The Indian Army has officially announced recruitment drive “Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025” for male and female sportspersons to join the force as Direct Entry Havildar (Sports) and Naib Subedar (Sports). The application process will be offline and applicants need to apply for recruitment 15th December 2025 no application will be accepted after this. This is a great opportunity for the athletes to combine their sports career in Indian Army Sports Quota. Only unmarried Indian male and female candidates are eligible to apply. This post contains information regarding the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 and related details like Overview of the Indian Army Sports Quota Intake Sports Disciplines Covered Under This Recruitment Eligibility Check: Who Can Apply? The Recruitment Journey: How Selection Takes Place How to Apply Offline for Indian Army Sports Quota 2025 Important date and links

Overview of the Indian Army Sports Quota Intake

Particulars	Details
Organization	Indian Army – Army Sports Control Board
Posts	Direct Entry Havildar (Sports) & Naib Subedar (Sports)
Intake	05/2025
Vacancies	Based on merit & requirements
Mode of Application	Offline (By Post)
Last Date	15 December 2025 (1700 hrs)
Selection Stages	Shortlisting, Fitness Test, Skill Trials, Medical
Salary	As per 7th CPC for Regular Army Personnel
Eligibility	Unmarried Indian Male & Female Sportspersons

Sports Disciplines Covered Under This Recruitment

The Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 is open for various sports categories. These include both individual and team events. The major disciplines are:

• Athletics
• Archery
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Football
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Judo
• Swimming
• Shooting
• Rowing
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Weightlifting
• Wrestling
• Volleyball
• Taekwondo
• Wushu
• Karate

Eligibility Check: Who Can Apply?

The eligibility criteria set by Indian Army for Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 which includes age, education, and sporting achievements which are explained below:

Age Requirements

• Applicants must have been born between 31 March 2001 and 01 April 2008.
• This corresponds to an age range of 17½ to 25 years.

Educational Qualification

• A minimum of 10th Pass is required from a government verified board.

Sports Achievement Requirements

Post	Required Sports Achievements
Direct Entry Havildar	Medalist at state-level national championships represented India at international events (individual) part of national/ international team events or medalist in Khelo India Games
Direct Entry Naib Subedar	Medal in World Championship/ Asian Games / Commonwealth Games/ World Cup, represented India twice in major championships or represented India in the Olympics

How Selection Takes Place

The Indian Army has set the recruitment process for Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 in multi stage selection which are listed below applicants need to qualify the below given stages tp get recruited.:

1. Shortlisting of Applications

Applicants will be selected based on the sports achievements and performance level by applications received by post.

2. Call-Up Letters via Email

Selected applicants will be informed through email about the selection trial dates and venue details.

3. Physical Fitness Assessment

Applicants must show basic military fitness. The standards differ slightly for men and women.

For Male Candidates

• 1.6 km run
• 9-feet ditch
• Zig-zag balance

For Female Candidates

• 1.6 km run
• 10-feet long jump
• 3-feet high jump

4. Skill Test in Sports Discipline

A skill test will be taken where performance, technique, consistency, and competitive level are checked.

5. Medical Examination

Applicants need to qualify the fitness exam conducted through Army Medical Board.

6. Final Merit Preparation

The final selection depends on:

• Fitness trial performance
• Sports skill test results
• Medical fitness
• Vacancy availability in the concerned discipline

How to Apply Offline for Indian Army Sports Quota 2025

Applicants who want to apply for the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 need to follow the given below steps:

Step1: Firstly applicants need to download the application form that is at the end of the official notification PDF.

Step2: Print the application form on A4-size paper and then fill the form with the required details like personal details signatures photographs and thumb impressions.

Step3: Attach the copy of documents required like:

• Educational certificates
• Sports achievement certificates
• Date of birth proof
• Identity proof

Step4: Post your application to:

Directorate of PT & Sports
General Staff Branch
IHQ of MoD (Army)
Room No. 747 ‘A’ Wing, Sena Bhawan
PO New Delhi – 110 011

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	November 2025
Application Start	From Advertisement Date
Last Date to Apply	15 December 2025 (1700 hrs)

Important Links

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Official Notification	Notification PDF
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