CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 521 Vacancies, Apply Online From October 12

📋 CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 521 Vacancies, Apply Online From October 12 — Overview

About This Opportunity

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has issued an official recruitment notification for 521 Havaldar/GD and Constable/GD posts under the Sports Quota 2026. Eligible and meritorious male and female sportspersons from across India can apply online through the official portal. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for talented athletes to join the uniformed forces while pursuing their sports careers.

Important Dates

Vacancy / Seat Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Age limit: 18 to 23 years as on 1 August 2026 (born between 2 August 2003 and 1 August 2008), with upper age relaxations of 5 years for UR, 8 years for OBC-NCL, and 10 years for SC/ST meritorious sportspersons.
• Havaldar/GD Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent qualification along with the prescribed sports achievement.
• Constable/GD Qualification: Matriculation/10th or equivalent qualification along with the prescribed sports achievement.
• Sports Eligibility: Must possess qualifying achievements or participation records in recognized international, national, inter-university, junior national, National School Games, or Khelo India competitions across 22 eligible sports disciplines.

Application Fee

Selection Process

• Identity Verification and Biometric Verification
• Document Verification
• Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Sports Trial (Note: No marks are awarded for the sports trial; certificates and achievements are evaluated for the final merit list)
• Merit List preparation
• Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
• Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable

Documents Required

• 10th/Matriculation Certificate
• 10+2 Certificate, where applicable
• Sports Achievement or Participation Certificate
• Domicile Certificate
• Category or Caste Certificate, if applicable
• OBC-NCL Certificate, if applicable
• EWS Certificate valid for 2026–27, if applicable
• Age and educational qualification proof
• Certificate for height and chest relaxation, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer for government service candidates
• Four recent passport-size photographs matching the application photo
• Valid Photo ID such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, or College/University ID

How to Apply

• Go to the official CRPF recruitment website.
• Create a new candidate profile using your personal details.
• Select the appropriate Sports Quota recruitment and post.
• Accurately fill in all required personal, educational, and sports achievement information.
• Upload scanned copies of your photograph, mandatory documents, and sports certificates.
• Pay the ₹100 application fee online, if applicable to your category.
• Thoroughly review all entered details before final submission.
• Submit the application form between 12 October and 11 November 2026.
• Download and save a copy of the submitted application form along with payment records for future reference.

Important Links

1. Click the Apply Now button below to visit the official website.
2. Register / Login on the official portal.
3. Fill in the application form carefully.
4. Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
5. Pay the application fee: ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates.
6. Submit and save/print your application for future reference.
7. Last date to apply: 11 Nov 2026.