The Central Reserve Police Force has opened applications for 521 Head Constable and Constable (General Duty) posts under the sports quota, and the last date to apply online is 11 November 2026. Only sportspersons with a qualifying medal or participation record can apply, so check the sports criteria before the educational ones.
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 vacancy details
| Post | Male | Female | Total | Pay level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | 150 | 32 | 182 | Level 4, Rs. 25,500-81,100 |
| Constable (GD) | 258 | 81 | 339 | Level 3, Rs. 21,700-69,100 |
The notice calls these numbers tentative, so they can go up or down during recruitment. The sport-wise split is given inside the full advertisement (Advt. No. R.II-21/2026-Sports). The posts are all-India and temporary, with a likelihood of being made permanent.
Eligibility for CRPF sports quota posts
Education
Head Constable (GD) needs 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board or university. Constable (GD) needs Matriculation or equivalent. You must hold the certificate by the last date. Candidates who are still appearing for an exam or waiting for results cannot apply.
Age
The age range is 18 to 23 years as on 1 August 2026. A corrigendum dated 13 October 2026 corrected the birth-date window: you should have been born between 2 August 2003 and 1 August 2008. Upper age relaxation for sportspersons is 5 years for unreserved candidates, 8 years for OBC (NCL) and 10 years for SC/ST. Ex-servicemen get relaxation after the military service is deducted from their age.
Sports achievement
The advertisement lists the accepted achievements separately for each post, such as representing the country, a State or UT in recognised national events, medals up to third place in national championships, or Inter-University tournament results. Your achievement should fall between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026, and the certificate has to be issued by a recognised federation or body. Serving government employees must apply through their employer with a No Objection Certificate.
Application fee
Male candidates in the unreserved, OBC and EWS categories pay Rs. 100 online. Women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen pay nothing. The fee is not refunded.
Selection process
Shortlisted candidates get online admit cards for the following stages: identity check, document verification, Physical Standard Test, Sports Trial Test, and a detailed medical examination. Candidates who fail the trial test are not considered, and no marks are given for the trial itself.
How to apply
- Create your profile on the CRPF recruitment website, rect.crpf.gov.in, and add your highest sports achievement there before applying.
- Fill the online form for the post you want. Applications opened on 12 October 2026 and close at 11:59 pm on 11 November 2026.
- Upload your documents and pay the fee online, if it applies to you.
- Use the correction window from 12 to 14 November 2026 to fix any mistakes in a submitted form.
Keep your Matriculation certificate ready, because the date of birth and name printed on it are the only ones CRPF accepts. Read the corrigendum along with the advertisement before you submit.
Always read the official notification before applying. Dates and eligibility in the official notification take priority over this summary.
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