CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Head Constable & Constable GD

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports dated 17/09/2026 for recruitment of meritorious sportspersons to Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) under Sports Quota-2026.

The notification contains 521 tentative vacancies. Online applications open on 12/10/2026 and close on 11/11/2026 at 23:59 hours.

• Online application starts: 12/10/2026
• Last date for application and online fee payment: 11/11/2026
• Correction/modification: 12/11/2026 to 14/11/2026

Age: 18 to 23 years as on 01/08/2026. Candidates should generally have been born between 02/08/2003 and 01/08/2008, subject to applicable relaxation.

Education: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University recognized by Central or State Government; equivalent Army qualification is accepted for eligible Ex-Army personnel. The prescribed qualification must be possessed by 11/11/2026.

The recruitment is restricted to meritorious sportspersons who meet the achievement standards in the notification. Eligible categories include sportspersons who have represented India in recognized international competitions, represented a State/UT in National Games/Championships with medal/position up to 3rd place, achieved qualifying positions in Inter-University competitions, or won Gold/Silver at qualifying Junior National level competitions, subject to the detailed conditions and prescribed period.

Candidates should check the discipline/event-wise vacancy table and the exact certificate/achievement requirements in the official notification before applying.

₹100/- for male candidates belonging to UR, OBC and EWS categories. Female candidates and SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the application fee. Fee is payable through the CRPF Recruitment website only and is non-refundable.

1. Documentation / scrutiny of eligibility and sports achievement certificates.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST).
3. Sports achievement assessment/marks and preparation of merit as prescribed.
4. Medical Examination and other prescribed recruitment formalities.

Candidates must satisfy the educational, age, sports, physical and medical requirements. The detailed notification governs the final selection procedure.

1. Visit the official CRPF Recruitment website.
2. Open the Sports Quota-2026 recruitment application.
3. Register and fill personal, educational and sports achievement details carefully.
4. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the applicable fee, if required.
6. Submit the application and retain the application/receipt for future reference.

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How many vacancies are available in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

There are 521 tentative vacancies: 182 for Head Constable (GD) and 339 for Constable (GD).

What is the last date to apply?

The online application closes on 11/11/2026 at 23:59 hours.

What is the age limit?

The basic age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 01/08/2026, subject to applicable relaxation.

What is the application fee?

Eligible male UR/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹100. Female candidates and SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.

What qualification is required?

10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University, with the prescribed sports achievement qualification.

Where can I verify the official notification?

Use the CRPF Recruitment website and the direct notification PDF in the Important Links section.

Source & Verification Note: This post is prepared from CRPF Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports dated 17/09/2026. Candidates should verify the latest notice/corrigendum on the official CRPF Recruitment website before applying.

Disclaimer: Free Alerts Job provides this information for reference. The official CRPF notification and subsequent official updates will prevail in case of any discrepancy.