The Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has issued Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports (17 September 2026) for 521 Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) vacancies under Sports Quota-2026, across 22 sports disciplines, for male and female meritorious sportspersons. The vacancies are tentative and may change.
Applications are not open yet. Online applications will be accepted on rect.crpf.gov.in from 12 October 2026 (09:00 AM) to 11 November 2026 (23:59). There is no written exam: selection is by documents and sports-achievement marks, Physical Standard Test, a qualifying sports trial and medical examination.
| Organisation | Central Reserve Police Force |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 521 posts |
| Qualification | 12th pass for Head Constable (GD), 10th pass for Constable (GD), plus a sports achievement between 30 Sep 2024 and 30 Sep 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 – 23 years (as on 01 Aug 2026) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Head Constable (GD): Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100); Constable (GD): Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Job Location | All India liability – can be posted anywhere in India or abroad |
| Notification Date | 17 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Correction Window | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Sports Achievement Period Ends | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Male UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
|---|---|
| Female (all categories) / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | Nil (exempted) |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota | 182 (Male 150, Female 32) | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board/University. Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100). |
| Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota | 339 (Male 258, Female 81) | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised Board. Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100). |
| Nationality | Indian citizens, male and female |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (HC/GD) | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board/University |
| Educational Qualification (CT/GD) | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised Board |
| Sports Qualification | Achievement at the level required for the post, between 30 Sep 2024 and 30 Sep 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years as on 01-08-2026 – born between 02-08-2003 and 01-08-2008 (both dates included) |
Identity check and biometric capture
Before documentation; biometrics can be taken again at every stage.
Documentation
Originals of age, education, category, sports and relaxation certificates, plus NOC if in Government service. Marks are given for your one highest sports achievement.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height for all; chest for male candidates; weight proportionate to height and age.
Sports Trial Test
Qualifying only – no marks. Failing the trial ends your candidature. A dope test may be done on the day.
Merit list
Discipline-wise, on sports-achievement marks only.
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
For candidates selected in merit order against the vacancies.
Review Medical Examination (RME)
Only if declared unfit in DME; give written consent within 24 hours.
Check eligibility first
Post, age, education, and a sports achievement between 30 Sep 2024 and 30 Sep 2026 at the level required for your post.
Create your profile on rect.crpf.gov.in
Applications open on 12 Oct 2026 at 09:00 AM. Use a working mobile number and email; CRPF contacts you only by SMS/email.
Upload your sports certificate before applying
Upload the certificate for your highest medal, position or participation in your profile before you apply, or the application is rejected at scrutiny.
Fill the form for one post and one discipline
Enter name and date of birth exactly as in your 10th certificate. Only one application per candidate is allowed.
Upload photo, signature and documents
Clear photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm), signature and thumb impression, plus 10th, 12th and category certificates. Blurred photos or signatures are rejected.
Pay the fee and submit by 11 Nov 2026 (23:59)
₹100 online for male UR/OBC/EWS; others exempt. Keep a printout.
Correct mistakes only between 12 and 14 Nov 2026
Use the correction window; personal particulars cannot be changed later.
| Advertisement No. | R.II-21/2026-Sports |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Issued by | Directorate General, CRPF (Ministry of Home Affairs), New Delhi |
| Posts | Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD), Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Selected candidates | Sign a ₹1,00,000 bond to serve at least 3 years; performance watched for 2 years |
| Pension | New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme |
| Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) | 60 posts |
|---|---|
| Archery | 3 posts |
| Athletics | 101 posts |
| Badminton | 5 posts |
| Basketball | 16 posts |
| Body Building | 11 posts |
| Boxing | 20 posts |
| Football | 22 posts |
| Gymnastics | 12 posts |
| Handball | 12 posts |
| Hockey | 15 posts |
| Judo | 16 posts |
| Kabaddi | 27 posts |
| Karate | 17 posts |
| Shooting | 53 posts |
| Taekwondo | 14 posts |
| Volleyball | 20 posts |
| Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing) | 20 posts |
| Weightlifting | 19 posts |
| Wushu | 20 posts |
| Wrestling | 26 posts |
| Yoga | 12 posts |
Only meritorious sportspersons can apply. Your medal, position or participation must be from a competition held between 30 Sep 2024 and 30 Sep 2026 (para 6(i) and 10), and you must hold the certificate by 11 Nov 2026. The sports qualification is different for the two posts (para 4, PDF page 7).
Sports certificates must be in the prescribed form signed by the right authority: international – Secretary of the National Federation (Form-1, Annexure-J); national – Secretary of the National Federation or State Association (Form-2, Annexure-K); inter-university – Dean of Sports (Form-3, Annexure-L); school games – State Directorate of Education (Form-4, Annexure-M); Khelo India – SAI officer (Form-5, Annexure-N). Certificates from boards other than Central/State boards need the Government equivalence notification.
The merit list is made only from marks for your one highest medal, position or participation in the eligibility period (para 6(iii), PDF page 10). The sports trial gives no marks. Ties go to the higher national achievement, then the older candidate, then alphabetical order.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games (Summer/Winter) | 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 and Commonwealth Championship | 50 | 46 | 42 | 30 |
| SAF Games and other Government-recognised international competition (min. 7 countries, backed by a national-level medal) | 40 | 36 | 32 | 26 |
| National Games / Senior National Championship – individual | 30 | 26 | 22 | 12 |
| National Games / Senior National Championship – team event | 26 | 22 | 18 | 8 |
| Youth/Junior National, Inter-University, National School Games, Khelo India University/Youth Games – individual | 20 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Same competitions – team event | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
Standards from para 7, PDF pages 12–13. Weight must be proportionate to height and age (Annexure-D chart).
| Candidates | Height – Male | Height – Female | Chest – Male (unexpanded, min. 5 cm expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm |
| All Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76 cm |
| ST of North-Eastern States | 157 cm | 147.5 cm | 76 cm |
| ST of Left-Wing Extremism affected districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm | 76 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh | 165 cm | 155 cm | 78 cm |
| Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm | 77 cm |
| Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong) | 157 cm | 152.5 cm | 77 cm |
No chest measurement for female candidates. Height or chest relaxation is given only if you bring the certificate in Annexure-I format to the PST. If you fail height or chest, you can appeal the same day.
Medical (para 8): distant vision 6/6 and 6/9 in both eyes without glasses or lenses; colour blindness, knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins or squint disqualify. Tattoos are allowed only on the inner left forearm or back of the hand, smaller than ¼ of that part.
CRPF does not charge money for recruitment. Report anyone who asks for money to the Recruitment Board chairman or the nearest police station.
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521 tentative vacancies: 182 Head Constable (GD) (150 male, 32 female) and 339 Constable (GD) (258 male, 81 female), across 22 sports disciplines.
Not yet. Online applications open on rect.crpf.gov.in on 12 October 2026 at 09:00 AM and close on 11 November 2026 at 23:59.
11 November 2026, up to 23:59. The correction window is 12 to 14 November 2026.
18 to 23 years as on 01-08-2026, which means born between 02-08-2003 and 01-08-2008. Meritorious sportspersons get 5 years' upper age relaxation (8 for OBC-NCL, 10 for SC/ST), with more for Ex-Servicemen and departmental candidates.
Only medals, positions or participation from 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026, at the level listed for your post in para 4 of the notice.
No. Selection is by identity check, documentation with sports-achievement marks, Physical Standard Test, a qualifying sports trial (no marks) and medical examination. Merit is decided only by sports-achievement marks.
₹100 for male UR, OBC and EWS candidates, paid online. Female candidates of all categories, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen are exempt. The fee is not refundable.
Head Constable (GD): Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100). Constable (GD): Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100). Allowances such as DA and HRA are extra.
No. The notice says persons with disabilities (PwD) are not eligible for this recruitment.
