Vacancies: 521 (tentative) · Gender: Male 408 / Female 113 · Posts: 2 (HC/GD, CT/GD) · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹100 (Male UR/OBC/EWS); Nil for Female, SC, ST, ESM · Apply: 12 October 2026–11 November 2026 · Salary: Level-3 & Level-4 · Selection: Documents + PST + Sports Trial + DME/RME · Location: All India (including abroad)
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), a Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has issued Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports dated 17 September 2026 for 521 Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) posts under Sports Quota-2026.
Online applications open on the CRPF recruitment portal at rect.crpf.gov.in from 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM and close on 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM. A correction window runs from 12 to 14 November 2026.
This drive is only for meritorious sportspersons. Head Constable (GD) needs Class 12; Constable (GD) needs Class 10. Both posts also require an eligible sports medal or representation between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026. There is no written examination.
Pay is Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) for Head Constable (GD) and Level-3 (₹21,700–₹69,100) for Constable (GD), plus DA, HRA and other CRPF allowances. The posts are Group ‘C’, non-gazetted, non-ministerial, temporary and likely to be made permanent, with all-India service liability including abroad.
⚠️ Application Alerts
- One candidate may submit only one online application for one post. A second form leads to rejection of all applications.
- Sports medals and participation count only if earned between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026. Older certificates do not qualify.
- Educational qualification must already be in hand on 11 November 2026. Result-awaited candidates are not eligible.
- Age is frozen on 01 August 2026, not on the last date of application. The same PDF also prints a January date-of-birth range that does not match that August cut-off. Use the 01 August 2026 cut-off and verify the printed range in the notice before you apply.
📋 Official Source Chain
- Official notice: Advertisement No. R.II-21/2026-Sports, dated 17 September 2026 — Download the CRPF Sports Quota 2026 notification PDF
- Official application route: Online only via rect.crpf.gov.in from 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM
- Official updates page: rect.crpf.gov.in
- Last checked: 23 September 2026, 10:55 AM IST
Source-text alert: the advertisement dates itself 17 September 2026, yet one sports-window sentence says “publication i.e. 30/09/2026”. The same file later fixes the eligible window as 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026. A separate age clause prints January birth dates against an 01 August 2026 cut-off. Copy figures from the original PDF, not from a summary.
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Who Should Apply?
This notification is for Indian citizens, male and female, who are meritorious sportspersons in the listed disciplines and who can accept combatised General Duty work anywhere in India or abroad.
Head Constable (GD) – Sports Quota (182 posts: 150 Male, 32 Female)
- Mandatory education: 10+2 or equivalent from a Board/University recognised by the Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel, held on 11 November 2026.
- Sports route (any one that matches the notice): represented India in a recognised international competition with Department of Sports clearance; medal up to 3rd place for a State/UT in National Games/Championships of a recognised federation or IOA National Games; 1st or 2nd place in an individual Inter-University event (team must have reached the finals); or Gold/Silver at Junior National level.
Constable (GD) – Sports Quota (339 posts: 258 Male, 81 Female)
- Mandatory education: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board, held on 11 November 2026.
- Sports route (any one that matches the notice): represented a State in Senior/Junior National championships; medal up to 3rd place for a State school team in SGFI Nationals; medal up to 3rd place in Khelo India University / Youth / Winter Games; or represented a university in Inter-University tournaments.
Age: 18 to 23 years as on 01 August 2026, plus the meritorious-sportsperson relaxation in the notice (UR +5, OBC-NCL +8, SC/ST +10; ESM add-ons after deducting military service). Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
Example: A UR meritorious sportsperson born on 10 September 1998 is 27 years 10 months on 01 August 2026 and stays inside the 23+5 year UR cap. A UR candidate born on 15 July 1997 is already 29 on that cut-off and is outside even after the +5 year sportsperson relaxation.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates without the prescribed education on 11 November 2026, including result-awaited cases.
- Candidates whose only sports proof falls outside 30 September 2024–30 September 2026.
- Anyone trying to file two applications or apply for both posts.
- Serving government staff who cannot produce an NOC in Annexure-A.
| Factor | Head Constable (GD) | Constable (GD) |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancies (tentative) | 182 (150 Male + 32 Female) | 339 (258 Male + 81 Female) |
| Minimum education | 10+2 or equivalent | Matriculation |
| Sports bar | International / National medal routes listed for HC | State National / SGFI / Khelo India / Inter-University routes listed for CT |
| Pay matrix | Level-4, ₹25,500–₹81,100 | Level-3, ₹21,700–₹69,100 |
| Selection | Same stages for both posts: documents → PST → sports trial → DME/RME | Same stages |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 17 September 2026 |
| Eligible sports achievement window | 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026 |
| Age cut-off | 01 August 2026 |
| Online application starts | 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Online application and fee close | 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application correction window | 12 November 2026 to 14 November 2026 |
| Crucial date for SC/ST/OBC/EWS status | 11 November 2026 |
| Education must be possessed by | 11 November 2026 |
| PST, sports trial, DME dates | To be notified on the admit card / rect.crpf.gov.in |
Quick Overview – CRPF Sports Quota 2026
- Organisation: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs
- Advertisement No.: R.II-21/2026-Sports dated 17 September 2026
- Sector: Defence & Police (Central Armed Police Force)
- Posts: Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) under Sports Quota
- Total vacancies: 521 (tentative; may rise or fall)
- Job location: All India, including posting abroad
- Job type: Regular Government Service — temporary, likely to be made permanent
- Pay: HC/GD Level-4 ₹25,500–₹81,100; CT/GD Level-3 ₹21,700–₹69,100
- Age: 18–23 years as on 01 August 2026, with sportsperson relaxation
- Qualification: HC: 10+2 + listed sports achievement; CT: 10th + listed sports achievement
- Application mode: Online only
- Official website: CRPF recruitment portal rect.crpf.gov.in
- Last date: 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM
- Apply Online: Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Head Constable and Constable 2026 (form opens 12 October 2026)
- Notification PDF: Download CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 PDF
- Selection: Identity check, document verification, PST, sports trial (qualifying), DME/RME. No written exam. No interview stage is mentioned.
What Posts Are Available? – CRPF Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Vacancies below are tentative. Event-wise and weight-category splits run across several pages of the official PDF. Confirm your exact event before choosing the post.
Post-wise and gender-wise vacancies
| Post | Male | Female | Total | Pay level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) Sports Quota | 150 | 32 | 182 | Level-4 |
| Constable (GD) Sports Quota | 258 | 81 | 339 | Level-3 |
| Total | 408 | 113 | 521 | — |
Discipline-wise vacancies (both posts combined)
| Sl. | Sports discipline | Total posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) | 60 |
| 2 | Archery | 3 |
| 3 | Athletics | 101 |
| 4 | Badminton | 5 |
| 5 | Basketball | 16 |
| 6 | Body Building | 11 |
| 7 | Boxing | 20 |
| 8 | Football | 22 |
| 9 | Gymnastics | 12 |
| 10 | Handball | 12 |
| 11 | Hockey | 15 |
| 12 | Judo | 16 |
| 13 | Kabaddi | 27 |
| 14 | Karate | 17 |
| 15 | Shooting | 53 |
| 16 | Taekwondo | 14 |
| 17 | Volleyball | 20 |
| 18 | Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing) | 20 |
| 19 | Weightlifting | 19 |
| 20 | Wushu | 20 |
| 21 | Wrestling | 26 |
| 22 | Yoga (Yogasana) | 12 |
| Total | 521 |
Athletics (101), Aquatics (60) and Shooting (53) hold the largest blocks. Archery has only 3 posts, all on the Head Constable (Female) side in the published table. Read the event/weight rows in the PDF before you assume a seat exists in your exact category.
Your sports certificate decides the shortlist before any trial
There is no written test in this recruitment. Marks come from the highest medal or participation level in the 30 September 2024–30 September 2026 window. The sports trial is only pass/fail. A strong trial cannot repair a weak certificate. Calculate your marks from the official table before paying the fee.
What Is the Salary? – CRPF Sports Quota 2026
Selected candidates draw 7th CPC pay in CRPF, plus Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances admissible in the Force. The New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS) applies.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay at entry |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) | Level-4 | ₹25,500 |
| Constable (GD) | Level-3 | ₹21,700 |
Illustrative monthly take-home (not an official figure). Basis: basic + DA at 60% (Department of Expenditure OM No. 1/1(i)/2026-E.II(B) dated 22 April 2026, effective 01 January 2026) + HRA + NPS employee contribution of 10% of (basic + DA). Risk/hardship, ration money and transport allowance are not quantified in this advertisement, so they are left out of the rupee estimate.
| Component | Constable (GD), X-class HRA 27% | Head Constable (GD), X-class HRA 27% |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹21,700 | ₹25,500 |
| DA @ 60% | ₹13,020 | ₹15,300 |
| HRA @ 27% | ₹5,859 | ₹6,885 |
| Gross (these three heads) | ₹40,579 | ₹47,685 |
| NPS 10% of basic+DA | −₹3,472 | −₹4,080 |
| Illustrative in-hand before TA/ration/risk | ≈ ₹37,100 | ≈ ₹43,600 |
Y-class (18% HRA) and Z-class (9% HRA) in-hand will be lower by the HRA difference. The posting station is not chosen by the candidate. Confirm the first pay slip from the appointment order. Run the numbers on the Defence Pay Calculator.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| All female candidates | Nil |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Ex-servicemen | Nil |
Pay only on the CRPF recruitment website. The fee is neither refunded nor adjusted against any other recruitment.
How to Apply for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted online only on rect.crpf.gov.in from 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM to 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Offline forms are rejected.
- Keep a working personal email ID active till the end of recruitment.
- Open the CRPF recruitment portal and complete One Time Registration if you do not already have a profile.
- Choose one post only — Head Constable (GD) or Constable (GD).
- Fill in your name and date of birth exactly as printed on the Matriculation certificate.
- Upload the certificate of your single highest eligible sports achievement in the 30 September 2024–30 September 2026 window.
- Resize the photograph and signature with the Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.
- Pay ₹100 if you are a Male UR/OBC/EWS candidate.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
- Use the correction window from 12 to 14 November 2026 if the portal allows an edit. Do not wait until 11 November 2026 to discover a name mismatch.
- Download the admit card from the same website when CRPF issues it.
Suggested (not stated as a file-size rule in the notice): finish the upload on a stable connection well before 11:59 PM on 11 November 2026. The portal statement is the deadline, not the queue time.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Filing two forms or applying for both HC and CT. The notice cancels every application if more than one is detected.
- Uploading a medal won before 30 September 2024. It does not count.
- Treating the printed “02/01/2003–01/01/2008” birth band as the last word. Age is reckoned on 01 August 2026; verify both clauses in the PDF.
- Waiting for a 10th or 12th result after 11 November 2026.
- Picking an event that has zero vacancies in your gender and post column.
- Arriving at PST without the height/chest relaxation certificate in Annexure-I if you are claiming a relaxed standard.
- Serving employees skipping the Annexure-A NOC.
सीआरपीएफ स्पोर्ट्स कोटा भर्ती 2026 – हेड कांस्टेबल और कांस्टेबल के 521 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन
केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल ने स्पोर्ट्स कोटा-2026 के तहत हेड कांस्टेबल (GD) और कांस्टेबल (GD) के 521 पद विज्ञापित किए हैं। आवेदन 12 अक्टूबर 2026 सुबह 9:00 बजे से 11 नवंबर 2026 रात 11:59 बजे तक केवल rect.crpf.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन हैं। लिखित परीक्षा नहीं है। मेरिट खेल प्रमाण-पत्र के अंकों से बनती है, फिर PST, स्पोर्ट्स ट्रायल और मेडिकल होता है।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
हेड कांस्टेबल के लिए 12वीं और कांस्टेबल के लिए 10वीं 11 नवंबर 2026 तक पास होनी चाहिए। खेल उपलब्धि 30 सितंबर 2024 से 30 सितंबर 2026 के बीच की हो। आयु 01 अगस्त 2026 को 18 से 23 वर्ष है। मेधावी खिलाड़ियों को श्रेणी के अनुसार छूट मिलेगी। एक उम्मीदवार केवल एक पद और एक फॉर्म भर सकता है।
वेतन और बॉन्ड क्या है?
कांस्टेबल लेवल-3 (₹21,700 मूल) और हेड कांस्टेबल लेवल-4 (₹25,500 मूल) पर नियुक्त होंगे। डीए, एचआरए और सीआरपीएफ भत्ते अलग से मिलेंगे। एनपीएस लागू है। चयन के बाद कम से कम तीन वर्ष सेवा का बॉन्ड ₹1,00,000 का देना होगा। पोस्टिंग भारत या विदेश कहीं भी हो सकती है। यह GD ड्यूटी है, पूरा दिन केवल खेल अभ्यास नहीं।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
पोर्टल पर प्रोफाइल बनाएं, मैट्रिक के अनुसार नाम और जन्म तिथि भरें, सबसे ऊँचे पदक का प्रमाण पत्र अपलोड करें और फीस जमा करें। पुरुष UR/OBC/EWS के लिए फीस ₹100 है। महिला, SC, ST और पूर्व सैनिक मुक्त हैं। संशोधन 12 से 14 नवंबर 2026 तक खुलेगा। हेल्पलाइन 011-26160255, सोमवार से शुक्रवार 10:00–18:00। विस्तृत सूचना rect.crpf.gov.in पर है। यह सीआरपीएफ स्पोर्ट्स कोटा भर्ती 2026 का आधिकारिक माध्यम है।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a chain of stages, not a single event. No written paper and no interview are mentioned in this advertisement.
- Online form scrutiny and admit card for candidates whose applications are in order.
- Identity / biometric check at the venue.
- Document verification of age, education, sports, domicile and category originals. Missing originals end the candidature.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) for height, chest (male) and proportionate weight.
- Sports Trial Test by a Board of Officers. Qualifying only. No marks. A dope test may be taken. No re-trial appeal.
- Merit list from marks of the single highest eligible sports achievement.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and, if declared unfit, Review Medical Examination (RME).
On comparable marks, preference follows the notice: international representation with Department of Sports clearance first, then Senior National medal, then Junior National, then Inter-University / Khelo India, then school Nationals, then participation at those levels without a medal.
Sports achievement marks (highest medal only)
| Competition level | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games (Summer/Winter) | 100 | 96 | 92 | 80 |
| World Championship / World Cup | 90 | 86 | 82 | 70 |
| Asian / Commonwealth Games | 80 | 76 | 72 | 60 |
| Asian / Commonwealth Championship or Cup | 70 | 66 | 62 | 50 |
| Youth Olympic Games | 60 | 56 | 52 | 40 |
| Youth/Junior World Championship or Cup | 55 | 51 | 47 | 35 |
| Youth/Junior Asian & Commonwealth Championship | 50 | 46 | 42 | 30 |
| SAF Games / recognised international meet (min. 7 countries, with a National medal) | 40 | 36 | 32 | 26 |
| National Games / Senior National – individual | 30 | 26 | 22 | 12 |
| National Games / Senior National – team | 26 | 22 | 18 | 8 |
| Youth/Junior National / Inter-University / Khelo India – individual | 20 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Youth/Junior National / Inter-University / Khelo India – team | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
Physical Standards Test
Check measurements on the Physical Standards Calculator.
| Category | Male height | Female height | Male chest (unexpanded + expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General standard | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm + 5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76 cm + 5 cm |
| ST of North-Eastern States | 157 cm | 147.5 cm | as per notice |
| ST of LWE-affected districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm | as per notice |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh | 165 cm | 155 cm | 78 cm + 5 cm |
| Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm | 77 cm + 5 cm |
| Gorkha Territorial Administration (listed mouzas) | 157 cm | 152.5 cm | 77 cm + 5 cm |
Weight must be proportionate to height and age (Annexure-D). Relaxation needs the Annexure-I certificate at PST. A same-day appeal to the nominated appellate authority is allowed; that decision is final.
The Board may recommend outstanding trial performers for limited height/chest/weight relaxation, subject to Ministry of Home Affairs approval. That is a Board recommendation, not a right you can claim on the form.
Medical standards (DME/RME)
Medical examination follows CAPF/AR uniform guidelines cited in the notice (MHA U.O. dated 20 May 2015 and MHA OM dated 31 May 2021, as amended).
- Distance vision 6/6 and 6/9 without correction; colour-blind candidates are not eligible.
- Knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins and squint are disqualifying.
- Tattoos: only secular/religious symbols, only on the inner left forearm or dorsum of the hands, and smaller than one-fourth of that body part.
Why Does CRPF Matter?
The Central Reserve Police Force is India’s largest Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its units handle internal security, counter-insurgency, law-and-order support to States, and United Nations or overseas deployments when ordered.
A sports-quota recruit does not join a full-time sports academy. The person joins as a General Duty Head Constable or Constable. Force sports teams are an extra duty on top of unit work, exercises and field posting. That mix is why serious state-level players search “CRPF sports quota” rather than a civilian club job: a 7th CPC Level-3/4 cadre post, NPS, and a platform to play for a CAPF side.
The honest limit is the same as any GD seat. Posting is all-India, hours follow the unit, and three years of service are locked by a ₹1 lakh bond. CRPF is not a sports hostel with an optional uniform.
Internal pages: CRPF organisation guide · Defence & Police sector jobs
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The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This notice sits next to the sports-quota windows that BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB open for Constable/Head Constable GD, not next to SSC GD. SSC GD is a written-exam mass drive. CRPF Sports Quota-2026 skips the paper entirely and scores a two-year medal window, then a pass/fail trial. Candidates holding both tabs should compare certificate marks and event vacancies here against the other CAPF sports advertisements running in the same season, not against the SSC GD syllabus.
Best fit: State or national medallists aged within the 18–23 plus relaxation band who already hold 10th (for CT) or 12th (for HC) and who accept GD field service in return for a Level-3/4 CAPF seat. Athletics, shooting, and aquatics candidates have the widest seat boards in this list.
Skip this if your only medals are older than 30 September 2024, you need a desk posting near home, or you are not ready to sign a three-year ₹1 lakh service bond. A club player with no listed championship certificate will not convert a good trial into a seat.
Practical tip: Upload one certificate — the single highest medal inside the window. Extra medals do not stack. Match that event to the exact male/female and HC/CT cell in the PDF. A shooting Gold on a row that has zero female HC seats is a wasted fee.
What Documents Are Required?
Carry originals and copies when called. Name and date of birth must match the Matriculation certificate.
- Online application printout and admit card
- Matriculation certificate (DOB and name)
- 10+2 certificate for Head Constable (GD)
- Sports merit certificate for the highest eligible achievement, signed as required by the notice
- Caste / EWS / OBC-NCL certificate in the annexed format (Annexure-E to H), if claimed
- Height/chest relaxation certificate (Annexure-I), if claimed
- Ex-servicemen discharge book and undertaking, if applicable
- NOC in Annexure-A for serving government employees
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence or PAN)
- Recent passport photographs identical to the uploaded photo
- Bond papers after selection (Annexure-B)
Document alert: OBC creamy-layer status and EWS validity are tested on 11 November 2026. A certificate in any format other than the annexed proforma is not accepted.
What Happens After Selection?
- Merit is drawn from sports-certificate marks of candidates who clear PST, trial and medical.
- An offer/joining instruction is issued for the allotted Group Centre. Travel and reporting dates follow that letter, not this advertisement.
- At joining, you execute the ₹1,00,000 bond to serve at least three years and to promote sports in the Force before resigning.
- Training is GD training of a combatised CAPF recruit, not a civilian coaching camp. Performance with Central Sports Teams is monitored for two years, as stated in the notice.
- Posting can be any CRPF unit in India or abroad. You do not pick the station.
- Daily work is General Duty: unit duties, law-and-order or internal-security tasks as assigned, plus call-ups for Force teams. Expect the larger share of time on cadre work, not stadium practice.
- Confirmation follows the CRPF Act, 1949 and Rules, 1955, on a post that starts temporarily and is likely to be made permanent. NPS continues. Outside tournaments need Force permission under conduct rules.
The notice does not publish a joining month. Do not treat any aggregator “exam date” as official. Watch rect.crpf.gov.in.
Contact & Helpline
- Recruitment helpline: 011-26160255
- Hours given in the notice: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Postal address: Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force, East Block-7, Level-4, Sector-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066
- Portal: rect.crpf.gov.in
- Signed by Prashant Dar, DIG (Recruitment) Dte, 17 September 2026
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – CRPF Sports Quota 2026
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply online for CRPF Sports Quota 2026 (opens 12 October 2026) | rect.crpf.gov.in application portal |
| Download CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification PDF | Meritorious Sportspersons notification on rect.crpf.gov.in |
| CRPF recruitment updates and corrigenda | Official CRPF recruitment website |
| Age check | Age Eligibility Calculator |
| Photo upload | Photo & Signature Resizer |
FAQs – CRPF Sports Quota 2026
How many vacancies are there in CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
521 tentative posts: 182 Head Constable (GD) and 339 Constable (GD). Male seats are 408 and female seats are 113. The notice says the number may increase or decrease at any stage.
What is the last date to apply for CRPF Sports Quota 2026?
11 November 2026, 11:59 PM, on rect.crpf.gov.in. The form opens at 9:00 AM on 12 October 2026. Corrections are allowed from 12 to 14 November 2026.
What is the age limit for CRPF Head Constable and Constable Sports Quota?
18 to 23 years as of 01 August 2026, with extra years for meritorious sportspersons (UR +5, OBC-NCL +8, SC/ST +10; ESM after deducting service). Verify the printed date-of-birth band in the PDF because one clause uses January dates.
Is there a written exam in CRPF Sports Quota 2026?
No. No written exam and no interview stage are mentioned. Selection is based on documents, PST, a qualifying sports trial, certificate-mark merit, then DME/RME.
What educational qualification is required?
Head Constable (GD) needs 10+2 or equivalent. Constable (GD) needs Matriculation. Both qualifications must be held on 11 November 2026. Result-awaited candidates should not apply.
Which sports are included in CRPF Sports Quota 2026?
Twenty-two disciplines, including athletics, aquatics, shooting, kabaddi, wrestling, football, boxing, wushu, weightlifting, yoga and others listed in the vacancy table. Event and weight-category seats differ by gender and post.
What is the application fee?
₹100 for Male UR, OBC and EWS candidates. Female candidates, SC, ST and Ex-servicemen pay nothing. The fee is non-refundable.
Is the CRPF Sports Quota post permanent?
The notice calls the posts temporary and likely to be made permanent, Group ‘C’ GD, governed by the CRPF Act 1949 and Rules 1955, with NPS. It is not a civilian sports contract.
What are the disadvantages of joining CRPF through sports quota?
The trade-off is that you join as a General Duty CAPF soldier, not as a full-time athlete. Posting is all-India, including field units and possible duty abroad; a ₹1 lakh three-year bond applies, and sports work is extra to unit duty.
Can I apply for both Head Constable and Constable?
No. Only one online application for one post is allowed. Multiple forms cancel candidature.
What is the salary of a CAPF constable recruited under sports quota?
In this CRPF notice, Constable (GD) starts at Level-3 basic ₹21,700 and Head Constable (GD) at Level-4 basic ₹25,500, plus DA, HRA and Force allowances under NPS. Illustrative X-class in-hand before ration/risk/TA is about ₹37,100 and ₹43,600 respectively at 60% DA.
Is sports quota recruitment in paramilitary forces a regular government job?
In this advertisement, yes: a Group ‘C’ GD post in CRPF, temporary and likely to be made permanent, with all-India liability. It is not an annual sports scholarship and not SSC GD.
Do CAPF sportspersons get posted only at sports hostels?
No. This notice states all-India liability, including abroad and GD duties under the CRPF Act. Sports teams are an additional Force commitment, not a separate posting guarantee.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 August 2026 (age) and 11 November 2026 (education).
- You hold an eligible sports medal or representation between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026.
- You are comfortable with Regular Government Service as a combatised GD Head Constable or Constable, including field posting.
- You can arrange original sports, education and category certificates for document verification.
- You are prepared for the sports trial plus PST and medical, knowing the trial carries no marks.
- You accept all-India posting, the ₹1,00,000 / 3-year bond, and dual duty (GD work + Force sports).
📄 Source: Official notification released by CRPF on 17 September 2026 (Advt. No. R.II-21/2026-Sports). All details are sourced from the CRPF official Sports Quota 2026 notification PDF.
