The Indian Army has announced a recruitment drive under the Sports Quota for the year 2025. Applications are invited from unmarried Indian male and female candidates for direct entry to the posts of Havildar and Naib Subedar. This opportunity is open to exceptional sportspersons who have participated in recognized national and international-level competitions.
Important Dates
- Last date for application submission: 15 June 2025
Application Fees
- No application fee is required for this recruitment process.
Vacancy Details
- Posts: Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports Quota)
- Total Vacancies: Not specified (based on merit and availability of positions)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Havildar: Minimum qualification is Matriculation (10th pass).
- Naib Subedar: Minimum qualification is Matriculation (10th pass) or higher.
Sports Achievements
Candidates must have participated in any of the following (from 1 April 2023 onwards):
- International Competitions
- National Championships (Senior/Junior)
- Khelo India Games / Youth Games / University Games
- Represented the country or state in national/international events
- Medal winners in national-level events
Naib Subedar candidates must meet one of the following:
- Medal in World or Asian Championships
- Medal in Asian or Commonwealth Games
- Represented India in the Olympics
- Represented India twice in major international tournaments like the World Cup or Asian Games
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 17½ years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- Date of Birth Range: Between 30 September 2000 and 1 October 2007
- Age Relaxation: As per government norms for specific categories (not detailed)
Selection Process
- Verification of Documents
- Physical Fitness Test
- For males: 1.6 km run in 5 minutes 45 seconds, ditch jump, balance test
- For females: 1.6 km run in 8 minutes, long jump, high jump
- Sports Trial
- Medical Examination
- Candidates must be declared medically fit as per Indian Army standards
- Unfit candidates can request a review from a military hospital
Physical Standards
For Male Candidates
- Height:
- Western Himalayan: 163 cm
- Eastern Himalayan: 160 cm
- Western Plains: 170 cm
- Eastern Plains: 169 cm
- Central Plains: 168 cm
- Southern Plains: 166 cm
- Gorkhas & Ladakhis: 157 cm
- Chest: Minimum expansion of 5 cm
- Weight: As per Army medical guidelines
For Female Candidates
- Height: 162 cm (with relaxations for certain regions)
- Chest: Expansion of 5 cm
- Weight: As per medical standards
Pay Scale and Benefits
- Pay Level: As per Army Pay Rules, 2017
- Other Benefits:
- Free medical facilities
- Canteen access (CSD)
- Housing, travel, and retirement benefits
- Pension as per Army rules (if eligible)
- Eligible for government job reservation under Ex-Servicemen quota post-retirement
Promotion and Career Growth
- Promotion up to the rank of Subedar Major based on performance
- Possibility to become a Commissioned Officer through internal selection and exams
Important Instructions
- Tattoo Policy: Only permitted on inner forearm or hand; tribal tattoos accepted as per customs
- No substance abuse: Use of drugs or doping substances is strictly prohibited
- Multiple applications: Will result in disqualification
- Fake certificates or bribes: Will lead to legal action and permanent disqualification
Application Process
- Candidates must fill the prescribed application form on plain A4-size paper.
- Attach self-attested copies of:
- Educational certificates
- Sports achievements
- Birth certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Photographs (passport-size)
- Send the completed application form via post to the designated recruitment office (address not provided in this summary).
- The application must reach the office by 5:00 PM on 15 June 2025.
Other Information
- Candidates must make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation during trials.
- No TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Daily Allowance) will be provided.
- The Indian Army reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.