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Vacancy Details
- Head Constable (General Duty): 182 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University (or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel)- Male: 150
- Female: 32
- Constable (General Duty): 339 vacancies
Qualification: Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized Board- Male: 258
- Female: 81
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 23 years
Application Fees
- UR/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100
- Female (all categories): ₹0
- SC: ₹0
- ST: ₹0
- Ex-Servicemen: ₹0
Selection Process
- Identity Check & Documentation: Candidates undergo identity check and document verification of original certificates for age, education, sports achievement, domicile and category. Those unable to produce prescribed originals are eliminated at this stage.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Qualified candidates are measured against required physical standards (height, chest for males, weight proportionate) with specified relaxations for certain categories.
- Sports Trial Test: Candidates who pass PST take a sports trial conducted by a Board of Officers. The trial is qualifying (pass/fail) and may include a dope test; no marks are awarded in the trial.
- Marking of Achievements (Merit): Marks are awarded for the single highest medal/position achieved in the eligible window (30-09-2024 to 30-09-2026) according to the marking table in the notification to prepare merit lists.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME): Selected candidates undergo DME (and RME if declared unfit) as per uniform recruitment medical guidelines; minimum required vision and other medical standards apply and colour-blind candidates are not eligible.
How to Apply
- Visit rect.crpf.gov.in and read the instructions carefully before filling the application.
- Create your profile and upload the certificate/document for your sports discipline supporting your highest medal/position or highest level of participation.
- Fill the online application form and pay the application fee (where applicable) through the website only.
- Submit the application before 11 November 2026, 23:59 hrs.
- Use the correction window (12–14 November 2026) if you need to modify your submitted application.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notification Date:
- Online Application Start:
- Online Application & Fee Payment Last Date:
- Correction/Modification Window Start:
- Correction/Modification Window End:
- Eligible Sports Achievement Window Start:
- Eligible Sports Achievement Window End:
- Crucial Date for Category Status:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the educational eligibility criteria for the posts?
For Head Constable (GD) (Sports Quota) candidates must have 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University (or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army). For Constable (GD) (Sports Quota) candidates must have matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized Board.
How do I apply for the CRPF Sportsperson Recruitment 2026?
You must apply online only at rect.crpf.gov.in. Create a profile, upload the required sports certificate supporting your highest achievement, fill the application form, pay the fee if applicable, and submit before 11-11-2026, 23:59 hrs.
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The online application and fee payment last date is 11-11-2026 (23:59 hrs). A correction window is available from 12-11-2026 to 14-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these sportsperson posts?
Selection proceeds through identity check and document verification, Physical Standard Test (PST), sports trial test (qualifying), marking of achievements for merit, and Detailed/Review Medical Examination. Medical standards and dope tests may apply as per notification.
What are the pay levels/salary for the posts?
Head Constable (GD) sportspersons are at Pay Level 4: Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 and Constable (GD) sportspersons are at Pay Level 3: Rs. 21,700 – 69,100. Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances are admissible as per government orders.
