CRPF Constable (Sports Quota) Recruitment 2026 - Apply

Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs has released an official notification. A total of 521 vacancies are on offer. Eligible candidates should apply on or before 11 Nov 2026. Full details of eligibility, important dates, fees and how to apply are given below.

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Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails

OrganizationDirectorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs

Advertisement No.R.II-21/2026-Sports

Notification Date17 September 2026

PostsHead Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty), Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted & Non-Ministerial, under Sports Quota

Total Posts521 (HC/GD: 182; CT/GD: 339)

Nature of PostTemporary (likely to be made permanent); All India service liability, including abroad

Application ModeOnline only, via rect.crpf.gov.in

Important Dates

EventDate & Time

Online Application Start12 October 2026, 9:00 AM

Online Application & Fee Payment Last Date11 November 2026, 23:59 hrs

Correction/Modification Window12 November 2026 to 14 November 2026

Crucial Date for Category Status (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)11 November 2026 (closing date of online application)

Eligible Sports Achievement Window30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026 (2 years prior to advertisement publication)

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWSRs. 100/-

Vacancy Details

Sl.Sports DisciplineTotal Posts

1Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo)60

2Archery3

3Athletics101

4Badminton5

5Basketball16

6Body Building11

7Boxing20

8Football22

9Gymnastics12

10Handball12

11Hockey15

12Judo16

13Kabaddi27

14Karate17

15Shooting53

16Taekwondo14

17Volleyball20

18Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing)20

19Weightlifting19

20Wushu20

21Wrestling26

22Yoga (Yogasana)12

Grand Total521

Educational Qualification

PostEducational Qualification

HC/GD (Sports Quota)10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University recognized by the Central or State Government, or equivalent Army Qualification (for Ex-Army personnel)

CT/GD (Sports Quota)Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized Board

Age Limit

Age relaxation is applicable as per rules:

CategoryRelaxation

Unreserved (UR)5 years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)8 years (5+3)

SC/ST10 years (5+5)

Ex-Servicemen (UR)8 years (5+3), after deducting military service rendered from actual age

Ex-Servicemen (OBC)11 years (5+3+3), after deducting military service rendered from actual age

Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)13 years (5+5+3), after deducting military service rendered from actual age

Salary / Scale of Pay

PostPay Level (7th CPC)

Head Constable (GD) SportspersonsLevel 4: Rs. 25,500 – 81,100

Constable (GD) SportspersonsLevel 3: Rs. 21,700 – 69,100

Particular / Detail

ParticularDetail

Age Limit (both posts)18 to 23 years

Cut-off Date1 August 2026

Date of Birth RangeNot before 2 August 2003 and not after 1 August 2008

Competition Level / Gold / Silver / Bronze / Participation

Competition LevelGoldSilverBronzeParticipation

Olympic Games (Summer/Winter)[hidden]

World Championship/World Cup90868270

Asian/Commonwealth Games80767260

Asian/Commonwealth Championship or Cup70666250

Youth Olympic Games60565240

Youth/Junior World Championship or Cup55514735

Youth/Junior Asian & Commonwealth Championship50464230

SAF Games / recognized International Competition (min. 7 countries, backed by a National-level medal)40363226

National Games/Senior National Championship – Individual medal30262212

National Games/Senior National Championship – Team event2622188

Youth/Junior National Championship/Inter-University/Khelo India – Individual medal2016126

Youth/Junior National Championship/Inter-University/Khelo India – Team event161284

Standard / Male / Female

StandardMaleFemale

Height170 cm157 cm

Chest (male only)80 cm unexpanded, min. 5 cm expansion—

WeightProportionate to height and age, as per medical standards

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.

Keep your documents, photo, signature and details ready.

Apply through the official website on or before 11 Nov 2026.

Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form.

Take a printout/confirmation for future reference.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification and website before applying.

Salary: Rs. 25,500 - 81,100/-.