The Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 (IASQ) offers a unique chance for outstanding athletes to join as Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports). This recruitment targets talented sportspersons who meet specific eligibility criteria, including age limits, educational qualifications, and significant sports achievements. Eligible male and female unmarried candidates who have excelled in International/National Championships, Khelo India Games, or Youth Games between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2024, can apply offline. Submit your application to the Army Sports Control Board by post from June 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024.

Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 Overview:
Here’s an overview of the (IASQ) Recruitment 2024:
Category | Details |
Recruitment Organization | Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 |
Post Name | Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) |
Vacancies | To be notified |
Eligibility Criteria | Must have been born between 01 October 1999 to 30 September 2006. |
Eligible Participants | Male and female (unmarried candidates) |
Application Mode | Offline |
Registration Process Start Date | 1 June, 2024 |
Registration Process End Date | 30 September, 2024 (05:00 PM) |
Address to send application | Directorate of PT & Sports General Staff Branch IHQ of MoD (Army) Room No 747 ‘A’ Wing, Sena Bhawan PO New Delhi -110 011 |
Official website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Official Mail | redsports.01@gov.in |
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 PDF:
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Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 Important Dates:
Here are the key dates for the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024:
Event | Date |
Starting Date for Application | 1 June, 2024 |
Closure Date for Application | 30 September, 2024, (5:00 PM) |
Date of Uploading Merit List | To be notified |
The Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 will begin accepting applications on June 1, 2024. The deadline for submitting applications is September 30, 2024, by 5:00 PM. The date for uploading the merit list will be announced later.
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 Vacancy:
POST NAME | NO OF VACANCY |
Havaldar (Sports) | To be notified |
Naib Subedar (Sports) | To be notified |
Total | To be notified |
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Educational Qualification:
POST NAME | Educational Qualification |
Havaldar (Sports) | 10th pass (matriculation) |
Naib Subedar (Sports) | 10th pass (matriculation) |
- Minimum educational qualification will be 10th pass (matriculation).
Age Limit:
- The age limit for enrolment will be from 17 ½ to 25 years should have completed 17 ½ on the first day of enrolment and must have not crossed 25 yrs on the last day of enrolment.
- Candidates born between 01 Oct 1999 to 30 Sep 2006 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply.
Sports Achievements:
Individual must be a medal winner in any of the following:
- World Championship or Asian Championships
- Asian Games
- Commonwealth Games (CWG) or World Cup
- Represented India twice in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, or World Cup
- Represented India in Olympics
- Medalist at Junior/Senior level by representing State in National competitions or represented Country at International level (Indl event)
- Represented a State or Country in National or International competitions at Junior/Senior level (Team event)
- Medalist in Khelo India Games & Youth Games or above
Marital Status:
- Only unmarried male and female candidates will be eligible for enrolment as Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports)
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 Sports Disciplines:
Indian Army invites application from unmarried Indian male and female candidates for Recruitment Trials of Outstanding sportsperson who have participated at International/ Junior or Senior National Championship/ Khelo India Games/ Youth Games from 01 Apr 2022 to 31 Mar 2024 to join the Indian Army as Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar in the following sports disciplines:
Sporting Discipline | Specific Event/ Position/Category |
Athletics (Track & Field events) (Men) & (Women) | 100M, 200M, 110M Hurdle, 400M, 800M, 1500M, 20KM Race Walk, Decathlon, 400M Hurdle, 3000M S/C, High Jump, Triple Jump, Long Jump, Javelin Throw, Shot Put, Discus Throw, Hammer Throw & Pole Vault |
Archery (Men & Women) | Compound & Recurve (Men) Recurve (Women) |
Basketball (Men) | Post player, Forward & Point Guard |
Boxing (Men) | Men.71 Kg, 80 Kg, 92 Kg & +92 Kg |
Women.50 Kg, 57 Kg & 75 Kg | |
Diving (Men) | Spring Board & High Board |
Football (Men) | Striker, Mid Fielder |
Fencing (Men) | Epee, Foil & Sabre |
Gymnastics (Artistic) (Men) | All Rounder |
Hockey (Men) | Forward |
Handball (Men) | Left Back, Right Back & Centre Back & Goal Keeper |
Kabaddi (Men) | Left & Right Raider Left Cover |
Kayaking & Canoeing (Men) | Canoe |
Swimming (Men) | 50, 100 & 200 Mtr Back Stroke100 & 200 Mtr Breast Stroke200, 400, 800 & 1500 Mtr Free Style200 & 400 Mtr Individual Medley |
Sailing(M-Men & W-Women) | M & W. Olympic & Asian Games Class |
Shooting(M-Men & W-Women) | M & W. 50M Rifle 3P M & W. 10M Air Rifle M & W. 10M Air PistolM. 25M Rapid Fire Pistol M & W. Trap & Skeet |
Triathlon (Men) | Triathlon |
Volleyball (Men) | Middle Blocker, Opposite Hitter & Setter |
Weight Lifting (Men) | 49 Kg,96 Kg & 102 Kg |
Wrestling(Men & Women) | Men. GR – 60 Kg, 67 Kg, 77 Kg, 97 Kg, 130 Kg.FS – 57 Kg, 65 Kg, 74 Kg & 86 Kg. |
Women. FS – 50 Kg, 57 Kg 62 Kg & 76 Kg. | |
Winter Games (Men) | Alpine & Nordic |
Rowing (Men) | Scull/ Sweep |
Note :- Exceptional talent apart from the above mentioned event/ position/ category may also apply
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 Selection Process:

The selection process for Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 consists of the following stages:
- Stage-1: Shortlisting of Candidates based on Sports Achievement
- Stage-2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Stage-3: Sports Trial
- Stage-4: Document Verification
- Stage-5: Medical Examination
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 Application Fee:
- For the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024, there is no application fee required. Candidates can apply without any financial obligation for the application process, which includes stages such as shortlisting based on sports achievements, physical efficiency and standards tests, sports trials, document verification, and medical examination.

Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 FAQs:
Q1. What is the application fee for the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024?
(For the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024, there is no application fee required). Candidates can apply without any financial obligation for the application process, which includes stages such as shortlisting based on sports achievements, physical efficiency and standards tests, sports trials, document verification, and medical examination.
Q2. What is the Selection Process for Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024
- Stage-1: Shortlisting of Candidates based on Sports Achievement
- Stage-2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Stage-3: Sports Trial
- Stage-4: Document Verification
- Stage-5: Medical Examination
Q3. What is the Application Submitting Date Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024?
The application submission dates for the Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 are from June 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, by (5:00 PM).
Q4. What are the educational eligibility criteria for Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024?
Minimum educational qualification will be 10th pass (matriculation).