The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has announced a major recruitment drive under the Sports Quota 2026 for meritorious sportspersons across 22 sports disciplines. Through this recruitment, CRPF aims to fill 521 vacancies for Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) positions. Moreover, the recruitment offers eligible sportspersons an opportunity to build a career in the force while continuing to contribute their sporting skills. The selection process will focus on candidates’ sports achievements, physical standards, sports performance, and medical fitness. Therefore, candidates who have represented their state, university, country, or other recognized platforms in eligible sporting events can check the detailed notification and understand the recruitment requirements before applying.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Eligibility Details
The educational qualification varies according to the post, as given below:
Head Constable (General Duty)
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or an equivalent examination.
- The qualification must come from a recognized Board/University recognized by the Central or State Government.
- Ex-Army personnel can also use the prescribed equivalent Army qualification, wherever applicable.
Constable (General Duty)
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) or an equivalent examination.
- The qualification must come from a recognized Board.
Salary Details
The CRPF offers different pay levels for the two posts. In addition, selected candidates receive applicable allowances as per Central Government rules.
- Head Constable (General Duty): Pay Level 4 – ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month
- Constable (General Duty): Pay Level 3 – ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month
- Selected candidates can also receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per CRPF and Government rules.
- The recruitment also comes under the applicable New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme.
Age limit
Applicants must fall within the prescribed age bracket to take part in the CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. The department will calculate the candidate’s age with reference to 1 August 2026.
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 23 years
- Candidates should have a date of birth from 2 August 2003 to 1 August 2008, inclusive of both dates.
- CRPF provides additional age relaxation to candidates who belong to eligible reserved categories or have Ex-Servicemen status.
- UR meritorious sportspersons: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 8 years
- SC/ST: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen (UR): 8 years
- Ex-Servicemen (OBC): 11 years
- Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST): 13 years
- Candidates who claim relaxation must produce the prescribed supporting certificate during the recruitment process.
Application Fee
Candidates need to pay the application fee according to their category and gender. The fee structure is as follows:
- Male candidates from UR, OBC and EWS categories: ₹100
- Female candidates: No fee
- SC/ST candidates: No fee
- Ex-Servicemen candidates: No fee
- Eligible candidates must pay the fee through the online recruitment portal.
- Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded or adjusted against any other recruitment process.
Selection Process
CRPF will assess candidates through multiple stages and will consider their sports achievements while preparing the merit list. The selection process includes:
- Identity & Document Verification
First, CRPF officials will verify the candidate’s identity and check the original educational, sports, category, domicile and other required documents. - Sports Achievement Assessment
Next, CRPF will award marks based on the candidate’s highest eligible sports achievement. These marks will play a key role in preparing the merit list. - Physical Standard Test (PST)
Candidates who clear document verification must meet the prescribed physical standards, including height and chest requirements wherever applicable. - Sports Trial Test
Candidates who qualify the PST will appear for a practical sports trial. The trial works on a qualifying basis, so CRPF will not add trial marks to the merit score. - Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Finally, shortlisted candidates will undergo a detailed medical examination to confirm their physical fitness for service. - Review Medical Examination (RME)
Candidates declared medically unfit in the DME may receive an opportunity for a review medical examination, as per the applicable recruitment rules.
Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 12 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 November 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 12 to 14 November 2026 |
| Total Post | 521 Vacancies |
| Eligible Sports Achievement Period | 30 Sept 2024 to 30 Sept 2026 |
| Sports Trail Date | To be Announced |
| Job Type | Permanent Govt Job |
How to Apply
Candidates can submit their application online by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official CRPF recruitment website.
- Open the Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete the registration process using the required details.
- Log in and fill in the application form with accurate personal and educational information.
- Upload the required sports certificate and other supporting documents.
- Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the available online payment method.
- Carefully check all the details before submitting the form.
- Submit the application and save or download a copy of the completed form for future reference.
- If necessary, make permitted corrections during the correction window.
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