CRPF Constable (Sports Quota) Recruitment 2026 The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications from meritorious sportspersons (Male and Female) for 521 posts of Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota–2026, across 22 sports disciplines. Applications can be submitted at rect.crpf.gov.in from 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM to 11 November 2026, 23:59 hrs. Education qualification, Age limit, Written test, Selection Process, and Merit list, totally given below Check Now.
CRPF Constable (Sports Quota) Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Advertisement No. | R.II-21/2026-Sports |
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Posts | Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty), Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted & Non-Ministerial, under Sports Quota |
| Total Posts | 521 (HC/GD: 182; CT/GD: 339) |
| Nature of Post | Temporary (likely to be made permanent); All India service liability, including abroad |
| Application Mode | Online only, via rect.crpf.gov.in |
CRPF Sportsperson Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Online Application & Fee Payment Last Date | 11 November 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Correction/Modification Window | 12 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 Window | 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026 (2 years prior to advertisement publication) |
CRPF Sportsperson Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)
| Sl. | Sports Discipline | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
CRPF Sportsperson Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post | 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 |
Candidates who do not possess the prescribed educational qualification as on 11 November 2026 are not eligible to apply. Educational and sports qualification certificates other than from a Central/State Board must be accompanied by a Government notification declaring the equivalence of that qualification for Central Government service.
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Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for both HC/GD and CT/GD is 18 to 23 years as on 1 August 2026. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 2 August 2003 and later than 1 August 2008.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| UR | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 8 years |
| SC/ST | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 8 years, after deduction of military service |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 11 years, after deduction of military service |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 13 years, after deduction of military service |
Sports Qualification for CRPF Sports Quota
This is the most important eligibility condition in this recruitment.
For Head Constable/GD
Eligible sportspersons include candidates who have:
- Represented India in recognised international competitions/meets with the required clearance.
- Represented a State/UT in National Games or Championships and secured a medal or position up to third place.
- Secured first or second position in an individual event in Inter-University tournaments.
For Constable/GD
Eligible candidates include sportspersons who have:
- Represented a State in Senior/Junior National-level Games or Championships.
- Represented State School teams in National Sports/Games for Schools conducted by SGFI and won medals or positions up to third place.
- Represented a State/UT in Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Youth Games or Khelo India Winter Games and won medals or positions up to third place.
- Represented their University in Inter-University tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards.
Important Sports Certificate Rule
The sports achievement/certificate should be from the last two years from the date of publication of the recruitment advertisement. Candidates must possess all required certificates by the last date of application.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Apply Online 2026 Link
Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply online through the CRPF recruitment portal. The application window will be live from 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM till 11 November at 11:59 PM. The direct link to apply online will be provided below:
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment Apply Online 2026 Link
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100 for male candidates belonging to
- UR, OBC and EWS categories applying for HC/GD or CT/GD ₹100 for male.
- The fee is exempted for:Female candidates/SC candidates/ST candidates/Ex-Servicemen.
Documents Required for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment
Candidates should be prepared with the original documents required during the recruitment process, including:
- Matriculation/10th certificate
- Educational qualification certificate
- Sports achievement certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- OBC (NCL)/EWS certificate, where applicable
- Certificate for height/chest relaxation, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in Government departments
- Passport-size photographs
- Valid photo identity proof
CRPF Sports Quota Selection Process 2026
The selection process follows a different route from conventional CRPF recruitments. The different stages include:
Identity Check → Documentation → Physical Standard Test → Sports Trial Test → Merit List → Detailed Medical Examination → Review Medical Examination, wherever applicable.
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CRPF Sports Quota Salary 2026
The pay scale differs according to the post.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Head Constable/GD | Level 4 |
₹25,500–₹81,100
|
| Constable/GD | Level 3 |
₹21,700–₹69,100
|
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