CRPF Recruitment 2026: 521 Head Constable & Constable GD Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has released the official notification for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. A total of 521 vacancies are av...
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has released the official notification for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. A total of 521 vacancies are available for eligible meritorious sportspersons, including 182 Head Constable (General Duty) and 339 Constable (General Duty) posts. Eligible male and female Indian citizens can apply online for this recruitment. The application process will start from 12th October 2026 and the last date to apply is 11th November 2026. CRPF Recruitment 2026 – 521 Head Constable & Constable GD Posts Check the complete details of this recruitment including organization, post names, total vacancies, salary, educational qualification, age limit, important dates, application fee, sports qualification, selection process, and application procedure.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the official advertisement number and notification date released by CRPF for the Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.
| Advertisement No. | R.II-21/2026-Sports |
| Advertisement Date | 17 Sep 2026 |
Basic Details
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| Organisation | Central Reserve Police Force |
| Designation | Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 521 |
| Salary | ₹21,700 - ₹81,100 |
| Qualifications | 10+2 / Matriculation / meritorious sportspersons |
| Age Limit | 18 - 23 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
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| Notification Date | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 has announced 521 vacancies for Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) posts.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (General Duty) | 182 |
| Constable (General Duty) | 339 |
| Total | 521 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, sports achievement and other eligibility requirements mentioned in the official CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | Candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/University and must fulfill the prescribed sports achievement and other eligibility conditions. |
| Constable (GD) | Candidates should have passed Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board and must fulfill the prescribed sports achievement and other eligibility conditions. |
| Age Limit | The basic age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 1st August 2026. Applicable age relaxation will be provided according to Government rules and the recruitment notification. |
| Sports Qualification | Candidates must possess the prescribed sports achievements in the eligible sports disciplines during the period specified in the official notification. |
| Physical Standards | Candidates must fulfill the prescribed physical standards, including height, chest and weight requirements, subject to applicable relaxations. |
Application Fee
Check the category-wise application fee and available payment methods for this recruitment process.
| Male UR / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- |
| Female Candidates | ₹ 00/- |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | ₹ 00/- |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates can pay the applicable application fee through the online payment facility available on the CRPF recruitment portal.
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Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted through various stages of the CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 selection process.
- Identity Check and Biometric Verification
- Document Verification
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Sports Trial Test
- Merit List based on Sports Achievement
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Review Medical Examination (RME), wherever applicable
Important Links
Find all important recruitment links including the official notification, online application form, admit card, answer key, and result updates released by CRPF.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Follow the step-by-step application process carefully before submitting the online application form for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.
- Visit the official CRPF Recruitment website.
- Open the Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Register using your basic details.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Enter educational and sports achievement details.
- Upload the required documents and sports certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit and download the final application form for future reference.
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates must upload the required documents in the prescribed format and size mentioned in the official notification to avoid rejection of the application form.
| Sports Achievement Certificate | Required as per the sports qualification specified in the official notification |
| Educational Certificate | Required as applicable for the post |
| Photograph | Upload in the prescribed format and size mentioned in the application portal |
| Signature | Upload in the prescribed format and size mentioned in the application portal |
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