The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has announced a dedicated Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 for meritorious male and female sportspersons. Advertisement R.II-21/2026-Sports covers 521 Group C vacancies for Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) across 22 sports disciplines.
Online registration is scheduled to begin on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM and close on 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The recruitment is intended for candidates who hold the required school qualification and also meet the notified sports-achievement standards.
Candidate note: This is not a general GD recruitment. A valid sports record in the notified competition categories is an essential part of eligibility, and CRPF requires supporting sports certificates during scrutiny and verification.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Advertisement | R.II-21/2026-Sports |
| Posts | Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) under Sports Quota |
| Total vacancies | 521 |
| Male vacancies | 408 |
| Female vacancies | 113 |
| Sports disciplines | 22 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Online form opens | 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Portal deadline | 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction window | 12–14 November 2026 |
| Base age limit | 18–23 years as on 1 August 2026 |
| Selection | Document/identity checks → PST → sports trial → medical examination → merit |
| Service liability | All India, including liability to serve abroad under applicable CRPF rules |
Post-Wise Vacancy Split
| Post | Male | Female | Total | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | 150 | 32 | 182 | Level 4: ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Constable (GD) | 258 | 81 | 339 | Level 3: ₹21,700–₹69,100 |
| Total | 408 | 113 | 521 | — |
The notified numbers are tentative. CRPF may revise vacancies or the distribution if administrative requirements change.
Sports Discipline-Wise Vacancies
| Sports discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) | 60 |
| Archery | 3 |
| Athletics | 101 |
| Badminton | 5 |
| Basketball | 16 |
| Body Building | 11 |
| Boxing | 20 |
| Football | 22 |
| Gymnastics | 12 |
| Handball | 12 |
| Hockey | 15 |
| Judo | 16 |
| Kabaddi | 27 |
| Karate | 17 |
| Shooting | 53 |
| Taekwondo | 14 |
| Volleyball | 20 |
| Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing) | 20 |
| Weightlifting | 19 |
| Wushu | 20 |
| Wrestling | 26 |
| Yoga / Yogasana | 12 |
| Total | 521 |
The official advertisement further divides many sports by event, weight category, gender and post. Candidates should match their exact event or category with the official vacancy table before applying.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required education |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board/University; the notified equivalent Army qualification is accepted for eligible ex-Army personnel |
| Constable (GD) | Matriculation / 10th or equivalent from a recognised Board |
The prescribed qualification must be possessed by 11 November 2026. Candidates waiting for the qualifying result are not eligible on the basis of a future result.
Sports Eligibility
The recruitment is restricted to meritorious sportspersons who satisfy the competition and achievement conditions set out for the relevant post.
Head Constable (GD)
Examples of qualifying achievement routes in the advertisement include:
- representing India in a recognised international competition or meet under the prescribed sports-authority conditions;
- representing a State or Union Territory at qualifying national-level competitions and securing an eligible medal/position;
- securing the required position in recognised inter-university competition; or
- winning the notified medal level in recognised junior-national competition.
Constable (GD)
Examples of qualifying routes include:
- State representation at recognised senior or junior national-level competition;
- qualifying State-school representation at national school games;
- eligible participation/medal performance in the specified Khelo India competitions; or
- university representation in recognised inter-university tournaments.
The detailed notice uses an eligible sports-achievement period of 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026. Upload the certificate supporting your highest qualifying achievement when the application system asks for it.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 17 September 2026 |
| Start of online form | 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Final submission / fee cut-off | 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction / modification window | 12–14 November 2026 |
| Age reckoning date | 1 August 2026 |
| Qualification cut-off | 11 November 2026 |
| Sports-achievement window used in the notice | 30 September 2024 – 30 September 2026 |
Age Limit and Relaxation
The base age requirement for both advertised posts is 18 to 23 years as on 1 August 2026.
| Category / concession | Notified upper-age treatment for meritorious sportspersons |
|---|---|
| UR | Up to 5 years sports concession |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 8 years total (sports concession plus category relaxation) |
| SC / ST | Up to 10 years total (sports concession plus category relaxation) |
| Ex-servicemen | Separate military-service deduction and category-based concessions apply as stated in the advertisement |
For a quick date check, open the Regal Naukri Age Calculator and enter 1 August 2026 as the recruitment cut-off.
Age caution: The advertisement uses 1 August 2026 as the age cut-off. Before submission, compare your date of birth with the exact boundary printed for your applicable category in the CRPF PDF, especially if you are using an age concession.
Application Fee
| Candidate category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Female candidates | No fee |
| SC / ST candidates | No fee |
| Ex-servicemen | No fee |
The fee, where applicable, is paid online through the CRPF recruitment system and is not refundable.
Pay Scale
| Post | 7th CPC pay level | Pay range |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Constable (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700–₹69,100 |
Applicable allowances and service benefits are governed by CRPF and Central Government rules. Because the two posts use different pay levels, a single combined salary value should not be treated as the pay for every vacancy.
Physical Standards
The standard physical measurements for the recruitment include the following baseline values, subject to the category-specific relaxations stated in the advertisement.
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 80 cm unexpanded with minimum 5 cm expansion | Not applicable |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age | Proportionate to height and age |
The notification provides separate physical-standard concessions for specified Scheduled Tribe, hill-area, North-Eastern and other eligible groups.
Selection Process
CRPF does not treat this sports-quota recruitment like a conventional written-exam recruitment. The process centres on eligibility verification, physical standards, the sports trial and the candidate's recognised sports record.
| Stage | What candidates should expect |
|---|---|
| Identity and document check | Original age, education, category, domicile and sports documents are verified |
| Physical Standard Test | Height, chest where applicable, and weight are checked |
| Sports trial | Qualifying sports proficiency/trial assessment for the relevant discipline |
| Sports-achievement marking | Marks are based on the highest eligible medal/position/participation level under the notified marking table |
| Medical examination | Detailed Medical Examination, with Review Medical Examination where permitted |
| Merit | Final merit is based on the notified sports-achievement marks, subject to qualifying the required stages |
The sports trial itself is qualifying in nature; the merit score comes from the recognised achievement marking scheme in the advertisement.
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Matriculation / 10th certificate | Date of birth and identity particulars |
| 10+2 certificate for HC/GD | Essential education proof |
| Highest qualifying sports certificate | Sports eligibility and merit marking |
| Category certificate, where applicable | SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS claim |
| Domicile / residence document, where required | Recruitment verification |
| Ex-servicemen documents, where applicable | Service and relaxation claim |
| NOC for serving Government candidates | Employer permission |
| Physical-standard relaxation certificate, where applicable | Height/chest concession claim |
| Recent photographs | Recruitment-stage verification |
Candidates should keep originals available for physical document verification and ensure that certificates follow the formats prescribed by CRPF.
How to Apply
Applications are scheduled to open on 12 October 2026.
- Open the CRPF Recruitment Portal after registration begins.
- Read the Sports Quota 2026 instructions before creating or updating your profile.
- Enter personal, education, category and sports-discipline information exactly as supported by your documents.
- Upload the certificate for your highest qualifying sports achievement/participation level as required.
- Pay the ₹100 fee if you are a male UR/OBC/EWS applicant; exempt candidates should follow the portal instructions.
- Review the form before final submission.
- Submit by 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM and retain the submitted application.
- If needed, use the notified 12–14 November 2026 correction window for fields the portal permits you to edit.
Before applying, you can also use the Government Job Eligibility Pre-check to compare the age and education conditions you enter against the recruitment requirements. The CRPF advertisement remains the controlling source for final eligibility.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Official Notification | Advertisement, sports eligibility, event-wise vacancies, physical standards and selection rules |
| CRPF Recruitment Portal | Registration/application portal from 12 October 2026 |
| CRPF Official Website | Organisation information and official updates |
| Regal Naukri Latest Jobs | Browse other current recruitment notices |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
There are 521 tentative vacancies: 182 Head Constable (GD) and 339 Constable (GD) posts.
When will applications open?
Online registration is scheduled to open on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM and close on 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What education is required?
Head Constable (GD) requires 10+2 or equivalent. Constable (GD) requires Matriculation / 10th or equivalent. Sports eligibility is an additional mandatory condition.
Is there a written examination?
The notified process is based on document and identity checks, PST, sports trial, medical examination and sports-achievement merit. A conventional written examination is not listed as a selection stage for this sports-quota drive.
How much does the application cost?
The fee is ₹100 for male UR/OBC/EWS candidates. Female candidates, SC/ST candidates and ex-servicemen are exempt.
Which sports are covered?
The advertisement distributes vacancies across 22 disciplines, including Athletics, Aquatics, Shooting, Wrestling, Kabaddi, Football, Boxing, Volleyball, Wushu and others listed in the vacancy table above.