apply well before 1 November 2026, because portals slow down in the last few days. For more police and force openings, see our other government jobs page, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the detailed advertisement update.