CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – 521 HC/GD & CT/GD Vacancies
Recruitment of Meritorious Sportspersons for Head Constable & Constable (General Duty) in CRPF
The Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released Advertisement No. R.II‑21/2026‑Sports dated 17.09.2026 inviting online applications from meritorious sportspersons for the posts of Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota‑2026. A total of 521 vacancies (182 HC/GD + 339 CT/GD) are on offer across 22 sports disciplines. This article breaks down the vacancy details, eligibility, physical standards, marking scheme, fee, selection process, salary and FAQs so sportspersons can prepare their application with complete clarity.
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📋 CRPF Sports Quota 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Advertisement No. | R.II‑21/2026‑Sports |
| Advertisement Date | 17.09.2026 |
| Post Names | Head Constable (GD) & Constable (GD) – Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 521 (HC/GD: 182, CT/GD: 339) |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | HC/GD: Level‑4 | CT/GD: Level‑3 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Start Date | 12.10.2026 (0900 Hrs) |
| Application Last Date | 11.11.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Correction Window | 12.11.2026 to 14.11.2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Helpline | 011‑26160255 (Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM) |
| Official Website | rect.crpf.gov.in |
🧾 Vacancy Details (Post & Gender‑wise)
| Post | Male | Female | Total | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC/GD (Sports Quota) | 150 | 32 | 182 | Level‑4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) |
| CT/GD (Sports Quota) | 258 | 81 | 339 | Level‑3 (₹21,700–₹69,100) |
| Grand Total | 408 | 113 | 521 | – |
*Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease without notice. Any change will be updated on rect.crpf.gov.in. Vacancies are spread across 22 sports disciplines including Athletics, Aquatics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Body Building, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate, Shooting, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Water Sports, Weightlifting, Wushu, Wrestling and Yoga — refer to the detailed notification for discipline/event‑wise breakup.
🎂 Eligibility – Age Limit
- Age: 18 to 23 years as on 01.08.2026.
- Candidates should be born not earlier than 02.08.2003 and not later than 01.08.2008.
- Only the Date of Birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted — no subsequent change requests will be entertained.
Upper Age Relaxation for Meritorious Sportspersons:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 5+3 = 8 years |
| SC / ST | 5+5 = 10 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen (UR) | 5+3 = 8 years (after deducting military service) |
| Ex‑Servicemen (OBC) | 5+3+3 = 11 years (after deducting military service) |
| Ex‑Servicemen (SC/ST) | 5+5+3 = 13 years (after deducting military service) |
*Crucial date for claiming SC/ST/OBC status is the closing date of application, i.e. 11.11.2026. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.
🎓 Eligibility – Educational & Sports Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| HC/GD (Sports Quota) | 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized Board/University, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex‑Servicemen |
| CT/GD (Sports Quota) | Matriculation (10th) or its equivalent from a recognized Board |
Sports Qualification (any one of the following, applicable within the last 2 years from the date of advertisement, i.e. between 30.09.2024 and 30.09.2026):
For HC/GD:
- Represented India in a recognized International Competition (cleared by the Dept. of Sports).
- Represented a State/UT in National Games/Championship (Dept. of Sports/Indian Olympic Association) with a medal or position up to 3rd place.
- Secured 1st or 2nd position in an individual event, or reached finals in a team event, at Inter‑University Tournaments (AIU/Inter University Sports Board).
- Won Gold or Silver in Junior National level Games/Championship/Meet (National Sports Federations).
For CT/GD:
- Represented a State in Senior/Junior National level Games/Championships.
- Represented State School Teams in National Sports/Games for Schools (SGFI) with a medal or position up to 3rd place.
- Represented a State/UT in Khelo India University/Youth/Winter Games with a medal or position up to 3rd place.
- Represented their University in Inter‑University Tournaments (Inter‑University Sports Boards).
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male – UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Ex‑Servicemen (any category) | Exempted (Nil) |
| Female (all categories) | Exempted (Nil) |
*Fee must be paid online through rect.crpf.gov.in only. Applications with any other mode of payment will be rejected. Fee once paid is neither refundable nor adjustable against any other recruitment.
📏 Physical Standards Test (PST)
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 80 cm | – |
| Minimum Chest Expansion | 5 cm | – |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards (Annexure‑D of the notification) | |
*Relaxed height/chest standards apply to Scheduled Tribe candidates, North‑Eastern States candidates, LWE‑affected districts, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh and GTA areas — refer to the detailed notification (Para 7) for exact figures.
🏅 Marking Scheme for Sports Achievements
Merit is decided purely on the basis of marks awarded for the highest sports achievement secured by a candidate (only one, highest, achievement is counted). Key marking slabs include:
| Competition Level | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 100 | 96 | 92 | 80 |
| World Championship / World Cup | 90 | 86 | 82 | 70 |
| Asian Games / Commonwealth Games | 80 | 76 | 72 | 60 |
| Asian/Commonwealth Championship | 70 | 66 | 62 | 50 |
| Youth Olympic Games | 60 | 56 | 52 | 40 |
| National Games / Sr. National Championship (Individual) | 30 | 26 | 22 | 12 |
| Youth/Jr. National Championship / Inter‑University / Khelo India (Individual) | 20 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
*Full marking table (including SAF Games, Asian Championship and team‑event slabs) is available in Para 6(iii) of the detailed notification. Only sports achievements between 30.09.2024 and 30.09.2026 are considered.
📝 Selection Process
- Identity Verification & Biometric Capture – Aadhaar‑based biometric identification at every stage.
- Documentation – Verification of original certificates (age, education, caste, sports achievement, etc.).
- Physical Standards Test (PST) – Height and chest measurement as per prescribed standards.
- Sports Trial Test – Conducted by the Board of Officers for the respective sports discipline; candidates may be subjected to a Dope Test. No marks awarded for the trial — it is qualifying in nature.
- Merit List – Prepared purely on marks obtained for sports achievements (see marking scheme above). Ties are broken by International vs. National achievement, then by age, then alphabetically.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) – As per CAPF medical guidelines.
- Review Medical Examination (RME) – Available for candidates declared unfit in DME, conducted preferably the next day.
💰 Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) – Sportspersons | Level‑4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Constable (GD) – Sportspersons | Level‑3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
*In addition to Basic Pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances admissible in CRPF. The New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme applies to all selected candidates. Selected sportspersons must execute a bond of ₹1,00,000 to serve the Force for a minimum of 3 years.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official CRPF Recruitment website: rect.crpf.gov.in
- Register and create your profile, then upload the sports discipline certificate/document supporting your highest medal/position or level of participation (mandatory — applications without this will be rejected during scrutiny).
- Fill in personal, educational, category and sports achievement details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and other required documents as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (₹100 for Male UR/OBC/EWS; exempted for others) — no other payment mode is accepted.
- Submit the form. One candidate can apply for only ONE post — multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Use the correction window (12.11.2026 to 14.11.2026) only for permitted corrections, if needed.
📅 Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 17.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 12.10.2026 (0900 Hrs) |
| Online Application Last Date | 11.11.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Correction/Modification Window | 12.11.2026 to 14.11.2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Sports Achievement Eligibility Window | 30.09.2024 to 30.09.2026 |
📂 Documents to Keep Ready
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory — used for biometric identification at every stage)
- Matriculation/10th Class Certificate (for DOB & Name verification)
- 10+2 Certificate (for HC/GD post)
- Sports Achievement Certificate in the prescribed Annexure format, signed by the competent awarding authority (National Federation/State Association/University/SGFI/SAI, as applicable)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/EWS), if applicable, in the prescribed format
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if already in Government/Semi‑Government service
- 4 latest passport‑size photographs (same as uploaded with application)
- Valid photo ID proof (Driving License/Voter Card/Aadhaar/College ID/PAN Card)
- Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
ℹ️ Other Important Points to Note
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in any stage of the recruitment process — candidates should come prepared for at least a week's stay at their own arrangement.
- The recruitment is only for meritorious sportspersons — general candidates without a qualifying sports achievement in the specified period are not eligible.
- Selected candidates' performance will be monitored for 2 years; services may be terminated if standards are not maintained, and they may be posted to general duty battalions if performance declines.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed — multiple applications lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Tattoos are permitted only if religious in nature, located on the left forearm or dorsum of the hand, and less than ¼ of that body part in size.
- Female candidates must submit a pregnancy self‑declaration before the PST; found‑pregnant candidates are declared temporarily unfit with the vacancy held for them until after confinement.
- Government/Semi‑Government employees must apply through proper channel with a No Objection Certificate (Annexure‑A).
Money is NOT charged for recruitment in CRPF. If you have paid or promised to pay money to anyone for selection, you are being cheated. If anyone demands money for getting you selected, immediately inform the Chairman of the Recruitment Board, the IG/DIG of the concerned Recruitment Centre, or the nearest Police Station.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
A total of 521 vacancies — 182 for Head Constable (GD) and 339 for Constable (GD) — across 22 sports disciplines.
Q2. Who can apply for this recruitment?
Only meritorious sportspersons who are medal winners/position holders (or, for CT/GD, also certain participants) at the levels of competition specified in Para 4 of the notification, within the last two years, are eligible.
Q3. What is the age limit?
18 to 23 years as on 01.08.2026 (born between 02.08.2003 and 01.08.2008), with age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/Ex‑Servicemen categories.
Q4. What is the application fee?
₹100 for Male UR/OBC/EWS candidates. Fee is exempted for all female candidates and for SC/ST/Ex‑Servicemen candidates.
Q5. Are PwD candidates eligible?
No, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.
Q6. When can I apply online?
The online application window is open from 12.10.2026 (0900 Hrs) to 11.11.2026 (23:59 Hrs) at rect.crpf.gov.in.
Q7. Is there a service bond after selection?
Yes, selected sportspersons must execute a bond of ₹1,00,000 to serve the Force for a minimum of 3 years to promote sports before resigning for other employment.
