INDIAN ARMY SPORTS QUOTA RECRUITMENT 2026 - Havildar & Naib Subedar Posts

 Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Havildar & Naib Subedar Posts

 The Indian Army has released recruitment for Direct Entry Havildar & Naib Subedar under Sports Quota Intake 06/2026. This is a direct chance for outstanding sportspersons to join the Army.

 🎯 Post Details – 2026

         Post                                   Rank              Pay Level                 Approx Salary

     Havildar (Sports)                      NCO                    Level-5                ₹40,000/month + Allowances

  Naib Subedar (Sports)                 JCO                      Level-6               ₹45,000/month + Allowances

Benefits: CSD, ECHS medical, Pension, Uniform, Travel allowance, Promotion up to Subedar Major + Commissioned Officer banne ka mauka 

✅ Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

10th Pass/Matriculation from recognized board 

2. Age Limit

17½ to 25 years as on date of enrolment

DOB: 30 Sept 2001 to 01 Oct 2008 OR *01 Oct 1999 to 30 Sept 2006*– notification me confirm karein

3. Marital Status: Only unmarried Indian male & female candidates

4. Sports Achievements – From 01 April 2024 or after

For Direct Entry Havildar:

• Medal winner at Junior/Senior National Championship representing State
• OR Medal in Khelo India Games/Youth Games/University Games
• OR Represented India at International level 

For Direct Entry Naib Subedar:

• Medal in World Championship/Asian Championship/CWG/World Cup/Asian Games
• OR Represented India twice in Asian Games/CWG/World Cup
• OR Represented India in Olympics

🏆 Sports Disciplines – 23+ Events

Athletics, Archery, Basketball, Boxing, Diving, Football, Fencing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Handball, Judo, Kayaking & Canoeing, Kabaddi, Karate, Rowing, Swimming, Sailing, Shooting, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Wushu, Weightlifting, Wrestling 

📏 Physical Standards

                        For Male                                                     For Female

       Height: 163-170 cm as per region                         Height: 162 cm min

       Chest: 5 cm expansion min                                   Running: 1.6 Km in 8 mins

        Running: 1.6 Km in 5 min 45 sec                       Relaxation: 4 cm height for NE, Gorkhas, Tribals

📅 Important Dates 2026

Apply Start: 1 June 2026

Last Date: 30 September 2026

Sports Trials: Notify soon via email 

📝 How to Apply – Offline Mode

1. Download form from official notification PDF
2. Fill details + paste photo + attach self-attested docs: 10th marksheet, sports certificates, DOB proof, domicile, photos
3. Send by post to:javascriptDirectorate of PT & Sports,