Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Direct Entry Posts
Published: July 5, 2026·3 min read·By
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The Indian Army has released an official notification for the Sports Quota Entry Intake 06/2026, inviting applications for Direct Entry Havildar (Sports) and Direct Entry Naib Subedar (Sports) positions. Unmarried male and female players with outstanding sports achievements can apply for these posts. The application deadline is 10 July 2026, 5:00 PM.
Eligible candidates must have passed their 10th standard and have a national or international level achievement in a recognized sport. The selection process involves a sports trial, physical fitness test, medical examination, and document verification. The Indian Army will provide a salary, dearness allowance, military allowance, medical facilities, and other government benefits to selected candidates.
Interested candidates can apply offline by downloading the application form from the official website, filling it out carefully, and sending it to the Army Sports Control Board’s address by registered post. The application fee is zero for all categories.
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Online Form
Indian Army – Short Details of Notification
Particular
Details
Organization
Indian Army
Entry Name
Sports Quota Entry Intake 06/2026
Post Name
Direct Entry Havildar & Naib Subedar (Sports)
Application Mode
Offline
Gender
Unmarried Male & Female
Job Location
All India
Official Website
joinindianarmy.nic.in
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
10 June 2026
Application Start
10 June 2026
Last Date to Apply
10 July 2026 (05:00 PM)
Sports Trial
As Per Call Letter
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹0
SC / ST
₹0
Female Candidates
₹0
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
Post
Age Limit
Havildar (Sports)
17½ – 25 Years
Naib Subedar (Sports)
17½ – 25 Years
DOB Eligibility
30 Sept 2001 to 01 Oct 2008
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification
Post Name
Qualification
Havildar (Sports)
10th Pass + Eligible Sports Achievement
Naib Subedar (Sports)
10th Pass + Eligible Sports Achievement
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Stage
Process
Stage-1
Application Scrutiny
Stage-2
Sports Trial
Stage-3
Physical Fitness Test
Stage-4
Physical Standards Test
Stage-5
Medical Examination
Stage-6
Document Verification
Stage-7
Final Merit List
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Physical Standards
Particular
Male
Female
Minimum Height
Region Wise (157–170 cm)
162 cm
Weight
As Per Army Rules
As Per Army Rules
Chest Expansion
5 cm
5 cm
How to Apply Online
Download the application form from the official website and print it on A4 size paper.
Fill out the application form carefully and attach self-attested copies of 10th marksheet, Aadhaar card, sports achievement certificates, and other required documents.
Send the application form to the Army Sports Control Board’s address by registered post before 10 July 2026, 5:00 PM.
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Important Links
Link Name
Click Here
Application Form
Click Here
Official Website
joinindianarmy.nic.in
महत्वपूर्ण सूचना (Quick Summary in Hindi)
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