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Out of Turn Employment to Sportspersons in State Services

The scheme aims to provide job opportunities to medal-winning sportspersons of Uttarakhand, who have represented the state in international and national games, by offering them out-of-turn employment in various state services.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Under this scheme, medal-winning players from Uttarakhand who have represented the state in International or National Games are provided out-of-turn employment on Gazetted and Non-Gazetted posts (from Level-3 to Level-10) across various government departments.

Who can apply

State players/sportspersons who have won gold, silver, or bronze medals in international or national games, such as the Olympic/Paralympic Games, World Cup/World Championship, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championship, Commonwealth Championship, SAF Games, and National Games, are eligible under the scheme.; Players/sportspersons participating in any of the following sports will be considered eligible: Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Lawn Tennis, Shooting, Rowing, Sailing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Baseball, Chess, Cricket, Kabaddi, Karate, Kho-Kho, and Mallakhamb.; The player/sportsperson must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.; The player/sportsperson must have represented the state of Uttarakhand in the National Games in the year and competition for which they are applying for employment.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Which competitions are recognized under the scheme?

Olympic/Paralympic Games, World Cup/World Championship, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championship, Commonwealth Championship, SAF Games, and National Games.

Who is eligible for this scheme?

State players who have won gold, silver, or bronze medals in International or National Games and are permanent residents of Uttarakhand are eligible.

Which sports are eligible under the scheme?

Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Lawn Tennis, Shooting, Rowing, Sailing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Baseball, Chess, Cricket, Kabaddi, Karate, Kho-Kho, and Mallakhamb.

How are vacancies announced?

The Sports Directorate receives vacancies from relevant departments and publishes advertisements in newspapers.

Who evaluates the applications?

A committee constituted by the Sports Directorate evaluates applications and submits recommendations within two months.

What happens after the committee submits recommendations?

The Sports Department forwards the recommendations to the concerned department, which appoints selected athletes to supernumerary positions.

Within how much time are athletes appointed after selection?

Medal-winning athletes are appointed within four months of recommendation.

How long do athletes have to apply after winning a medal?

Senior athletes must apply within two years, and junior athletes within three years after their achievement.

What positions are offered under this scheme?

Medal-winning athletes are appointed to supernumerary positions in Gazetted or Non-Gazetted posts across various departments.