CRPF Sports Quota – 521 Posts Recruitment 2026 – 521 Vacancies | Apply Online
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📋 Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs
Sports Quota – 521 Posts
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
⚡ At a Glance
- Vacancies521 (HC/GD: 182; CT/GD: 339)
- Qualification30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026 (2 years prior to advertisement publication)
- Application Fee11 November 2026, 23:59 hrs
- Last Date11-11-2026
Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Sports Quota – 521 Posts. A total of 521 (HC/GD: 182; CT/GD: 339) vacancies have been announced for this government recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026 (2 years prior to advertisement publication) from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 11-11-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
OrganizationDirectorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs
Post NameSports Quota – 521 Posts
Advertisement No.R.II-21/2026-Sports
Total Vacancies521 (HC/GD: 182; CT/GD: 339)
SalaryAs Per Norms
Apply Start DateTo Be Announced
Last Date to Apply11-11-2026
Employment TypeRegular / As Per Notification
CategoryGovernment
Apply ModeOnline
LocationAll India
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) | 60 |
| Archery | 3 |
| Athletics | 101 |
| Badminton | 5 |
| Basketball | 16 |
| Body Building | 11 |
| Boxing | 20 |
| Football | 22 |
| Gymnastics | 12 |
| Handball | 12 |
| Hockey | 15 |
| Judo | 16 |
| Kabaddi | 27 |
| Karate | 17 |
| Shooting | 53 |
| Taekwondo | 14 |
| Volleyball | 20 |
| Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing) | 20 |
| Weightlifting | 19 |
| Wushu | 20 |
| Wrestling | 26 |
| Yoga (Yogasana) | 12 |
| 100 | 96 |
| 90 | 86 |
| 80 | 76 |
| 70 | 66 |
| 60 | 56 |
| 55 | 51 |
| 50 | 46 |
| 40 | 36 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 26 | 22 |
| 20 | 16 |
| 16 | 12 |
| 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Total | 521 (HC/GD: 182; CT/GD: 339) |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026 (2 years prior to advertisement publication)
Age Limit
18 to 23 years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government rules.
💰 Fees & Salary
Application Fee
11 November 2026, 23:59 hrs
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 11-11-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://rect.crpf.gov.in/Upload/Recruitment/Meritorious_Sportspersons_315092026-672.pdf to start your application.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Sports Quota – 521 Posts. Direct Apply Link.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee of 11 November 2026, 23:59 hrs through online mode (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Posts | Head Constable (General Duty) and Constable (General Duty), Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted & Non-Ministerial, under Sports Quota |
| Application Mode | Online only, via rect.crpf.gov.in |
| Event | Date & Time |
| Online Application Start | 12 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Correction/Modification Window | 12 November 2026 to 14 November 2026 |
| Crucial Date For Category Status (Sc/St/Obc/Ews) | 11 November 2026 (closing date of online application) |
| Sl. | Sports Discipline |
| 1 | Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) |
| 2 | Archery |
| 3 | Athletics |
| 4 | Badminton |
| 5 | Basketball |
| 6 | Body Building |
| 7 | Boxing |
| 8 | Football |
| 9 | Gymnastics |
| 10 | Handball |
| 11 | Hockey |
| 12 | Judo |
| 13 | Kabaddi |
| 14 | Karate |
| 15 | Shooting |
| 16 | Taekwondo |
| 17 | Volleyball |
| 18 | Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing) |
| 19 | Weightlifting |
| 20 | Wushu |
| 21 | Wrestling |
| 22 | Yoga (Yogasana) |
| Grand Total | 521 |
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Hc/Gd (Sports Quota) | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University recognized by the Central or State Government, or equivalent Army Qualification (for Ex-Army personnel) |
| Ct/Gd (Sports Quota) | Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized Board |
| Particular | Detail |
| Cut-Off Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Date Of Birth Range | Not before 2 August 2003 and not after 1 August 2008 |
| Category | Relaxation |
| Unreserved (Ur) | 5 years |
| Obc (Non-Creamy Layer) | 8 years (5+3) |
| Sc/St | 10 years (5+5) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Ur) | 8 years (5+3), after deducting military service rendered from actual age |
| Ex-Servicemen (Obc) | 11 years (5+3+3), after deducting military service rendered from actual age |
| Ex-Servicemen (Sc/St) | 13 years (5+5+3), after deducting military service rendered from actual age |
| Head Constable (Gd) Sportspersons | Level 4: Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Constable (Gd) Sportspersons | Level 3: Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 |
| Competition Level | Gold |
| Olympic Games (Summer/Winter) | 100 |
| Standard | Male |
| Height | 170 cm |
| Chest (Male Only) | 80 cm unexpanded, min. 5 cm expansion |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age, as per medical standards |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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