CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 521 Head Constable and Constable Posts
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| Recruitment Board | Central Reserve Police Force |
|---|---|
| Post / Exam Name | CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 521 Head Constable and Constable Posts (CRPF Sports Quota) |
| Notification Type | Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 521 |
| Qualification | 10th pass |
| Age Limit | 18–23 years as on 2026-08-01; category relaxations, where applicable, follow the official notification. |
| Pay Scale | Head Constable: ₹25,500–81,100, Level 4; Constable: ₹21,700–69,100, Level 3. |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Start | 2026-10-12 |
| Last Date | 2026-11-11 |
| How to Apply | Apply online at the CRPF recruitment website during 12 October–11 November 2026. Check the sport/event and achievement certificate rules for the selected post. |
| Official Website | rect.crpf.gov.in |
| Apply Online | Open official application portal |
| Notification PDF | Download official PDF |
Overview
About this notification
CRPF’s sports-quota advertisement dated 17 September 2026 invites applications for 521 Head Constable and Constable General Duty vacancies. The total comprises 182 Head Constable and 339 Constable posts for male and female candidates. Online applications are scheduled from 12 October to 11 November 2026, followed by corrections on 12–14 November. Head Constable applicants need 10+2 or equivalent, while Constable applicants need matriculation or equivalent. Both routes require the sporting achievements specified for the relevant discipline and event. These posts are not unrestricted school-pass vacancies. The basic age band is 18–23 as on 1 August 2026, with notified relaxations and additional physical and medical conditions. Head Constables carry Level 4 pay of ₹25,500–81,100; Constables carry Level 3 pay of ₹21,700–69,100. Apply through the CRPF recruitment website after the window opens. Check the sport/event vacancy table and acceptable achievement certificates before choosing a post, and follow official corrections.
