CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 521 Head Constable & Constable Posts, Apply Online

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 521 Head Constable & Constable Posts, Apply Online

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports dated 17 September 2026 for 521 tentative Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) posts under Sports Quota-2026. The vacancies include 408 Male and 113 Female posts.

Current Status: Upcoming recruitment. Online applications will start on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM and close on 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Latest Update: CRPF has prescribed a sports achievement period of 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026. Candidates must already possess the required educational qualification on 11 November 2026. The selection process does not include a written examination; it includes document verification, PST, sports trial and medical examination stages as specified in the recruitment information.

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is intended for meritorious sportspersons who meet the prescribed educational and sports-achievement conditions. Head Constable (GD) requires 10+2 or equivalent, while Constable (GD) requires matriculation. Candidates can apply for only one post.

Overview

Particular	Details
Organisation	Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs
Advertisement No.	R.II-21/2026-Sports
Advertisement Date	17 September 2026
Posts	Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD)
Total Vacancies	521 (Tentative)
Gender-wise Vacancies	Male 408 / Female 113
Application Mode	Online
Application Period	12 October 2026 to 11 November 2026
Job Location	All India, including abroad
Selection	Documents, PST, Sports Trial, DME/RME

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	17 September 2026
Eligible Sports Achievement Window	30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026
Age Cut-off	01 August 2026
Online Application Starts	12 October 2026, 9:00 AM
Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee	11 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Correction Window	12 November 2026 to 14 November 2026
Education Qualification Cut-off	11 November 2026
PST, Sports Trial and DME Dates	To be notified through admit card / rect.crpf.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post	Male	Female	Total	Pay Level
Head Constable (GD) Sports Quota	150	32	182	Level-4
Constable (GD) Sports Quota	258	81	339	Level-3
Total	408	113	521	—

The vacancies are tentative and may rise or fall. Event-wise and weight-category-wise details are provided across the recruitment notification.

Discipline-wise Vacancies

Sports Discipline	Total Posts
Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo)	60
Archery	3
Athletics	101
Badminton	5
Basketball	16
Body Building	11
Boxing	20
Football	22
Gymnastics	12
Handball	12
Hockey	15
Judo	16
Kabaddi	27
Karate	17
Shooting	53
Taekwondo	14
Volleyball	20
Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing)	20
Weightlifting	19
Wushu	20
Wrestling	26
Yoga (Yogasana)	12
Total	521

Eligibility

Head Constable (GD)

Condition	Requirement
Vacancy	182 (150 Male + 32 Female)
Education	10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board/University, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel
Qualification Date	Qualification must be held on 11 November 2026

The prescribed sports routes include representation of India in a recognised international competition with Department of Sports clearance; a medal up to third place for a State/UT in National Games or recognised federation championships; first or second place in an individual Inter-University event where the team reached the finals; or Gold/Silver at Junior National level.

Constable (GD)

Condition	Requirement
Vacancy	339 (258 Male + 81 Female)
Education	Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board
Qualification Date	Qualification must be held on 11 November 2026

The prescribed sports routes include representation of a State in Senior/Junior National championships; a medal up to third place for a State school team in SGFI Nationals; a medal up to third place in Khelo India University, Youth or Winter Games; or representation of a university in Inter-University tournaments.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Applicants must be Indian citizens, male or female, and meet the prescribed sports-achievement requirements.
• Eligible sports achievements must fall between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026.
• Only one online application for one post is permitted. A second application can result in rejection of all applications.
• Result-awaited candidates are not eligible because the required educational qualification must already be possessed on 11 November 2026.
• Serving government employees must produce the prescribed NOC in Annexure-A.

Age Limit

Age: 18 to 23 years as on 01 August 2026, with sportsperson relaxation as stated in the supplied recruitment information.

Important age-date discrepancy: The supplied advertisement information also mentions a printed date-of-birth range of 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008, which does not match the stated 01 August 2026 age cut-off. Candidates should check both clauses in the original notification before applying.

Salary / Pay Scale

Post	Pay Level	Pay Scale
Head Constable (GD)	Level-4	₹25,500–₹81,100
Constable (GD)	Level-3	₹21,700–₹69,100

Selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, HRA and other CRPF allowances as admissible. The New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS) applies.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
Male UR / OBC / EWS	₹100
All Female Candidates	Nil
SC / ST	Nil
Ex-Servicemen	Nil

Selection Process

The supplied recruitment information does not include a written examination. The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Application scrutiny and admit card
2. Identity / biometric check
3. Document verification
4. Physical Standard Test (PST)
5. Sports Trial Test
6. Merit list based on eligible sports achievement marks
7. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
8. Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable

The sports trial is qualifying in nature and does not carry marks. Merit is based on the marks assigned to the candidate's single highest eligible sports achievement.

Sports Achievement Marks

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 / recognised international meet	40	36	32	26
National Games / Senior National – Individual	30	26	22	12
National Games / Senior National – Team	26	22	18	8
Youth/Junior National / Inter-University / Khelo India – Individual	20	16	12	6
Youth/Junior National / Inter-University / Khelo India – Team	16	12	8	4

Physical Standard Test

Category	Male Height	Female Height	Male Chest
General Standard	170 cm	157 cm	80 cm + 5 cm expansion
Scheduled Tribes	162.5 cm	150 cm	76 cm + 5 cm expansion
ST of North-Eastern States	157 cm	147.5 cm	As per notice
ST of LWE-affected districts	160 cm	147.5 cm	As per notice
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh	165 cm	155 cm	78 cm + 5 cm expansion
Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura	162.5 cm	152.5 cm	77 cm + 5 cm expansion
Gorkha Territorial Administration listed mouzas	157 cm	152.5 cm	77 cm + 5 cm expansion

Weight must be proportionate to height and age as specified in the recruitment information. Candidates claiming physical-standard relaxation require the prescribed Annexure-I certificate. A same-day appeal to the nominated appellate authority is available, and its decision is final.

Medical Examination

• Medical examination follows the CAPF/AR uniform guidelines cited in the notice.
• Distance vision is specified as 6/6 and 6/9 without correction.
• Colour blindness is not eligible.
• Knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins and squint are disqualifying conditions.
• Tattoo conditions are specified for secular/religious symbols on the inner left forearm or dorsum of the hands and within the stated size limit.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online through the CRPF recruitment portal from 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM to 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

1. Open the CRPF recruitment portal.
2. Complete One Time Registration if you do not already have a profile.
3. Select only one post: Head Constable (GD) or Constable (GD).
4. Enter your name and date of birth exactly as recorded on the Matriculation certificate.
5. Upload the certificate of the single highest eligible sports achievement within the prescribed sports-achievement period.
6. Pay the applicable ₹100 fee if you are a Male UR/OBC/EWS candidate.
7. Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
8. Use the correction window from 12 to 14 November 2026 if an edit is permitted by the portal.
9. Download the admit card from the CRPF recruitment website when it is issued.

Documents Required

• Online application printout and admit card
• Matriculation certificate for name and date of birth
• 10+2 certificate for Head Constable (GD)
• Sports merit certificate for the highest eligible achievement
• Caste / EWS / OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
• Height/chest relaxation certificate in Annexure-I, where applicable
• Ex-servicemen discharge book and undertaking, where applicable
• NOC in Annexure-A for serving government employees
• Photo identity proof such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence or PAN
• Recent passport photographs identical to the uploaded photograph
• Bond papers after selection as specified in Annexure-B

OBC creamy-layer status and EWS validity are tested on 11 November 2026. The supplied information states that certificates in a format other than the prescribed annexed proforma are not accepted.

Important Application Alerts

• One post only: One candidate may submit only one online application for one post. A second form can lead to rejection of all applications.
• Sports achievement period: The relevant sports medal or participation must fall within 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026.
• Educational qualification: The required qualification must be possessed on 11 November 2026. Result-awaited candidates are not eligible.
• Age calculation: The stated age cut-off is 01 August 2026. The advertisement information also contains a different printed January date-of-birth range, so candidates should verify the original notice carefully.
• Sports vacancy: Candidates should check the exact event, gender and post-wise vacancy before selecting a post.
• NOC: Serving government employees must produce the prescribed Annexure-A NOC.

What Happens After Selection?

1. Merit is prepared using sports-achievement marks for candidates who clear the required stages.
2. An offer or joining instruction is issued for the allotted Group Centre.
3. At joining, the selected candidate executes the prescribed ₹1,00,000 bond to serve for at least three years and promote sports in the Force before resigning.
4. Training is GD training for a combatised CAPF recruit.
5. Posting may be in any CRPF unit in India or abroad.
6. General Duty responsibilities and Force sports-team duties may be assigned as specified in the recruitment information.

The notification does not provide a joining month. Candidates should rely on the CRPF recruitment portal for subsequent official updates.

Contact & Helpline

• Recruitment Helpline: 011-26160255
• Helpline Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Postal Address: Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force, East Block-7, Level-4, Sector-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066
• Signed by: Prashant Dar, DIG (Recruitment) Dte, 17 September 2026

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Important Links

Purpose	Official Link
Official Recruitment Website / Application Portal	CRPF Recruitment Portal
Official Notification PDF	CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are available in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

There are 521 tentative vacancies, comprising 182 Head Constable (GD) posts and 339 Constable (GD) posts.

2. What is the last date to apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and fee is 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

3. When will CRPF Sports Quota 2026 applications start?

Online applications will start on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM.

4. What is the educational qualification for Head Constable (GD)?

Applicants for Head Constable (GD) need 10+2 or equivalent from the prescribed recognised Board/University, with the qualification held on 11 November 2026.

5. What is the educational qualification for Constable (GD)?

Applicants for Constable (GD) need Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board, held on 11 November 2026.

6. What is the age limit for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

The supplied information gives an age range of 18 to 23 years as on 01 August 2026. It also identifies a conflicting printed January date-of-birth range in the advertisement, which candidates should verify in the original notification.

7. What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹100 for Male UR/OBC/EWS candidates. The supplied information gives Nil fee for female candidates, SC, ST and Ex-servicemen.

8. Is there a written examination in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

No written examination is mentioned in the supplied recruitment information. Selection includes document verification, PST, sports trial, merit and DME/RME stages.

9. What is the salary of CRPF Sports Quota posts?

Head Constable (GD) is in Level-4, ₹25,500–₹81,100, while Constable (GD) is in Level-3, ₹21,700–₹69,100, along with applicable allowances.

Important Note

Important Note: Candidates should carefully check the official notification for complete eligibility conditions, application instructions and recruitment updates before applying. In particular, candidates should verify the sports-achievement period, exact event-wise vacancy, age cut-off and the date-of-birth range printed in the notification before submitting the application.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes. Candidates should verify the latest recruitment details, eligibility, dates and instructions from the official notification or official recruitment website before applying.