CRPF Head Constable & Constable Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

CRPF Head Constable & Constable Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

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• For UR/OBC/EWS (Male)- 100/-

• For SC/ST/Ex Servicemen/All Female -Nil/-

• Posting: All India liability

Nationality

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.
• Both male and female candidates are eligible.
• Candidates must ordinarily be residents of India.

Educational Qualification

Important conditions:

1.      Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification by 11 November 2026.

2.      Candidates awaiting examination results are not eligible.

3.      Candidates must have all required educational and sports certificates by the last date of application.

4.      Educational certificates other than Central/State Board certificates must be supported by Government notifications declaring equivalence for Central Government service.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 23 Years
• Age calculation cut-off date: 01 August 2026.

The eligibility table specifies the following date-of-birth range:

• Born not earlier than 02 August 2003.
• Born not later than 01 August 2008.

Important discrepancy in the PDF: Paragraph 5 (Upper Age Relaxation) separately mentions 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008 and a cut-off date of 01 August 2026. The notification therefore contains inconsistent date-of-birth information. Candidates should verify the applicable dates from CRPF before applying.

Age Relaxation (Category-wise)

The notification provides the following age relaxation for meritorious sportspersons:

Additional age relaxation:

• Departmental candidates with three years of continuous service: Up to 5 years.
• Departmental SC/ST candidates: Additional 5 years.
• Departmental OBC (NCL) candidates: Additional 3 years.

Other conditions:

• The crucial date for claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS status is 11 November 2026.
• OBC candidates must not belong to the creamy layer on the crucial date.
• Prescribed certificates from competent authorities are compulsory.
• Certificates in formats other than the prescribed annexures will not be accepted.

Sports Qualification

1.      Head Constable (GD): International, National, Inter-University or Junior National-level sports achievements as prescribed.

2.      Constable (GD): State/National, SGFI, Khelo India or Inter-University participation with prescribed achievements.

3.      Achievement Period: 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2026.

Physical Standards Test (PST):

1.      Height (Male): General – 170 cm; ST – 162.5 cm; Relaxed categories – 157–165 cm.

2.      Height (Female): General – 157 cm; ST – 150 cm; Relaxed categories – 147.5–155 cm.

3.      Chest (Male): General – 80 cm; ST – 76 cm; Relaxed categories – 77–78 cm.

4.      Chest Expansion: Minimum 5 cm.

5.      Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

6.      Relaxation Certificate: Required under Annexure-I.

7.      Appeal: Unsuccessful candidates can appeal on the same day; the appellate authority's decision will be final.

Medical Standards:

1.      Eyesight: Minimum distant vision 6/6 and 6/9 without spectacles or lenses.

2.      Colour Blindness: Not eligible.

3.      Physical Defects: Knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins and squint are not allowed.

4.      Health: Must be in good mental and physical health.

5.      Medical Fitness: No defect affecting duty performance.

6.      Tattoo: Religious tattoos permitted on the inner left forearm or back of hands.

7.      Tattoo Size: Must be less than one-fourth of the body part.

8.      Medical Declaration: Medical history declaration is compulsory; false information may lead to termination.

Selection Process / Recruitment Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1.      Online Application and Admit Card

Applications are scrutinized and online admit cards are issued to eligible candidates.

2.      Identity Verification and Biometric Capture

Identity verification, including Aadhaar-based biometric identification, will be conducted.

3.      Documentation / Document Verification

Original educational, sports, caste, domicile, age and other required certificates will be checked.

4.      Physical Standard Test (PST)

Height, chest (male candidates) and other applicable physical standards will be checked.

5.      Sports Trial Test

Candidates qualifying in PST will undergo sports trials in their respective disciplines.

6.      Merit List Preparation

Merit will be determined using marks awarded for sports achievements and certificates.

7.      Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Candidates selected according to merit and available vacancies will undergo medical examination.

8.      Review Medical Examination (RME)

Candidates declared medically unfit in DME may apply for RME by giving written consent within 24 hours.

Sports Achievement Marks

The notification awards marks according to competition level and achievement.

National Games and Senior National Championship:

Youth/Junior National Championship, Inter-University Competitions, National Sports Games for Schools and Khelo India Games:

Important selection rules:

• Only the highest medal/position or participation level carrying maximum marks will be considered.
• Multiple medals in the same competition will not receive additional marks.
• No marks will be awarded for the Sports Trial Test.
• Candidates failing the Sports Trial Test will not be considered.
• Candidates appearing in sports trials may be subjected to a Dope Test.
• Videography and photography will be conducted during the sports trial.
• Appeals for conducting the Sports Trial Test again will not be entertained.

Order of Preference

The notification specifies the following order:

1.      Candidates representing India in international competitions with required clearance.

2.      Candidates representing States/UTs in recognized Senior/Junior National Championships or National Games, with medals or positions up to third place. Senior National medal winners receive preference over Junior National medal winners.

3.      University representatives in recognized Inter-University competitions or Khelo India University Games with medals/positions up to third place.

4.      State/UT representatives in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years) or Khelo India Winter Games with medals/positions up to third place.

5.      State School representatives in recognized National School Games with medals/positions up to third place.

6.      Other representatives in the above categories who participated but did not win medals, in the same order of preference.

Tie-breaking rules:

• Higher sports achievement marks.
• Higher achievement in National competitions where international achievements are similar.
• Older candidate.
• Alphabetical order of the candidate's name in English.

Detailed Medical Examination and Review Medical Examination

• DME will be conducted according to MHA medical guidelines.
• Candidates declared unfit in DME can request RME.
• Written consent must be submitted within 24 hours after being informed of medical unfitness.
• RME will preferably be conducted on the next day of DME.

Pay Scale / Salary Details

According to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC):

Other Allowances

Selected candidates will receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA).
• House Rent Allowance (HRA).
• Other allowances admissible in CRPF according to Government orders.

Pension Scheme

The New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme implemented through Government of India, Ministry of Finance Office Memorandum No. 1(7)(2)/2003/TA dated 07 January 2004 will apply to selected candidates.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Applications must be submitted through online mode only.

1.      Visit the official CRPF recruitment website: https://rect.crpf.gov.in

2.      Read the detailed Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification carefully.

3.      Check your educational qualification, age, sports achievements and physical standards.

4.      Register and create your candidate profile on the recruitment portal.

5.      Upload the sports certificate/document supporting your highest medal, position or eligible participation before applying.

6.      Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, sports, category and address details.

7.      Enter Aadhaar and other required identification details.

8.      Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and certificates.

9.      Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the CRPF recruitment website.

10. Review the application details and submit the application form.

11. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.

12. Download the admit card from the official website when issued.

Important: Applications submitted offline will be rejected. Candidates must upload the required sports achievement certificate before applying, otherwise their application may be rejected during scrutiny.

Documents Required

Candidates should produce the following original documents at the time of documentation.

Sports Certificate Formats

The notification specifies these certificate formats:

Important document instructions:

• Original documents will be verified by the Recruitment Board.
• Self-attested photocopies will be retained.
• Original documents will be returned after verification.
• Certificates must be in the prescribed Government format.
• Four latest passport-size photographs matching the application must be carried.
• Government employees must produce an employer-issued NOC.
• Candidates claiming OBC reservation must satisfy the Non-Creamy Layer condition.

Important Instructions / Terms & Conditions

1.      Applications will be accepted through online mode only.

2.      Candidates should apply well before the closing date.

3.      Candidates must provide an active email address and mobile number.

4.      Communication will be made through email/SMS.

5.      Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions before applying.

6.      Candidature will be accepted provisionally and can be rejected if eligibility conditions are not fulfilled.

7.      Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply.

8.      Candidates must enter their name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name exactly as recorded in their Matriculation Certificate.

9.      Requests for corrections in personal particulars after submission will not be entertained.

10. Only one application and one post are permitted per candidate. Multiple applications will result in rejection.

11. Blurred or illegible photographs/signatures will result in rejection.

12. Admit cards will not be sent by post.

13. Candidates must bring original photo identification to all recruitment stages.

14. Aadhaar-based biometric identification will be conducted at recruitment stages. Thumb impressions, signatures, digital photographs and identifying body marks may also be used.

15. Candidates must participate in the recruitment process at their own risk.

16. Candidates are responsible for any incident or accident occurring during recruitment.

17. No travelling allowance, lodging or boarding will be provided.

18. Candidates should be prepared to stay for at least one week at the recruitment venue at their own expense.

19. Candidates may be subjected to Dope Tests during sports trials.

20. Any grievances or requests after completion of an event will not be entertained.

21. Selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹1,00,000 to serve CRPF for at least three years.

22. Candidates must participate in sports tournaments and events according to their appointed discipline.

23. Their sports performance will be monitored for at least two years. If performance falls below the required standard, services may be terminated.

24. Sports personnel may be assigned to General Duty Battalions for combat duties anywhere in India if their sporting performance is not up to the required standard because of age, illness, injuries or other reasons.

25. Candidates found submitting fabricated documents, impersonating, offering illegal gratification, threatening officials or suppressing material information may face legal action.

26. CRPF reserves the right to modify, cancel, postpone or reschedule recruitment stages.

27. Any amendments, recruitment updates and results will be published on the official CRPF website.

28. English text will prevail if there is any difference in meaning between the Hindi and English versions.

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