CRPF Recruitment 2026: Applications open for Constable and Head Constable posts..

There is good news for sportspersons aspiring to serve the country by joining the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The CRPF has announced recruitment for Constable and Head Constable posts under the sports quota, and the application process begins today. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the website rect.crpf.gov.in. The deadline for submitting the application form is November 11, 2026.

**Check eligibility before applying**
To apply for CRPF Constable posts, candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board, while for Head Constable posts, they must have passed Class 12. Candidates must be between 18 and 23 years of age; candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation. Age will be calculated as of August 1, 2026. Additionally, candidates must possess the prescribed sports qualifications, listed below:

Candidates must have represented a state or union territory in international-level sports competitions or national games/championships. They must have won a medal (securing at least third place) in National Games organized by the IOA. Alternatively, they must have won a medal or secured third place in events such as inter-university tournaments, junior/senior national games/championships, state school teams, SGFI school games, university games, Khelo India Youth Games, or Khelo India Winter Games. They must have won a gold or silver medal for their university in inter-university tournaments or championships.

**Salary exceeding ₹81,000 upon selection**
Sportspersons selected through this recruitment drive will receive an excellent salary. Candidates selected for the posts of Head Constable (General Duty) – Sportsperson will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 (Level 4), while those selected for Constable (General Duty) – Sportsperson posts will receive ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month. Additionally, other government allowances will be provided.

The selection process for recruitment will involve an identity check, document verification, Physical Standard Test (PST), sports trial test, Medical Examination (ME), and Review Medical Examination (RME).

**Application Process**
Candidates can apply online for the CRPF recruitment. The steps to apply are as follows:

Visit the official website, rect.crpf.gov.in, to fill out the CRPF recruitment application form.
Click on the application link related to the recruitment.
Click on "Apply Here" on the new page.
Complete the application process by entering the required details.
Finally, pay the prescribed fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.

**Application Fee**
Candidates belonging to the Unreserved, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹100 online. SC, ST, female, and ex-serviceman candidates are exempted from the fee.

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