In a major decision, the department of personnel and training (DoPT) in collaboration with the Department of Sports has decided to provide government employment opportunities to all of those who will perform well in games and sports.
In a bid to boost the government move to boost game and sport culture across the country, Government has said that now medal winners of different games and sports events including Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games and Khelo India University Games will be able to grab the government job opportunity.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur has announced the government vision of a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option.
Sporting Events Which Will Provide Govt. Jobs Opportunity
Government has released a detailed list of events in which the performance of athletes will provide them an opportunity for government jobs across the country. Under the revamped regulations, individuals who excel in events such as the Khelo India Youth Games (for participants aged 18 and above), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, and Khelo India University Games will now qualify for government employment opportunities. Apart from these, achievers in the School Games Federation of India will also maintain their eligibility for such positions.
Structured Hierarchy For Job Opportunity
A structured hierarchy based on sporting achievements will be adhered to for prioritizing candidates. Government has released the extensive guidelines regarding the structural hierarchy based on sporting achievements which will provide the opportunity to the athletes to get government job opportunities. A notable inclusion in the updated guidelines is the establishment of clear criteria for national and international chess competitions, ensuring equitable opportunities for chess enthusiasts.
Further, individuals who have represented the nation or a state in either international or national events, or demonstrated success in junior national tournaments, will be eligible for employment.
Authorities Which Can Issue The Concerned Certificates
Government has released the details of the revised certificates validating process for eligibility of sportspersons for recruitment. Further, the government has revised the process to issue certificates validating the eligibility of sportspersons for recruitment purposes. Now, Secretaries of National Sports Federations (for international events), Secretaries of State Associations (for national competitions), and Deans or Sports Officers of Universities (for inter-University tournaments), among others, will have the authority to issue such certificates.
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