Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has published a recruitment notice for 126 Constable (General Duty) posts under the Sports Quota for vacancy year 2025. Online applications open on 3 October 2026 and close on 1 November 2026; eligible meritorious sportspersons (including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan) may apply via the ITBP recruitment portal. The posts carry Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700–69,100) and vacancies are distributed across 28 sports disciplines as detailed in the official advertisement.
Quick summary
The table below presents the key details of the ITBP Constable (GD) Sports Quota recruitment as published in the Employment News (3–9 October 2026).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) |
| Post name | Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota |
| Post group | Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial) |
| Total vacancies | 126 (72 male, 54 female) |
| Vacancy year | 2025 |
| Advertisement published in | Employment News, 3–9 October 2026 (Ref: CBC19143/11/0015/2627) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application period | 3 October 2026, 00:01 AM to 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Pay scale | Pay Level-3, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 |
| Official recruitment portal | https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in/ |
Vacancy details
ITBP has allocated 126 posts across 28 sports disciplines. The following table provides the discipline-wise distribution of posts (male and female).
| S. No. | Discipline | No. of Posts (Male, Female) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics (200 m, 5000 m, 10000 m, Triple Jump) | 5 (Male 3, Female 2) |
| 2 | Aquatics (Water Polo, Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly, Medley) | 4 (Male 2, Female 2) |
| 3 | Archery (Recurve, Compound, Indian Round) | 5 (Male 1, Female 4) |
| 4 | Badminton | 6 (Male 3, Female 3) |
| 5 | Basketball | 3 (Male 3, Female 0) |
| 6 | Boxing | 9 (Male 5, Female 4) |
| 7 | Equestrian | 1 (Male 1, Female 0) |
| 8 | Football | 2 (Male 2, Female 0) |
| 9 | Gymnastics (All Round Artistic) | 6 (Male 3, Female 3) |
| 10 | Handball | 3 (Male 3, Female 0) |
| 11 | Ice Hockey | 6 (Male 4, Female 2) |
| 12 | Hockey | 3 (Male 3, Female 0) |
| 13 | Judo | 12 (Male 4, Female 8) |
| 14 | Kho-Kho | 3 (Male 1, Female 2) |
| 15 | Pencak Silat | 4 (Male 1, Female 3) |
| 16 | Powerlifting | 1 (Male 1, Female 0) |
| 17 | Central Ski (Alpine, Nordic) | 8 (Male 4, Female 4) |
| 18 | Sports Shooting | 8 (Male 4, Female 4) |
| 19 | Table Tennis | 2 (Male 2, Female 0) |
| 20 | Taekwondo | 7 (Male 3, Female 4) |
| 21 | Volleyball | 6 (Male 6, Female 0) |
| 22 | Weightlifting | 4 (Male 4, Female 0) |
| 23 | Wrestling | 5 (Male 4, Female 1) |
| 24 | Canoeing | 3 (Male 1, Female 2) |
| 25 | Kayaking | 3 (Male 1, Female 2) |
| 26 | Rowing | 1 (Male 0, Female 1) |
| 27 | MTB Cycling | 2 (Male 1, Female 1) |
| 28 | Karate (Individual Kata, +68kg Kumite) | 4 (Male 2, Female 2) |
Important dates
The recruitment schedule as per the Employment News notice is provided below.
- Advertisement published in Employment News: 3–9 October 2026
- Online application start date: 3 October 2026, 00:01 AM
- Online application last date: 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Eligibility, qualification and age limit
The notice specifies broad eligibility criteria and age limits; candidates should consult the detailed advertisement on the official recruitment portal for full conditions.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from eligible meritorious sportspersons who are Indian citizens, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan. The vacancies are not open to physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen.
Educational qualification
The Employment News notice does not specify the exact educational qualification. The notice states that candidates must furnish a prescribed certificate relating to appointment of meritorious sportspersons; detailed qualification requirements are available in the full advertisement on the ITBP recruitment website.
Age limit
The age limit stated in the notice is 18 to 23 years. Upper age relaxation for meritorious sportspersons is up to a maximum of 5 years, and for SC/ST meritorious sportspersons up to a maximum of 10 years. The date for age calculation is not mentioned in the notice; candidates should confirm the cut-off date in the detailed advertisement.
Application fee and salary
The notice provides the following information on application fee and pay.
- Application fee: Rs. 100 for male candidates in UR, OBC and EWS categories. Female candidates, ex-servicemen, and SC/ST candidates are exempted from the fee.
- Salary: Post carries Pay Level-3 in the pay matrix with a pay range of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100. Allowances and other benefits are not detailed in the notice.
Application process and selection
Applications are accepted only online through the ITBP recruitment portal. The Employment News notice refers candidates to the detailed advertisement for the selection process and any sequence of stages.
Steps to apply as given in the notice:
- Visit the official ITBP recruitment website: https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in/.
- Open and read the detailed advertisement for Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota.
- Access the online application form from 3 October 2026, 00:01 AM.
- Fill in the required details and submit the application before 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 if applicable (male candidates in UR, OBC and EWS); fee exemptions apply as specified in the notice.
The selection stages are not specified in the Employment News notice; ITBP may change the sequence of the recruitment process. Candidates should check the full advertisement on the official website for selection stages and schedule.
Important links
Candidates should use the official links below to view the advertisement and apply online.
- ITBP recruitment portal (apply and detailed advertisement): https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in/
- Employment notification PDF: Click here to view the notification PDF
Notes and official instructions
The Employment News notice includes several cautions and provisions relevant to applicants.
- Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease without notice.
- ITBP reserves the right to make changes, or to cancel or postpone the recruitment at any stage; any change will be intimated through the ITBP recruitment website.
- ITBP reserves the right to change the sequence of the recruitment process as given in the detailed advertisement.
- These vacancies are not open for physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen.
Frequently asked questions
The following FAQs reproduce the key points given in the notice to help candidates clarify common queries.
What is this recruitment for?
It is a recruitment by Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force to fill 126 Constable (General Duty) posts under the Sports Quota for meritorious sportspersons.
How many vacancies are available?
There are 126 vacancies in total: 72 for male candidates and 54 for female candidates across 28 sports disciplines. Vacancies are tentative and may change.
What are the application dates?
Online applications open on 3 October 2026 at 00:01 AM and close on 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Where can I find the detailed eligibility and apply online?
Full eligibility conditions, event/weight-category requirements, and the online application form are available on the ITBP recruitment portal: https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in/.
What is the age limit and are there relaxations?
The age limit is 18 to 23 years. Upper age relaxation for meritorious sportspersons is up to 5 years, and up to 10 years for SC/ST meritorious sportspersons, subject to conditions specified in the detailed advertisement.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 100 for male candidates in UR, OBC and EWS categories. Female candidates, ex-servicemen, and SC/ST candidates are exempted from the fee.
What is the salary for the post?
The post carries Pay Level-3 with a pay range of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100.
Are ex-servicemen or physically challenged candidates eligible?
No. As per the notice, these vacancies are not open to physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen.
