Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Directorate General, Ministry of Home Affairs has released a detailed advertisement for CRPF Recruitment 2026 for Meritorious Sportspersons. As per Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports dated 17 September 2026, the force will fill up 521 vacancies under Sports Quota-2026.
This recruitment is only for sportspersons who are medal winners / position holders / participants in International and National level championships. Both Male and Female candidates who are ordinarily residents of India can apply online through the official website https://rect.crpf.gov.in from 12 October 2026.
CRPF Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | CRPF Recruitment 2026 – Sports Quota |
| Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), MHA, Govt. of India |
| Advertisement No. | R.II-21/2026-Sports Dated 17.09.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 521 Posts |
| Post Name | Head Constable (GD) & Constable (GD) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | All India Liability |
| Official Website | rect.crpf.gov.in |
CRPF Vacancy Details 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Post | Head Constable (GD) Against Sports Quota & Constable (GD) Against Sports Quota |
| Total No of Posts | 521 Posts |
| Post Type | Non-Gazetted & Non-Ministerial, Group C, Temporary (Likely to be Permanent) |
| Pay Scale | HC/GD – Level-4 Rs. 25,500-81,100/-, CT/GD – Level-3 Rs. 21,700-69,100/- as per 7th CPC |
| Other Allowances | Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances as admissible in CRPF |
| Service Liability | Liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad, governed by CRPF Act 1949 & Rules 1955 |
Table of Contents
CRPF Post Wise Vacancy 2026 – Level Wise
| Post Name | Pay Level as per 7th CPC | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (General Duty) Against Sports Quota | Level-4 Rs. 25,500-81,100 | 150 | 32 | 182 |
| Constable (General Duty) Against Sports Quota | Level-3 Rs. 21,700-69,100 | 258 | 81 | 339 |
| Grand Total | — | 408 | 113 | 521 |
CRPF has divided 521 posts into 22 sports disciplines.
CRPF Sports Discipline Wise Vacancy Details
| Sports Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Athletics | 101 Posts |
| Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) | 60 Posts |
| Shooting Sports | 53 Posts |
| Kabaddi | 27 Posts |
| Wrestling (Free Style & Greco Roman) | 26 Posts |
| Football | 22 Posts |
| Boxing, Weightlifting, Volleyball, Water Sports, Wushu | 20 Posts Each |
| Judo, Karate, Yoga, Gymnastics, Handball, Basketball, Body Building etc. | Remaining Posts |
Detailed Event wise like 100mtr, 400mtr, Long Jump, High Jump, Goal Keeper, Defender, Power Forward, 55kg, 60kg etc. are mentioned in detailed PDF on CRPF website. The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at any stage.
Eligibility Criteria for CRPF Recruitment 2026
Age Limit: 18 to 23 years as on 01.08.2026. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02/08/2003 and later than 01/08/2008. Age relaxation is applicable as per relevant Recruitment Rules.
Educational Qualification:
- For HC/GD: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University. Date of Birth and Name as recorded in Matriculation certificate will only be accepted.
- For CT/GD: Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized Board.
Sports Qualification Required:
- Sportspersons who have represented Country in International Competition with clearance of Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
- Sportspersons who have represented State/UT in Senior/Junior National level Games/Championships organized by National Sports Federations recognized by Department of Sports with medals or positions up to 3rd place.
- Sportspersons who have secured 1st or 2nd position in individual event in Inter University Tournaments conducted by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
- Gold or Silver medal in individual/team event in Junior National level Games/Championship.
Candidates must have valid sports certificate as on closing date 11/11/2026 and must qualify in Sports Trial / Physical Test / Documentation.
How to Apply for CRPF Recruitment?
Candidates can apply online only through CRPF recruitment portal. Offline application will not be accepted. Follow these steps:
- Go to Important Web-Links section and click on Online Application Form.
- Complete One Time Registration with Aadhaar based authentication.
- Fill personal, educational and sports achievement details and upload necessary documents.
- Pay application fee as per category and submit the form.
- Take printout of application form for future use. CRPF has advised to mention Aadhaar number and produce original Aadhaar at all stages for biometric verification.
Important Dates of CRPF Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 12 October 2026 at 09:00 Hours |
| Last Date of Online Application & Fee Payment | 11 November 2026 at 23:59 Hours |
| Correction / Modification Window | 12 November 2026 to 14 November 2026 |
| Sports Trial / PST / PET / Medical Date | To be Notified on rect.crpf.gov.in |
Important Link of CRPF Recruitment 2026
| Online Application Form | 12/10/2026 |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Free Tools | Click Here |
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| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
5 FAQ on CRPF Recruitment 2026
What is CRPF Recruitment 2026?
CRPF Recruitment 2026 is recruitment of meritorious sportspersons for 521 posts of Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) under Sports Quota against Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports.
How many posts are there in CRPF Recruitment 2026?
Total 521 posts – 182 for Head Constable GD (Male 150, Female 32) in Level-4 and 339 for Constable GD (Male 258, Female 81) in Level-3 across 22 sports disciplines.
What is the qualification for CRPF Recruitment 2026?
For HC/GD – 10+2 pass and for CT/GD – 10th pass from recognized Board. Plus candidate must have represented State/Country in International/National/Inter University level championships with medal/position as per notification.
What is the last date for CRPF Recruitment 2026?
Online application starts from 12 October 2026 and last date is 11 November 2026. Correction window is open from 12 to 14 November 2026.
What is the official website to apply for CRPF Recruitment?
Candidates can apply only through CRPF official recruitment website https://rect.crpf.gov.in. All corrigendum and updates will be published there only.