Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) Intake 06/2026

Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 invites applications from unmarried Indian male and female candidates to appear in recruitment trials for Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) posts under Intake Ser No 06/2026. Outstanding sportspersons who have represented at International, Junior or Senior National Championships, Khelo India Games, Youth Games, or Khelo India University Games on or after 01 April 2024 are eligible to apply across 23 sports disciplines including Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Wrestling, Shooting and more. The completed application form must reach the Army Sports Control Board by registered post before 1700 hours on 10 July 2026.

Only unmarried Indian male and female candidates are eligible for enrolment. | Candidates discharged from the Indian Army for any reason are not eligible to appear in the selection trials. | Candidates discharged from the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, or any other Government organisation are eligible, subject to discharge with no adverse entries. | Serving individuals must possess a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of selection trials. | Medalist at Junior/Senior level representing a State in National Championship, or represented the Country at International level (individual event). | Represented a State or Country in National or International competitions at Junior/Senior level (team event). | Medalist in Khelo India Games, Khelo India Youth Games, or Khelo India University Games. | Winner of any medal in World Championship/Asian Championships. | Winner of any medal in Asian Games. | Winner of any medal in CWG/World Cup. | Represented India twice in Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/World Cup. | Represented India in the Olympics.

17½ to 25 years The age limit is the same for both Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) posts under this recruitment. Particulars Details Minimum Age 17½ years, completed on the first day of the enrolment period Maximum Age 25 years, not crossed on the last day of the enrolment period Date of Birth Block 30 September 2001 to 01 October 2008 (both dates inclusive)

1. Applications are received only through Registered or normal post.
2. Shortlisting is done based on higher sports achievements of the candidate.
3. Call-up letters are sent to shortlisted candidates via email, indicating date, time and place of selection trials.
4. Candidates undergo Physical Fitness Test, Physical Standards Test, and Skill Test at the designated Army Centre.
5. Candidates qualifying the above tests undergo medical examination at the trial site itself.
6. Candidates declared Medically Temporary Unfit may avail specialist review at a Military Hospital within 21 days; no further appeal is permissible.
7. Candidates declared Medically Permanent Unfit may appeal for specialist opinion within 21 days on payment of Rs. 10 by Military Receivable Order (MRO); no further appeal is permissible.
8. The final selection list is prepared from candidates who qualify in all respects, depending on available vacancies in each sports discipline.
9. Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification form along with the Offer of Enrolment.