• Unmarried Indian Male and Female Candidates.
• Education: Passed 10th Class (Matriculation) exam from a recognized board.
• Sports Achievement: Medalist at Junior/Senior level representing a State in National Championship OR represented the Country at International level (individual event). Medalist in Khelo India Games / Youth Games / University Games. (Achievements must be on or after 01 April 2024).

• Unmarried Indian Male and Female Candidates.
• Education: Passed 10th Class (Matriculation) exam from a recognized board.
• Sports Achievement: Winner of any medal in World Championship/Asian Championships/Asian Games/CWG/World Cup OR Represented India twice in Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/World Cup OR Represented India in the Olympics. (Achievements must be on or after 01 April 2024).

• Athletics (Track & Field)
• Archery (Compound & Recurve)
• Basketball
• Boxing (All Olympic Weight Categories)
• Diving (Spring Board & High Board)
• Equestrian
• Football
• Fencing
• Gymnastics (Artistic)
• Hockey
• Handball
• Judo
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Kabaddi
• Karate (Kumite)
• Rowing
• Swimming
• Sailing
• Shooting
• Taekwondo (Kyourgi)
• Volleyball
• Wushu (Only Sanshou)
• Weight Lifting & Wrestling (All Olympic Weight Categories)

(Refer to the official notification for specific events, positions, and weight categories for each sport.)

• Male Candidates:
  • Height: 170 cms (Western Plains) | varies by region (157 to 170 cms).
  • Chest: 5 cms expansion.
  • Fitness Test: 1.6 Km Run in 5 minutes 45 seconds, 9 Feet Ditch, Zig-Zag Balance.
• Female Candidates:
  • Height: 162 cms (relaxations for NE region, Gorkhas, etc. apply).
  • Fitness Test: 1.6 Km Run in 8 minutes, 10 Feet Long Jump, 3 Feet High Jump.
• Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per Army Medical Standards.

• Download the application form from the official website – joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• Take a print of the application form on A4 size paper only.
• Fill in all details in BLOCK CAPITALS exactly as per your Matriculation certificate.
• Affix a recent colour photograph (not computerized/photocopied/photoshopped). Provide left thumb impression and signature.
• Attach self-attested copies of Matriculation Certificate, Aadhar Card, and relevant Sports Certificates.
• Put the completed application form and documents in an envelope.
• Send it via Registered Post ONLY to: Directorate of PT & Sports, General Staff Branch, IHQ of MoD (Army), Room No 747 ‘A’ Wing, Sena Bhawan, PO New Delhi-110011.
• The application must reach the destination before 1700 hours on 10 July 2026.