Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025: Direct Entry Havildar & Naib Subedar – Apply Now
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2025: Direct Entry Havildar & Naib Subedar – Apply Now
The Indian Army has released an official notification inviting applications from unmarried Indian male and female outstanding sportspersons for recruitment as Direct Entry Havildar and Naib Subedar (Sports) under Sports Quota Intake Series No. 05/2025.
Candidates who have demonstrated exceptional performance at International, Junior/Senior National Championships, Khelo India Games, Youth Games, or Khelo India University Games (from 01 October 2023 onwards) are eligible to apply.
🔹 Overview of Recruitment
- Post Names: Havildar & Naib Subedar (Sports)
- Category: Direct Entry under Sports Quota
- Intake Series: 05/2025
- Eligibility: Outstanding sportspersons (Men & Women)
- Application Mode: Offline (Application form to be printed and submitted by post)
- Authority: Army Sports Control Board
Sports Disciplines & Eligible Events
The Indian Army will conduct recruitment trials for various sporting disciplines. Below is the complete list of accepted categories:
1. Athletics (Track & Field – Men)
Events include:
100m, 200m, 110m Hurdles, 400m, 800m, 1500m,
20km Race Walk, Decathlon, 400m Hurdles, 3000m Steeplechase,
High Jump, Triple Jump, Long Jump, Javelin Throw, Shot Put,
Discus Throw, Hammer Throw, Pole Vault.
2. Archery (Men)
- Compound
- Recurve
3. Basketball (Men)
- Point Guard
- Forward
- Power Forward
- Centre
4. Boxing (Men)
- All Olympic Weight Categories
5. Diving (Men)
- Spring Board
- High Board
6. Football (Men)
- Attacking Midfielder
- Defensive Midfielder
- Goalkeeper
- Defender (Center Back)
- Defender (Wing Back)
7. Fencing (Men)
- Epee
- Foil
- Sabre
8. Gymnastics (Artistic – Men)
- All Rounder
9. Hockey (Men)
- Striker
- Mid-Fielder
- Defender (Drag Flicker)
10. Handball (Men)
- Pivot
- Right Back
- Right Wing
- Centre Back
11. Judo (Men)
- 66 kg – 81 kg
Additional Disciplines (Men)
12. Kayaking & Canoeing
- K-1, C-1
13. Kabaddi
- Left Raider
- All-Rounder
- Left & Right Corner
- Left & Right Cover
14. Karate (Kumite)
- 67 kg, 75 kg, −84 kg
15. Rowing
- All Olympic & Asian Games Classes
16. Swimming
Events Included:
- 400m, 800m, 1500m (Freestyle – Long Distance)
- 200m, 400m (Freestyle – Middle Distance)
- 50m, 100m (Freestyle – Sprint)
- 50m, 100m, 200m Backstroke
- 50m, 100m, 200m Butterfly
- 50m, 100m, 200m Breaststroke
17. Sailing
- Olympic & Asian Games Classes
18. Shooting
- 50m Rifle 3P
- 10m Air Rifle
- 10m Air Pistol
- 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
- Trap & Skeet
19. Taekwondo (Kyorugi)
- Under 87 kg
20. Volleyball (Men)
- Setter
- Blocker
- Attacker
21. Wushu (Sanshou – Men)
- 48 kg, 70 kg, +90 kg
22. Weightlifting (Men)
- All Olympic Weight Categories
23. Wrestling (Men)
- All Olympic Weight Categories
Important Notes for Candidates
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Exceptional talent apart from listed categories may also be considered.
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Only sports achievements from 01 October 2023 or later will be counted for eligibility.
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Candidates must submit:
- Printed application form (A4 size)
- Signature and thumb impression
- Passport-size photograph
- Educational documents
- Sports certificates (as per eligibility)
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The application must be posted to the Army Sports Control Board.
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Repetition of documents or sending through different addresses may lead to rejection.
Postal Address
Directorate of PT & Sports
General Staff Branch
Integrated HQ of MoD (Army)
Room No. 747, ‘A’ Wing, Sena Bhawan
PO New Delhi – 110 011
Important Advisory
The Indian Army states that the recruitment is fair, transparent, and merit-based.
⚠️ No payments or bribes are required.
Candidates must stay alert from fake agents claiming recruitment guarantees.
Conclusion
This is a great opportunity for talented sportspersons to join the prestigious Indian Army as Havildar or Naib Subedar under the Sports Quota. Candidates with remarkable performances on national or international platforms should apply and participate in the trials.