CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 521 Head Constable & Constable Posts

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹100 for eligible male candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS categories.

Candidates belonging to categories exempted under the recruitment rules are not required to pay the application fee.

Candidates should complete the fee payment within the prescribed application period.

Pay Scale

The posts carry the applicable Central Government pay matrix and allowances according to the post and CRPF rules.

Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notification for the exact pay level and applicable allowances.

A total of 521 vacancies are available under the CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.

Educational Qualification

Head Constable (GD): Candidates should have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board, along with the prescribed sports qualification.

Constable (GD): Candidates should have passed Matriculation/10th standard or an equivalent examination from a recognized board, along with the required sports achievement.

Candidates should carefully check the official notification for the specific sports achievements and certificates required for their discipline.

Age Limit

The prescribed age limit is generally 18 to 23 years.

Age relaxation is applicable to eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Government of India rules and the recruitment notification.

Candidates should use the date of birth mentioned in their valid documents while completing the application.

Sports Qualification

This recruitment is specifically for meritorious sportspersons. Candidates must have participated in or achieved the prescribed performance in eligible sporting events during the specified period.

The recruitment covers multiple sports disciplines, including athletics, aquatics, archery, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, gymnastics, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, shooting, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, wushu and other specified sports.

Candidates must possess valid sports certificates/documents supporting their eligibility.

Candidates will be shortlisted through the recruitment process prescribed by CRPF. The selection stages include:

1. Documentation
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Sports Trial
4. Medical Examination

Candidates must qualify in the applicable stages and satisfy the prescribed eligibility requirements for final selection.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• 10th certificate/marksheet
• 12th certificate/marksheet, where applicable
• Valid sports certificates
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Date of birth proof
• Identity proof
• Other documents specified in the official notification

• Visit the official CRPF recruitment website.
• Open the CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification.
• Read the eligibility requirements carefully.
• Click on the online application link.
• Complete the registration process.
• Enter your personal, educational and sports-related details.
• Upload the required documents and sports certificates.
• Pay the applicable application fee.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and print/save the completed application form for future reference.