CRPF Sports Quota 2026 Eligibility: Age, Medals, Height, Selection
Government Job Desk Team
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CRPF has invited applications from sportspersons for 521 Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) posts under the Sports Quota. Unlike most police recruitments, the advertisement lists no written exam: your sports achievements decide your merit. This guide explains who can apply, which medals count, the age limit, the physical standards and how the selection works, based on the official advertisement (Advt. No. R.II-21/2026-Sports).
CRPF Sports Quota 2026 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Posts | Head Constable (GD) – 182; Constable (GD) – 339; total 521 (tentative) |
| Pay level | HC/GD: Level 4, Rs. 25,500–81,100; CT/GD: Level 3, Rs. 21,700–69,100 |
| Age | 18 to 23 years as on 01-08-2026, plus relaxation |
| Application period | 12-10-2026 to 11-11-2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Correction window | 12-11-2026 to 14-11-2026 |
| Fee | Rs. 100 for male UR, OBC and EWS candidates; exempt for women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen |
| Apply at | rect.crpf.gov.in (online only) |
Educational qualification
The advertisement asks for 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board or university for the Head Constable post, and Matriculation (or equivalent) for the Constable post. You must hold the required qualification on the closing date, 11-11-2026. Candidates who are still appearing in an exam or waiting for results are not eligible.
Age limit and relaxation
The age limit is 18 to 23 years, counted on 01-08-2026. Your date of birth is taken only from your Matriculation or Secondary certificate, and CRPF says it will not accept later requests to change it. The advertisement gives these relaxations for meritorious sportspersons:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 5 + 3 = 8 years |
| SC / ST | 5 + 5 = 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen (UR) | 5 + 3 = 8 years, after deducting military service from actual age |
| Ex-servicemen (OBC) | 5 + 3 + 3 = 11 years, after deducting military service |
| Ex-servicemen (SC/ST) | 5 + 5 + 3 = 13 years, after deducting military service |
The date for claiming SC, ST, OBC or EWS status is the closing date, 11-11-2026. Use only the certificate formats given in the advertisement's annexures.
Sports achievements that make you eligible
The advertisement lists the levels of competition that qualify. For the Head Constable post, these include representing India in recognised international events, representing a State or UT at the National Games or a national championship and winning a medal or a position up to 3rd place, finishing first or second in an individual inter-university event, or winning a Gold or Silver at a junior national championship.
For the Constable post, the list includes representing a State at senior or junior national games or championships, State school teams that won a medal or a position up to 3rd place at the national school games, Khelo India University, Youth or Winter Games (medal or position up to 3rd place), and representing a university in inter-university tournaments.
- Only achievements from the two years before the advertisement was published count. The selection section gives the period as 30-09-2024 to 30-09-2026.
- The sport must be one of the disciplines for which vacancies are listed in the advertisement (aquatics, archery, athletics, boxing, hockey, judo, kabaddi, shooting, wrestling, yoga and others, 22 disciplines in all).
- If you are already in a government or semi-government job, your application must go through your employer with a No Objection Certificate.
- Selected candidates must give a bond of Rs. 1,00,000 to serve the Force for at least 3 years.
How achievements are marked
Marks are given only for your single best medal or position in the period. A few examples from the official table:
| Competition level | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 100 | 96 | 92 | 80 |
| Asian Games / Commonwealth Games | 80 | 76 | 72 | 60 |
| National Games and Senior National Championship (individual) | 30 | 26 | 22 | 12 |
| Youth/Junior National, Inter-University, Khelo India (individual) | 20 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
The full table in the advertisement has more levels, plus separate, lower marks for team events. In case of a tie in the merit list, the older candidate gets priority.
Physical standards
- Height: 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with lower limits for Scheduled Tribes and some regions (for example, 162.5 cm for ST men and 150 cm for ST women).
- Chest (men): 80 cm un-expanded with at least 5 cm expansion, with relaxation for ST and some regions.
- Weight: proportionate to height and age, as per the medical standards annexure.
- Vision: the medical section asks for 6/6 and 6/9 distance vision without glasses, and colour blindness makes a candidate ineligible.
Relaxation in height and chest is allowed only if you produce the prescribed certificate at the time of the Physical Standard Test.
Selection process
- Identity check with biometrics.
- Document verification, including original sports certificates.
- Physical Standard Test (PST).
- Sports Trial Test in your own discipline. No marks are given for the trial, but failing it ends your candidature, and a dope test may be done.
- Detailed Medical Examination, and a review medical if needed.
The final merit list is made from the marks for sports achievements, discipline by discipline.
Practical tips
- Upload your sports certificate to your profile on rect.crpf.gov.in before applying. The advertisement says applications without it are rejected at scrutiny.
- Check that your certificate shows the right event, level, year and position, and that it falls in the valid two-year period.
- Keep originals and certificates in the exact annexure formats ready for the document stage.
- Do not wait for the last day. Fee payment must also be done by 11-11-2026.
FAQs
Is there a written exam for CRPF Sports Quota?
The advertisement lists documentation, PST, a Sports Trial Test and medical examination. No written test is mentioned.
Can I apply if my medal is older than two years?
No. The advertisement counts only achievements from the two years before its publication (30-09-2024 to 30-09-2026).
Do women have to pay the fee?
No. Women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen candidates are exempt. Male UR, OBC and EWS candidates pay Rs. 100.
What is the last date to apply?
Online applications close on 11-11-2026 at 23:59 hours. A correction window runs from 12-11-2026 to 14-11-2026.
For the full recruitment summary and links, see our CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 page. Always confirm every detail in the official advertisement at rect.crpf.gov.in before applying.