IGNFA Physical Training & Sports Officer Vacancy 2026 has been notified through a Vacancy Circular issued by Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Dehradun, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India. Vide No. 5479/2026-NFA/40.00 (PT & Sports Officer) dated 5 Feb., 2026, applications are invited for filling up one post of Physical Training & Sports Officer (Group “B,” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) on deputation basis, including short-term contract. The post carries the Level-07 pay scale under the 7th CPC. The deputation period shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Applications in the prescribed proforma, along with requisite documents, are required to be forwarded through the proper channel within 30 days from the date of publication of the Vacancy Circular in the Employment News.
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IGNFA Physical Training & Sports Officer Vacancy 2026 – Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change |
| Post Name | Physical Training & Sports Officer |
| Group | Group “B” |
| Nature | Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Mode of Recruitment | Deputation (including Short-term contract) |
| Number of Posts | One (01) |
| Place of Posting | Dehradun |
| Circular No. | 5479/2026-NFA/40.00 (PT & Sports Officer) |
| Circular Date | 5 Feb., 2026 |
Important Dates for IGNFA Physical Training & Sports Officer Vacancy 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Vacancy Circular | 5 Feb., 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | Within 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Physical Training & Sports Officer | One (01) |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Service Condition | Officers under Central or State Governments/Union Territories/Universities/Autonomous or Statutory Organizations |
| Deputation Basis | (a) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR (b) With 05 years regular service in Level-06 (Pre-revised PB-2, 9300-34800 + Grade Pay 4200) rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; AND |
| Educational Qualification (Essential) | A. (i) A degree from a recognised university; (ii) a diploma in physical education from a recognised university/institution; (iii) two years’ experience in imparting physical education in a recognized Institution. OR B. (i) A degree in physical education from a recognised university/institution; (ii) Two years’ experience in imparting physical education in a recognized institution. |
Age Limit—Check age using (AGE CALCULATOR)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Physical Training & Sports Officer | Level-07, Rs. 44900-142400/- (Pre-revised PB-2, 9300-34800 + Grade Pay 4600) |
Application Process
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Through Proper Channel |
| Application Format | Prescribed Proforma (Annexure-II) |
| Submission | To be sent in triplicate |
| Time Limit | Within 30 days from publication in Employment News |
Documents Required
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photocopies of ACRs/APARs | Of last five years duly certified by Head of Office |
| Certificate of Vigilance Clearance | Required |
| Certificate of Integrity | Required |
| Certificate of Major/Minor Penalties | Statement imposed during last ten years |
| Certificate of Educational Qualifications | Required |
Important Instructions
- Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel.
- Applications without attested photocopies of ACRs/APARs or incomplete applications received after the last date shall not be considered.
- Candidates applying for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their names later.
- Integrity and vigilance status must be certified by the forwarding authority.
- Period of deputation, including short-term contract and service in another ex-cadre post immediately preceding this appointment, shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
