The Indian Army released the notification for the direct recruitment of outstanding sports persons as Havildar and Naib Subedar under the Sports Quota entry. Sportspersons who wish to serve in the Indian Army can read the article to learn the application process, eligibility, and other relevant details.
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024
The Indian Army invites applications from unmarried female/ male candidates under the Sports Quota to recruit sportspersons who participated in the International/ National (junior/ Senior) Championships/ Jelo India Games/ Youth Games from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024 for the Havildar and Naib Subedar posts.
The mode of the application is offline, the candidates who wish to apply must submit the application form to the Army Sports Control Board via post between 1 June 2024 to 30 September 2024 at 5:00 PM.
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The applicants will be selected based on their higher achievements in sports, and qualifying physical, and skill tests. The shortlisted candidates will be emailed about the selection trials for the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024.
| Recruitment | Indian Army Recruitment 2024 |
| Under | Sports Quota |
| Posts Name | Naib Subedar and Havildar |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Application Dates | 1 June 2024 to 30 September 2024 (5:00 PM) |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Indian Army Sports Quota Disciplines 2024
Under the recruitment notice of the Indian Army, the sportspersons participated in the following sports disciplines or any other talent apart from these in Khleo India games/ International or National (Junior or Senior) Championships/ Youth games from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024:
| Sports Discipline | Sports Event/ Category/ position |
| Athletics (track & Field Events) (M/F) | High Jump, Long Jump, Triple jump, Hurdle (100m, 200m, 110m), Race walk ( 400m, 800m, 1500m, 20km), Decathlon, 3000 M S/C, Javelin throw, Hammer throw & pole vault, shot put, 400m Hurdle, Discuss Throw |
| Basketball (M) | Forward & point Guard, Post player |
| Diving (M) | High Board and SpringBoard |
| Fencing (M) | Foil & Sabre, Epee |
| Hockey (M) | Forward |
| Football (M) | Mid Fielder, Striker |
| Archery (M/F) | Recurve & Compound (M), Recurve (F) |
| Boxing (M) | Men (71kg, 80 kg, 92 kg, +92 kg), Female (50kg, 57 kg, 75 kg) |
| Handball | Goalkeeper, Left back, center back, right back |
| Swimming | 100 & 200 MTr Breaststroke
200, 400, 800 % 1500 Meter Freestyle, 50, 100 & 200 Mtr Backstroke 200 & 400 mtr Individual medley |
| Kayaking & Canoeing (M) | Canoe |
| Kabaddi (M) | Left cover, Left & Right Raider |
| Triathlon (M) | Triathlon |
| Sailing (M/F) | Olympic & Asian Games class |
| Shooting (M/F) | 50 M rifle 3P (M/F), 10 M Air Rifle (M/F), 10 M air pistol (M/F), Trap & Skeet (M/F), 25 M Rapid Fire pistol (M) |
| Volleyball (M) | Opposite hitter & setter, Middle Blocker |
| Winter Games (M) | Nordic & Alpine |
| Weight Lifting (M) | 96 kg, 49 kg, 102 kg, |
| Wrestling (M/F) | M (GR: 60 kg, 67kg, 77 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg, FS- 57 kg, 74 kg, 65 kg, 86 kg)
F (FS- 50 kg, 57 kg, 62 kg, 76 kg) |
| Rowing (M) | Sweep/ Scull |
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment Eligibility 2024
Candidates can check their eligibility to apply for the posts of Havildar and Naib Subedar under the Sports quota in the Indian army below:
Age limit:
- The age limit for the applicants is 17 & half years to 25 years.
Educational Qualification:
- The minimum educational qualification required for application is a class 10th passing certificate.
Sports Achievements:
For Havildar’s post:
- Applicants must be a medalist at the junior/Senior level in National championships or International level representing the country.
- In team events, he/she must have represented the country at the National or international sports event.
- Applicants should have secured a medal in the Youth Games, Khelo India Games, or others.
For Naib Subedar post:
- Applicant should have won a medal in World or Asian Championships
- The applicant should have won a medal in the Asian Games
- The applicant should have won a medal in the World Cup/CWG.
- Applicant who has represented India in the Olympics and twice in CMG/ World Cup/ Asian games.
Steps to apply for the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024
Interested sports person who meets the eligibility requirements can apply for the Indian Army Sports Quota recruitment in the following simple steps:
- Download the application form in the A4 size paper from the recruitment notification mentioned above. Carefully, fill out the application form with valid details, signature, thumb impression, and photograph along with other documents.
- Post the application form to the following address of the Army Sports Control Board:
- Directorate of PT & sports
- General Staff Branch
- IHQ of MoD
- Room No. 747 ‘A’ wing
- Sena Bhawan
- PO New Delhi 110011
Remember, you only send one application, the authority will not entertain the repetition of the application. The Indian Army has released an amazing opportunity for Sportspeople, so if you wish to work in the dynamic environment of the Indian Army, make sure your application reaches the authority before the deadline, 30 September 2024.