CRPF Sportsperson Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 521 Posts
Central Reserve Police Force Recruitment
Published
- Posts
- 521
- Last date
- 11 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass, 12th Pass
- Location
- All India liability…
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is hiring 521 Head Constables and Constables (General Duty) under the Sports Quota, with posts across India. The recruitment is only for meritorious sportspersons who have won medals, held positions, or participated in recognized competitions. Matriculation or 10+2 is required depending on the post, and sports achievements must fall within the last two years. Applications close on 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, so apply through the official portal well before then.
Who Should Apply for CRPF Sportsperson 2026
Sportspersons with recognized medals or participation in national, inter-university or state-level events in the listed disciplines, who hold the required 10+2 or Matriculation qualification. Candidates without sports achievements in the last two years, or persons with disabilities, are not eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Upload your sports certificates to your profile on rect.crpf.gov.in before you apply, or your application will be rejected at scrutiny.
- Serving government employees must get a No Objection Certificate from their employer and submit it at documentation, or the application is rejected.
- Bring original educational, sports, domicile and caste certificates, plus your Matriculation certificate, because your date of birth is taken from it and cannot be changed later.
- Carry an Aadhaar card or another photo ID to every stage, and keep the same passport size photographs you used in your application.
CRPF Sportsperson 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल (CRPF), गृह मंत्रालय ने खेल कोटा के तहत हेड कांस्टेबल (GD) और कांस्टेबल (GD) के 521 पदों पर भर्ती की अधिसूचना जारी की है। हेड कांस्टेबल के लिए 10+2 या समकक्ष और कांस्टेबल के लिए मैट्रिकुलेशन या समकक्ष योग्यता आवश्यक है, तथा आयु 18 से 23 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए (1 अगस्त 2026 के अनुसार)। आवेदन केवल ऑनलाइन https://rect.crpf.gov.in पर किए जाने हैं, और अंतिम तिथि 11 नवंबर 2026 है, रात 11:59 बजे तक।
Download the CRPF Sportsperson Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 17 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 11 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction/modification in submitted application | 12/11/2026 to 14/11/2026 |
| Application mode opens | 12/10/2026 at 0900 hours |
| Published on this site | 10 Oct 2026 |
CRPF Sportsperson 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 521
| Post | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC/GD | 150 | 32 | 182 |
| CT/GD | 258 | 81 | 339 |
CRPF Sportsperson 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- HC/GD: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University
- CT/GD: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board
Age Limit
18 to 23 years (as on 1 Aug 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Aug 2026; upper limit 23 years, minimum 18.
Uses the standard central relaxation. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- Unreserved: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 8 years
- SC/ST: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen (UR): 8 years after deduction of military service
- Ex-Servicemen (OBC): 11 years after deduction of military service
- Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST): 13 years after deduction of military service
Other Conditions
- Sports achievements must be of last two years from date of advertisement publication
- Male and female candidates who are ordinarily residents of India
- Medal winners, position holders and/or participants as per para 6 of the notice
CRPF Sportsperson 2026 Physical Standards
| Category | Height (cm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 170 | |
| Female | 157 | |
| Male relaxations: Scheduled Tribes 162.5; NE States ST 157.0; Left-Wing Extremism ST 160.0; Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh 165.0; NE States (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) 162.5; Gorkha Territorial Administration 157.0 | ||
| Female relaxations: Scheduled Tribes 150.0; NE States ST 147.5; Left-Wing Extremism ST 147.5; Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh 155.0; NE States (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) 152.5; Gorkha Territorial Administration 152.5 | ||
| Chest (Male) | Un-expanded (cm) | Minimum expansion (cm) |
| Male standard | 80 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 76 | 5 |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh | 78 | 5 |
| NE States and Gorkha Territorial Administration | 77 | 5 |
| Weight: proportionate to height and age as per medical standards for male and female candidates (Annexure-D) |
Relaxations for particular categories and regions are listed in the notification.
Application Fee
| Male UR/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
|---|---|
| Female, SC, ST and Ex-servicemen | exempted |
Fee not refundable or adjustable in any other recruitment process.
CRPF Sportsperson 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Head Constable posts are at Pay Matrix Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 to 81,100) and Constable posts at Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 to 69,100). The notification does not give a starting basic pay or in-hand estimate.
As printed in the notification: HC/GD: Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs. 25500-81100/-; CT/GD: Pay Matrix Level-3, Rs. 21700-69100/-
Monthly Pay at Level 4, Entry Stage
| Component | X city | Y city | Z city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | ₹25,500 | ₹25,500 | ₹25,500 |
| Dearness allowance (58%) | ₹14,790 | ₹14,790 | ₹14,790 |
| House rent allowance | ₹7,650 | ₹5,100 | ₹2,550 |
| Transport allowance with DA | ₹5,688 | ₹2,844 | ₹2,844 |
| Gross pay | ₹53,628 | ₹48,234 | ₹45,684 |
| NPS deduction (10% of basic + DA) | ₹4,029 | ₹4,029 | ₹4,029 |
| Approximate in-hand pay | ₹49,599 | ₹44,205 | ₹41,655 |
- Level 3: basic pay ₹21,700, gross about ₹39,300 (Z city) to ₹46,484 (X city).
Income tax, CGHS and other deductions are not included, and allowances depend on the posting. Government accommodation replaces HRA. Pay rises by about 3% with each annual increment. Work out pay at a later stage.
CRPF Sportsperson 2026 Selection Process
- Identity check and documentation
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Sports Trial Test
- Detailed Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination
How to Apply for CRPF Sportsperson 2026
- Apply online only through https://rect.crpf.gov.in
- Upload sports certificates on the portal profile before applying
Required Documents
- Educational, sports, domicile and caste certificates (originals for verification)
- Matriculation certificate for date of birth verification
- Four passport size photographs
- No Objection Certificate for serving government employees
Free tools, nothing is uploaded: resize your photo and signature to the size the form asks for, or compress a certificate PDF below its KB limit.
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Before You Apply for CRPF Sportsperson 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (HC/GD: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University, or as listed for other posts).
- Your age is between 18 and 23 years on 1 Aug 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 11 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (4 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
Uniformed posts begin with basic training at a training centre or academy before the first posting.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
CRPF Sportsperson 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification requires that you possess the essential educational qualification as on 11 November 2026, so you need the certificate by that date, not just a pending result.
Do candidates from other states pay the general fee?
The fee of Rs. 100 applies to male candidates in UR, OBC and EWS categories. Female candidates, SC, ST and Ex-servicemen are exempt, regardless of state.
Is the application fee refundable?
No. The notification says the fee is neither refunded nor adjusted in any other recruitment process.
Can I change my details after applying?
Correction of submitted application is allowed only from 12 November to 14 November 2026. Name and date of birth changes are not entertained.
Is there negative marking?
The notification does not say. Selection is based on sports achievement marks, Physical Standard Test, Sports Trial Test and medical examination, with no written test mentioned.
Abbreviations on This Page
- CRPF
- Central Reserve Police Force
- HC/GD
- Head Constable (General Duty)
- CT/GD
- Constable (General Duty)
- UR
- Unreserved
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- NCL
- Non-Creamy Layer
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- PST
- Physical Standard Test
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Central Reserve Police Force Recruitment. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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