AICS Yogasana Championship 2025-26: Official DoPT Dates & Entry Rules

All India Civil Services (AICS) Yogasana Championship 2025-26: Official DoPT Dates & Entry Form

The Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (CCSCSB), operating under the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), has officially released the notification for the highly anticipated All India Civil Services (AICS) Yogasana Championship 2025-26. Organized in collaboration with the Sports Department of UT Chandigarh, this mega national-level event is a golden opportunity for regular Central and State Government employees to showcase their sporting excellence.

Important Note for Employees: Government servants participating in the AICS tournaments are officially treated as ‘ON DUTY’ during the event days. However, strict discipline is mandated under the CCS (Conduct) Rules, and any misbehavior will attract immediate departmental action.

AICS Yogasana 2026: Venue & Schedule Breakdown

All selected state and regional teams must report to the designated venue in Chandigarh. Teams are strictly advised to make their own arrangements for boarding, lodging, and transportation.

Who is Eligible? DoPT Guidelines for AICS 2026

The CCSCSB strictly regulates participation to ensure fair play among civilian government employees. Sending ineligible players will lead to immediate disqualification of the entire team without notice.

Age Categories for Yogasana

The tournament will feature separate competitions for Men and Women across three distinct age groups: Upto 40 years, 40-50 years, and Above 50 years. The crucial cut-off date for calculating age is March 31st of the previous financial year.

The 4 Mega Events & Syllabus Guidelines

The championship is divided into four spectacular events. A single highly skilled competitor is permitted to participate in all four events if selected.

• 1. Traditional Solo Yogasana: Consists of First and Final rounds (if participants > 15, only Final round). Participants must perform 3 compulsory and 2 optional asanas. Compulsory asanas must be held for 45 seconds, and optional ones for 30 seconds.
• 2. Artistic Solo: Presentation of 10 asanas (forward/backward bending, hand/leg balancing, twisting) beautifully synchronized with melodious/classical music within 150-180 seconds.
• 3. Artistic Pair: Two participants form pyramids or structural formations (body touch allowed). They perform 10 different postures to music.
• 4. Rhythmic Pair: The pair must perform the exact same posture simultaneously without any body touch, perfectly synchronized with the rhythm of the music.

Dress Code Rule: All athletes must wear proper yoga costumes (stretchable, tight-fitting, non-transparent). The neckline must be around the neck with absolutely no cuts. Props are strictly banned during Artistic and Rhythmic events.

How to Submit the Entry Form & Contact Details

Regional Sports Boards (RSBs) and State Secretariats must act fast. Entries must be submitted in the prescribed Annexure-II format along with verified photocopies of the players’ official ID cards.

1. Download the official entry form (Annexure-II) from the DoPT circular.
2. Fill in the player details, age group, and respective events.
3. Obtain the signature and seal of the Competent Authority on the Verification Certificate.
4. Email the complete scanned dossier to sportsdevbranch@gmail.com before March 12, 2026.

Nodal Officers for Queries

For venue or accommodation queries, teams can contact Dr. Bhagwant Singh (Mob: 7888722234 / 9463366063). For specific sports rules and syllabus queries, contact Ms. Neeva Singh, Convener Yogasana, CCSCSB (Mob: 9971928594).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)