CRPF Recruitment 2026: 521 Head Constable & Constable (Sports Quota) – Apply Online @ rect.crpf.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)

• For both HC/GD and CT/GD: 18 to 23 years.
• Age Relaxation: OBC (NCL) - 3 years; SC/ST - 5 years; Ex-Servicemen - as per rules.

Educational & Sports Qualification

• Head Constable (GD):Educational: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University.Sports: Must have represented India, a State/UT (with medals up to 3rd place), or University in specific national/international competitions as per detailed criteria.
• Constable (GD):Educational: Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized board.Sports: Must have represented a State/UT, State Schools Team, or University in prescribed national/state-level competitions.
• Note: Sports achievements/certificates must be from the last two years from the advertisement publication date.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection process for meritorious sportspersons will involve the following stages:
• Documentation: Verification of original documents (age, education, caste, sports).
• Physical Standard Test (PST): Height & Chest measurement as per CRPF standards. Height relaxation is available for certain categories.
• Sports Trial Test: Practical assessment of sports skills by a Board of Officers. Failure leads to disqualification.
• Medical Examination: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) for those declared unfit.
• Merit List: Final merit will be prepared based on marks awarded for sports certificates/achievements (Olympics, World Championships, National Games, etc.).
• Important Note: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the selection process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Printout of the online application form.
• Original and self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates (10th, 10+2, etc.).
• Sports certificates for achievements in the last two years.
• Original and self-attested photocopy of a valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.).
• Two recent passport-sized photographs.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed central government format, if applicable.
• Proof of age (Matriculation/Birth Certificate).
• NOC from the employer, if currently employed in a government department.

What is the application fee for CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment?

• Male candidates from UR, OBC, and EWS categories must pay Rs. 100/-. The fee is exempted for all female candidates and candidates from SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen categories.

What is the salary for the selected candidates?

• Selected Head Constable (GD) will be placed in Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100) and Constable (GD) in Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 - Rs. 69,100) as per the 7th CPC pay matrix.

What are the physical standards for this recruitment?

• Male candidates require a minimum height of 170 cms and chest measurement of 80 cms (unexpanded) with 5 cms minimum expansion. Female candidates require a minimum height of 157 cms. Relaxations apply for certain categories.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

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