CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released the official notification for the recruitment of Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota 2026. A total of 521 vacancies have been announced, including 182 posts for Head Constable (GD) and 339 posts for Constable (GD). The notification was released on 22 September 2026 under Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online from 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM. The last date to submit the online application form is 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Recruitment Organization Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Advt. No. R.II-21/2026-Sports Post Name Head Constable (GD) & Constable (GD) under Sports Quota Total Vacancy 521 Job Location All India Last Date to Apply 11 November 2026 Mode of Application Online Category CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Official Website rect.crpf.gov.in
Notification Release Date: 22 September 2026
Online Application Start Date: 12 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 11 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Application Correction Window: 12 to 14 November 2026
General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
SC / ST / ESM: No Fee
All Female Candidates: No Fee
Payment Mode: Online
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 23 Years
Age Limit Calculation Date: 01 August 2026
Date of Birth: Candidates must be born between 2 August 2003 and 1 August 2008.
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per recruitment rules.
Post Name Qualification Constable (GD) Class 10th pass and a valid sports certificate Head Constable (GD) Class 12th pass and a valid sports certificate
Post Name Vacancies Constable (GD) 339 (Male-258, Female-81) Head Constable (GD) 182 (Male-150, Female-32)
Constable (GD): Pay Level 3 — ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month
Head Constable (GD): Pay Level 4 — ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
Document Verification
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Sports Trial Test
Medical Examination
Type Category Male Female Height General / OBC / SC 170 CM 157 CM ST 162.5 CM 150 CM Hill Area Candidates 165 CM 155 CM Chest General / OBC / SC 80-85 CM Not Applicable ST 76-81 CM Hill Area Candidates 78-83 CM Weight All Category Proportionate to height and age Proportionate to height and age
