The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released the Recruitment of Meritorious Sportspersons for Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota-2026. A total of 521 vacancies are available for eligible male and female sportspersons across various sports disciplines.

The recruitment is being conducted for Head Constable/GD (Sports Quota) and Constable/GD (Sports Quota) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official CRPF recruitment website from 12 October 2026.

Important: The application window will open on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM and close on 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Ministry	Ministry of Home Affairs
Recruitment	Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.	R.II-21/2026-Sports
Posts	Head Constable/GD & Constable/GD
Total Vacancies	521
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	12 October 2026
Last Date	11 November 2026
Correction Window	12 to 14 November 2026
Job Location	Anywhere in India or abroad, as applicable
Official Website	CRPF Recruitment Portal

The notification states that the vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease during the recruitment process.

CRPF Sports Quota Vacancy 2026

CRPF has announced 521 vacancies under the Sports Quota.

Post-wise Vacancy

Post	Male	Female	Total
Head Constable/GD	150	32	182
Constable/GD	258	81	339
Total	408	113	521

The detailed notification distributes these vacancies among different sports, events and categories.

Sports Disciplines Included

The recruitment covers 22 sports disciplines, including:

1. Aquatics (Swimming)
2. Archery
3. Athletics
4. Badminton
5. Basketball
6. Body Building
7. Boxing
8. Football
9. Gymnastics
10. Handball
11. Hockey
12. Judo
13. Kabaddi
14. Karate
15. Shooting
16. Taekwondo
17. Volleyball
18. Water Sports
19. Weightlifting
20. Wushu
21. Wrestling
22. Yoga

The discipline-wise vacancy table also specifies particular events, weight categories and playing positions wherever applicable.

Some Major Sports-wise Vacancies

Sports Discipline	Total Vacancies
Athletics	101
Aquatics	60
Shooting	53
Wrestling	26
Kabaddi	27
Football	22
Volleyball	20
Boxing	20
Water Sports	20
Wushu	20
Weightlifting	19
Karate	17
Judo	16
Hockey	15
Taekwondo	14
Handball	12
Gymnastics	12
Yoga	12
Basketball	16
Badminton	5
Archery	3
Body Building	11

The complete event-wise distribution is provided in the official notification, and the total across all disciplines is 521.

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	17 September 2026
Online Application Starts	12 October 2026
Application Closing Date	11 November 2026
Online Fee Payment Last Date	11 November 2026
Application Correction Starts	12 November 2026
Last Date for Correction	14 November 2026

The online application portal will remain open from 9:00 AM on 12 October 2026 until 11:59 PM on 11 November 2026.

CRPF Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements before submitting the application.

Nationality

The recruitment is open to eligible Indian citizens, both male and female. The posts have All India liability, meaning selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India or abroad.

Age Limit

The prescribed age for both Head Constable/GD and Constable/GD is:

18 to 23 years as on 1 August 2026.

The notification specifies the applicable date-of-birth conditions and provides age relaxation for eligible categories under the relevant recruitment rules.

Age Relaxation

The notification provides additional age relaxation for eligible meritorious sportspersons and certain reserved categories.

Category	Age Relaxation
Unreserved	5 years
OBC (NCL)	8 years
SC/ST	10 years
Ex-Servicemen (UR)	8 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	11 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	13 years

Candidates claiming relaxation must produce the required certificate in the prescribed format.

Educational Qualification

Head Constable/GD

Candidates applying for Head Constable/GD must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University recognized by the Central or State Government.

Equivalent Army qualification is also mentioned for eligible Ex-Army personnel.

Constable/GD

Candidates applying for Constable/GD must have passed Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board.

Candidates must possess the required educational qualification by 11 November 2026. Candidates awaiting results or without the required educational certificate by the last date are not eligible.

Sports Qualification for CRPF Sports Quota 2026

This is the most important part of the recruitment.

The recruitment is specifically meant for meritorious sportspersons having the required sports achievements or participation mentioned in the notification.

Sports Qualification for Head Constable/GD

Eligible candidates may include sportspersons who:

• Represented India in recognized international competitions/meets with the required clearance.
• Represented a State/UT in National Games or recognized National Championships and secured a medal or position up to 3rd place.
• Secured 1st or 2nd position in individual events in Inter-University Tournaments.
• In team events at Inter-University level, their team must have reached the final.
• Won Gold or Silver in individual/team events at Junior National-level Games/Championships/Meets conducted by recognized National Sports Federations.

Sports Qualification for Constable/GD

For Constable/GD, the notification includes 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 the All-India School Games Federation and secured medals or positions up to 3rd place.
• Represented a State/UT in Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Youth Games or Khelo India Winter Games and secured medals or positions up to 3rd place.
• Represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards.

Important Sports Certificate Rule

The sports achievement/certificate must fall within the period specified by the notification.

The notification also states that candidates must possess all required certificates by the last date of application. Candidates who do not have the required educational or sports certificates should not apply.

Sports Achievement Marks

CRPF will award marks for sports achievements for preparing the merit list.

Only the highest applicable medal/position or participation level is considered according to the prescribed rules. If a candidate has more than one medal in the same competition, only the highest medal/position is counted.

Sports Achievement Marking Scheme

Competition	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Participation
Olympic Games	100	96	92	80
World Championship/World Cup	90	86	82	70
Asian Games/Commonwealth Games	80	76	72	60
Asian Championship/Cup/Commonwealth Championship	70	66	62	50
Youth Olympic Games	60	56	52	40
Youth/Junior World Championship/World Cup	55	51	47	35
Youth/Junior Asian Championship & Youth/Junior Commonwealth Championship	50	46	42	30
SAF Games & eligible International Competition	40	36	32	26
National Games/Senior National Championship – Individual	30	26	22	12
National Games/Senior National Championship – Team	26	22	18	8
Youth/Junior National, Inter-University, National School Games, Khelo India – Individual	20	16	12	6
Youth/Junior National, Inter-University, National School Games, Khelo India – Team	16	12	8	4

These marks are used for preparing the sports achievement merit.

CRPF Sports Quota Physical Standards 2026

Candidates who qualify in document verification have to undergo the Physical Standard Test (PST).

Height

Candidate	Standard Height
Male	170 cm
Female	157 cm

Certain categories are eligible for relaxation in height. For example, the notification provides specific relaxed standards for ST candidates, candidates from specified North-Eastern areas, certain hill/territorial categories and other listed groups.

Chest Standard for Male Candidates

Standard	Measurement
Un-expanded Chest	80 cm
Minimum Expansion	5 cm

Relaxation is available for certain categories as specified in the notification.

Weight

Weight should be proportionate to height and age according to the applicable medical standards.

CRPF Medical Standards 2026

Candidates shortlisted for medical examination will be examined by the medical boards constituted by CRPF.

Important Medical Requirements

The notification specifies requirements including:

• Minimum distance vision of 6/6 and 6/9 for both eyes without correction.
• Candidates with colour blindness are not eligible.
• Candidates should not have knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins or squint in the eyes.
• Candidates must satisfy the applicable medical standards for CAPF recruitment.

The notification also provides specific rules regarding tattoos, including permitted content, location and size.

CRPF Sports Quota Application Fee 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
Male UR/OBC/EWS	₹100
Female Candidates	Exempted
SC Candidates	Exempted
ST Candidates	Exempted
Ex-Servicemen	Exempted

The ₹100 fee must be paid through the CRPF recruitment website. Payment through any other mode will not be accepted. The application fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online through the CRPF recruitment portal.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to the official CRPF recruitment website:

rect.crpf.gov.in - CRPF Recruitment Portal

Step 2: Create Your Profile

Candidates need to create their profile on the CRPF recruitment website and enter the required personal and identification details.

Step 3: Select the Post and Sports Discipline

Select the applicable post and sports discipline/event carefully.

Candidates should make sure that the selected discipline matches their valid sports achievement certificate.

Step 4: Upload Sports Certificate

Candidates must upload the certificate/document supporting their highest medal, position or applicable level of sports participation before submitting the application. Failure to upload the required sports document can result in rejection during scrutiny.

Step 5: Upload Required Documents

Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.

Step 6: Pay Application Fee

Eligible male UR/OBC/EWS candidates should pay the ₹100 application fee through the official recruitment portal.

Step 7: Submit the Application

Check all details carefully before final submission and save/download the submitted application for future reference.

Do not submit multiple applications. The notification states that only one online application is allowed. Multiple applications can result in rejection of the candidate's applications.

Documents Required for CRPF Sports Quota 2026

Candidates should keep the required original documents ready for verification.

Important Documents

• Matriculation/10th certificate
• 10+2 certificate for Head Constable/GD candidates
• Sports achievement certificate
• Sports participation/medal certificate as applicable
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• OBC (NCL) certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate for 2026-27, if applicable
• Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
• Height/chest relaxation certificate, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), if serving in Government/Semi-Government service
• Aadhaar card/valid photo ID
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Other documents mentioned in the recruitment notification

Original documents will be checked during documentation, and self-attested copies may be retained by the Recruitment Board.

CRPF Sports Quota Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes several stages.

Selection Stages

1. Identity Verification & Biometric Capture

Candidates undergo identity verification, including biometric capture. Biometric identification can also be carried out at different stages of recruitment.

2. Document Verification

Original educational, sports, caste, domicile and other applicable certificates are checked.

3. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed height, chest and other physical standards.

4. Sports Trial Test

Candidates qualifying in PST appear for the sports trial in their respective discipline.

5. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Candidates are medically examined according to the applicable CRPF/CAPF medical standards.

6. Review Medical Examination (RME)

The notification provides for Review Medical Examination where applicable for candidates declared medically unfit in DME.

The recruitment process is therefore not simply based on the sports certificate. Candidates must qualify the required documentation, physical, sports trial and medical stages.

Sports Trial Test

The Sports Trial Test is conducted by the Recruitment Board for the candidate's respective sports discipline.

Important Rules for Sports Trial

• Candidates qualifying in PST will proceed to the Sports Trial Test.
• The trial is conducted for the respective sports discipline.
• A candidate who fails the trial will not be considered for recruitment.
• No marks are awarded for the Sports Trial Test.
• Sports achievement/certificate marks are used for determining the final merit.
• Candidates appearing for the trial may be subjected to a Dope Test.
• Appeal for re-conduct of the Sports Trial Test will not be entertained.
• Videography and photography may be carried out during the trial.

CRPF Sports Quota Final Merit List

The final merit is based on the marks obtained from eligible sports certificates/achievements, subject to qualifying the required recruitment stages.

Candidates must therefore understand one important point: having a sports certificate does not automatically guarantee selection. The candidate must satisfy eligibility requirements, clear document verification and PST, qualify in the sports trial and meet the medical requirements.

CRPF Sports Quota Salary 2026

Head Constable/GD Salary

Head Constable/GD under Sports Quota is placed in:

Pay Matrix Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100

Constable/GD Salary

Constable/GD under Sports Quota is placed in:

Pay Matrix Level-3: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100

The posts also carry applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA and other allowances as admissible under Government rules.

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Rules

Candidates should read these points carefully before applying.

One Candidate, One Application

Only one online application is permitted for a candidate. Multiple applications can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Details Must Match the Matriculation Certificate

Name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name should be entered exactly as recorded in the matriculation certificate.

Admit Card Will Not Be Sent by Post

Candidates have to download admit cards from the CRPF website when released.

Government Employees Need NOC

Candidates already working in Government/Semi-Government departments must submit the required No Objection Certificate through the prescribed process.

Three-Year Service Bond

Selected candidates are required to give an undertaking/bond relating to a minimum service period of three years. The notification specifies a bond amount of ₹1,00,000 in the prescribed circumstances.

Performance After Appointment

The notification states that the performance of personnel appointed against Sports Quota will be monitored for at least two years. They are expected to participate in tournaments/games of their sports discipline, and the notification contains provisions regarding continuation of service if the required sporting standard is not maintained.

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

Candidates should keep the following points in mind:

• Apply only through the official CRPF recruitment website.
• Do not wait until the final day to submit the application.
• Check the sports discipline and event carefully before applying.
• Upload the correct sports achievement certificate.
• Keep the original certificates ready for document verification.
• Check the photograph and signature before final submission.
• Do not submit more than one application.
• Keep copies of the submitted application and payment details.
• Carry the required original photo ID at recruitment stages.
• Keep the same passport-size photographs used during the application process.
• Follow the official CRPF website for admit card, recruitment schedule, results and other updates.

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

When will CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 application start?

The online application will start on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM.

What is the last date to apply for CRPF Sports Quota 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and fee is 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

How many vacancies are available in CRPF Sports Quota 2026?

There are 521 vacancies for Head Constable/GD and Constable/GD.

What is the CRPF Sports Quota application fee?

The fee is ₹100 for eligible male UR/OBC/EWS candidates. Female candidates, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee.

What is the age limit for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

The basic age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 1 August 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.

What is the qualification for Head Constable/GD?

Candidates need 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board/university, subject to the sports qualification requirements.

What is the qualification for Constable/GD?

Candidates need Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board, along with the prescribed sports qualification.

Is the Sports Trial Test compulsory?

Yes. Candidates who qualify in PST are required to undergo the Sports Trial Test in their respective sports discipline. Candidates failing the trial will not be considered for recruitment.

Are marks awarded for the Sports Trial Test?

No. The notification specifically states that no marks are given for the Sports Trial Test. Sports achievement/certificate marks are used for final merit.

Where can I apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

Candidates should apply through the official CRPF recruitment website:

Official CRPF Recruitment Portal