The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has invited applications for 521 posts under its Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. The vacancies comprise 182 Head Constable (GD) posts and 339 Constable (GD) posts. Eligible sportspersons can apply online from October 12 to November 11, 2026, through the official recruitment website, rect.crpf.gov.in.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 to qualify for the Head Constable (GD) post and Class 10 for the Constable (GD) post. Applicants must also meet the prescribed sports eligibility criteria, age requirements and other conditions specified in the recruitment notification.
The recruitment drive covers General Duty positions at the Constable and Head Constable levels. It is open to eligible sportspersons who meet the prescribed standards for sports participation and achievements under the applicable recruitment rules.
The last date to submit online applications is November 11, 2026. Candidates should review the official notification and complete the application process within the specified period.
Candidates applying for Constable (GD) posts must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board. Applicants for Head Constable (GD) posts must have passed Class 12. In addition to the educational qualifications, candidates must satisfy the sports-related eligibility requirements applicable to their respective posts.
According to the available recruitment details, applicants must be at least 18 years old and not more than 23 years old. The age limit is calculated as of August 1, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories may be eligible for upper-age relaxation under the applicable rules. Applicants should verify the age criteria and relaxation provisions in the official notification before submitting their forms.
Eligibility for Head Constable posts may include sportspersons who have represented India in recognised international competitions. Candidates who have represented a state or Union Territory in national games or championships organised by national sports federations and secured medals or specified positions may also be considered.
Sportspersons who secured first or second place in individual events at inter-university competitions may apply, subject to the prescribed conditions. For team events, the relevant team may be required to have reached the final. Achievements in recognised junior national competitions, including winning gold or silver medals, may also be considered under the recruitment rules.
The prescribed sports criteria for Constable posts may cover candidates who have represented a state in recognised senior or junior national competitions. Candidates who represented a state's school team in national school sports competitions and secured a medal or third place may also qualify under the applicable rules.
Sportspersons who represented a state or Union Territory in the Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Youth Games or Khelo India Winter Games and achieved the prescribed results may also be eligible. Achievements by candidates who represented their universities in inter-university competitions may be considered in accordance with the relevant recruitment provisions.
According to the available recruitment details, candidates from the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories must pay an application fee of ₹100. Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and ex-serviceman candidates are exempt from the fee under the prescribed rules. Applicants should confirm the fee requirements applicable to their categories in the official notification before making payment.
Candidates must visit the official CRPF recruitment website, rect.crpf.gov.in, and open the link for Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. They must complete the online application form with the required personal, educational and sports-related information.
Applicants should review the details entered in the form, verify the required information and certificates, and pay the application fee where applicable. Before submitting the form, candidates should check all entries for accuracy. They should retain a copy of the submitted application and the payment receipt, where applicable, for future reference.
Candidates should keep their educational certificates, age proof and documents establishing their sports achievements ready before applying. Eligibility requirements may vary according to the level of competition, medals won and representation criteria specified for each post.
Applicants should therefore consult the detailed official notification to confirm the applicable conditions and documentary requirements. Submission of an application does not guarantee appointment. Candidates must successfully complete document verification, sports-related assessments and other prescribed stages of the recruitment process.
