CRPF Head Constable and Constable (GD) Jobs


The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), India, has published a job notification for 521 Head Constable and Constable (General Duty) posts under the Sports Quota. Eligible sportspersons can apply online through the official website given below. The applicants are advised to go through the advertisement carefully before applying online. 


Starting Date: 12-10-2026


Last Date: 11-11-2026


CRPF Head Constable and Constable (GD) Jobs Overview


The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is India's largest Central Armed Police Force operating under the Military of Home Affairs. The CRPF invites applications for the sports category under the sports quota. A sports-qualified person can apply for various posts and can advance their career in the defence sector. The online application period is from 12th October to 11th November, 2026. 


CRPF Recruitment


Name of Post: Head Constable and Constable (General Duty).


Total number of Posts: 521


Details of vacancy


1. Aquatic (Swimming), Diving and Water Polo: 60


2. Archery: 03


3. Athletics: 101


4. Badminton: 05


5. Basketball: 16


6. Body-Building: 11


7. Boxing: 20


8. Football: 22


9. Gymnastics: 12


10. Handball: 12


11. Hockey: 15


12. Judo: 16


13. Kabaddi: 27


14. Karate: 17


15. Shooting: 53


16. Taekwondo: 14


17. Volleyball: 20


18. Water Sports: 20


19. Weightlifting: 19


20. Wushu: 20


21. Wrestling: 26


 Eligibility Criteria 


Educational Qualification:


1. For Head Constable (HC)/General Duty (GD) against sports quota:


The applicant must have passed Class XII or equivalent from any recognized Board/University by the Central or State Government or equivalent Army Qualification in the case of Ex-Army personnel.


Sports Qualification:


i) The applicants must be a sportsperson.


ii) The applicants must have represented the country in recognized International Competitions/Meets, with the clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.


iii) The applicants must have represented a State/U.T. in the National games/Championship organized by the NSF recognized by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports or National Games organized by IOA and have medals or positions up to 3rd place.


iv) The applicants who have secured 1st or 2nd position in an individual event in Inter University Tournaments. In the case of team events, their Team must have reached the finals in such events conducted by the AIU/Indian Universities Sports Board.


v) The applicants who have won a Gold or Silver medal in individual/team events, in Junior National level Games/Championship/Meet organized by the NSF recognized by Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.


2. For Constable/General Duty against sports quota:


The applicant must have passed Matriculation or Class X or its equivalent from any recognized board.


Sports Qualification:


i) The applicant who represented a State in Senior/Junior National level Games/Championships organized by the NSF recognized by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.


ii) The applicant who represented the State Schools Team in the National Sports/Games for Schools conducted by the All-India School Games Federation of India (SGFI) and has won medals or positions up to 3rd place.


iii) The applicant who represented a State/UT in Khelo India University Games/Khelo India Youth Games/Khelo India Winter Games conducted with Authorization of the DSMYA and Sports and has won medals or positions up to 3rd place.


iv) The applicants must have represented their University in the Inter-University Sports Boards in any of the Sports/games.


Age Limit:


1. For Head Constable (HC)/General Duty (GD) against sports quota: 


i) The applicant's age must be between 18 to 23 years as of 1st August, 2026.


ii) The applicant should not be born before 2nd August, 2003 and later than 1st August, 2008.


2. For Constable (CT)/General Duty (GD) against sports quota: 


i) The applicant's age must be between 18 to 23 years as of 1st August, 2026.


ii) The applicant should not be born before 2nd August, 2003 and later than 1st August, 2008.


3. The age relaxation is applicable as mentioned in the advertisement (Page 8).


Application Fee


1. For ST/SC/Ex-servicemen/Female candidates: Nil


2. For UR/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs. 100/-


Important Links 


Online Apply

Notification

Official Website


FAQs of CRPF Head Constable and Constable Recruitment 2026


1. What is the starting date to apply for CRPF Head Constable and Constable recruitment 2026?


Ans: 12th October, 2026.


2. What is the last date to apply for CRPF Head Constable and Constable recruitment 2026? 


Ans: 11th November, 2026. 


3. What is the total number of posts for CRPF Head Constable and Constable recruitment 2026?


Ans: 521 posts.


4. What is the age limit to apply for CRPF Head Constable and Constable recruitment 2026?

Ans: The applicant's minimum age must be 18 years and the maximum of 23 years as of 1st August, 2026.