CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Notification
Recruitment of Meritorious Sportspersons for the post of Head Constable and Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota-2026 in CRPF
SarkariHawk is not a government website. Confirm every detail in the official notice.
CRPF has 521 sports quota vacancies for Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD): 182 Head Constable and 339 Constable posts for men and women who have represented or won medals in recognised sports competitions. Apply online at rect.crpf.gov.in from 12 October 2026 (9 am) to 11 November 2026 (11:59 pm).
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 at a glance
- CRPF Sports Quota 2026 status
- Form open
- CRPF Sports Quota 2026 last date
- 11 Nov 2026, 23:59 IST
- Total vacancies
- 521 (Head Constable (GD), Sports Quota — 150 male, 32 female / Constable (GD), Sports Quota — 258 male, 81 female)
- Age limit
- 18–23 years, as on 1 Aug 2026
- Application fee
- UR / OBC / EWS (male): ₹100; Women / SC / ST / Ex-servicemen: Exempted
- Qualification
- 10th pass / 12th pass
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Important Dates
- Advertisement dated
- Online application starts
- Last date to apply and pay fee
- Correction window12 to 14 November 2026
- Admit card (documents, PST, trial test)Not yet announced
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Application Fee
| UR / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹100 |
|---|---|
| Women / SC / ST / Ex-servicemen | Exempted |
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Aug 2026
| Age limit | 18–23 years |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: Unreserved (meritorious sportspersons) | 5 years |
| Relaxation: OBC (NCL) | 8 years (5 + 3) |
| Relaxation: SC / ST | 10 years (5 + 5) |
| Relaxation: Ex-servicemen (UR / OBC / SC-ST) | 8 / 11 / 13 years, after deducting military service from actual age |
| Relaxation: Departmental candidates (3 years' continuous service) | Up to 5 years, plus 5 more for SC/ST and 3 more for OBC (NCL) |
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Eligibility
- Head Constable (GD): 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board or university. Constable (GD): Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent. You must hold the qualification by 11 November 2026.
- Age 18 to 23 years on 1 August 2026. Meritorious sportspersons get 5 extra years (UR), 8 (OBC-NCL) or 10 (SC/ST); ex-servicemen get more after their military service is deducted.
- A sports record at the levels the notice lists for your post, such as representing India internationally, medals up to 3rd place at national level, Inter-University positions or SGFI school games medals, earned from 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026.
- Physical standards: height 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women (lower for ST candidates and listed regions); men need an 80 cm chest with 5 cm expansion.
- Indian citizens only. Persons with disabilities are not eligible, and government employees must apply through their employer with a No Objection Certificate.
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Selection Process
- Scrutiny of online applications; admit cards go to candidates whose forms are in order.
- Identity check with biometric capture, then documentation: original certificates of age, education, category and sports achievement are checked.
- Physical Standard Test (height, and chest for men).
- Sports Trial Test in your discipline. It must be passed but gives no marks; a dope test may be done.
- Merit list on marks for your highest sports achievement, discipline by discipline.
- Detailed Medical Examination, with a Review Medical Examination for those declared unfit who ask for it.
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD), Sports Quota — 150 male, 32 female | 10+2 or equivalent, plus the sports achievement in the notice | 182 |
| Constable (GD), Sports Quota — 258 male, 81 female | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent, plus the sports achievement in the notice | 339 |
| Total | 521 | |
How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota 2026
- Visit rect.crpf.gov.in and create your profile. The form opens on 12 October 2026 at 9 am.
- Upload the certificate of your highest medal, position or level of participation in your profile before you apply; without it the application is rejected at scrutiny.
- Fill in the online form and choose the post and sports discipline you are applying for. Write your name and date of birth exactly as in your Class 10 certificate. Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Pay the ₹100 fee online if you are a UR, OBC or EWS male candidate. Women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen pay nothing.
- Submit by 11 November 2026, 11:59 pm. Mistakes can be corrected from 12 to 14 November 2026.
- Download your admit card from the CRPF website when it is issued; it is not sent by post.
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Important Links
Update timeline
CRPF Sports Quota 2026: Complete Details
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 vacancies by post
The Central Reserve Police Force has advertised 521 vacancies (advertisement R.II-21/2026-Sports, dated 17 September 2026) for meritorious sportspersons. There are 182 Head Constable (GD) posts, 150 for men and 32 for women, and 339 Constable (GD) posts, 258 for men and 81 for women. These are Group C, non-gazetted posts with all-India service liability.
The vacancies are spread across 22 disciplines. Athletics has the most at 101, followed by aquatics with 60 and shooting with 53. CRPF says the numbers are tentative and may change.
Who can apply: education, age and sports record
For Head Constable you need 10+2 or an equivalent, and for Constable you need Class 10, held by 11 November 2026. The age limit is 18 to 23 years on 1 August 2026, with 5 extra years for UR, 8 for OBC (NCL) and 10 for SC/ST sportspersons.
Your sports record must fall between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026. Head Constable applicants need a higher level, such as representing India, a medal up to 3rd place for their state at nationals, or a first or second place at Inter-University level. Constable applicants can also qualify through SGFI school games medals, Khelo India medals or Inter-University participation.
Physical standards and medical fitness
Men need a height of 170 cm and women 157 cm. ST candidates need 162.5 cm (men) and 150 cm (women), with other relaxed heights for the North-East, the Gorkha Territorial Administration area and listed communities and states. Men need an unexpanded chest of 80 cm with at least 5 cm expansion.
Distance vision must be 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses. Colour blindness, knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins and squint disqualify a candidate.
How the merit list is made
There is no written exam. Each candidate gets marks for one highest medal or level of participation: 100, 96, 92 or 80 at the Olympics (gold, silver, bronze, participation), 90 to 70 at a World Championship, and 30 to 12 for an individual event at the National Games or Senior Nationals.
After documents and the Physical Standard Test, candidates take a sports trial test in their discipline. It must be passed but carries no marks. On equal marks, a better national-level record ranks higher, then the older candidate, then alphabetical order of name in English.
Salary, fee and important dates
Head Constable (GD) is at Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) and Constable (GD) at Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100), with DA, HRA and other allowances. The new defined contribution pension scheme applies.
The fee is ₹100 for male UR, OBC and EWS candidates; women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen pay nothing. The online form is open from 12 October 2026 at 9 am to 11 November 2026 at 11:59 pm, with corrections from 12 to 14 November. Selected players sign a ₹1,00,000 bond to serve at least 3 years.
CRPF Sports Quota 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in CRPF Sports Quota 2026?
521 tentative vacancies: 182 Head Constable (GD) posts (150 men, 32 women) and 339 Constable (GD) posts (258 men, 81 women), spread over 22 sports disciplines.
What is the last date to apply for CRPF Sports Quota 2026?
11 November 2026 at 11:59 pm, for both the online form and the fee. Applications open on 12 October 2026 at 9 am.
What is the age limit for CRPF HC and Constable sports quota?
18 to 23 years as on 1 August 2026. The upper limit is raised by 5 years for UR, 8 for OBC (NCL) and 10 for SC/ST sportspersons, and by 8, 11 or 13 years for ex-servicemen after deducting military service.
What is the qualification for CRPF Sports Quota 2026?
Head Constable (GD) needs 10+2 and Constable (GD) needs Class 10, both from a recognised board. You also need a sports achievement at the levels listed in the notice, earned between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026.
What is the application fee?
₹100 for male UR, OBC and EWS candidates, paid online. Women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen are exempt. The fee is not refunded.
What is the salary of CRPF Head Constable and Constable sports quota?
Head Constable (GD): Pay Level-4, ₹25,500–81,100. Constable (GD): Pay Level-3, ₹21,700–69,100. Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances are paid as admissible.
Is there a written exam in CRPF Sports Quota 2026?
No. The merit list is made from marks for your best sports achievement, for example 100 for an Olympic gold and 30 for an individual gold at the National Games. The sports trial test must be passed but carries no marks.
What is the height required for CRPF sports quota?
170 cm for men and 157 cm for women. ST candidates and candidates from listed regions get lower standards, for example 162.5 cm and 150 cm for ST candidates.
Do selected sportspersons have to sign a bond?
Yes. They must give a bond of ₹1,00,000 to serve the force for at least 3 years, and their sports performance is watched for 2 years after joining.
Related exams
More jobs like this
Forms closing soon: all last dates →Check your age for CRPF Sports Quota 2026 →
How this page was made
Drafted automatically from the official CRPF notice. The posts, dates, fees and age limit were cross-checked by two independent automated readers of that notice; pages where they disagree are reviewed by the editor before publishing.
No corrections so far.
Spotted a mistake? Report itSarkariHawk is an independent site, not a government website.