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Government of Punjab (Department of Sports and Youth Services; Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms)

Punjab 3% Reservation for Sportsmen and Sportswomen in State Government Jobs

The Government of Punjab has fixed a 3% direct quota in recruitment so that sportsmen and sportswomen of the state can get state government jobs, under its Sports Reservation Rules. The rules refer to Class III and IV state services; in 2018 the state's Sports Minister described the 3% reservation as covering state government jobs, boards, corporations, cooperative and statutory bodies and local authorities for graded sportspersons who are residents of Punjab and have represented the state at national level. Gatka was added to Punjab's State Sports Policy gradation list in 2015, so Gatka players can get gradation certificates and use this quota. In July 2025 an opposition MLA said the 3% quota had not been functioning since 2016; the government's position was not found, so check each recruitment notice.

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Last updated: 9 Oct 2026· Source: Punjab Sports Department — reservation of sportsmen (3% direct quota)
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This entry describes the scheme as run by Punjab Sports Department — reservation of sportsmen (3% direct quota), 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

The Government of Punjab has fixed a 3% direct quota in recruitment so that sportsmen and sportswomen of the state can get state government jobs, under its Sports Reservation Rules. The rules refer to Class III and IV state services; in 2018 the state's Sports Minister described the 3% reservation as covering state government jobs, boards, corporations, cooperative and statutory bodies and local authorities for graded sportspersons who are residents of Punjab and have represented the state at national level. Gatka was added to Punjab's State Sports Policy gradation list in 2015, so Gatka players can get gradation certificates and use this quota. In July 2025 an opposition MLA said the 3% quota had not been functioning since 2016; the government's position was not found, so check each recruitment notice.

Official documents

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

Eligibility

  • ▸ Must belong to the State of Punjab.
  • ▸ Must hold a sports gradation certificate issued through the Punjab Sports Department, based on performance in recognised championships while representing the state or a Punjab institution; Punjab does not issue gradation certificates to players who did not represent Punjab.
  • ▸ Must also meet the age and educational qualifications of the post.

Benefits

  • ✓ 3% of vacancies filled by direct appointment reserved for eligible sportspersons, within the rule that all reservations together should not exceed 50% of the posts to be filled in a department.

Application process

Apply against the job advertisements of the recruiting department, with the sports gradation certificate. Contact the Punjab Department of Sports and Youth Services (Director Sports) for gradation certificates.

Official link
https://pbsports.punjab.gov.in/reservation-of-sportsmen.php ↗
Application referrals
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Apply via: Apply against the job advertisements of the recruiting department, with the sports gradation certificate. Contact the Punjab Department of Sports and Youth Services (Director Sports) for gradation certificates.