Indian Army: 2026 Recruitment for Havildar (Sports) and Additional Vacancies
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The Indian Army's Army Sports Control Board recently issued an official announcement regarding job openings for Havildar (Sports) and various other roles. Individuals who meet the eligibility requirements detailed in the official notification are invited to submit their applications through an offline process. Submissions for these Havildar (Sports) and other positions will be accepted from 03 July 2026 until 10 July 2026. All interested candidates are strongly encouraged to complete their applications well in advance of the closing date to prevent any potential last-minute technical difficulties. Before filling out the application form, we highly recommend that every interested candidate thoroughly review all aspects of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, required educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, the selection procedure, and other crucial prerequisites for the Havildar (Sports) and related vacancies. All essential information is presented below in an accessible format.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Entry Havildar (Sports) | No Details | No Details | All India |
| Direct Entry Naib Subedar (Sports) | No Details | No Details | All India |
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Direct Entry Havildar (Sports) | Minimum Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized School, Board; Sports Achievement: Medalist at Junior, Senior level representing State in National Championship OR represented Country at International level (Individual event) OR represented State or Country in National, International competitions at Junior, Senior level (Team event) OR Medalist in Khelo India Games, Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games |
| Direct Entry Naib Subedar (Sports) | Minimum Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized School, Board; Sports Achievement: Medal winner in World Championship, Asian Championships OR Asian Games OR CWG, World Cup OR Represented India twice in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cup OR Represented India in Olympics |
To qualify for the Indian Army Havildar (Sports) and other Posts, applicants must possess the necessary educational credentials as stipulated by The Indian Army – Army Sports Control Board. The table provided below outlines the minimum qualifications, required experience, and other eligibility particulars for each position. Candidates are advised to confirm their suitability before applying.
Beyond academic qualifications, applicants for the Havildar (Sports) and other positions with The Indian Army – Army Sports Control Board must also satisfy the age requirements specified. The lowest and highest permissible ages for each post, along with any age concessions granted to reserved categories in accordance with government regulations, are detailed in the section below.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Direct Entry Havildar (Sports) | Min 17 to Max 25 years |
| Direct Entry Naib Subedar (Sports) | Min 17 to Max 25 years |
| Physical | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Km Run | qualify in 5 Min 45 Sec | qualify in 8 Min |
| Ditch/Jump | 9 Feet Ditch | 10 Feet Long Jump |
| Zig-Zag Balance/High Jump | Zig-Zag Balance | 3 Feet High Jump |
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline Application |
The Indian Army – Army Sports Control Board's recruitment process mandates offline application submissions. Eligible and interested candidates are required to send their completed forms solely through Registered Post to: Directorate of PT & Sports, General Staff Branch, IHQ of MoD (Army), Room No 747 ‘A’ Wing, Sena Bhawan, PO New Delhi – 110 011. The official application form is available for download at https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/Porta…. The final date for application receipt is 10 July 2026 at 1700h.
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |