In a groundbreaking move under the newly notified Ladakh Sports Policy 2026, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a statutory 4% horizontal reservation for "Outstanding Sportspersons" in direct recruitment for Group 'C' non-gazetted administrative posts.
With this policy, Ladakh becomes the first Union Territory in India to implement a fixed, legally enshrined quota dedicated to supporting local sporting talent.
Who Qualifies? Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the quota, candidates must clear standard recruitment examinations and meet specific athletic performance benchmarks:
International & National Players: Athletes who have represented the country or state in recognized international or national competitions.
National Championship Medallists: Medal winners from Senior or Junior National Championships.
Khelo India Medallists: Medal winners in Khelo India Youth Games (for candidates aged 18 and above), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, and Khelo India University Games.
Inter-University Competitions: Student-athletes who have represented recognized universities in national-level inter-university events.
Chess Achievers: Recognised chess players fulfilling prescribed Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) provisions.
Scoring Matrix and Verification Process
The reservation framework places distinct weightage on performance tier rather than the sheer volume of accolades:
International medal-winning performances carry the highest weightage, followed by Senior National/National Games, Junior Nationals, Inter-University/Khelo India University Games, and Khelo India Youth/Winter/Para Games.
Single Highest Achievement Rule: If a candidate holds multiple medals or titles, only their single highest achievement will count toward the Sports Merit List to ensure fairness.
The Department of Youth Services and Sports will form a three-member verification committee to authenticate certificates, event credentials, and governing body recognitions before final appointments are made.
-
Food Trotter: Matcha Lovers, These Mumbai Cafés Are Serving Drinks You Need To Try
-
Samsung May Hike Galaxy Foldable Prices In India Amid Rising Memory Chip Costs
-
Manipur Shuts Schools, Colleges For 3 Days Amid Escalating NRC-Census Protests And Growing Law-&-Order Concerns | Video
-
NCERT Revamps Classes 11, 12 Political Science Textbook Team; 4 Members Linked To RSS
-
Mumbai University Extends APAAR ID Help Camp Till August 21
