Sarkari Yojana
Scheme For Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And Games
About Scheme For Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And Games
The Scheme for Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games is among the Government of India’s highest sporting honours, given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for exceptional performance in national and international competitions. Instituted in 1961, it also acknowledges leadership, discipline, and good moral character among athletes. Presented annually by the President of India across sporting disciplines — including indigenous games and para sports — the award comes with a bronze Arjuna statuette, a scroll, and a cash prize. Applications are invited online through a dedicated portal, and eligible sportspersons can apply directly, without needing anyone’s recommendation.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
01 Jan 1961
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme For Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And Games, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility for Arjuna Awards:
A sportsperson must have performed well at the international level over the preceding four years, alongside displaying leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline.
In years featuring the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, or Asian Games, achievements in these events and other international tournaments held up to their conclusion are also taken into account.
Sportspersons penalized, or facing pending/ongoing inquiry, for using substances banned by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) — based on samples collected by NADA or another WADA-authorized agency and tested at the National Dope Testing Laboratory or a WADA-accredited lab — are not eligible.
The Government confers the Arjuna Award only in disciplines under these categories:
Olympic Games/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/World Cup/World Championship disciplines, cricket,…
Olympic Games/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/World Cup/World Championship disciplines, cricket, or an equivalent recognized international tournament.
Indigenous Games
Indigenous Games.
Sports for the physically challenged
Sports for the physically challenged.
Eligibility for Arjuna Awards (Life Time):
The sportsperson must have a strong record of international-level performance.
They must have continued contributing to sports promotion even after retiring from active competition.
Leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline must be evident.
Anyone penalized for banned substance use becomes eligible only after completing the penalty/suspension/ban period.
Achievements made during a suspension or punishment period are not counted.
Anyone facing a pending or ongoing enquiry is not eligible.
Benefits Provided
Scheme For Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And Games provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Cash Award
Cash Award: The awardee receives a cash prize of ₹15,00,000/-.
Statuette: A commemorative statuette is presented.
Certificate: A certificate of recognition is awarded.
Ceremonial Dress: A ceremonial dress is given as part of the honour.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of date of birth
Proof of date of birth
Photograph of the applicant (JPEG/PNG/JPG, up to 5…
Photograph of the applicant (JPEG/PNG/JPG, up to 5 MB)
Scanned signature (JPEG/PNG/JPG, up to 250 KB)
Scanned signature (JPEG/PNG/JPG, up to 250 KB)
Vigilance certificate (for those from Government/PSU/Autonomous organizations)
Vigilance certificate (for those from Government/PSU/Autonomous organizations)
Certificates evidencing international achievements
Certificates evidencing international achievements
Signed undertaking by the sportsperson, in the prescribed…
Signed undertaking by the sportsperson, in the prescribed format
1961-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme For Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And Games through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to https://dbtyas-sports.gov.in/ to register and apply for…
Go to https://dbtyas-sports.gov.in/ to register and apply for the Department of Sports' online schemes.
Click the 'Registration' tab to begin the one-time…
Click the 'Registration' tab to begin the one-time registration, filling in personal details and verifying your mobile number via OTP (Registration Type, Organization Name, Individual Name, Address, State, City, District, Block, Village, Pin Code, Email, Mobile Number).
Once registered, you'll be notified that login credentials…
Once registered, you'll be notified that login credentials have been sent to your registered email ID.
Use these credentials to log in to the…
Use these credentials to log in to the portal, remembering to refresh the captcha before clicking login.
On your first login, update your remaining basic…
On your first login, update your remaining basic details (Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Gender, DOB, Nationality, Address, Email, Mobile Number) and click 'Update' to save your profile.
Click the 'Schemes' tab and apply for the…
Click the 'Schemes' tab and apply for the scheme you want.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
No Award will be made for a second time to the same person.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.