केन्द्रीय सिविल सेवा साँस्कृतिक एवं क्रीड़ा बोर्ड

Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board

(Registration No. 2621)

Department of Personnel & Training
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Government of India

Phone: 011-24624204
Fax: 011-24646961

361, B-Wing, 3rd Floor
Lok Nayak Bhawan
New Delhi – 110 003

F.No.17/1/2025-26/CCSCSB

Dated:- 06.08.2025

CIRCULAR

Sub: Inter-Ministry Kho Kho (Men & Women) Tournament 2025-26.

Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board (CCSCSB) is organizing Inter-Ministry Kho Kho (Men and Women) Tournament 2025-26 from 12th to 14th November, 2025 at Vinay Marg Sports Complex, Chankya Puri, New Delhi. The Ministry/department desirous to participate in the tournament may send their entries in the prescribed proforma enclosed at Annexure – II along with the entry fee of Rs. 1,000/-. Last date for submission of entries in the Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board office Room No 361, ‘B’ Wing, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003 is 5th November, 2025.

1. The guidelines for organization Inter-Ministry Kho-Kho Tournament is attached at Annexure-I. Minimum 04 entries of Men and 04 entries of Women Teams are required to conduct the tournament. However, in case, less than four entries are received, the tournament will be conducted in trial mode and no Trophies/Medals and Certificates will be awarded to the winners/runners up.

2. There will be only one team from each Ministry. The Ministry may include in their team persons working in the attached and subordinate offices located at Delhi/New Delhi. All teams would be represented as a part of Ministry’s Team only. Central government autonomous organization like UPSC, Election Commission, C&AG’s Office, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, PMO etc. can send independent teams. The entries are to be forwarded through the Welfare Officer of the Ministry concerned.

3. The following categories of employees are not eligible for participation in this competition:-

   (a) Uniformed personnel in Defence Services/Para Military Organisations/Central Police Organisations/Police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP/NSG etc.

   (b) Employees of Autonomous bodies/Undertakings/Public Sector Banks/Corporations even though administratively controlled by the Central Ministries.

   (c) Casual/Daily wages workers.

   (d) Employees attached to offices on temporary duty.

In case, at any time, it is found that a player included in the team is not eligible, the team would stand automatically disqualified from the tournament.

1. The entry fee shall be deposited in CCSCSB account as per details given below:-

Account Holder Name – Secretary CCSCSB,
Bank – Canara Bank
Account No. – 90432010052140,
Branch – Khan Market, New Delhi,
IFSC Code – CNRB0019043.

The entry fee can also be paid using the following QR code:

EHIMD LPID

Note: – No other payment mode will be accepted except above. The “name of player/ministry and game” may be mentioned in Remarks column while making the payment.
6. Referees’/Umpires’/Officials’ decision shall be final and binding on all participants/teams.
7. The rules and regulations governing the eligibility conditions for participation, etc. in the Inter-Ministry Tournament are available on the website of the Department of Personnel & Training (https://dopt.gov.in/about-us/wings-or-division-in-dopt/welfare-divisons).
8. The participant must ensure that he/she is physically fit to engage in the specified sports activities. In the event of any unfortunate accidents or incidents occurring during the course of the events, the CCSCSB will not be held responsible or liable in any manner.

(Satyendra Singh)

Secretary (CCSCSB)

To,

1. All Welfare Officers in the Ministries/Departments.
2. Shri Raj Kumar – Convener: Kho-Kho (CCSCSB) Mb. No. 9205031558.

Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (Department of Personnel \& Training)

Guidelines for conducting Inter-Ministry Kho Kho Tournament

1. Inter-Ministry Kho Kho Tournament is conducted as per rules and regulations of Kho Kho Federation of India.
2. Duration of the Tournament will be 03 days. Team composition will be as follows:-

Men – 13 (12 players \& 01 Coach)
Women – 13 (12 players \& 01 Coach)
3. Each match will consist of ONE innings up to semifinal which shall be of Nine (09) minutes for Men and Seven (07) Minutes for Women. Final match will consist of TWO innings which shall be of Nine (09) minutes for Men and Seven (07) for Women. There shall be an interval of Five (05) minutes for Men and Three (03) Minutes for Women, after an innings. The game is won by a team that scores more points (one point is awarded for every Defender, who is out). CCSCSB has the discretion to change the Rules and regulations.
4. From chaser side team, 9 players will take the field in the beginning of the match and from defender side team 3 Runners will enter in the Court in a batch of three for their Defence. Subsequently next 3 Runners will enter the Court through their Entry Zone only. When third/last Defender of a batch is declared out, next 3 Runners shall be inside the Court before two KHOS are given. Those Runner’s who fail to enter within the time lapse of two KHOS, shall be declared out for having entered late (Late Entry.)
5. Any number of substitutions can be allowed by the Referee on request of team’s coach of Chasing side at any time during the match. For Runners, substitution is allowed only before they enter the Field for their Defense. Substitution will be made through Substitution Zone only, which is at the right side of the Scoring Table.
6. In the League system, the winner will get 3 Points and the Looser get Zero Point. In case of a tie, both the side will get 1 Point each.
7. Penalties:- For a minor offence, such an argument/shouting etc. with the opponents or officials – a verbal warning shall be given by the Referee. In case of repetition of the offence, a warning shall be given by showing a Yellow Card. For a serious offence, the Referee may disqualify the concerned players/manager/coach for rest of the match by showing a Red Card. If a layer is shown Yellow Card twice in a match, the player will be forbidden from the participation of rest of the match and for the next match also of that particular tournament. If the player is shown Yellow Card in 2 different matches in a particular tournament, the player will be forbidden from the particular for the next match to that particular tournament. If a player is shown Red Card in match, he/she shall be forbidden from participation for the rest of the match and for the next match also of that particular tournament.
8. During the game, only captain of the team may address to the Referee and shall be the spokesman for his/her players.

Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board

(Department of Personnel & Training)

APPLICATION FORM

INTER MINISTRY (MEN & WOMEN) KHO KHO TOURNAMENT 2025-26

1. Name of the Ministry/Dept :
2. Details of the participants are as under:

1. Details of Coach & Captain

(Note: As far as general safety is concerned, all the participants will take care of themselves during the game/event. The Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board shall not be responsible for any injuries/accidents/mishappening during the game/events.)

Signature of Welfare Officer …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE

This Ministry intends to enter a team for the Inter-Ministry Tournaments/Competition. Accordingly, the entry form duly filled up is sent herewith. I hereby undertake on behalf of the Ministry to abide by the rules and instruction of the Tournament/Competition.
2. I certify that the participants mentioned in this form are employees of this Ministry/ Department. No member of the team is a casual / daily wage employee. All the players are eligible to participate in the tournament/competition as per eligibility criteria laid down by the Board. In case if it is found that any member of the team is not eligible and is included in the team, the team will be automatically disqualified from the tournament/competition without any notice to this Ministry/ Department.
3. I also undertake the responsibility to ensure that this Ministry’s team after being entered in the Tournament/Competition will participate in the Tournament/ Competition and at any stage would not refuse to participate or withdraw from the Tournament/Competition without prior approval of the Board.

Signature (Welfare Officer)
(Rubber Stamp)
Name
Tele. No (O)
e-mail if any
Full Correspondence address.