The Indian Army had invited the Sports Enthusiasts to apply for the post of Indian Army Havildar and Naib Subedar. The Candidates who were interested to join the Indian Army in Sports Quota entry were invited to apply offline. The Offline applications were to be filled by Sports enthusiasts who have participated in the International/ Junior or Senior National Championship/ Khelo India Games/ Youth Games to join the Indian Army. Both Male and Female Candidates can apply for the post of Naib Subedar and Havildar in the Indian Army. The Recruitment will be done under Sports Quota in the Indian Army for the outstanding Sportsperson. The Offline application process for Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 was active from 1st June 2024 till the date of 30th September 2024.
Indian Army Recruitment 2024
The Indian Army has released a recruitment notification for outstanding sportspersons for direct entry as Havildar and Naib Subedar under the Sports Quota for intake 2/2024. Unmarried Indian men and women who have excelled in sports at the international level or in national championships, Khelo India Games, or Youth Games between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2024, are invited to apply. Interested candidates must submit their offline applications along with the necessary documents to the designated address provided by the Indian Army, presenting a unique opportunity to join the force in various sports disciplines.
Indian Army Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 : Overview
| Indian Army Naib Subedar and Havildar Recruitment 2024 | |
| Organisation | Indian Army |
| Post | Naib Subedar and havildar |
| Gender Inclusivity | Both Male and Females |
| Minimum Education | Matriculation Pass |
| Marital Status | Unmarried Male and Female |
| Application Form start date | 01 June 2024 |
| Application End Date | 30 September 2024 |
| Application Process | Offline |
Indian Army Havaldar and Naib Subedar Notification 2024
The Indian Army has released the official notification for the Sports Persons to call them to apply for Indian Army Havaldar and Naib Subedar. The Notification mentions all the details related to the type of Sports, Age limit, Application Procedure and other important details
Click Here to download the Indian Army Havaldar and Naib Subedar Notification
Indian Army Havaldar and Naib Subedar 2024 Selection Process
Candidates interested in joining the Indian Army through Sports Quota should know the selection process details. The Application form will have to submitted Offline. Candidates will be short listed after checking all the documents submitted by them. The vacancies will be filled on the basis of higher sports achievements by the candidate. Selected Candidates will be notified through an email.
- Application only accepted via post/offline.
- Short-listing based on higher sports achievements.
- Eligible candidates notified via email for selection trials.
- Original certificates and mark sheets required during trials.
Here are the list of Sports given for which the Sports Quota is given for the post of Naib Subedar and havildar in Indian Army.
| S. No | Sporting Discipline | Specific Event/Position/Category |
| 1 | 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 Vaul |
| 2 | Archery (Men & Women) | Compound & Recurve (Men) Recurve (Women) |
| 3 | Basketball (Men) | Post player, Forward & Point Guard |
| 4 | Boxing (Men) | Men. 71Kg, 80 Kg, 92 Kg & +92 Kg. Women. 50 Kg, 57 Kg & 75 Kg |
| 5 | Diving (Men) | Spring Board & High Board |
| 6 | Football (Men) | Striker, Mid Fielder |
| 7 | Fencing (Men) | Epee, Foil & Sabre |
| 8 | Gymnastics (Artistic) (Men) | All Rounder |
| 9 | Hockey (Men) | Forward |
| 10 | Handball (Men) | Left Back, Right Back & Centre Back & Goal Keeper |
| 11 | Kabaddi (Men) | Left & Right Raider Left Cover |
| 12 | Kayaking & Canoeing (Men) | Canoe |
| 13 | Swimming (Men) |
50, 100 & 200 Mtr Back Stroke 100 & 200 Mtr Breast Stroke 200, 400, 800 & 1500 Mtr Free Style 200 & 400 Mtr Individual Medley |
| 14 | Sailing (M-Men & W-Women) | M & W. Olympic & Asian Games Class |
| 15 | Shooting(M-Men & W-Women) | M & W. 50M Rifle 3P M & W. 10M Air Rifle M & W. 10M Air Pistol M. 25M Rapid Fire Pistol M & W. Trap & Skeet |
| 16 | Triathlon (Men) | Triathlon |
| 17 | Winter Games (Men) | Alpine & Nordic |
| 18 | Rowing (Men) | Scull/ Sweep |
| 19 | Volleyball (Men) | Middle Blocker, Opposite Hitter & Setter |
| 20 | 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. |
Indian Army Recruitment 2024 Application Form
Candidates have to send the Offline Application form with other documents on the given Address. Documents through different address is liable to be rejected. Incomplete application will not be accepted.
Indian Army Recruitment 2024 Application Form
Address to send the Offline Application form for Naib Subedar and Havildar.
General Staff Branch
IHQ of MoD (Army)
Room No 747 ‘A’ Wing, Sena Bhawan
PO New Delhi -110 011
Direct Entry Havaldar
- Age Requirement: Applicants should be between 17 ½ to 25 years old.
- Date of Birth Range: Candidates born between October 1, 1999, and September 30, 2006, are eligible.
- Educational Qualification: Minimum requirement is matriculation (10th grade).
- Sports Achievements:
- Must have won medals at junior or senior level while representing their state in national competitions, or represented the country internationally (individual sport).
- Should have represented their state or country in national or international competitions at the junior or senior level (team sport).
- Must have won medals in Khelo India Games & Youth Games or higher.
Direct Entry Naib Subedar
- Age Requirement:
- Candidates must be between 17 ½ to 25 years old.
- They should have completed 17 ½ years on the first day of enrollment and must not be older than 25 years on the last day of enrollment.
- Date of Birth Range: Candidates born between October 1, 1999, and September 30, 2006, are eligible.
- Educational Qualification: The minimum educational requirement is matriculation.
- Sports Achievements: Any of the following
- Individual must have won any medal in World Championship or Asian Championships.
- Individual must have won any medal in Asian Games.
- Individual must have won any medal in Commonwealth Games or World Cup.
- Represented India twice in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, or World Cup.
- Represented India in the Olympics.
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