The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has invited online applications from eligible male and female Indian citizens for Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) posts under Sports Quota 2026. A total of 521 vacancies are available for meritorious sportspersons who meet the prescribed sports, educational, age and physical eligibility conditions.
About Organization
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) works under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It is one of India’s major Central Armed Police Forces. The recruitment notice is for Group C posts under the Sports Quota 2026.
Post Detail CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is specifically intended for meritorious sportspersons with the sports achievements prescribed in the recruitment notification. Eligible candidates can apply for Head Constable (GD) or Constable (GD) depending on their educational, sports and other eligibility requirements.
➜ Head Constable (GD): 182 Posts
➜ Male: 150 Posts
➜ Female: 32 Posts
➜ Constable (GD): 339 Posts
➜ Male: 258 Posts
➜ Female: 81 Posts
➜ Total Vacancies: 521 Posts
Education
Candidates must have the required educational qualification for the post they are applying for. Head Constable (GD) applicants require higher secondary-level qualification, while Constable (GD) applicants require matriculation. The qualification must be possessed by the prescribed last date.
Education Details
- Head Constable (GD): 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University.
- Constable (GD): Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board.
- The prescribed educational qualification must be available by 11/11/2026.
- Candidates who are awaiting their result or do not possess the required certificate by the last date are not eligible.
- Candidates with qualifications other than recognized Central/State Board qualifications may need the required government equivalence notification.
Salary CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission. In addition to basic pay, eligible employees will receive applicable allowances according to government rules and CRPF regulations.
Salary Details
- Head Constable (GD): Pay Level 4 – ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
- Constable (GD): Pay Level 3 – ₹21,700 to ₹69,100
- Other admissible allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA and other applicable allowances will be provided according to government orders.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for the CRPF Sports Quota recruitment is 18 to 23 years. Age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026. Candidates belonging to eligible categories may receive age relaxation according to the applicable recruitment rules.
Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 23 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01/08/2026.
- Candidates should not have been born before 02/08/2003.
- Candidates should not have been born after 01/08/2008.
- Applicable age relaxation will be provided according to the relevant recruitment rules.
Application Fees
The application fee depends on the candidate’s gender and category. The prescribed fee is applicable to eligible male candidates from UR, OBC and EWS categories. Female candidates and certain reserved categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
Application Fee Detail
➜ UR/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹100
➜ Female Candidates: No Fee
➜ SC Candidates: No Fee
➜ ST Candidates: No Fee
➜ Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
➜ The applicable fee must be paid through the CRPF recruitment website.
➜ The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another recruitment.
Apply Dates
➜ Notification Date: 17/09/2026
➜ Application Start Date: 12/10/2026
➜ Application Start Time: 09:00 AM
➜ Last Date to Apply: 11/11/2026
➜ Last Time: 11:59 PM
➜ Application Correction: 12/11/2026 to 14/11/2026.
Important Links
| Application Form | 12/10/2026 |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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FAQs CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
1. How many vacancies are available in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
A total of 521 vacancies are announced, including 182 Head Constable (GD) posts and 339 Constable (GD) posts.
2. What is the age limit for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment?
The age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 01/08/2026, subject to applicable age relaxation under the relevant rules.
3. What is the educational qualification?
For Head Constable (GD), candidates need 10+2 or equivalent. For Constable (GD), candidates need Matriculation or equivalent.
4. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100 for eligible UR/OBC/EWS male candidates. Female candidates, SC/ST candidates and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the fee.
5. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for submitting the online application and paying the applicable fee is 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
6. What is the selection process?
The recruitment process includes identity/biometric verification, document verification, Physical Standard Test, Sports Trial Test and medical examination, including Review Medical Examination where applicable.
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