All India Sportsmen Selection Procedure Indian Army

Indian Army Sportsmen Selection Procedure:-Indian Army today is not just about defending the country and being deployed at the border. The Army’s role today has expanded to R&D, Construction, Survey and more importantly – churning elite athletes for the country. India has given many eminent sports personalities so far – from Milkha Singh to Jitu Rai. The army men has proved themselves in the recently held Commonwealth Games 2018 at Gold Coast.In order to promote this enthusiasm among players and for sports, Indian Government has implemented sports quotas in education and government jobs.

Sports Certificates for Sportsmen Indian Army 

Level of Sports I:-Sportsmen who have represented India at International level and State at National level and even if they have not obtained 1st/2nd position are eligible for relaxation in physical standards and bonus marks in Common Entrance Examination (if passed subsequently) as per laid down policies on the subject. Sportsmen who have represented India at International level and State at National level within the last two years. For list of sports under which relaxation in physical standards is admissible attention is invited to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in website.

Level of Sports II:- Sportsmen who have represented their District at State level and University team or regional team at district level and have earned 1st/2nd position will be eligible for physical relaxation and bonus marks in Common Entrance Examination ( if passed subsequently) as per laid down policies on the subject.

Candidates may apply within last two years, Sports certificates should be with registration number and from govt recognised sports institutes / bodies as under :-

1- All Sr/ Jr National Championship certificates:- Respective National Federation.

2- All State & Dist level certificates:– Respective State Sports Association.

3- All University level certificate:- Inter University Sports Board.

4- All School level certificates:– All India School Games Federation.

Selection in Special Para Force:– Volunteers for Parachute Regiment/ Parachute Special Forces Battalions. Candidates achieving higher physical standards during the screening at the Rally Site have an option to volunteer for the elite Parachute Regiment / Parachute Special Forces Battalions.

Bonus Marks for Outstanding Sportsmen Army Recruitment

Award of Bonus Marks NCC Candidates Sportsmen for All Trade/Category

Indian Army Sportsmen Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:- Aspirant in order to qualify for the rank of Naib Subedar and Havildar 10th passed form any education board is mandatory and there shall be no relaxation or exception that will be made is the candidate does not have the requisites.

Age Limit:- The age is the most basic and initial factor that determines the eligibility of the candidates, and as per the age limit is concerned the age of the individuals must be between the minimum and maximum age limit that has been set as per the rank mentioned below.

1)- Naib Subedar:- 17 years and 6 months (minimum) to 24 years(maximum)

2)- Havildar:- 17 years and 6 months (minimum) to 23 years. (Maximum)

Physical Standard Measurement:– The physical attributes of the candidate are a very important factor that is considered to be a mandatory requirement in terms of eligibility. These physical attributes will be measured during the initial screening of the candidates on the rally day held by the Indian Army. Therefore aspirants should have a good physical stature and to review the quality the following physical attributes of the candidates will be measured:-

Sports Certificates for Sportsman Indian Army

1)- Sportsmen candidates who have represented India at International level and State at National level within the last two years. For list of sports under which, relaxation in physical standards is admissible.

2)- Sportsmen who have represented District at State level and University Team or Regional Team at District level with 1st/ 2nd position within last two years. Sports certificate should be with registration number and from government recognized sports institutes/bodies as under :-

Documents Verification:- Since the recruitment of individuals for the sportsman quota is generally held as an open rally Bharti where at the beginning the candidates will be screened based on their documents.

Sports Trial:- The trial of the candidates is the most important stage where the candidates will be selected based on their level of quality as sportsmanship through their performance.

Medical Exam:- The candidates who are declared as physically fit are then selected for the medical test which is an important test for the individuals to pass through.The medical test is basically conducted to examine the medical standards of the candidates which is done by concerned Medical Corps authorities of the Indian Military Medical Corps.

Written Exam (CEE):-The final stage of the selection procedure will be the written exam or also regarded as the common entrance exam which will be conducted for the final selection of the candidates. The written exam will be based on that syllabus and sections that have been selected by the recruiting organization and the exam will be conducted according to the exam that has been set up by the recruiting organization.

Important Notice:– Recruitment is a free service. Army recruitment cannot be influenced by any touts or outsider. Don’t give money to touts and do not get involved with them. Any involvement with touts will render your candidature null and void. In case any staff member of ARO or any body else from the Army asking for any monetary gratification should be immediately brought to the notice of the authorities.

Indian Army Rally Bharti Program 2024