CRPF Sports Quota posts
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued an advertisement notification for the recruitment of meritorious sportspersons (Male & Female) to the posts of Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota 2026. These Group "C" posts are temporary but likely to be made permanent, with all-India service liability.
Total Posts: 521
Details:
Head Constable (General Duty) / HC-GD (Sports Quota): 182 posts (Men: 150, Women: 32)
Constable (General Duty) / CT-GD (Sports Quota): 339 posts (Men: 258, Women: 81)
Eligibility: Head Constable (GD): Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board or university. Must have represented the country in international competitions OR secured 1st to 3rd place in National Games/Championships/Inter-University tournaments. For Constable (GD) posts, candidates must have passed the 10th standard. They must have represented their state or Union Territory in national-level championships or participated in the Khelo India Games or National School Games.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 23 years of age as of 01/08/2026 (candidates must not have been born before 02/08/2003 or after 01/08/2008). Age relaxation is provided: 5 years for unreserved category sportspersons, 8 years for OBC (NCL) candidates, and 10 years for SC/ST candidates.
Salary: Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 for Head Constable (GD) posts; Rs. 21,700 - Rs. 69,100 for Constable (GD) posts. Additional allowances are applicable.
Selection Process: Selection will be based on a Physical Standard Test, Sports Trial Test, preparation of a merit list based on marks obtained in sports certificates, medical examinations, and verification of original certificates.
Examination Fee: Rs. 100; No application fee for women, SC, ST, and ex-servicemen candidates.
Application mode: Online.
Application start date: 12.10.2026.
Application closing date: 11.11.2026.
Website:https://rect.crpf.gov.in/
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