CISF to Recruit 450 Sportspersons as Sports Quota Rules Change for Constable, ASI Posts

New Delhi, October 22, 2026: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is preparing to recruit about 450 sportspersons against vacant posts, while also changing its recruitment rules to permit sports quota appointments at the Constable, Head Constable and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) ranks.

The move is aimed at strengthening CISF sports teams and improving the force’s results in national and international competitions. A CISF spokesperson said the recruitment rules are being amended to allow sports recruitment at the three levels and that the hiring of around 450 sportspersons “will begin soon”.

The initiative is part of a wider push by the force, which functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, to expand sports infrastructure, provide financial support to athletes and coaches, and improve training facilities. CISF officials said these measures are intended to encourage broader participation in sports and boost medal prospects at major events such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Police and Fire Games.

Work on infrastructure is already underway at several sites. An athletics track and other sports facilities have been developed at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) in Hyderabad and the Subsidiary Training Centre (SSG) in Greater Noida. Sports infrastructure is also being created at the CISF Women Battalion in Nuh, Haryana.

In another development, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a Regional Sports Centre at the CISF’s Rajaditya Cholan Regional Training Centre (RCRTC) in Thakkolam. The proposed centre is expected to support training in badminton, tennis, fencing and cycling, among other disciplines.

The announcements were made by CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan during a meeting with the force’s sportspersons who took part in national and international events this year. Five CISF athletes represented India at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan (2026). Among them, Head Constable Ritu won a gold medal as part of the Indian women’s kabaddi team.

The force has also reported better performances at the All India Police Sports Clusters. Across the five clusters, CISF’s medal count rose from 120 in 2025–26, comprising 47 gold, 30 silver and 43 bronze, to 169 in 2026–27, with 64 gold, 46 silver and 59 bronze. Team trophies also increased from 10 to 20, with the tally rising from six men’s and four women’s trophies to 10 men’s and 10 women’s trophies.

As part of its recognition programme, CISF distributed cash awards of about ₹97 lakh to medal-winning sportspersons and coaches for 2025–26. The force also announced that 180 sportspersons and coaches will receive the Director General’s Disc, while 161 personnel will be given DG’s Commendation Certificates. In addition, nine unit commanders will be honoured for their contribution to sports.

Financial incentives have also been extended to athletes. Special increments were granted to 18 sportspersons in 2026, including five for international-level achievements and 13 for national-level performances. Around ₹2 crore has already been paid towards off-season special diet allowances for 2026–27, while about ₹4 crore for in-season diets is still being processed.

The force has also provided sports equipment support. Common sports kits worth about ₹76 lakh have been distributed to Central Sports Teams, and ₹71 lakh has been transferred directly to athletes for purchasing personal kits.

Officials said the combined effort of recruitment, infrastructure expansion, nutrition support, equipment assistance and recognition of achievements is intended to improve training standards and create more opportunities for CISF personnel to excel in competitive sport. The force said it continues to align these measures with the national goal of improving India’s performance at major international sporting events.