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CRPF Head Constable & Constable Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Updated 12 Oct 2026 | Nishant eAcademy

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released a recruitment notice for 521 vacancies for the posts of Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota 2026. Online applications are invited from eligible male and female meritorious sportspersons who are ordinarily residents of India.
The online application process begins on 12 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 11 November 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official CRPF recruitment website.

Recruitment at a Glance

Recruitment notification name
CRPF Head Constable & Constable Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Total vacancies
521
Post-wise vacancies
Head Constable (GD): 182

Constable (GD): 339
Salary / pay scale
₹25,500–₹81,100
Post-wise salary
Head Constable (GD): ₹25,500–₹81,100

Constable (GD): ₹21,700–₹69,100
Hiring organisation
CRPF
Application fee
General, OBC, and EWS male candidates: ₹100
all Female candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen: ₹0

Eligibility at a Glance

Qualification
• Head Constable (GD): Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent.
• Constable (GD): Passed Class 10 (Matriculation).
Special qualification
Sports Qualification: Candidates must have won a medal or participated in recognized national/international sports championships between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026
Experience
Nill
Age limit and relaxation
18 to 23 years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (Up to 26 years)
SC / ST: 5 years relaxation (Up to 28 years)
Nationality
Indian
Who can apply
Pan India – Indian Nationals can apply.

Important Dates

Official notification date
2026-10-12
Application start date
2026-10-12
Last date to apply
2026-11-11

Selection Process

Exam pattern and selection process
selection process
1. Documentation & Field Verification
2. Evaluation of Sports Achievements (Maximum 70 Marks)
3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
4. Sports Trial Test (Maximum 30 Marks)
5. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Actual duties / job description
Head Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota: Selected candidates may be responsible for supervising junior personnel, assisting in security operations, maintaining discipline, supporting law-and-order duties, and coordinating operational activities as assigned by CRPF authorities. As Sports Quota recruits, they may also participate in sports training, competitions, and represent CRPF in sporting events.
Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota: Selected candidates may perform security duties, patrolling, maintaining law and order, protecting important establishments, assisting in crowd control, and supporting other operational activities as directed by senior officers. They may also participate in sports training and represent CRPF in competitions, subject to departmental requirements.

Verify eligibility, fees and dates using the official notification. Nishant eAcademy is not the recruiting organisation.