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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released a new recruitment notification on September 22, 2026 for sportspersons across India. The CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued for 521 posts of Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD). This is a golden opportunity for male and female sportspersons who wish to serve in one of India's largest paramilitary forces while also continuing their sporting journey. Interested candidates must check their eligibility carefully before applying, as the process involves sports trials along with the usual physical and medical tests. Check this article to know everything about this recruitment.
CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Highlights
Candidates can find all the information about CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 in the table given below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Body
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
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Recruitment Name
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
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Post Names
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Head Constable (GD) & Constable (GD)
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Total Vacancies
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521
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Head Constable (GD) Vacancies
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182 (150 Male + 32 Female)
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Constable (GD) Vacancies
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339 (258 Male + 81 Female)
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Application Mode
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Online
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Application Start Date
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12 October 2026
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Application Last Date
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11 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
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Correction Window
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12 to 14 November 2026
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Application Fee
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₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS Male candidates)
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Selection Process
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Document Verification, PST, Sports Trial, DME/RME
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Official Website
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CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has officially released the recruitment notification for a total of 521 Constable and Head Constable Posts on September 22, 2026, on its official website, rect.crpf.gov.in. Candidates who want to apply must check the official notification PDF given below:
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
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CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet all the eligibility conditions laid down by CRPF. Here are the key eligibility points for this recruitment.
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Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Sports Achievement: Candidate must possess a valid sports certificate/achievement in one of the specified disciplines, earned between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2026 (within the last two years from the date of the advertisement).
Educational Qualification: As prescribed for the respective post (Head Constable/Constable GD) — candidates must check the official notification for exact qualification details.
Age Limit: As per CRPF norms for the post applied for; age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Physical Standards Test (PST): Candidates must meet the height, chest, and weight standards fixed for their category/region.
Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit and pass the Detailed Medical Examination (DME), with a Review Medical Examination (RME) option where applicable.
Category Certificate: Candidates claiming reserved category or age relaxation must submit the required certificate from the competent authority in the prescribed format when asked; otherwise, they will be considered under the General (UR) category.
Date of Birth Proof: Only the DOB and name recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate (or equivalent) will be accepted, with no scope for later correction.
Pending Results: Candidates awaiting results or without the required educational/sports certificates at the time of application are not eligible.
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Vacancy Details
CRPF has announced a total of 521 vacancies under the Sports Quota 2026 recruitment drive. These posts are divided between Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD), with separate allocations for male and female candidates. Check the detailed vacancy distribution below.
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Post Name
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Male
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Female
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Total
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Head Constable (GD)
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150
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32
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182
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Constable (GD)
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258
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81
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339
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Grand Total
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408
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113
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521
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