The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) has published a window advertisement for Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota-2025 for meritorious sportspersons. This page explains the key points of the ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 and lists what you must confirm in the detailed advertisement before applying.
Note: The details below come from the short Employment News advertisement as reported (3–9 October 2026). Points marked “to be verified” must be checked in the detailed advertisement on the official ITBP recruitment portal.
ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), MHA |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) |
| Post Type | Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial |
| Quota | Sports Quota-2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 126 (72 male, 54 female) – tentative, may change |
| Sports Disciplines | 28 disciplines |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Notification Number | This detail is not mentioned in the official notification. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement in Employment News | 3–9 October 2026 edition |
| Online Application Start | 3 October 2026 (to be verified on the official portal) |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM (to be verified on the official portal) |
| Sports Trials / PST / PET / Exam Dates | This information has not yet been confirmed by the official authority. |
Who Can Apply
Only meritorious sportspersons in the notified disciplines can apply. Male and female Indian citizens, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan, are eligible as per the advertisement. These vacancies are reported as not open to physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen (to be verified).
Educational Qualification
The short advertisement does not list the qualification. Check the exact educational qualification and equivalent qualifications in the detailed advertisement.
Sports Eligibility
Candidates must meet the sports achievement criteria for their discipline and event, and submit sports certificates in the prescribed format. The achievement levels, eligible competitions and the period in which the achievement must have been made are to be verified from the detailed advertisement.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years (as reported) |
| Age Calculation Date | This detail is not mentioned in the information available. Check the detailed advertisement. |
| Age Relaxation | As per government rules and the detailed advertisement. Category-wise details to be verified. |
Application Fee
The fee is paid online through the ITBP recruitment portal. Category-wise fees and exemptions must be confirmed from the detailed advertisement before payment.
Salary and Pay Level
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 3 |
| Pay Matrix | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
Selection Process
The short advertisement does not describe the selection stages. ITBP may change the sequence of the recruitment process given in the detailed advertisement. Physical standards, medical standards and the trial or verification stages are to be confirmed from the official document.
How to Apply for ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official ITBP recruitment portal.
- Open and read the detailed advertisement for Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota-2025.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and sports achievement details.
- Upload the required documents and sports certificates as instructed.
- Pay the fee online, if applicable to your category.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Vacancies are tentative and may change without notice.
- Get sports certificates ready in the prescribed format before applying.
- Apply only on the official ITBP recruitment portal. ITBP does not charge money for selection other than the recruitment fee.
- Beware of fake websites and agents asking for payment. Complaints can be made at the nearest police station.
Official Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Recruitment Portal / Apply Online | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
| Official ITBP Website | itbpolice.nic.in |
| Detailed Advertisement PDF | Add the official PDF link here after verifying it. |
Next Step
If you are a sportsperson in a notified discipline, read the detailed advertisement on the official portal and check your qualification, age and sports certificate against it. Then apply for ITBP Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 before the last date.
Last updated: 29 September 2026
