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CRPF Announces 521 Sports Quota Jobs for 2026
The CRPF plans to hire sportspersons in 2026.
There are 521 jobs in total.
Some jobs are for Head Constables, and the rest are for Constables.
There are 182 Head Constable jobs and 339 Constable jobs.
The jobs include 408 places for men and 113 for women.
Applicants must meet the rules and have the required sports achievements.
Applications are expected to open online on October 12 and close on November 11, 2026.
A separate window to correct application forms is scheduled for November 12 to 14.
The CRPF says applicants should read the full notice before applying.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has notified 521 Sports Quota vacancies for 2026.
The openings comprise 182 Head Constable (General Duty) posts and 339 Constable (General Duty) posts.
There are 408 vacancies for male candidates and 113 for female candidates.
Online applications are scheduled to run from October 12 to November 11, 2026, at rect.crpf.gov.in.
The notification says eligible meritorious sportspersons may apply; application corrections are scheduled for November 12–14, 2026.
- Who
- The Central Reserve Police Force is recruiting eligible male and female sportspersons who meet the notification’s requirements.
- What
- Recruitment for 521 Sports Quota posts: 182 Head Constable (General Duty) and 339 Constable (General Duty).
- Where
- Applications are to be submitted online at rect.crpf.gov.in.
- When
- Applications are scheduled for October 12–November 11, 2026; corrections are scheduled for November 12–14, 2026.
- Why
- The recruitment is for meritorious sportspersons under the Sports Quota.
Key facts
- Total vacancies
- 521
- Head Constable (GD) vacancies
- 182: 150 male and 32 female
- Constable (GD) vacancies
- 339: 258 male and 81 female
- Overall vacancies by gender
- 408 male and 113 female
- Application period
- October 12 to November 11, 2026
- Application correction window
- November 12 to November 14, 2026
- Pay levels
- Head Constable (GD): Pay Matrix Level 4; Constable (GD): Pay Matrix Level 3
- Sports eligibility and selection
- The notification describes eligibility for meritorious sportspersons and says the merit list will be based on marks for sports certificates or achievements; older candidates receive priority in a tie.
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