1. What Is This Notification About?
For number of talented athletes, it is just not about the winning medals - yet standing for their nation while doing so.
The Indian Army’s offering a wonderful opportunity through its Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 - Intake 05/2025.
Unmarried male and female sportspersons with proven achievements in 23 recognised sports can now apply.
The registration window is open from 15th November, 2025 to 15th December 2025 till 5 PM.
Official link: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Notification Link: https://files.govtjobsalert.in/Indian-Army-Sports-Quota-Recruitment-2025-Notification.pdf
2. How Is This Beneficial for Candidates?
This opportunity provides players both sports excellency and stability of work within state jobs.
Selected applicants obtain:
· Regular Army pay & allowances
· Pension, ECHS, and CSD benefits
· Got into top-notch spots for athlete workouts
· Chances to serve as a representative of India and the Indian Army
This is the place where passion for sports meets dedication to country.
3. Who Is Eligible?
Here is the eligibility criteria, which needs to fulfilled by the candidates.
Basic Requirements
· He/She must be Indian, and Unmarried
· Clear with Class 10th
· Born between 31st March, 2001 and 01st April, 2008 (Ages 17½ to 25 years)
Sports Requirements
- For the post of Havildar:
o Medalist at National level, or
o Represented India internationally, or
o Played in State/National/International competitions, or
o Medalist in Khelo India events
- For the Post of Naib Subedar:
o Medalist in World/Asian Championships, Asian Games, CWG, or World Cup, or
o Represented India twice in major events, or
o Olympian
The same criteria shall be applied to the female athletes as well.
4. How to Apply?
The application process is offline only.
- Download the form from www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Print on A4 size and fill correctly
- Attach:
- Self-attested documents
- Aadhaar, Domicile, Caste & Character certificates
- Sports certificates
- 20 recent photographs
- Send the application only via Registered Post to:
Directorate of PT & Sports
IHQ of MoD (Army), Sena Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011
Ensure it reaches before 15 December 2025, 1700h.
In simple terms,
The Indian Army Sports Quota 2025 is a great opportunity for the candidates/athletes who are willing to build a secure career while continuing their sporting journey at the highest level.
If you have the talent and the discipline, this opportunity can turn your sporting achievements into a national calling.
Apply before the deadline at: