The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) announced 126 vacancies for Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota: 72 for men and 54 for women, spread across 28 sports disciplines. Applications ran online from 3 October to 1 November 2026.
The education bar is low (Class 10 pass), but this isn’t an open recruitment. You had to hold a qualifying sports achievement in one of the listed disciplines, so the sports criteria decided who could apply.
ITBP Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruitment detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organization | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) |
| Post | Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota |
| Total vacancies | 126 |
| Male vacancies | 72 |
| Female vacancies | 54 |
| Educational qualification | Class 10 pass, as stated in the recruitment details |
| Sports qualification | Eligible sports achievements under the official notification |
| Reported age range | 18–23 years |
| Pay level | Level 3 |
| Pay scale | ₹21,700–₹69,100 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start date | 3 October 2026 |
| Application deadline | 1 November 2026 |
| Official application portal | ITBP Recruitment Portal |
The official notification has the age-calculation date, the accepted sports competitions, the certificate rules, the full vacancy table and the relaxations. Check it before you rely on any summary.
Vacancy Details
The 126 posts are split by gender. Vacancies per sport differ, and not every sport necessarily has vacancies for both men and women, so check the sport-wise table in the notification for your discipline.
| Candidate category | Reported vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male | 72 |
| Female | 54 |
| Total | 126 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
You needed to have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognised board. Check the advertisement for any documentary requirements.
Sports Achievement
You needed a qualifying achievement, either participation or a medal, in official national or international competitions held between 1 January 2024 and 1 November 2026, in a discipline listed in the notification. [Verify this period against the notification.] Before applying, check these points in the notice:
- Which sports disciplines are included
- Which competitions and levels count
- Whether participation, a particular position or a medal is needed
- Which sports authorities or federations’ certificates are accepted
- The required certificate format and how it is verified
Not every sports certificate is accepted. A school-level, state-level, national or international certificate can be treated differently, so make sure yours matches the rules for your sport.
Age Limit
The reported age range is 18 to 23 years. The listed relaxations are 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates. The notification gives the date on which age is counted and any further relaxations, so check it before you rely on these figures.
Application Fee
| Candidate category | Reported fee |
|---|---|
| Male candidates belonging to UR, OBC or EWS categories | ₹100 |
| Female candidates | Nil |
| SC/ST candidates | Nil |
The details also say the fee is exempted for ex-servicemen. Check the notification to see whether that applies to this recruitment. Pay only through the mode shown on the official portal, and keep your payment confirmation.
Selection Process
The reported stages are:
- Scrutiny of applications: your claims are checked against the eligibility rules. Incorrect or unsupported claims can hurt your application.
- Document verification: you may need to show originals of your identity, age, education, category and sports achievement documents.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): checks the physical standards in the notification, with any permitted relaxations.
- Sports trial or skill test: assesses your ability and sporting credentials under the rules of your discipline.
- Medical examination: for candidates who clear the earlier stages.
No written exam appears among the stages we have. Confirm the final order and any other rounds in the notification.
Documents to Prepare
- Class 10 certificate or other accepted proof of education
- Proof of date of birth, if it is required separately
- Certificate of your sports achievement, in the right discipline and competition
- Valid proof of identity
- Caste or category certificate, if applicable
- OBC-NCL or EWS certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
- A recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed digital format
- Any other document the advertisement asks for
This is a preparation checklist. The notification has the final document list and file-format rules. Uploading a certificate doesn’t mean it will be accepted, because acceptance depends on the recruiting authority’s requirements. Keep your originals for verification.
How to Apply Online
- Open the ITBP Recruitment Portal and find the Constable (GD) Sports Quota 2026 notice.
- Read the advertisement, the sport-wise vacancy table and the eligibility conditions.
- If you’re a new applicant, register.
- Sign in and enter your personal, educational and sports achievement details accurately.
- Upload your photograph, signature and supporting documents in the sizes and formats the portal specifies.
- Pay the fee if your category requires it.
- Review everything, then submit.
- Save or print your application and the payment acknowledgement, if any.
Check Before You Submit
- Your age meets the rule on the official calculation date
- Your sporting achievement falls within the accepted competition period
- Your sport and gender appear in the vacancy table
- Your sports certificate meets the notification’s requirements
- Your uploads are clear and match the portal’s file specifications
If an upload fails, check the portal instructions first. If you convert photos of your certificates to PDF, our Image to PDF Converter can help. Make sure the result is still readable and meets the portal’s size rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| The online application begins | 3 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit the application | 1 November 2026 |
| Reported fee-payment deadline | 1 November 2026 |
Applications had to be received online by 11:59 PM on 1 November 2026. Check the official portal for the exact closing time, the payment deadline and other notices.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official ITBP website | Visit ITBP |
| Online application portal | Open ITBP Recruitment Portal |
| Recruitment notification | Read the official notification |
What the Details We Have Don’t Say
Our summary doesn’t include the date used to calculate age, the sport-wise vacancy split, the list of accepted competitions, the Physical Standard Test measurements, or any written exam. Check the notification for all of these.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are there?
126: 72 for men and 54 for women, across 28 sports disciplines. Check the notification for the sport-wise split.
2. What qualification was required?
Class 10 from a recognised board, plus a qualifying achievement in a listed sport.
3. What was the age limit?
18 to 23 years, with 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates. The notification gives the calculation date.
4. What was the fee?
₹100 for male UR, OBC and EWS candidates. Nil for female and SC/ST candidates, with an exemption listed for ex-servicemen.
5. What was the salary?
Pay Level 3, with a pay scale of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100. The notification and service rules give the full remuneration.
Disclaimer: Meghalaya Job Portal is an independent information site and not the recruiting authority. Please read the official ITBP notification for the accepted sports achievements, age criteria, fee exemptions, documents and selection procedure.
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