CRPF Recruitment 2026 - 521 Posts - Apply now

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced 521 Sports Quota vacancies for Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty). Eligible male and female sportspersons with the required education and recognised sports achievements can apply online from 12 October 2026 to 11 November 2026 through the official CRPF recruitment portal.

Who Should Apply

• Head Constable (General Duty) --- 182 posts: Candidates with 10+2 or equivalent, or the specified equivalent Army qualification for eligible Ex-Army personnel, who meet the sports-achievement criteria.
• Constable (General Duty) --- 339 posts: Candidates with matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent who meet the prescribed sports-achievement criteria.

This is a Sports Quota recruitment, not a general opening for every 10th- or 12th-pass candidate. Applicants must satisfy the event- and competition-specific conditions in the notification. The recruitment covers 22 disciplines, including aquatics, archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, shooting, taekwondo, volleyball, water sports, weightlifting, wushu, wrestling and yoga.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Educational qualification

• Head Constable (GD): 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board/university, or the specified equivalent Army qualification for eligible Ex-Army personnel.
• Constable (GD): Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board.

Sports qualification: Different sports-achievement routes apply to Head Constable and Constable. Depending on the post, eligible achievements may include specified international, national, inter-university, Khelo India and school-level competitions. Check the official PDF to confirm that your sport, event, competition level and result qualify.

The eligible sports-achievement period is 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026. Candidates must possess the required educational qualification by 11 November 2026.

Age limit: 18--23 years as on 1 August 2026. The notification states a date-of-birth range of 2 August 2003 to 1 August 2008, subject to applicable relaxation rules.

Age relaxations vary by category, including eligible meritorious sportspersons, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen. Check the official notification for the exact relaxation and certificate requirements.

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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

Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances are payable under applicable government orders. Actual in-hand salary depends on posting, allowances and deductions; the notification does not provide a fixed in-hand figure.

Important Dates

Event Date

Notification date 17 September 2026

Online application starts 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM

Application and fee payment 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM deadline

Application correction window 12--14 November 2026

Eligible sports-achievement period 30 September 2024--30 September 2026

The application closes at 23:59 hours on 11 November 2026. Submit well before the deadline.

Application Fee

• Male UR/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹100.
• Fee-exempt candidates: Female candidates, SC candidates, ST candidates and Ex-Servicemen, as specified in the notification.
• The fee is not refundable or adjustable against another recruitment.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official CRPF recruitment portal.
2. Read the Sports Quota--2026 notification and check the criteria for your post and sport.
3. Register or sign in as directed on the portal.
4. Upload the required document/certificate supporting your eligible sports achievement. The notice says the document supporting the highest medal, position or eligible participation must be uploaded before applying; missing uploads may lead to rejection.
5. Complete the application form carefully, including personal, educational, category and sports details.
6. Upload the requested documents and pay the fee if applicable.
7. Review the form, submit it and save the confirmation.
8. If needed, use the correction window from 12 to 14 November 2026, subject to portal rules.

Government/Semi-Government employees should check the notification's requirement for submission through their employer and a No Objection Certificate.

How Are Candidates Selected

1. Document verification and sports-achievement assessment: Candidates must produce the required documents. Eligible sports achievements are assessed under the notification's marking scheme for merit. The detailed marks and preference rules are provided in the official PDF.

2. Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates are checked against prescribed physical standards, including height and, for male candidates, chest measurements. Relaxations apply to certain eligible categories and regions.

3. Sports Trial Test: Candidates who qualify the PST attend the sports trial. The notification describes it as qualifying (pass/fail), with no marks added to the merit score. A dope test may be conducted on the trial day.

4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and, where applicable, Review Medical Examination (RME): Candidates must meet the medical standards stated for the recruitment.

The notification does not list a written examination.

Why This Job Matters

This recruitment gives eligible sportspersons a route into the Central Reserve Police Force through the Sports Quota, with opportunities at both Constable and Head Constable levels. It covers 22 sports disciplines and carries all-India service liability; selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad. Vacancies are tentative and may change.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: This recruitment may suit sportspersons who have the required Class 10 or Class 12 qualification and can document sports achievements that match the post-specific criteria.

Who should think twice: It is not suitable for applicants who meet only the education requirement but lack the required sports achievements, or who cannot meet physical and medical standards.

Practical tip: Match your sport, event, competition level and achievement date against the official notification before applying. The eligible achievement window is 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026, and the sports document must be uploaded as instructed.

Documents Required

Documents identified for verification include:

• Matriculation/Secondary certificate for date of birth.
• Educational qualification certificates.
• Sports achievement certificates and supporting documents.
• Domicile and category certificates, as applicable.
• Prescribed SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) or EWS certificate, where applicable.
• OBC (NCL) undertaking, where applicable.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in government service, where applicable.
• Prescribed certificate for claiming height/chest relaxation, if applicable.
• Four recent passport-size photographs matching the photograph submitted with the application.

Check the official notification and portal for prescribed annexures and formats.

What Happens After Selection

Candidates who qualify the selection stages must complete the required verification and medical formalities. The notification states that selected candidates have all-India service liability, including service abroad, and are governed by the CRPF Act, 1949 and Rules, 1955.

The notice also states that selected candidates must execute a ₹1,00,000 bond to serve the Force for a minimum of three years, subject to the terms in the notification. Read the full bond conditions before accepting appointment.

Contact & Helpline

Official CRPF recruitment helpline: 011-26160255.

For recruitment clarification, use the official CRPF recruitment portal and contact details published in the notification.

Important Links

Link Details

Apply Online CRPF Recruitment Portal

Official Notification PDF Download CRPF Sports Quota--2026 Notification

CRPF Recruitment Website rect.crpf.gov.in

Common Questions

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

There are 521 tentative vacancies: 182 Head Constable (GD) posts and 339 Constable (GD) posts. The notification says the number may increase or decrease.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable fee is 11 November 2026 at 23:59 hours.

Can a 10th-pass candidate apply?

A 10th-pass candidate may be eligible for Constable (GD), provided they also satisfy the sports-achievement, age and other conditions. Class 10 qualification alone is not sufficient.

Can a 12th-pass candidate apply for Head Constable?

Yes. Head Constable (GD) requires 10+2 or equivalent, but applicants must also meet the sports-achievement criteria and all other conditions.

Is there a written examination?

The notified process includes sports-achievement merit assessment, PST, a qualifying sports trial and medical examination. The notification does not list a written examination.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹100 for male UR/OBC/EWS candidates. Female candidates and SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt as specified in the notification.

What is the age limit?

The age limit is 18--23 years as on 1 August 2026, with applicable category-based relaxations. Check the official PDF for the exact relaxation for your category.

Which sports are included?

The recruitment covers 22 disciplines, including athletics, aquatics, archery, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, hockey, kabaddi, shooting, volleyball, wrestling and yoga, among others. See the notification for event-wise details.

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