CRPF Recruitment 2026: Who is eligible to apply for Constable and Head Constable posts? Find out the details..

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is currently conducting recruitment for Constable and Head Constable positions under the sports quota. Applications for this recruitment are now open, with a submission deadline of November 11, 2026. Individuals who have represented the country in sports at the national or international level and aspire to secure a government job are eligible to apply within the specified timeframe.

What are the eligibility criteria for this recruitment?
Candidates must meet specific educational, age, and sports-related eligibility requirements. Details regarding who is eligible to apply for the Constable and Head Constable positions are provided below:

Educational Qualification: For the CRPF Constable posts, candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board. For the Head Constable posts, candidates must have passed Class 12.

Age: Candidates must be at least 18 years old and no more than 23 years old. Age relaxation will be provided to candidates from reserved categories. The age calculation will be based on August 1, 2026.

Sports Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Constable (GD) / Head Constable posts:
a) Athletes who have represented the country in international competitions or sporting events recognized by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
b) Athletes who have represented a State or Union Territory in national-level sports competitions or championships organized by National Sports Federations (recognized by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) or in the National Games (organized by the Indian Olympic Association) and have won a medal or secured a position up to third place.
c) Athletes who have secured first or second place in individual events during inter-university competitions. In the case of team events, the respective team must have reached the final of a competition organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or the Inter-University Sports Board. d) Players who have won a gold or silver medal in an individual or team event at a junior national-level sports tournament/championship/competition organized by national sports federations recognized by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Eligibility for Constable (GD) Posts

a) Players who have represented a state in senior/junior national-level sports competitions/championships organized by national sports federations recognized by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

b) Players who have represented a state school team in national-level school sports competitions organized by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) and have won a medal or secured a position up to third place.

c) Players who have represented a state/union territory (UT) in the Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Youth Games, or Khelo India Winter Games—organized under the authority of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports—and have won a medal or secured a position up to third place.

d) Players who have represented their university in any sport at inter-university competitions organized by inter-university sports boards.

Mode of Application
To fill out the CRPF recruitment application form, first visit the official website: rect.crpf.gov.in.
Next, click on the application link related to the recruitment.
On the new page, click on "Apply Here."
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.

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