CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – 521 Head Constable & Constable Posts, Apply Online
Post Date / Update: 02 November 2026, 11:06 PM
Short Information:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has invited online applications from eligible male and female sportspersons for recruitment to Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) posts under the Sports Quota–2026. A total of 521 vacancies have been announced across 22 sports disciplines through Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports. The online application process started on 12 October 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 11 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, age criteria and sports achievement requirements. Eligible applicants can check the post-wise vacancy, sports eligibility, age relaxation, fee, pay scale, selection procedure and application instructions below.
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Advertisement No.: R.II-21/2026-Sports
Total Vacancies: 521 Posts
Post Names: Head Constable (GD) & Constable (GD)
Application Mode: Online Only
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Important Dates
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Advertisement Date:
17 September 2026
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Online Application Start:
12 October 2026 (09:00 AM)
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Online Application Last Date:
11 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
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Last Date for Fee Payment:
11 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
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Application Correction Window:
12–14 November 2026
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Category Status Crucial Date:
11 November 2026
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Eligible Sports Achievement Period:
30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026
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PST / Sports Trial / Medical Date:
To Be Notified
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
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Male UR Category:
₹100/-
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Male OBC Category:
₹100/-
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Male EWS Category:
₹100/-
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All Female Candidates:
No Fee
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SC / ST Candidates:
No Fee
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Ex-Servicemen:
No Fee
Payment Mode:
Application fee, wherever applicable, must be paid online
through the CRPF recruitment portal using the available
payment options.
Important:
The application fee is non-refundable and will not be
adjusted against any other recruitment process.
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
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Minimum Age:
18 Years
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Maximum Age:
23 Years
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Age Calculation Date:
01 August 2026
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Date of Birth:
Not Before 02 August 2003 and Not After 01 August 2008
Category-Wise Age Relaxation
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| Unreserved (UR) Sportsperson |
5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
8 Years (5 + 3) |
| SC / ST |
10 Years (5 + 5) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) |
8 Years (5 + 3) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) |
11 Years (5 + 3 + 3) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST) |
13 Years (5 + 5 + 3) |
Age Relaxation Note:
Ex-Servicemen age relaxation will be calculated after
deducting the period of military service rendered from
the actual age, as prescribed in the recruitment rules.
Candidates claiming relaxation must produce the
prescribed certificate issued by the competent authority.
The Date of Birth and name recorded in the Matriculation /
Secondary Examination Certificate or equivalent document
will be treated as final. Candidates should verify the
age-related instructions and any corrigendum on the
official CRPF recruitment portal before applying.
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification
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Applicants must possess the required educational
qualification for the post they are applying for.
In addition to academic eligibility, candidates must
fulfil the sports achievement conditions prescribed
for Head Constable (GD) or Constable (GD).
| Post Name |
Educational Qualification |
| Head Constable (GD) |
10+2 / Intermediate or equivalent from a
recognized Board or University. Prescribed
equivalent Army qualification is also
acceptable for eligible Ex-Army personnel.
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| Constable (GD) |
Matriculation / Class 10th or equivalent
from a recognized Board.
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Qualification Cut-off:
Candidates must possess the required educational
qualification on or before 11 November 2026.
Candidates whose results are awaited or who do not
have the prescribed certificates by the closing date
are not eligible.
Educational certificates issued by authorities other
than recognized Central or State Boards must be
supported by the applicable Government notification
establishing their equivalence, wherever required.
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CRPF Sports Quota 2026 – Sports Eligibility Criteria
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Sports Qualification for Head Constable (GD)
Candidates applying for Head Constable (GD) must fulfil
one of the prescribed meritorious sports achievement
conditions listed below:
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Represented India in a recognized International
Competition or Meet, with clearance from the
Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs
and Sports.
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Represented a State or Union Territory in the
National Games / Championship organized by a
recognized National Sports Federation or the
Indian Olympic Association and secured a medal
or position up to 3rd place.
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Secured 1st or 2nd position in an individual event
in an Inter-University Tournament conducted by
the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) /
Inter-University Sports Board. For team events,
the team must have reached the final.
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Won a Gold or Silver medal in an individual or
team event at Junior National-level Games /
Championship / Meet organized by a recognized
National Sports Federation.
Sports Qualification for Constable (GD)
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Represented a State in Senior or Junior National-level
Games / Championships organized by a recognized
National Sports Federation.
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Represented a State School Team in National Sports /
Games for Schools conducted by the All India School
Games Federation of India (SGFI), with a medal or
position up to 3rd place.
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Represented a State / UT in Khelo India University
Games, Khelo India Youth Games or Khelo India Winter
Games and secured a medal or position up to 3rd place.
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Represented a University in Inter-University
Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University
Sports Boards in the relevant sport or game.
Eligible Sports Achievement Period:
Only the prescribed sports achievements obtained
between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026
will be considered for this recruitment, subject to
the detailed notification.
Important Eligibility Condition:
Candidates must possess the required educational
qualification and sports certificates by the closing
date. Applicants without the prescribed certificates
should not submit an application.
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CRPF Sports Quota Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details
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Total Vacancies:
521 Posts
| Post Name |
Male |
Female |
Total |
| Head Constable (GD) |
150 |
32 |
182 |
| Constable (GD) |
258 |
81 |
339 |
| Total |
408 |
113 |
521 |
Sports Discipline-Wise Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. |
Sports Discipline |
Vacancies |
| 1 | Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) | 60 |
| 2 | Archery | 3 |
| 3 | Athletics | 101 |
| 4 | Badminton | 5 |
| 5 | Basketball | 16 |
| 6 | Body Building | 11 |
| 7 | Boxing | 20 |
| 8 | Football | 22 |
| 9 | Gymnastics | 12 |
| 10 | Handball | 12 |
| 11 | Hockey | 15 |
| 12 | Judo | 16 |
| 13 | Kabaddi | 27 |
| 14 | Karate | 17 |
| 15 | Shooting | 53 |
| 16 | Taekwondo | 14 |
| 17 | Volleyball | 20 |
| 18 | Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing) | 20 |
| 19 | Weightlifting | 19 |
| 20 | Wushu | 20 |
| 21 | Wrestling | 26 |
| 22 | Yoga (Yogasana) | 12 |
| Grand Total |
521 |
Vacancy Note:
The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease
at any stage due to administrative requirements.
Each sports discipline may have a separate event,
weight-category, post and gender-wise distribution.
Candidates should refer to the detailed official
notification for the exact event-wise vacancy breakup.
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Pay Scale
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| Post Name |
Pay Level |
Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
| Head Constable (GD) |
Level 4 |
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Constable (GD) |
Level 3 |
₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
Selected candidates will also be eligible for Dearness
Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other
admissible benefits as per applicable Government rules
and CRPF service conditions.
The applicable New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme
will govern the service benefits of selected candidates,
as prescribed by the Government of India.
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
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The CRPF Sports Quota selection process is designed to
assess the candidate's sports achievements, prescribed
physical standards, sports performance and medical fitness.
The recruitment stages include:
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Identity Check and Document Verification
Candidates must produce original documents
relating to date of birth, educational
qualification, sports achievements, domicile
and category. Applicants who fail to produce
the required documents may be rejected.
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Assessment of Sports Achievements
Marks for the merit list are awarded according
to the highest eligible sports medal or position
obtained during the prescribed achievement period.
Where a candidate has multiple achievements,
only the highest-scoring achievement is counted.
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Physical Standard Test (PST)
Candidates are assessed against the prescribed
height, chest and weight standards. Applicable
relaxations are available for specified categories
and regions under the recruitment rules.
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Sports Trial Test
Candidates qualifying the PST are called for
the sports trial. The trial is qualifying in
nature and is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
No additional marks are awarded for the trial.
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Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Candidates must meet the prescribed medical
and vision standards to be considered fit
for appointment.
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Review Medical Examination (RME)
Candidates declared medically unfit in the
DME may be considered for review as per the
applicable recruitment guidelines.
Written Examination:
The selection procedure described in the supplied
recruitment details does not include a separate
written examination or interview. Merit is based on
the prescribed sports achievement assessment, followed
by the qualifying physical, trial and medical stages.
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CRPF Sports Quota 2026 – Sports Achievement Marking Scheme
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The merit assessment considers the candidate's highest
eligible medal or position achieved during the prescribed
sports achievement period. The following marking
categories are provided in the recruitment details.
| Competition Level |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Participation |
| Olympic Games (Summer / Winter) |
100 |
96 |
92 |
80 |
| World Championship / World Cup |
90 |
86 |
82 |
70 |
| Asian / Commonwealth Games |
80 |
76 |
72 |
60 |
| Asian / Commonwealth Championship or Cup |
70 |
66 |
62 |
50 |
| Youth Olympic Games |
60 |
56 |
52 |
40 |
| Youth / Junior World Championship or Cup |
55 |
51 |
47 |
35 |
| Youth / Junior Asian & Commonwealth Championship |
50 |
46 |
42 |
30 |
| SAF Games / Recognized International Competition |
40 |
36 |
32 |
26 |
| National Games / Senior National – Individual |
30 |
26 |
22 |
12 |
| National Games / Senior National – Team Event |
26 |
22 |
18 |
8 |
| Youth / Junior National / Inter-University / Khelo India – Individual |
20 |
16 |
12 |
6 |
| Youth / Junior National / Inter-University / Khelo India – Team Event |
16 |
12 |
8 |
4 |
Merit List Note:
Only the single highest-scoring eligible sports
achievement is considered where a candidate has
more than one medal or position. The detailed
notification will prevail for the exact competition
classification and marking conditions.
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CRPF Sports Quota 2026 – Physical Standard Test (PST)
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| Physical Standard |
Male Candidates |
Female Candidates |
| Height |
170 cm |
157 cm |
| Chest |
80 cm (Minimum 5 cm Expansion) |
Not Applicable |
| Weight |
Proportionate to height and age as per
prescribed medical standards.
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Height Relaxation for Eligible Categories
| Category / Region |
Male Height |
Female Height |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
162.5 cm |
150 cm |
| ST Candidates of North-Eastern States |
157 cm |
147.5 cm |
| ST Candidates of LWE-Affected Districts |
160 cm |
147.5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and specified areas of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Ladakh |
165 cm |
155 cm |
| Specified North-Eastern States |
162.5 cm |
152.5 cm |
| Gorkha Territorial Administration Area of Darjeeling |
157 cm |
152.5 cm |
Important:
The detailed notification provides corresponding
chest relaxations for eligible male candidates in
specified categories and regions. Candidates claiming
any physical standard relaxation must produce the
prescribed supporting certificate.
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CRPF Sports Quota 2026 – Medical Examination
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Candidates shortlisted for medical examination must
satisfy the medical fitness conditions prescribed
for recruitment in Central Armed Police Forces.
Important medical requirements include:
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Minimum distant vision standard of 6/6 and 6/9
in both eyes without correction, as prescribed.
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Candidates with colour blindness are not eligible.
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Candidates must meet the applicable medical
standards relating to knock knee, flat foot,
varicose veins and squint.
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Tattoo rules apply to permitted content,
location and size in accordance with the
applicable recruitment guidelines.
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Candidates declared unfit in DME may be considered
for RME according to the prescribed procedure.
Medical Standards:
The detailed medical examination will be conducted
according to the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines
applicable to recruitment in CAPFs and Assam Rifles.
Candidates should read the official notification
for complete medical conditions and permitted
relaxations, if any.
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How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
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Eligible sportspersons can submit their applications
through the official CRPF recruitment portal.
Applications are accepted online only. Follow the
steps below to complete the registration process:
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Visit the official CRPF recruitment website:
rect.crpf.gov.in
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Open the recruitment section for
Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
under Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports.
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Read the official notification carefully and
confirm your post-wise educational, age and
sports eligibility.
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Create your candidate profile and upload the
required sports achievement certificate or
supporting document for the prescribed discipline.
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Complete the online application form with
accurate personal, educational, sports and
category-related details.
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Upload the photograph, signature and other
documents in the format and size specified
on the recruitment portal.
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Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Female, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates
are exempted from the fee as per the notice.
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Review all entries and uploaded documents
before final submission.
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Submit the application before
11 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
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Download or print the submitted application
form and payment receipt for future reference.
Application Correction Window:
Candidates may use the correction / modification
facility from 12 November 2026 to
14 November 2026, subject to the
instructions and restrictions specified by CRPF.
Government Employees:
Candidates serving in Government or Semi-Government
departments must follow the employer-channel
requirements and submit the prescribed No Objection
Certificate (NOC) at the relevant verification stage.
Applications without the required NOC may not be accepted.
Important Instruction:
Only online applications are accepted. Offline
application forms will not be considered. Applicants
should upload the required sports certificate in
their profile before completing the application,
as instructed by the recruitment portal.
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required
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Candidates should keep the original certificates
and required supporting documents ready for
document verification. The important documents
include:
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Matriculation / Class 10th certificate for
verification of date of birth.
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Class 10th or 10+2 educational qualification
certificates, as applicable to the post.
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Sports achievement certificates for the
claimed discipline, event and competition level.
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Domicile / residence certificate, wherever required.
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SC / ST certificate in the prescribed format,
if applicable.
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OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate and the
prescribed undertaking, if applicable.
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EWS certificate valid for the relevant
financial year 2026–27, if applicable.
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No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates
serving in Government departments, wherever required.
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Certificate for claiming height / chest
relaxation, if applicable.
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Four recent passport-size photographs matching
the photograph submitted with the application.
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Any additional certificate or undertaking
specified in the official notification.
Document Verification:
Candidates should carry original documents along
with the required copies. Category certificates
must be issued in the prescribed format by the
competent authority. Certificates in an unapproved
format may not be accepted.
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Important Conditions
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Application Fee:
The fee is ₹100 for male UR, OBC and EWS candidates.
Female, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are
exempted from payment. The fee is non-refundable.
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Service Bond:
Selected candidates must execute the prescribed
bond of ₹1,00,000/- and undertake to serve the
Force for a minimum period of three years,
or such period as prescribed in the recruitment
conditions.
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All India Service Liability:
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere
in India or abroad according to Force requirements.
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Service Rules:
Appointees will be governed by the CRPF Act,
1949 and CRPF Rules, 1955, along with other
applicable Government instructions.
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Vacancy Changes:
CRPF reserves the right to increase, decrease,
modify or cancel vacancies and recruitment stages
as per administrative requirements.
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False Documents:
Submission of fabricated, altered or misleading
documents may result in cancellation of candidature
at any stage of recruitment or service.
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Canvassing:
Any attempt to influence the recruitment process
through canvassing may lead to disqualification.
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Official Updates:
Candidates should regularly check the official
CRPF recruitment portal for corrigenda, schedules,
notices and further instructions.
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
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Recruitment Details
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Information
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| Organization |
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Ministry |
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number |
R.II-21/2026-Sports |
| Advertisement Date |
17 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Name |
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Names |
Head Constable (GD) & Constable (GD) |
| Total Vacancies |
521 Posts |
| Head Constable Vacancies |
182 Posts |
| Constable Vacancies |
339 Posts |
| Sports Disciplines |
22 Disciplines |
| Application Mode |
Online Only |
| Application Start Date |
12 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
11 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window |
12–14 November 2026 |
| Application Fee |
₹100/- for Male UR / OBC / EWS |
| Fee Exemption |
Female, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
23 Years |
| Age Calculation Date |
01 August 2026 |
| Qualification |
10+2 for HC/GD; 10th for CT/GD, plus prescribed sports eligibility |
| Pay Scale |
Level 4 and Level 3 (7th CPC) |
| Selection Process |
Document Verification, Sports Achievement Assessment, PST, Sports Trial and Medical Examination |
| Job Location |
All India / Anywhere in India or Abroad |
| Official Recruitment Portal |
rect.crpf.gov.in
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
CRPF has announced a total of 521 vacancies,
including 182 Head Constable (GD) posts and 339 Constable
(GD) posts across 22 sports disciplines.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form and
pay the applicable fee is 11 November 2026,
up to 11:59 PM.
Q3. When did the CRPF Sports Quota 2026 application process start?
The online application process started on
12 October 2026 at 09:00 AM
through the official CRPF recruitment portal.
Q4. What is the age limit for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 23 years
as on 01 August 2026. Additional age relaxation is
applicable to eligible sportspersons and reserved
categories as per the recruitment rules.
Q5. What is the educational qualification for Head Constable (GD)?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent
from a recognized Board or University and fulfil the
prescribed sports achievement criteria.
Q6. What is the educational qualification for Constable (GD)?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation /
Class 10th or equivalent from a recognized
Board, along with the prescribed sports eligibility.
Q7. What is the application fee for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹100/- for
male UR, OBC and EWS candidates. Female candidates,
SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted
from paying the application fee.
Q8. How many sports disciplines are included in this recruitment?
The recruitment covers 22 sports disciplines,
including Athletics, Aquatics, Archery, Badminton,
Basketball, Boxing, Football, Hockey, Kabaddi,
Shooting, Wrestling, Yoga and others.
Q9. What is the selection process for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes identity and document
verification, sports achievement assessment, Physical
Standard Test (PST), qualifying Sports Trial Test,
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical
Examination (RME), wherever applicable.
Q10. Is there a written examination for CRPF Sports Quota 2026?
A separate written examination is not included in the
selection stages described in the supplied recruitment
details. The merit assessment is based on eligible
sports achievements, followed by physical, trial
and medical stages.
Q11. What is the salary for CRPF Head Constable and Constable posts?
Head Constable (GD) is placed in Pay Level 4
(₹25,500–₹81,100), while Constable (GD) is
placed in Pay Level 3 (₹21,700–₹69,100)
under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Q12. What is the eligible sports achievement period?
Sports achievements obtained between
30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026
are considered, subject to the conditions and
competition categories specified in the official notice.
Q13. Is there an application correction window?
Yes. The application correction / modification
window is scheduled from 12 November 2026
to 14 November 2026, as per the recruitment
schedule and portal instructions.
Q14. Is there any service bond after selection?
Yes. Selected candidates are required to execute
the prescribed ₹1,00,000/- service bond
and undertake to serve the Force for a minimum
period of three years, subject to the official
recruitment conditions.
Q15. Where can candidates apply online for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Q16. What is the official website of CRPF?
The official CRPF website is
https://crpf.gov.in/
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Recruitment applications and related notices are
available through the CRPF recruitment portal.
Disclaimer:
MP Job Alert is an independent information portal and is not
affiliated with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),
Ministry of Home Affairs or any Government department.
This article has been prepared for informational purposes
using the available recruitment details for CRPF Sports
Quota Recruitment 2026, Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports.
Candidates are advised to read the complete official
notification and verify the vacancy distribution, sports
eligibility, age criteria, fee exemptions, physical standards,
medical requirements, service bond and application procedure
on the official CRPF recruitment portal before applying.
Recruitment conditions, vacancies and dates may be revised
by the competent authority. In case of any discrepancy,
the official notification and subsequent corrigenda issued
by CRPF shall be treated as final.
