Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025

Agar aap ek talented sportsperson ho aur Army ki uniform pehne ka sapna dekhte ho, toh yeh aapka perfect chance hai. Indian Army ne Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 ka notification release kar diya hai. Iss recruitment ke through unmarried male & female candidates ko Direct Entry Havildar aur Naib Subedar (Sports) ke post par liya jaayega — Intake Series 05/2025.

Isme koi written exam nahi hota. Pure selection sports performance aur trials ke basis par hota hai. Application offline mode me hoga, aur last date 15 December 2025 hai.

Indian Army Sports Quota 2025 — Highlights

• Post Name: Havildar & Naib Subedar (Sports)
• Vacancies: Mention nahi (23+ sports disciplines open)
• Salary: Havildar – Pay Level 5 | Naib Subedar – Pay Level 6 + Allowances
• Job Location: All India
• Application Mode: Offline (By Post)
• Last Date: 15 December 2025

Army outstanding sportspersons ko directly apne ranks me recruit karti hai. Jo candidates select honge, woh Army ke saath-saath Bharat ko represent karne ka mauka bhi paayenge.

Sports Categories (Men & Women)

Category     -   Examples                                             

Athletics       -    100M, 200M, Hurdles, Jumps, Throws, Racewalk, Decathlon 

Team Sports   -    Basketball, Football, Hockey, Volleyball, Kabaddi       

Combat Sports   -  Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, Taekwondo, Karate, Wushu       

Water Sports   -    Swimming, Diving, Kayaking, Sailing                     

Other Sports   -   Shooting, Archery, Weightlifting, Gymnastics            

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• Minimum qualification: 10th pass (Matric) from recognised board.

Age Limit

• 17.5 to 25 years
• DOB between 31 March 2001 – 01 April 2008 (inclusive)

Required Sports Achievements (01 Oct 2023 ke baad ke hi valid)

For Havildar (Direct Entry):

• Individual Events: State level medalist in Nationals OR represented India internationally.
• Team Events: State or National/International representation.
• Khelo India: Medalist in Khelo India Games/Youth/University Games.

For Naib Subedar (High-Level Athletes):

• World Championship/Asian Championship medalist
• Asian Games / CWG / World Cup medalist
• Olympics representation
• 2 times India representation in major championships

General Requirements

• Only Unmarried Indian Male & Female eligible.
• Must meet all army physical & medical standards.

Salary & Perks

Havildar – Pay Level 5

₹29,200 – ₹92,300 + DA + HRA + TA

Naib Subedar – Pay Level 6

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 + Allowances

Additional benefits:

• Free medical facilities (self & family)
• CSD (Canteen) benefits
• Insurance cover
• NPS (Pension)
• Army accommodation facilities

Army job + sports career = perfect combo!

Selection Process

1. Application Shortlisting

Offline applications ko check kiya jaayega. Best sportspersons ko shortlist kiya jaayega.

2. Selection Trials

Shortlisted candidates ko email se call-up letter milega.

Tests included:

Physical Standards Test (PST)

Different height requirements based on region.

• Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
• Male:
• 1.6 KM run – 5 min 45 sec
•  9-feet ditch
• Zig-zag balance

Female:

• 1.6 KM run – 8 min
•  10-feet long jump
• 3-feet high jump

Skill Test

Aapka main sport ka performance test — sabse important stage.

3. Medical Exam

Army doctors ke dwara detailed medical check-up.

4. Final Merit List

Skill test + medical fitness + sports vacancies ke basis par final selection.

Offline Application Process

• Documents Required
• 10th certificate (self-attested)
• Aadhaar card copy
• All sports achievement certificates (01 Oct 2023 onwards)
• Recent passport-size photos
• Filled application form

Step-by-Step Apply

1. Notification PDF download karo (form last pages me hota hai).

2. A4 size par form print karo.

3. Capital letters me neatly fill karo.

4. Documents attach karo (self-attested).

5. Form ko is address par post karo:

Directorate of PT & Sports,

General Staff Branch, IHQ of MoD (Army),

Room No 747 ‘A’ Wing, Sena Bhawan,

PO New Delhi – 110011

Last Date:

15 December 2025 – 5:00 PM

Important Dates

 Application Start   -   Already Started              

Application Last Date  - 15 December 2025             

Trial Dates  -  Email se inform kiya jaayega 

Application Fee

No Application Fee – completely free

Important Links

Notification + Form PDF – Download

Official Website – Visit