Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Karnataka Announces Two Percent Sports Quota in State Recruitment
Karnataka has set aside two percent of places in direct government hiring for sportspersons.
The rule covers several social categories, including General, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes categories.
To qualify, an athlete must have lived in Karnataka for at least 10 years.
They must also have represented the state at a national or international level.
Athletes may get extra marks for achievements in 34 listed sports disciplines.
Those disciplines include events at the Olympics and Asian Games.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said the measure is intended to support athletes and their future careers.
He also said the state was reviewing cash awards and planned to announce revised awards on Tuesday.
Karnataka has notified a two percent reservation for sportspersons in all direct recruitment under the state civil services.
The quota applies across General, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and each Other Backward Classes category.
Eligible applicants must have lived in Karnataka for at least 10 years and represented the state nationally or internationally.
Bonus marks will be awarded for sporting achievements in 34 notified disciplines, including the Olympics and Asian Games.
The government is reviewing cash awards against those offered by other states and said revised awards would be announced Tuesday.
- Who
- The Karnataka government, with details announced by Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara.
- What
- A two percent reservation for sportspersons in all direct recruitment under the Karnataka Civil Services, with bonus marks for sporting achievements.
- When
- Announced on October 5; the report does not specify the year.
- Where
- Karnataka, India.
- Why
- The government said it aims to recognize sportspersons’ achievements, expand their opportunities in government service and support their future security.
- Reservation
- Two percent in all direct recruitment under the Karnataka Civil Services.
- Covered categories
- General, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and each category under Other Backward Classes.
- Residence requirement
- At least 10 years living in Karnataka.
- Representation requirement
- Applicants must have represented Karnataka at the national or international level.
- Achievement marks
- Bonus marks based on achievements in 34 notified disciplines, including the Olympics and Asian Games.
- Cash awards
- The state was reviewing its awards in comparison with other states; revised awards were expected Tuesday after discussions with the Chief Minister.