Centre notifies National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026
The Union Government notified the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 on 8 January 2026, setting up a Cabinet Secretary-led committee to recommend the Board's Chairperson and two Members.
Summary
The National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 were notified by the Union Government under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, the Sports Ministry said on 8 January 2026. The rules let the Centre constitute a Search-cum-Selection Committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, with the Secretary (Sports), one person experienced in sports administration and two recipients of national sports awards. The committee will recommend a panel for the posts of Chairperson and two Members of the National Sports Board, which will be the central authority for recognising National Sports Bodies and ensuring their compliance with governance, financial and ethical standards.
Key facts
- Rules
- National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026
- Parent law
- National Sports Governance Act, 2025
- Committee chair
- Cabinet Secretary
- Members
- Secretary (Sports); one sports administration expert; two national sports award recipients
- Recommends
- Chairperson and two Members of the National Sports Board
- Board's role
- Recognise National Sports Bodies; enforce governance, financial and ethical standards
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who chairs the Search-cum-Selection Committee for the National Sports Board under the rules notified in January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Cabinet Secretary
PIB (Youth Affairs and Sports): the committee is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary.
Under which law were the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 notified?
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Correct answer: D — National Sports Governance Act, 2025
PIB (Youth Affairs and Sports): the rules were notified under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
Consider the following statements about the National Sports Board, as described in January 2026: 1. Its Search-cum-Selection Committee includes two recipients of national sports awards. 2. The committee recommends names for the Board's Chairperson and two Members. 3. The Board will grant recognition to National Sports Bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Youth Affairs and Sports): all three are correct.