The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued Advertisement Number R.II-21/2026-Sports dated 17 September 2026, inviting online applications for Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) posts under the sports quota, against a total of 521 vacancies spread across 22 sports disciplines. Online applications will open on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM and close on 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, with a correction window available from 12 to 14 November 2026.
Overview
This recruitment is specifically reserved for candidates with proven sporting achievements at the national, state, university, or Khelo India level within the last two years (30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026). Selection will be based on documentation verification, a physical standard test, a sports trial test, and a medical examination, with merit derived from sports achievement marks rather than a written examination.
Key Details at a Glance
Particulars
Details
Conducting Body
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs
Advertisement Number
R.II-21/2026-Sports (dated 17 September 2026)
Total Vacancies
521
Number of Sports Disciplines
22
Application Start Date
12 October 2026, 9:00 AM
Application Closing Date
11 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Correction Window
12 to 14 November 2026
Application Mode
Online
Age Limit
18 to 23 years (as on 1 August 2026)
Official Portal
rect.crpf.gov.in
Post-wise and Gender-wise Vacancy Breakup
Post
Male
Female
Total
Head Constable (General Duty)
150
32
182
Constable (General Duty)
258
81
339
Total
408
113
521
The post-wise and gender-wise breakup reconciles correctly to the total of 521 announced vacancies (150+32=182 for Head Constable, 258+81=339 for Constable, and 182+339=521 overall).
Sport-wise Vacancy Breakup (Major Disciplines)
Sport Discipline
Vacancies
Athletics
101
Aquatics
60
Shooting
53
Kabaddi
27
Wrestling
26
Boxing
20
Football
20
Volleyball
20
Water Sports
20
Wushu
20
These 10 major disciplines together account for 367 of the 521 total vacancies. The remaining 154 vacancies are spread across 12 additional sports disciplines whose individual allocation was not specified in the sources checked, and have therefore been omitted rather than estimated.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 1 August 2026, with a relaxation of 5 to 13 years depending on category and Ex-Servicemen status.
Educational Qualification
Post
Qualification
Head Constable (GD)
10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University
Constable (GD)
Matriculation or equivalent
Sports Achievement Criteria (Achievement Period: 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026)
Post
Eligible Achievement
Head Constable (GD)
International representation; State representation at National Games/Championships with a medal or top-3 position; top-3 placement at Inter-University Tournaments; or Gold/Silver at Junior National level
Constable (GD)
Senior/Junior National representation; State School Team representation in National Games with a medal or top-3 position; Khelo India Games representation with a medal or top-3 position; or participation at University level
Application Fee
Category
Fee
Male UR/OBC/EWS
Rs. 100
Female (All Categories)
No Fee
SC/ST
No Fee
Ex-Servicemen
No Fee
Pay Scale
Post
Pay Level
Pay Scale
Head Constable (GD)
Level 4
Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100
Constable (GD)
Level 3
Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1
Documentation Verification
2
Physical Standard Test (PST)
3
Sports Trial Test (Qualifying)
4
Medical Examination
Merit ranking is derived entirely from sports achievement marks, and there is no written examination in this selection process.
How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Step
Action
1
Visit the official CRPF recruitment portal
2
Register with basic personal details to create a login
3
Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and sports achievement details
4
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and sports achievement certificates
5
Pay the applicable application fee online
6
Submit the form and use the correction window (12-14 November 2026) if any edits are needed
7
Retain a printout of the final submitted application for future reference
How many total vacancies are there in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026? There are a total of 521 vacancies for Head Constable and Constable (General Duty) posts under the sports quota.
When does the online application process begin? The application process begins on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment? The last date to apply is 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
What is the correction window for this recruitment? The correction window is available from 12 to 14 November 2026.
What is the age limit for this recruitment? The age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 1 August 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories and Ex-Servicemen.
What sports achievement is required for the Head Constable post? Candidates need international representation, State representation with a medal or top-3 position at National Games/Championships, top-3 at Inter-University Tournaments, or Gold/Silver at Junior National level.
What is the application fee for this recruitment? The fee is Rs. 100 for male UR/OBC/EWS candidates. Female candidates, SC/ST candidates, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the fee.
What is the selection process for this recruitment? The selection process includes Documentation Verification, Physical Standard Test, Sports Trial Test, and Medical Examination, with no written exam.
What is the pay scale for Head Constable and Constable posts? Head Constable draws Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 under Level 4, and Constable draws Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 under Level 3.
Which sports disciplines have the highest number of vacancies? Athletics has the highest allocation with 101 vacancies, followed by Aquatics with 60 and Shooting with 53.
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