CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Overview
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 521 Head Constable and Constable GD (Sports Quota) vacancies. Online applications start from 12th October 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CRPF website. The last date to submit the application form is 11th November 2026.
| Organization / Company | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) |
| Recruitment Type | Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted & Non-Ministerial, under Sports Quota |
| Advertisement No. | R.II-21/2026-Sports |
| Total Posts | 521 |
| Salary | HC GD: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level 4) | CT GD: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Level 3) |
| Age Limit | 18 - 23 Years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Qualification | Matric (10th Pass), 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University recognized by the Central or State Government, or equivalent Army Qualification (for Ex-Army personnel) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 12/10/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 11/11/2026 |
| Application Fee | GEN/OBC/EWS/Male: ₹100/- SC/ST/ESM/Female: Exempted |
| Website | https://crpf.gov.in/ |
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Sports Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) | 60 |
| Archery | 03 |
| Athletics | 101 |
| Badminton | 05 |
| 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 |
| Grand Total | 521 |
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 - 23 Years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Gender | Both Male and Female are eligible |
| Work Experience | Not required |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational 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 |
Sports Qualification – HC/GD
- Represented the country in a recognized International Competition/Meet, with clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Represented a State/UT in the National Games/Championship organized by a National Sports Federation recognized by the Department of Sports, or in National Games organized by the Indian Olympic Association, with a medal or position up to 3rd place.
- Secured 1st or 2nd position in an individual event in Inter-University Tournaments (for team events, the team must have reached the finals) conducted by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/Inter University Sports Board.
- Won Gold or Silver medal in an individual/team event at Junior National level Games/Championship/Meet organized by a recognized National Sports Federation.
Sports Qualification – CT/GD
- Represented a State in Senior/Junior National level Games/Championships organized by a recognized National Sports Federation.
- 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.
- Represented a State/UT in Khelo India University Games/Khelo India Youth Games/Khelo India Winter Games, with a medal or position up to 3rd place.
- Represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards, in any sport/game.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Salary
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) Sportspersons | Level 4: ₹25,500 – 81,100 |
| Constable (GD) Sportspersons | Level 3: ₹21,700 – 69,100 |
Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances are admissible as per Government orders applicable in CRPF from time to time. The New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (implemented vide MoF OM No. 1(7)(2)/2003/TA dated 07.01.2004) applies to selected candidates.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
Date of Birth range is Not before 2 August 2003 and not after 1 August 2008.
| Post Name | Min-Max Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026) |
|---|---|
| HC/GD (Sports Quota) | 18–23 years |
| CT/GD (Sports Quota) | 18–23 years |
Age Relaxation (for Meritorious Sportspersons)
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| GEN/UR/EWS | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 8 years (5+3) |
| SC/ST | 10 years (5+5) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 8 years (5+3), after deducting military service rendered from actual age |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 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 |
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Selection Process
- Document Verification (DV)
- Marking of Achievements (Merit List Basis)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Sports Trial Test (STT)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Review Medical Examination (RME)
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 12/10/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 12/10/2026 (09:00 AM) |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 11/11/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Fee Payment End Date | 11/11/2026 |
| Correction/Modification Window | 12/11/2026 to 14/11/2026 |
| Crucial Date for Category Status (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | 11/11/2026 |
| Eligible Sports Achievement Window | 30/09/2024 to 30/09/2026 (2 years prior to advertisement publication) |
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit rect.crpf.gov.in and read the instructions carefully before filling the application.
- Step 2: Create your profile and upload a copy of the certificate/document for your sports discipline, in support of your highest medal/position or highest level of participation, before applying – applications without this upload will be rejected during scrutiny.
- Step 3: Fill the online application form.
- Step 4: Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Step 5: Submit the application
- Step 6: Use the correction window (12–14 November 2026) if you need to modify your submitted application.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
521 posts – 182 Head Constable (GD) and 339 Constable (GD) – across 22 sports disciplines.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 12 October 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 11 November 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 posts?
18 to 23 years for Head Constable GD and Constable GD, as on 01 Augusr 2026, with prescribed relaxations.
Q 5. What is the application fee for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
₹100/- for applicable General / OBC / EWS / Male candidates. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female candidates are exempted.
Abbreviation
| CRPF | Central Reserve Police Force |
|---|---|
| GD | General Duty |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| MMS | Master of Management Studies |
| BMS | Bachelor of Management Studies |
| BAF | Bachelor of Accounting and Finance |