Welcome to SportSupport.in – India's Complete Sports Ecosystem
SportSupport.inEmpowering India's Sporting Future
● SCHEMES
Khelo India — Ministry of Youth Affairs & SportsTarget Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) — MYAS via Mission Olympic CellSAI Sports Training Centre (STC) — Sports Authority of IndiaNational Sports Development Fund — MYASNational Coaching Development Scheme — SAIShiv Chhatrapati State Sports Award — Govt. of MaharashtraHaryana Medal Reward Policy — Govt. of HaryanaKhelo India — Ministry of Youth Affairs & SportsTarget Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) — MYAS via Mission Olympic CellSAI Sports Training Centre (STC) — Sports Authority of IndiaNational Sports Development Fund — MYASNational Coaching Development Scheme — SAIShiv Chhatrapati State Sports Award — Govt. of MaharashtraHaryana Medal Reward Policy — Govt. of Haryana
Government of Maharashtra (Sports and Youth Services)

Maharashtra 5% Reservation for Meritorious Sportspersons (revised policy, 2026)

On 8 September 2026 the Maharashtra Cabinet approved a revised policy for the 5 per cent parallel reservation for meritorious sportspersons in direct recruitment in state government and semi-government bodies. Sports included in at least three consecutive Summer Olympic Games after 2005 qualify, and Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Chess, Mallakhamb and Cricket have been added as regional sports. Under the revised policy, sports certificates must be verified through a digital Sports E-Certificate system within three months, and earlier government resolutions on the quota were rescinded.

Researched — source pending· 7 Oct 2026
Government scheme
♡ Save
Last updated: 7 Oct 2026· Source: Free Press Journal report on the Cabinet decision (8–9 Sep 2026)
◎ Researched — source document pending
This entry describes the scheme as run by Free Press Journal report on the Cabinet decision (8–9 Sep 2026), but we have not yet been able to link a specific notification, G.O. or guidelines PDF for it. Treat the details below as indicative only, and confirm the current eligibility and amounts with the state sports department or on the official portal before applying.
Eligibility, benefits, amounts and deadlines are set by the implementing government department and change without notice. Always confirm the current terms on the official source linked on each page before applying.

Overview

On 8 September 2026 the Maharashtra Cabinet approved a revised policy for the 5 per cent parallel reservation for meritorious sportspersons in direct recruitment in state government and semi-government bodies. Sports included in at least three consecutive Summer Olympic Games after 2005 qualify, and Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Chess, Mallakhamb and Cricket have been added as regional sports. Under the revised policy, sports certificates must be verified through a digital Sports E-Certificate system within three months, and earlier government resolutions on the quota were rescinded.

Official documents

Notices and PDFs published by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, including earlier years. Links checked 2026-10-06.

Eligibility

  • ▸ The detailed eligibility (level of achievement and certificates) is set in the government resolution; confirm it on the Maharashtra Sports Department website before applying. Reservation is applied through the recruiting body's advertisement.

Benefits

  • ✓ The detailed eligibility (level of achievement and certificates) is set in the government resolution; confirm it on the Maharashtra Sports Department website before applying. Reservation is applied through the recruiting body's advertisement.

Application process

The detailed eligibility (level of achievement and certificates) is set in the government resolution; confirm it on the Maharashtra Sports Department website before applying. Reservation is applied through the recruiting body's advertisement.

Application referrals
—visitors referred

Apply via: The detailed eligibility (level of achievement and certificates) is set in the government resolution; confirm it on the Maharashtra Sports Department website before applying. Reservation is applied through the recruiting body's advertisement.