CRPF Sports Quota 2026: 521 Head Constable, Constable GD Posts
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has invited applications for CRPF Head Constable and Constable GD (Sports Quota), 521 vacancies, All India liability, anywhere in India or abroad. The last date to apply is 11 November 2026. Age is counted as on 1 August 2026. Details below are from the official notice: CRPF Directorate General advertisement for recruitment of meritorious sportspersons to Head Constable and Constable (GD) under Sports Quota 2026, signed 17/09/2026, and the short notice on rect.crpf.gov.in. Helpline 011-26160255.
- Organization
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Post Name
- CRPF Head Constable and Constable GD (Sports Quota)
- Total Vacancy
- 521
- Application Mode
- Online only, on rect.crpf.gov.in
- Job Location
- All India liability, anywhere in India or abroad
- Official Website
- rect.crpf.gov.in
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement signed | 17 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 12 October 2026, 9:00 am |
| Application end | 11 November 2026, 11:59 pm |
| Correction window | 12 November to 14 November 2026 |
The CRPF is recruiting 521 sportspersons as Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) under Sports Quota 2026. There is no written exam. Your rank comes only from the marks for your best medal. Apply on rect.crpf.gov.in from 12 October to 11:59 pm on 11 November 2026.
The advertisement was signed on 17 September 2026, but the form opened only on 12 October. Read it in full in the official PDF.
521 posts, two ranks
| Post | Men | Women | Total | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | 150 | 32 | 182 | Level 4, Rs 25,500-81,100 |
| Constable (GD) | 258 | 81 | 339 | Level 3, Rs 21,700-69,100 |
| Total | 408 | 113 | 521 |
The jobs are Group C, temporary but likely to be made permanent, with all-India and abroad posting liability. The new pension scheme (NPS) applies.
Seats by discipline
| Discipline | Seats | Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 101 | Wrestling | 26 |
| Aquatics (swimming, diving, water polo) | 60 | Football | 22 |
| Shooting | 53 | Boxing | 20 |
| Kabaddi | 27 | Volleyball | 20 |
| Karate | 17 | Water sports (kayak, canoe, rowing) | 20 |
| Basketball | 16 | Wushu | 20 |
| Judo | 16 | Weightlifting | 19 |
| Hockey | 15 | Taekwondo | 14 |
| Gymnastics | 12 | Handball | 12 |
| Yoga | 12 | Bodybuilding | 11 |
| Badminton | 5 | Archery | 3 |
Seats are fixed by event and weight class, not just by sport. Boxing, for example, has one seat at 50 kg men and four at 60 kg across men and women. Check that your exact event appears in the table in the PDF before you pay.
Age: 23, plus 5 for every sportsperson
The base limit is 18 to 23 on 1 August 2026. Every meritorious sportsperson gets 5 extra years, and the category relaxation sits on top: up to 28 for UR, 31 for OBC (NCL) and 33 for SC and ST.
Watch the birth dates. Para 4 prints "not born earlier than 02/08/2003 and later than 01/08/2008". Para 5 prints 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008, with the same cut-off date of 1 August 2026. If you were born between 2 January and 1 August 2003, or between 2 January and 1 August 2008, the two paragraphs disagree on your eligibility. Check with the CRPF helpline (011-26160255) before you pay.
The two-year medal window
Only achievements between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026 count. Head Constable needs one of these:
- representing India in a recognised international event, with Sports Ministry clearance
- a medal or a top-3 place for your State or UT at a national championship of a recognised federation, or the National Games
- 1st or 2nd in an individual event at the inter-university tournament, or reaching the final in a team event
- a gold or silver at the junior nationals
For Constable, any one of these is enough: representing your State at the senior or junior nationals; a medal or top-3 place for your State school team at the National School Games (SGFI); a medal or top-3 place for your State or UT at the Khelo India University, Youth or Winter Games; or representing your university at the Inter-University tournament.
Physical standards and medical
| Standard | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Height, ST candidates | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| Height, ST of North East | 157 cm | 147.5 cm |
| Chest (men) | 80 cm, with 5 cm expansion |
Other regional relaxations apply for Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, the North East and the Gorkha Territorial Administration area, with a certificate in the Annexure I format.
Vision must be 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses or lenses, and colour blindness disqualifies. Knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins and squint lead to rejection. Tattoos are allowed only on the inner left forearm or the back of the hand, and must be smaller than a quarter of that part.
Costs nobody mentions
- No travel allowance, lodging or boarding. Plan for at least a week at the venue at your own cost.
- A Rs 1,00,000 bond to serve at least 3 years before resigning for another job.
- You may face a dope test on the day of the sports trial. There is no appeal for a re-trial.
How the medal marks work is on the selection page. If you are also eligible for ITBP, see the ITBP sports quota notice.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Base age, both posts | 18 to 23 on 1 August 2026 | 23 years |
| Unreserved sportspersons | 5 years | 28 years |
| OBC (NCL) sportspersons | 5 + 3 = 8 years | 31 years |
| SC and ST sportspersons | 5 + 5 = 10 years | 33 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 8 (UR), 11 (OBC) or 13 (SC, ST) years after deducting military service | As calculated |
Educational Qualification
- Head Constable (GD): 10+2 or equivalent, or the equivalent Army qualification for ex-Army personnel.
- Constable (GD): Matriculation or equivalent.
- Qualification must be held on 11 November 2026.
- Sports achievement in an eligible competition between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026. Head Constable needs a higher level (international, national medal up to 3rd, inter-university 1st or 2nd, or junior national gold or silver) than Constable.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC and EWS men | Rs 100, online only, not refundable |
| Women, SC, ST and Ex-servicemen | Exempt |
How to Apply
- 1Apply on https://rect.crpf.gov.in from 9:00 am on 12 October to 11:59 pm on 11 November 2026.
- 2Pick one discipline and event from the advertised table. Only the advertised events have seats.
- 3Keep sports certificates in the formats the advertisement prescribes for your level. Only the single highest medal in the window earns marks.
- 4Use the 12 to 14 November correction window for any fix. Plan for a week at the venue at your own cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Merit is drawn only from the marks for your best sports achievement. The sports trial is pass or fail and carries no marks.
18 to 23 on 1 August 2026, plus 5 years for every sportsperson, so up to 28 for UR, 31 for OBC and 33 for SC and ST.
Only those won between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026. An Olympic gold gives 100 marks. A junior national individual gold gives 20.
No. CRPF gives no travel, lodging or boarding. Come prepared to stay at least a week at your own cost.
Yes. A bond of Rs 1,00,000 that you will serve at least 3 years before resigning for another job.