CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Head Constable & Constable GD

CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates – CRPF Sports Quota 2026

CRPF Sports Quota Vacancy Details 2026

The notification provides 521 tentative vacancies across 22 sports disciplines. There are 339 Constable/GD vacancies (258 male and 81 female) and 182 Head Constable/GD vacancies (150 male and 32 female).

Note: The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease during the recruitment process. Updates, if any, will be published on the CRPF recruitment website.

Eligibility Criteria for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Age Limit

The prescribed age is 18 to 23 years as on 01 August 2026. The notification specifies the corresponding date-of-birth range as 02 August 2003 to 01 August 2008, with applicable relaxation under the recruitment rules.

Educational Qualification

• Head Constable/GD: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University recognized by the Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for eligible Ex-Army personnel.
• Constable/GD: Matriculation (10Th) or equivalent from a recognized board.
• The required qualification must be possessed by the relevant closing date as specified in the notification.

Sports Qualification

The recruitment is restricted to meritorious sportspersons meeting the sports achievement conditions in the notification. For Head Constable/GD, qualifying achievements include representation in recognized international competitions, specified national competitions with medals/positions up to 3rd place, specified Inter-University achievements, and Gold/Silver at Junior National level. For Constable/GD, qualifying achievements include specified State/Senior or Junior National events, National School Games, Khelo India University/Youth/Winter Games, and Inter-University tournaments.

Sports achievement certificates are required to cover the period specified in the advertisement. The selection notice states that candidates with relevant representation/medals during 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026 are eligible for the recruitment process.

CRPF Sports Quota Age Relaxation 2026

CRPF Head Constable & Constable Salary 2026

In addition to basic pay, the notification states that applicable Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances are admissible under Government orders. The notification also refers to the New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme.

Selection Process for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

1. Online application and scrutiny of eligibility.
2. Identity verification, including biometric identification.
3. Document verification.
4. Physical Standard Test (PST).
5. Sports Trial Test in the respective discipline.
6. Preparation of merit list based on marks for sports certificates/achievements.
7. Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
8. Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable for candidates declared unfit in DME and who provide the required consent.

The Sports Trial Test is qualifying in nature and no marks are awarded for the trial. Final merit is based on marks obtained for sports certificates/achievements, subject to the notified selection conditions and available vacancies.

Scheme of Examination and Sports Merit

The notification does not specify a conventional written examination or written-exam syllabus for these Sports Quota posts. Instead, merit is prepared from the marks assigned to the candidate's highest eligible sports medal/position or participation level during the specified period.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Relaxed height/chest standards are available for specified categories, including certain Scheduled Tribe, North-Eastern, Left-Wing Extremism affected, specified hill/community categories and Gorkha Territorial Administration areas, subject to the required certificate.

Medical Examination

Shortlisted candidates are medically examined by CRPF Medical Boards. The notification specifies standards relating to eyesight and physical fitness and states that colour blindness, knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins and squint are among the conditions considered in medical assessment. Candidates declared unfit in DME may seek RME by giving the prescribed written consent within the specified time.

Registration and Examination Fee

The fee is payable online through the CRPF recruitment website. The notification states that the application fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another recruitment process.

How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the CRPF Recruitment website at rect.crpf.gov.in.
2. Read the Sports Quota 2026 advertisement and confirm eligibility for the selected post and sports discipline.
3. Create the required online profile and complete the application form with correct personal, educational and sports information.
4. Upload the required sports achievement certificate/document supporting the highest eligible medal, position or participation level.
5. Upload the required photograph and signature/documents in the prescribed manner.
6. Pay the applicable ₹100 fee if you are a male UR/OBC/EWS candidate; exempted categories do not have to pay the fee.
7. Submit the application online before 11 November 2026 at 23:59 hours and retain the application details for future stages.

Only online applications are accepted. Government employees applying for these posts must submit the required No Objection Certificate through their employer as prescribed.