The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has invited online applications from eligible male and female sportspersons for 521 vacancies under CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. The recruitment includes 182 Head Constable (General Duty) posts and 339 Constable (General Duty) posts across 22 sports disciplines.

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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official CRPF recruitment website, rect.crpf.gov.in, from 12 October to 11 November 2026. Interested applicants should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, sports achievement requirements, physical standards, salary, and selection process before submitting their application forms.

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars Details
Recruiting Organisation  Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Ministry Ministry of Home Affairs
Recruitment Name CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Post Names Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD)
Total Vacancies 521
Head Constable (GD) 182
Constable (GD)  339
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 12 October 2026
Last Date to Apply  11 November 2026
Job Location All India
Official Website rect.crpf.gov.in

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event Date
Online Application Starts 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM
Last Date to Apply Online  11 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment  11 November 2026
Application Correction Window 12–14 November 2026
Eligible Sports Achievement Period  30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026

CRPF Sports Quota Vacancy 2026: Sports-Wise Distribution

The vacancies are distributed across 22 sports disciplines. Check the discipline-wise vacancy details below.

Sports Discipline Vacancies
Athletics 101
Aquatics (Swimming, Diving and Water Polo) 60
Shooting 53
Archery 33
Kabaddi 27
Wrestling 26
Football 22
Boxing 20
Volleyball 20
Water Sports (Kayaking and Rowing) 20
Wushu 20
Weightlifting 19
Karate 17
Basketball 16
Judo 16
Hockey 15
Taekwondo 14
Handball 12
Gymnastics 12
Yoga (Yogasana) 12
Bodybuilding 11
Badminton 5
Total 521

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications and sports achievement requirements for the post they wish to apply for.

Educational Qualification

1. Head Constable (GD)

Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or university. They must also possess eligible sports achievements at the prescribed international, national or inter-university level during the specified period.

2. Constable (GD)

Applicants must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. They must also meet the prescribed sports achievement criteria, which may include recognised state, national, university or Khelo India competitions, as specified in the official notification.

Sports Achievement Criteria

The eligible sports achievement period is 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026. Candidates should ensure that their certificates relate to competitions and achievements recognised under the applicable recruitment rules.

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Age Limit

The general age limit is 18 to 23 years as of 1 August 2026, subject to the relaxations and eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification.

Category Age Relaxation
Unreserved (UR) 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 8 years
SC/ST 10 years

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Application Fee

Candidate Category Application Fee
Male candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS ₹100
Female candidates Nil
SC/ST candidates Nil
Ex-Servicemen Nil

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The selection process focuses on candidates’ sports achievements, physical standards, practical sporting ability and medical fitness. The stages listed in the supplied recruitment details are as follows:

1. Documentation and Certificate Verification

Candidates’ identity documents, educational certificates and sports achievement certificates will be checked. Applicants should carry the original documents and any other documents required by CRPF.

2. Assessment of Sports Achievements

Eligible sports achievements will be assessed for merit marks according to the prescribed criteria. The applicable scoring rules and weightage should be checked in the official notification.

3. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates will undergo a physical standard assessment. The general standards mentioned in the supplied details are:

  • Male candidates: Height of 170 cm
  • Female candidates: Height of 157 cm

Relaxations may apply to eligible candidates from specified categories or regions. Applicable chest measurements for male candidates and other physical standards should be checked in the official notification.

4. Sports Trial Test

Candidates may be required to demonstrate their sporting skills before a Board of Officers. As described in the supplied details, the sports trial is qualifying in nature.

5. Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify at the required stages will undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). A Review Medical Examination (RME) may be conducted where applicable under the recruitment rules.

How to Apply Online for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications.

  1. Visit the official CRPF recruitment website at rect.crpf.gov.in.
  2. Open the CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 application link.
  3. Register using the required personal and contact details.
  4. Log in to the portal and complete the online application form.
  5. Enter your educational qualifications and sports discipline details correctly.
  6. Upload the required photograph, signature, educational documents and sports achievement certificates in the prescribed format.
  7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
  8. Review all the information entered in the form.
  9. Submit the application before 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
  10. Download or print the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that all information and uploaded documents are accurate before submitting the form.

Particulars Link
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Official Notification Click Here

 

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