CRPF Sports Quota HC GD Constable GD Bharti 2026 - 521 Posts

CRPF Sports Quota Bharti 2026 invites online applications from eligible Indian male and female sportspersons for 521 Head Constable and Constable (General Duty) posts in the Central Reserve Police Force. Apply online at rect.crpf.gov.in from 12 October 2026 to 11 November 2026.

This is Advt. No. R.II-21/2026-Sports, dated 17 September 2026, issued by the Directorate General, CRPF, New Delhi. The posts are Group C, non-gazetted and non-ministerial, on a temporary basis likely to be made permanent. They carry all-India service liability, including service abroad, and selected candidates are governed by the CRPF Act 1949 and Rules 1955.

Vacancies are spread across 22 sports disciplines, from Athletics, Swimming and Shooting to Kabaddi, Hockey and Yoga. Vacancy numbers are tentative and may change for administrative reasons. Candidates must check the detailed notification on the CRPF website before applying.

Educational Qualification

• HC/GD: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel.
• CT/GD: Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Qualification must be held on or before 11/11/2026. Candidates appearing in exams or awaiting results are not eligible.
• Non-Central/State Board qualifications need a Government equivalence notification.

Age Limit

• 18 to 23 years as on 01.08.2026, for both posts.
• Date of birth and name are taken only from the Matriculation/Secondary certificate.

Age Relaxation (Meritorious Sportspersons)

• Departmental candidates with 3 years continuous service get up to 5 years relaxation, plus 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL).
• The crucial date for SC/ST/OBC/EWS status is the closing date, 11/11/2026.
• Claims without the prescribed-format certificate are treated under General (UR).

Sports Qualification for HC/GD

• Represented India in recognized international competitions with Department of Sports clearance.
• Represented a State/UT in National Games or championships by recognized National Sports Federations (or IOA National Games) and won a medal or position up to 3rd.
• First or second position in an individual event at Inter-University tournaments; in team events, the team must have reached the finals (AIU/Inter University Sports Board).
• Gold or Silver medal in Junior National level games/championships by recognized National Sports Federations.

Sports Qualification for CT/GD

• Represented a State in Senior/Junior National games or championships by recognized National Sports Federations.
• Represented State School teams in National School Games (SGFI) and won a medal or position up to 3rd.
• Represented a State/UT in Khelo India University/Youth/Winter Games and won a medal or position up to 3rd.
• Represented a University in Inter-University tournaments conducted by Inter-University Sports Boards.

Physical Standards

• Height: Male 170 cm, Female 157 cm.
• Chest (Male): 80 cm un-expanded with minimum 5 cm expansion.
• Weight: proportionate to height and age as per medical standards (Annexure D).
• Relaxation in height: ST 162.5 cm (M) / 150 cm (F); Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Ladakh 165 cm (M) / 155 cm (F); North-Eastern states candidates 162.5 cm (M) / 152.5 cm (F); ST of NE states 157 cm (M) / 147.5 cm (F); ST of Left-Wing Extremism affected districts 160 cm (M) / 147.5 cm (F); GTA (Darjeeling) candidates 157 cm (M) / 152.5 cm (F).
• Relaxation in chest: ST 76 cm; Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Assam, HP, J&K and Ladakh 78 cm; North-Eastern states and GTA 77 cm; minimum expansion stays 5 cm.
• Outstanding sportspersons may be recommended for relaxation in height, chest and weight, subject to MHA approval.

Medical Standards

• Distance vision 6/6 and 6/9 for both eyes without correction.
• Colour-blind candidates are not eligible.
• No knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins or squint.
• Tattoos only on the left forearm inner side or back of the hands, smaller than 1/4 of that part, and only religious symbols or names.

Other Conditions

• Indian citizens, male and female.
• PwD candidates are not eligible.
• Serving Government/Semi-Government employees must apply through their employer with an NOC.

1. Visit the official CRPF recruitment website https://rect.crpf.gov.in and read the full detailed advertisement carefully.
2. Check your eligibility for age, education, sports achievement and physical standards before applying.
3. Register and create your profile on the portal with a correct, active email ID and mobile number. Communication happens only through email and SMS.
4. Fill in the online application form, selecting the post (HC/GD or CT/GD) and your sports disciplines/event.
   • Personal, identity (Aadhaar) and domicile details
   • Category, address and physical standards details
   • Qualification and sports achievement details
5. Upload scanned documents in your profile before applying.
   • Photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm), signature and thumb impression
   • 10th/12th certificate and merit (sports) certificate
   • Category certificate, if applicable
6. Pay the Rs. 100 fee online if you are a male UR/OBC/EWS candidate. Women, SC, ST and Ex-servicemen are exempt.
7. Review all details and submit before 11:59 PM on 11 November 2026. Applications open on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM.
8. Use the correction window from 12 to 14 November 2026 for changes, then save a copy of the submitted form.
9. Download your admit card from the CRPF website. For queries, call helpline 011-26160255 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00).

Academic Documents

• Matriculation/10th certificate (proof of date of birth and name)
• 10+2 certificate (for HC/GD)
• Equivalence notification, if the board is not a Central/State Board

Sports Documents

• Merit/sports certificates in the prescribed forms (Annexures J to N), signed by the competent authority

Identity Documents

• Aadhaar card (original; used for biometric verification)
• Photo ID such as Driving Licence, Voter Card, University/College ID or PAN Card

Category and Reservation Documents

• OBC (NCL) certificate with undertaking (Annexure E and F)
• SC/ST certificate (Annexure G)
• EWS certificate valid for 2026-27 (Annexure H)
• Height and chest relaxation certificate (Annexure I), if applicable

Domicile and Other Documents

• Domicile certificate
• No Objection Certificate (Annexure A), for serving Government employees
• Four latest passport size photographs, same as in the application
• Photo, signature and thumb impression uploaded online