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

Age Details

• Minimum Age: 17½ years (as on the first day of enrolment)
• Maximum Age: 25 years (as on the last day of enrolment)
• Date of Birth Block: 30 September 2001 to 01 October 2008 (both dates inclusive)

Eligibility Details

Sports Qualifications

• Unmarried Indian male and female sportspersons may apply for Direct Entry Havildar (Sports) and Naib Subedar (Sports).
• Outstanding athletes who have represented India or states in International, Junior, or Senior National Championships, Khelo India Games, Youth Games, or Khelo India University Games on or after 01 April 2024 are eligible.
• Applications are open in 23 sports disciplines including Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Wrestling, Shooting and more.

Additional Eligibility Notes

• Serving personnel require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at selection time.
• Discharge from Indian Army is disqualifying for enrolment; prior service in other government forces is allowed subject to discharge terms.

Important Dates

• Start of Application Submission: From the date of advertisement (not specified here)
• Last Date to Submit Application: 10 July 2026, up to 1700 hours

Note: The exact advertisement release date is not specified in the document. Late applications will not be entertained.

Application Fees

The notification does not specify any application fee for submitting the form.

Other Instructions

• Applications must be sent via Registered Post only (Speed Post not accepted).
• Candidates must carry Aadhaar Card for biometric authentication at the trial site.
• Admit cards will be issued; fake admit cards will be handed over to Civil Police.
• Tattoos: permanent tattoos only allowed in certain areas; offensive or racist tattoos are prohibited.
• No compensation for injuries or death during trials; an Indemnity Bond may be required.
• Trainees may need to attend the Selection Trials site two to three times and must arrange their own stay.
• Contact lenses are not allowed during trials.
• Any overwriting or tampering on certificates will not be accepted.

Documents to Attach and Bring

• Self-attested copies of Matriculation, Aadhar, and Sports Certificates
• Two recent passport-size photographs; education certificates with marksheets; caste, domicile, and other certificates as applicable
• Original educational marksheets and passing certificates at the time of selection trials
• NOC for current government employees, if applicable
• Own sports kit and equipment for the skill test
• Aadhaar card for biometric authentication

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Print on A4 paper in the prescribed format; non-standard forms will be rejected.
3. Complete in block capitals as per Matriculation certificate; affix photo; provide left thumb impression and signatures.
4. Attach self-attested copies of Matriculation, Aadhar, and Sports Certificates.
5. Send the completed application and documents via Registered Post to the Army Sports Control Board: Directorate of PT & Sports, General Staff Branch, IHQ of MoD (Army), Room No 747 'A' Wing, Sena Bhawan, PO New Delhi-110011
6. Ensure delivery before 1700 hours on 10 July 2026; late applications will not be entertained.