Yes, you can apply for final selection from OBC category and as a sportsperson as well as these are considered separate reservation categories, allowing for what is called "horizontal reservation" which applies across the vertical reservation categories like OBC, SC, and ST; meaning you can claim your OBC reservation and also benefit from the sportsperson quota if you qualify for both.

Other Backward Classes (OBC) is a collective term used by the Government of India to classify castes. It is a part of the general category. The castes that come under OBC are backward in terms of poverty and education.

SC/ST/OBC candidates who fulfill the required educational qualification can also apply against unreserved vacancies.