The Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has issued an official notification for the recruitment of meritorious sportspersons (Male and Female) to fill 521 vacancies for Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota-2026 across 22 sports disciplines.
The online application process opens on 12 October 2026 and will close on 11 November 2026 at 23:59 hours. Candidates must submit their applications online through the official CRPF recruitment portal. The selection process comprises documentation, marking of sports achievements, Physical Standard Test (PST), Sports Trial Test, and Medical Examination.
| Organisation | Central Reserve Police Force |
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| Total Vacancies | 521 posts |
| Qualification |
| 10th Pass / 12th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 – 23 years (as on 01 Aug 2026) |
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| Salary / Pay Scale | Level-3 & Level-4 |
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| Employment Type | Full-time |
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| Job Location | All India |
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| Notification Date | 17 Sept 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Last Date | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Correction Window | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Male UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
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| Female / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (General Duty) - Sports Quota | 182 | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University |
| Constable (General Duty) - Sports Quota | 339 | Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized Board |
| Educational Qualification (HC/GD) | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University. |
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| Educational Qualification (CT/GD) | Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized Board. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years as on 01-08-2026 (Born between 02-08-2003 and 01-08-2008). |
| Sports Achievement Window | Achievements between 30-09-2024 and 30-09-2026 are eligible. |
Documentation
Verification of original identity, age, educational, and sports achievement certificates.
Marking of Achievements
Award of marks based on the highest medal or position achieved at recognized national/international levels.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Checking height, chest (for males), and weight standards.
Sports Trial Test
Qualifying practical trial test in the respective sports discipline.
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME)
Medical fitness evaluation as per standard guidelines.
Step 1
Visit the official CRPF recruitment website at rect.crpf.gov.in.
Step 2
Read the detailed notification carefully and create a profile on the portal.
Step 3
Upload scanned copies of required documents including sports achievement certificates and photograph/signature.
Step 4
Fill out the online application form and pay the application fee if applicable.
Step 5
Submit the form before 11 November 2026 (23:59 hrs) and take a printout for future reference.
| Advertisement No. | R.II-21/2026-Sports |
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| Notification date | 2026-09-17 |
| Male Height | 170 cm (with relaxations for specific categories/regions) |
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| Female Height | 157 cm (with relaxations for specific categories/regions) |
| Male Chest | 80 cm unexpanded with minimum 5 cm expansion |
A total of 521 vacancies are announced, comprising 182 Head Constable (GD) and 339 Constable (GD) posts.
The last date to submit online applications is 11 November 2026 up to 23:59 hrs.
Candidates must be between 18 and 23 years of age as on 01-08-2026.
No, selection is based on document verification, achievement marking, physical standards, sports trial test, and medical examination.
The application fee is ₹100 for male UR, OBC, and EWS candidates. Female candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the fee.
