CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota 2026. The CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued under Advertisement Number R.II-21/2026-Sports for a total of 521 vacancies (182 posts for Head Constable/GD and 339 posts for Constable/GD). The CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 official notification has been released on 22 September 2026. Eligible male and female candidates can submit their online applications starting from 12th October 2026 (09:00 AM) until the closing date of 11th November 2026 (11:59 PM).
This recruitment provides a significant opportunity for meritorious sportspersons who have represented the country, states, or universities and achieved medals or positions in recognized national or international competitions. The selected candidates will be appointed on a temporary basis (likely to be made permanent) in Group “C” non-gazetted posts and will carry an all-India service liability. Candidates are strongly advised to check all eligibility conditions, sports achievements validity, and physical standards before submitting their applications through the official CRPF portal.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Post Name | Head Constable (GD) & Constable (GD) under Sports Quota |
| Advt. No. | R.II-21/2026-Sports |
| Total Vacancy | 521 |
| Notification Date | 17/09/2026 |
| Category | CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | rect.crpf.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 22/09/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 12/10/2026 (09:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11/11/2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Correction / Modification Window | 12/11/2026 to 14/11/2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / ESM / Female (All Categories) | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is 18-23 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.08.2026 (candidates should not have been born earlier than 02/08/2003 and later than 01/08/2008). (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Head Constable (GD) | 182 (Male: 150, Female: 32) | 10+2 Pass & Meritorious Sportsperson |
| Constable (GD) | 339 (Male: 258, Female: 81) | 10th Pass & Meritorious Sportsperson |
Physical Standards (PST)
| Standard | Male | Female |
| Height (General) | 170 CMS | 157 CMS |
| Height (ST Category) | 162.5 CMS | 150.0 CMS |
| Chest (General) | 80 CMS (+5 CMS expansion) | N/A |
| Chest (ST Category) | 76 CMS (+5 CMS expansion) | N/A |
Mandatory Service Bond
Selected candidates are required to submit an undertaking bond of Rs. 1,00,000/- to serve the force for a minimum period of 3 years to promote sports in CRPF before resigning or leaving service.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Biometric Verification & Document Verification
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Sports Trial Test
- Merit List (Based on Sports Achievement Marks)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official CRPF recruitment portal at rect.crpf.gov.in.
- Register/create your profile and upload your sports achievement certificates for verification.
- Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and sports details.
- Pay the prescribed application fee of Rs. 100/- via online mode (if applicable).
- Submit the completed application form and print a copy for future reference.
Important Links
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| CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 12.10.2026) | Apply Online |
| CRPF Official Website | CRPF |
