CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply for 521 HC & Constable Posts
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released Advt. No. R.II-21/2026-Sports for 521 Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) posts for sportspersons in 22 sports. Online applications run from 12 October to 11 November 2026. There is no written exam. Selection depends on your sports achievements from the last two years, and Constable needs 10th pass while Head Constable needs 12th pass.
- Organisation: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs
- Advertisement No.: R.II-21/2026-Sports
- Post Name: Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) – Sports Quota
- Total Vacancies: 521 (HC/GD 182, CT/GD 339)
- Qualification: 10th pass (Constable), 12th pass (Head Constable) + sports achievement
- Age Limit: 18 to 23 years as on 01.08.2026 (+5 years for sportspersons)
- Application Fee: ₹100 (Male UR/OBC/EWS); no fee for Female, SC/ST and ESM
- Salary/Pay Level: Level 4 (HC/GD) and Level 3 (CT/GD)
- Selection Process: Document Verification, PST, Sports Trial, merit on sports marks, Medical
- Apply Online Dates: 12.10.2026 to 11.11.2026 (11:59 PM)
Contents
- CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
- CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- CRPF Sports Quota Age Relaxation
- CRPF Sports Quota Application Fee
- CRPF Sports Quota Salary
- CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process & Marks
- Documents Required for CRPF Sports Quota
- How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- CRPF Recruitment Helpline
- CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- More Jobs on BongJobs
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 17.09.2026 |
| Online application starts | 12.10.2026 (09:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply & pay fee | 11.11.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction window | 12.11.2026 to 14.11.2026 |
| Sports achievements counted from | 30.09.2024 to 30.09.2026 |
| Document verification / PST / Sports trial | To be announced |
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | 150 | 32 | 182 |
| Constable (GD) | 258 | 81 | 339 |
| Total | 408 | 113 | 521 |
Discipline-wise Vacancy
| Sport | CT/GD Male | CT/GD Female | HC/GD Male | HC/GD Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) | 29 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| Archery (Recurve, Indian Round) | – | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| Athletics | 50 | 10 | 37 | 4 | 101 |
| Badminton | 3 | – | 2 | – | 5 |
| Basketball | 10 | – | 6 | – | 16 |
| Body Building | 7 | – | 4 | – | 11 |
| Boxing | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 20 |
| Football | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 22 |
| Gymnastics | 8 | – | 4 | – | 12 |
| Handball | 10 | – | 2 | – | 12 |
| Hockey | 9 | 4 | – | 2 | 15 |
| Judo | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| Kabaddi | 18 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 27 |
| Karate | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| Shooting | 26 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 53 |
| Taekwondo | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 20 |
| Weightlifting | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 19 |
| Wushu (Taolu & Sanda) | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 20 |
| Wrestling (Freestyle & Greco-Roman) | 10 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 26 |
| Yoga (Yogasana) | 6 | 2 | 4 | – | 12 |
| Total | 258 | 81 | 150 | 32 | 521 |
- The vacancies are tentative and may go up or down.
- The event-wise and weight-category-wise break-up (for example 60 kg Boxing or 10m Air Rifle) is in the detailed notice. Check that your exact event has a vacancy.
- PwBD: persons with disabilities are not eligible. The source does not mention any separate ESM or women reservation, but 113 posts are for women.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent, or an equivalent Army qualification for ex-Army personnel |
| Constable (GD) | Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent |
You must have the qualification by 11.11.2026. Candidates awaiting results cannot apply.
Sports Qualification
| Post | You must have done at least one of these |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | Represented India in a recognised international event (with Sports Ministry clearance); OR won a medal / top 3 for a State or UT at National Games or National Championships; OR won 1st/2nd in an individual event (or reached a team final) at Inter-University tournaments; OR won Gold/Silver at Junior National Games or Championships |
| Constable (GD) | Represented a State at Senior or Junior Nationals; OR won a medal / top 3 at National School Games (SGFI); OR won a medal / top 3 at Khelo India University, Youth or Winter Games; OR represented your university at Inter-University tournaments |
Only achievements between 30.09.2024 and 30.09.2026 count.
Age Limit
| Age | Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 18 years |
| Maximum | 23 years |
| Age counted as on | 01.08.2026 |
| Date of birth range (para 4 of notice) | Born between 02.08.2003 and 01.08.2008 |
Note: Para 5 of the same notice gives slightly different dates (02.01.2003 and 01.01.2008). If your date of birth is close to these limits, check the CRPF website for a corrigendum.
Physical Standards
| Category | Height Male (cm) | Height Female (cm) | Chest Male (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 170 | 157 | 80 |
| All Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150 | 76 |
| ST of North-Eastern States | 157 | 147.5 | 76 |
| ST of LWE-affected districts | 160 | 147.5 | 76 |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh | 165 | 155 | 78 |
| Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura | 162.5 | 152.5 | 77 |
| Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong) | 157 | 152.5 | 77 |
Male candidates need a minimum chest expansion of 5 cm. Weight must be in proportion to height and age (Annexure D). The Board may recommend relaxation for outstanding sportspersons, subject to MHA approval.
Medical Standards
- Distance vision of 6/6 and 6/9 in both eyes without glasses or lenses
- Rejection for colour blindness, knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins or squint
- Tattoos only on the inner left forearm or back of the hand, smaller than a quarter of that part
CRPF Sports Quota Age Relaxation
Sportspersons get 5 extra years on top of the normal category relaxation.
| Category | Total Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 8 years (5 + 3) |
| SC / ST | 10 years (5 + 5) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 8 years after deducting military service |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 11 years after deducting military service |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 13 years after deducting military service |
| Departmental candidates (3 years' continuous service) | Up to 5 years (+5 for SC/ST, +3 for OBC-NCL) |
CRPF Sports Quota Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male – UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Female (all categories) | Exempted |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online, on the CRPF recruitment website only |
The fee is non-refundable.
CRPF Sports Quota Salary
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Constable (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
You also get DA, HRA and other CRPF allowances. The New Pension Scheme (NPS) applies. These are Group 'C', non-gazetted posts, temporary but likely to become permanent, with all-India service liability.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process & Marks
- Identity verification: Aadhaar-based biometrics, which may be repeated at every stage
- Document verification: original certificates in the prescribed formats
- Physical Standard Test (PST): height, chest and weight
- Sports Trial Test: qualifying only, no marks, may include a dope test, no appeal
- Merit list: based on marks for your sports achievements
- Detailed Medical Exam (DME): a Review Medical Exam is available if you give written consent within 24 hours
Sports Achievement Marks
There is no written exam. Only your single highest achievement in the eligible period counts, and marks from different events are not added together.
| 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 / Commonwealth Championship or Cup | 70 | 66 | 62 | 50 |
| Youth Olympic Games | 60 | 56 | 52 | 40 |
| Youth/Junior World Championship / World Cup | 55 | 51 | 47 | 35 |
| Youth/Junior Asian & Commonwealth Championship | 50 | 46 | 42 | 30 |
| SAF Games & recognised international events (7+ countries) | 40 | 36 | 32 | 26 |
| National Games / Senior Nationals – Individual | 30 | 26 | 22 | 12 |
| National Games / Senior Nationals – Team | 26 | 22 | 18 | 8 |
| Youth/Junior Nationals, Inter-University, School Nationals, Khelo India – Individual | 20 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Youth/Junior Nationals, Inter-University, School Nationals, Khelo India – Team | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
Tie-break: if marks are equal, the candidate with the higher national-level achievement goes first. Next, the older candidate goes first. After that, it is alphabetical order of the name in English.
Documents Required for CRPF Sports Quota
- Matriculation certificate (date of birth proof)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Sports certificates in the prescribed forms (Annexures J to N), signed by the right authority
- Caste certificate (SC/ST, OBC-NCL or EWS, valid for 2026–27) and OBC undertaking, if applicable
- Annexure I certificate, if you claim height or chest relaxation
- NOC, if you are already in government service
- Aadhaar card and one more photo ID
- Four recent passport size photos, the same as the one you upload
Who signs sports certificates: National Federation Secretary (international and national events), State Association Secretary (national events), university Dean of Sports (inter-university), State Education Directorate Director or Deputy Director (school games), and the designated SAI officer (Khelo India).
How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Visit rect.crpf.gov.in and create your profile with a valid mobile number and email.
- Upload the certificate of your highest medal, position or participation in your profile. Applications without it are rejected.
- Fill in the form. Your name, date of birth and parents' names must match your 10th certificate exactly.
- Choose your post and sports discipline. You can apply for only one post.
- Upload your photo, signature and thumb impression.
- Pay the fee, if applicable, and submit before 11:59 PM on 11.11.2026.
- Download and keep a copy of your application.
Tip: If you apply more than once, all your applications are rejected. After selection you must sign a ₹1,00,000 bond to serve for at least 3 years. Your sports performance is monitored for 2 years, and your service can be ended if your standard drops.
CRPF Recruitment Helpline
| Mode | Contact |
|---|---|
| Phone | 011-26160255 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM) |
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (from 12.10.2026) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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This CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 article summarises CRPF Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports for Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) under the Sports Quota, released on 17 September 2026. Always check the official notification before applying. If anything differs, the official notice is correct.
Pradip Chakraborty is the editor of BongJobs.com. Every job, result and admit card update is checked against the official notification and government website before it is published. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.