| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Exam Name | CRPF Head Constable / Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 |
| Posts | Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) under Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 521 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 12 Oct 2026 (9 AM) to 11 Nov 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Qualification | 10th Pass for Constable, 10+2 for Head Constable, plus sports achievement |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years as on 01 Aug 2026 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs.21,700 - Rs.81,100 |
| Application Fee | Male Gen/OBC/EWS: Rs.100 | Female, SC, ST and Ex-servicemen: Free |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | https://rect.crpf.gov.in |
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released the CRPF Head Constable and Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification for 521 vacancies with a last date of 11 Nov 2026. The pay scale is Rs.21,700 - Rs.81,100. Police recruitment offers a respected career in public service — with job security, uniform allowances, housing facilities and regular promotions based on seniority and merit.
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) (under the Directorate General, CRPF, Ministry of Home Affairs) is handling this recruitment end-to-end, from issuing the official notification through to declaring the final merit list. Candidates who've cleared 10th / Matriculation from a recognised board and want an early start to a government career will find this post relevant.
Selection for CRPF Head Constable and Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 follows 7 stages as given in the notification: (1) Online application and scrutiny of eligibility and sports certificate; (2) Identity verification with biometric capture; (3) Documentation (original certificate verification); (4) Physical Standard Test (PST); the remaining steps are listed in the Selection Process section on this page. Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification for category-wise vacancy details, confirm they meet the eligibility criteria, and keep scanned copies of the required documents ready. It is best to complete the application well before the last date of 11 Nov 2026, since official portals often slow down closer to the deadline. NaukriKhoj.in summarises this information for convenience, but the official notification always takes precedence in case of any discrepancy.
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years as on 01 Aug 2026 (born between 02 Aug 2003 and 01 Aug 2008), with relaxation as per rules |
| Education | Head Constable: 10+2 or equivalent. Constable: 10th Pass (Matriculation). Both posts also need a qualifying sports achievement in the last two years |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (male and female candidates ordinarily resident in India) |
| Other | Your medal or participation certificate must fall between 30 Sep 2024 and 30 Sep 2026, and it has to be uploaded to your profile before you apply or the form is rejected. Persons with disabilities cannot apply. Serving government employees need a No Objection Certificate from their employer. Selected candidates sign a Rs.1,00,000 bond to serve at least 3 years. |
| Physical Fitness | Height: Male 170 cm, Female 157 cm. Chest (male): 80 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion. Weight proportionate to height and age. Relaxation available for ST and certain regions. Sports trial test in the candidate's own discipline |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Meritorious Sportsperson) | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 8 years (5+3) |
| SC / ST | 10 years (5+5) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 8 years (5+3) after deducting military service rendered |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 11 years (5+3+3) after deducting military service rendered |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 13 years (5+5+3) after deducting military service rendered |
| Departmental candidates (3 years continuous service) | Up to 5 years, plus 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL) |
| Post / पद | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay | Notification | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (General Duty) against Sports Quota (Male 150, Female 32) | 182 | 10+2 or equivalent + sports achievement in the last two years | ₹Level 4: 25,500 - 81,100 | — | — |
| Constable (General Duty) against Sports Quota (Male 258, Female 81) | 339 | 10th Pass (Matriculation) + sports achievement in the last two years | ₹Level 3: 21,700 - 69,100 | — | — |
| Total Vacancies / एकूण रिक्त पदे | 521 | ||||
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (unexpanded) | 80 cm | Not applicable |
| Chest expansion | Minimum 5 cm | Not applicable |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age | Proportionate to height and age |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Trial in own discipline | Conducted by the Board of Officers for the candidate's sports discipline. No marks are given, but failing the trial means no recruitment |
| Dope test | Candidates may be subjected to a dope test on the day of the trial |
| Recording | Videography and photography are done during the trial. No re-trial appeals |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Detailed Medical Examination (DME) | For candidates selected in order of merit as per vacancies, as per MHA medical guidelines |
| Review Medical Examination (RME) | For candidates declared unfit in DME who give written consent within 24 hours, usually the next day |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male candidates (UR / OBC / EWS) | Rs.100 (online only) |
| Female candidates (all categories) | Exempted |
| SC / ST candidates | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| Sports Discipline | CT/GD Male | CT/GD Female | HC/GD Male | HC/GD Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) | 29 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| Archery | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Athletics | 50 | 10 | 37 | 4 | 101 |
| Badminton | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Basketball | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Body Building | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Boxing | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 20 |
| Football | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 22 |
| Gymnastics | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| Handball | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Hockey | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| Judo | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| Kabaddi | 18 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 27 |
| Karate | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| Shooting | 26 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 53 |
| Taekwondo | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 20 |
| Weightlifting | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 19 |
| Wushu | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 20 |
| Wrestling | 10 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 26 |
| Yoga | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 258 | 81 | 150 | 32 | 521 |
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (in Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) Sportsperson | Level 4 | 25,500 - 81,100 |
| Constable (GD) Sportsperson | Level 3 | 21,700 - 69,100 |
| Post | Eligible Achievement |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | Represented India in recognised international events (with Sports Ministry clearance); or represented a State/UT in National Games or National Championships and won medal/position up to 3rd; or 1st/2nd position in an individual event at Inter-University tournaments (team must reach final in team events); or Gold/Silver in Junior National level events |
| Constable (GD) | Represented a State in Senior/Junior National Games or Championships; or represented State School teams in SGFI National School Games and won up to 3rd place; or represented State/UT in Khelo India University/Youth/Winter Games and won up to 3rd place; or represented a University in Inter-University tournaments |
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games (Summer/Winter) | 100 | 96 | 92 | 80 |
| World Championship / World Cup | 90 | 86 | 82 | 70 |
| Asian Games / Commonwealth Games | 80 | 76 | 72 | 60 |
| Asian Championship / Cup / Commonwealth Championship | 70 | 66 | 62 | 50 |
| Youth Olympic Games | 60 | 56 | 52 | 40 |
| Youth/Junior World Championship / World Cup | 55 | 51 | 47 | 35 |
| Youth/Junior Asian and Commonwealth Championship | 50 | 46 | 42 | 30 |
| SAF Games and recognised international competitions (min. 7 countries) | 40 | 36 | 32 | 26 |
| National Games / Senior National Championship (Individual) | 30 | 26 | 22 | 12 |
| National Games / Senior National Championship (Team event) | 26 | 22 | 18 | 8 |
| Junior National / Inter University / School Games / Khelo India (Individual) | 20 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Junior National / Inter University / School Games / Khelo India (Team event) | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Category | Height Male (cm) | Height Female (cm) | Chest Male (unexpanded / expansion cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150.0 | 76 / 5 |
| ST candidates of North Eastern States | 157.0 | 147.5 | Not stated |
| ST candidates of Left-Wing Extremism affected districts | 160.0 | 147.5 | Not stated |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh | 165.0 | 155.0 | 78 / 5 |
| Candidates from NE States (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) | 162.5 | 152.5 | 77 / 5 |
| Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) | 157.0 | 152.5 | 77 / 5 |
| Document | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Matriculation / 10th certificate | Only valid proof of date of birth and name |
| Educational certificates | 10+2 for Head Constable, Matriculation for Constable (as on 11 Nov 2026) |
| Sports certificate in prescribed annexure format | Signed by the authority specified (Federation Secretary, University Dean of Sports, State Education Directorate, SAI officer etc.) |
| Caste certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST) or EWS certificate | In prescribed format only. EWS certificate valid for 2026-27 |
| OBC (NCL) undertaking | Required for candidates claiming OBC reservation |
| Height and chest relaxation certificate | Only if claiming relaxation |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | For candidates serving in Govt./Semi-Govt. departments |
| Domicile certificate | As applicable |
| Four passport size photographs | Same as uploaded with the application |
| Photo ID proof in original (Aadhaar, Driving Licence, Voter ID, PAN etc.) | Aadhaar based biometric is used at all stages |
A quick side-by-side against other Police / Army recruitments currently listed on NaukriKhoj.in, so you can judge where this opportunity stands before you apply.
| CRPF Head Constable and Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (this job) | Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 | ITBP Constable (General Duty) Sportsperson Recruitment 2025 — 126 Posts (Sports Quota) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Organisation | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | Assam Rifles | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) |
| 👥 Vacancies | 521 | 354 | 126 |
| 💰 Salary | Rs.21,700 - Rs.81,100 | As per Assam Rifles pay scale | Rs.21700 - Rs.69100 |
| 🎓 Qualification | Head Constable: 10+2 or equivalent. Constable: 10th Pass (Matriculation). Both posts also need a qualifying sports achievement in the last two years | 10th Pass + ITI / Diploma for most trades; 10+2 for Warrant Officer trades (trade-wise, see vacancy table) | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized board, combined with a genuine sports achievement — medal or participation at International/National/Inter-University/Khelo India level between 01/01/2024 and 01/11/2026 |
| 📅 Last Date | 11 Nov 2026 | 28 Oct 2026 | 1 Nov 2026 |
⚠️ For reference only. Always verify from official govt website before applying.
| इतर | तुमचे पदक किंवा सहभाग प्रमाणपत्र 30 सप्टेंबर 2024 ते 30 सप्टेंबर 2026 दरम्यानचे असले पाहिजे आणि अर्ज करण्याआधी ते प्रोफाइलमध्ये अपलोड करावे लागते, नाहीतर अर्ज बाद होतो. दिव्यांग उमेदवार अर्ज करू शकत नाहीत. सरकारी नोकरीत असलेल्यांना नियोक्त्याचे NOC लागते. निवड झालेल्यांना किमान 3 वर्षे सेवा देण्याचा 1,00,000 रुपयांचा बॉन्ड भरावा लागतो. |
| राष्ट्रीयत्व | भारतीय नागरिक (भारतात सामान्यतः वास्तव्य करणारे पुरुष आणि महिला उमेदवार) |
| वयोमर्यादा | 01 ऑगस्ट 2026 रोजी 18 ते 23 वर्षे (जन्म 02 ऑगस्ट 2003 ते 01 ऑगस्ट 2008 दरम्यान), नियमांनुसार वयात सूट |
| शारीरिक तंदुरुस्ती | उंची: पुरुष 170 सेमी, महिला 157 सेमी. छाती (पुरुष): न फुगवता 80 सेमी आणि 5 सेमी फुगवणे. वजन उंची आणि वयाच्या प्रमाणात. ST आणि काही प्रदेशातील उमेदवारांना सूट. स्वतःच्या खेळात स्पोर्ट्स ट्रायल टेस्ट |
| शिक्षण | हेड कॉन्स्टेबल: 12वी किंवा समकक्ष. कॉन्स्टेबल: 10वी पास. दोन्ही पदांसाठी गेल्या दोन वर्षांतील पात्र क्रीडा कामगिरी आवश्यक |
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