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CRPF Head Constable & Constable Sports Quota Recruitment

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)  ·  All India

Central Reserve Police Force has invited online applications from eligible meritorious sportspersons for 521 Head Constable/GD and Constable/GD posts under Sports Quota-2026: 182 HC/GD and 339 CT/GD vacancies. The posts are Group C, temporary basis likely to be made permanent, with all-India liability.

Vacancies521
Age limit18–23 years as on 01.08.2026; category-wise age relaxation as prescribed
Pay scaleHC/GD: Pay Level-4, ₹25,500–₹81,100; CT/GD: Pay Level-3, ₹21,700–₹69,100
Job typeCentral Govt
Exam Fee₹100 for male UR/OBC/EWS candidates; fee exempted for female candidates and SC/ST/Ex-servicemen

Important dates

Application starts17 Sep 2026
Last date11 Nov 2026 (till Online application closes on 11.11.2026 at 23:59 hours; correction/modification: 12.11.2026 to 14.11.2026)
Exam DateNot disclosed yet

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post No.Name of the PostVacancies
1Head Constable (General Duty) - Sports Quota182
2Constable (General Duty) - Sports Quota339
Total521

Educational Qualification

Post No. 1 (Head Constable (General Duty) - Sports Quota): 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University recognized by the Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel, plus prescribed meritorious sportsperson eligibility and sports achievement requirements.

Post No. 2 (Constable (General Duty) - Sports Quota): Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board, plus prescribed meritorious sportsperson eligibility and sports achievement requirements.

Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are available?
There are 521 vacancies: 182 Head Constable/GD (150 male, 32 female) and 339 Constable/GD (258 male, 81 female).
What is the application period?
Online applications are open from 12.10.2026 to 11.11.2026. Correction/modification is allowed from 12.11.2026 to 14.11.2026.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 01.08.2026, with applicable category-wise relaxation.
What is the educational qualification?
HC/GD requires 10+2 or equivalent; CT/GD requires Matriculation or equivalent, along with the prescribed sports qualification and achievement criteria.
What is the application fee?
Male UR/OBC/EWS candidates must pay ₹100. Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted.
What is the selection process?
The recruitment process includes identity/biometric verification, document verification, Physical Standard Test (PST), Sports Trial Test, Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME), as applicable. Merit is based on sports certificate/achievement marks.
What are the pay scales?
Head Constable/GD is Pay Level-4 with ₹25,500–₹81,100. Constable/GD is Pay Level-3 with ₹21,700–₹69,100.
Where can candidates apply?
Candidates must apply online through the CRPF Recruitment website at https://rect.crpf.gov.in.