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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota-2026 against Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports for a total of 521 vacancy seats. The recruitment notification was issued on 17th September 2026. The online application process starts on 12th October 2026 at 09:00 AM, and the last date to apply online is 11th November 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
This recruitment offers an exceptional opportunity for meritorious male and female sportspersons who have represented the country, states, or universities to build a disciplined career in the Central Reserve Police Force. Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly check their discipline-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, and sports achievement criteria before submitting the application form.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Property | Detail |
| Recruitment Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Department Name | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Head Constable (GD) & Constable (GD) under Sports Quota |
| Advt. No. | R.II-21/2026-Sports |
| Total Vacancy | 521 Posts |
| Notification Date | 17/09/2026 |
| Category | CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | rect.crpf.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 17/09/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 12/10/2026 (09:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11/11/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 12/11/2026 to 14/11/2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / ESM / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is 18-23 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.08.2026 (Candidates must not have been born earlier than 02/08/2003 and later than 01/08/2008). (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Head Constable (GD) | 182 | 12th Pass + Meritorious Sports Achievement |
| Constable (GD) | 339 | 10th Pass + Meritorious Sports Achievement |
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest (Unexpanded / Expansion) |
| General / OBC / SC Candidates | 170 CMS | 157 CMS | 80 CMS / Min 5 CMS |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 162.5 CMS | 150.0 CMS | 76 CMS / Min 5 CMS |
| ST of North Eastern States | 157.0 CMS | 147.5 CMS | 76 CMS / Min 5 CMS |
| ST of LWE Affected Districts | 160.0 CMS | 147.5 CMS | 76 CMS / Min 5 CMS |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh | 165.0 CMS | 155.0 CMS | 78 CMS / Min 5 CMS |
| North-Eastern States (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) & GTA | 162.5 CMS / 157 CMS (GTA) | 152.5 CMS | 77 CMS / Min 5 CMS |
Note: Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per standard CAPF medical guidelines.
Mandatory Service Bond
Selected candidates must execute a service bond agreeing to serve in the Force for a minimum period of 3 years to promote sports. In case of resignation or quitting before 3 years, the candidate is required to refund a sum of Rs. 1,00,000/- along with applicable interest.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Identity Verification & Biometric Capture
- Documentation Verification
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Sports Trial Test (Qualifying nature)
- Merit List (Based on marks awarded for sports achievements)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official recruitment portal at rect.crpf.gov.in.
- Complete the registration process by submitting active personal and contact details.
- Fill out the online application form for your designated post and discipline.
- Upload required documents including photograph, signature, thumb impression, educational certificates, and valid sports merit certificates.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- via online mode (if applicable).
- Preview and submit the completed application form, then take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| CRPF Official Website | CRPF |
