CRPF Constable Recruitment

CRPF Constable Technical, Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026

CRPF has issued a recruitment notice for Constable Technical, Tradesmen and Pioneer posts for male and female candidates, with online applications through the CRPF recruitment website.

OrganizationCentral Reserve Police Force
Post NameConstable (Technical, Tradesmen and Pioneer)
Total Posts9195
Pay ScaleLevel 3
Last Date19 May 2026
Application Start20 April 2026
Last Date19 May 2026
Fee Payment Last Date19 May 2026
Correction WindowNo correction window mentioned
Exam DateTo be notified
Total Posts9195
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About This Recruitment

CRPF Constable Technical, Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026 is a central force recruitment for multiple trades including Driver, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Cook, Water Carrier, Barber, Safai Karamchari, bands, trades and Pioneer Wing Mason/Electrician posts.

The recruitment is conducted on a domicile-based pattern for Technical and Tradesmen vacancies, while Pioneer Wing vacancies are on an all-India basis. Candidates should choose the correct State/UT and trade carefully because domicile and trade eligibility are verified later.

Selection includes physical stages, computer-based test, trade/skill test, document verification and medical examination. Final result is based on CBT performance, subject to qualifying all other stages and satisfying eligibility conditions.

Recruitment Snapshot

Conducting BodyCentral Reserve Police Force
DepartmentMinistry of Home Affairs, Government of India
PostConstable (Technical, Tradesmen and Pioneer)
Total Posts9195
Pay ScalePay Level 3, Rs. 21700-69100
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModePET/PST and CBT
Official Websiterect.crpf.gov.in

Important Dates and Application Fee

Important Dates

  • Notice / Rulebook Date08 April 2026
  • Application Start20 April 2026
  • Last Date19 May 2026
  • Fee Payment Last Date19 May 2026
  • Correction WindowNo correction window mentioned
  • Exam DateTo be notified

Application Fee

  • General / EWS / OBC male candidatesRs. 100/- for each post applied
  • SC / ST / Female / Ex-ServicemenExempted
  • Payment modeBHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay cards and CSC Wallet

Age Limit

The notice states that age should be checked trade-wise. The crucial date for age and eligibility is linked to the closing date / cut-off mentioned in the notice. Candidates must read the official age table for their selected trade.

Age limit and relaxation summary
CategoryAge / Relaxation
Age date / crucial dateAs per official notice; candidates should verify trade-wise
Driver / technical tradesCheck official notification
Tradesmen / PioneerCheck official notification
RelaxationSC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen and other relaxations as per notice

Vacancy Details

The notice lists 9175 Constable Technical and Tradesmen vacancies and 20 Pioneer Wing vacancies.

Vacancy summary
Post GroupVacancies
Constable Technical and Tradesmen9175
Constable Pioneer Wing20
Grand Total9195

Technical and Tradesmen vacancies are State/UT and trade-wise. Pioneer Wing vacancies are on all-India basis. Candidates should check the detailed State/UT and trade table in the official notice.

Eligibility and Qualification

  • Driver: Minimum Matriculation or equivalent and Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License; must pass driving test.
  • Mechanic Motor Vehicle: Minimum Matriculation / 10th class and ITI / apprenticeship qualification with practical experience as stated in the notice.
  • Other Tradesmen: Minimum Matriculation or equivalent and proficiency / work in the respective trade.
  • Pioneer Wing Mason / Electrician: Matriculation or equivalent and one-year experience in respective trade; ITI trade certificate gets preference.
  • Qualification must be acquired by the cut-off date mentioned in the notice.

Selection Process

  1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
  2. Physical Standard Test (PST).
  3. Computer Based Test (CBT).
  4. Trade / Skill Test.
  5. Document Verification.
  6. Detailed Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination.
  7. Final selection based on CBT marks subject to qualifying other stages.

Exam Pattern

The CBT consists of one objective-type paper containing 100 questions for 100 marks. It is conducted in English and Hindi only. PET/PST qualified candidates are shortlisted for CBT.

Exam pattern
PartSubjectQuestionsMarks
Part AGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning2525
Part BGeneral Knowledge and General Awareness2525
Part CElementary Mathematics2525
Part DEnglish / Hindi2525
TotalObjective paper100100

Physical Standards and PET

PET and PST are important qualifying stages. The notice gives different race standards by trade and separate height/chest standards with relaxations for eligible categories.

PET and PST summary
ItemMaleFemale
Height170 cm minimum157 cm minimum
Chest80 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansionNot applicable
Driver / many technical trades PET5 km in 24 minutes1.6 km in 8.30 minutes
Cook / Water Carrier / Barber etc. PET1.6 km in 10 minutes1.6 km in 12 minutes
Pioneer Mason / Electrician PET1.6 km in 9 minutesNot applicable

Salary and Benefits

  • Pay Level 3.
  • Pay scale: Rs. 21700-69100.
  • Allowances and service benefits will apply as per CRPF / Government of India rules.

Documents Required

  • Recent passport-size photograph.
  • Signature as per official instructions.
  • 10th certificate for date of birth.
  • Educational qualification certificates and marksheets.
  • Valid photo ID proof.
  • Category, EWS, domicile or reservation certificate, if applicable.
  • Employment registration / experience / NOC certificates wherever applicable.
  • Other certificates mentioned in the official notification.
  • Domicile / Permanent Residence Certificate for selected State/UT where applicable.
  • Driving license for Driver post.
  • ITI / apprenticeship / trade experience certificates where applicable.
  • Two coloured printouts of admit card for each stage as instructed.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official CRPF recruitment website.
  2. Open the Constable Technical, Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026 application link.
  3. Read trade-wise eligibility, domicile and PET/PST standards carefully.
  4. Select the correct post/trade and State/UT as applicable.
  5. Fill personal, educational, domicile, category and trade details.
  6. Upload photograph, signature and required documents as per instructions.
  7. Pay the fee online if applicable.
  8. Submit the application before 19 May 2026 and save/print the final form.

Why Apply For This Recruitment

This recruitment offers entry into a central armed police force with multiple trade options. It is especially useful for candidates with Matriculation, trade skills, driving license or relevant practical experience who can prepare for physical standards and CBT together.

Candidate Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRPF Constable Technical Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026?

It is CRPF recruitment for Constable Technical, Tradesmen and Pioneer posts under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

How many vacancies are available?

The notice lists 9195 vacancies: 9175 Technical/Tradesmen and 20 Pioneer Wing.

What is the application start date?

Online applications started on 20 April 2026.

What is the last date?

The last date for online application and fee payment is 19 May 2026.

What is the salary?

The pay scale is Pay Level 3, Rs. 21700-69100.

What is the application fee?

General, EWS and OBC male candidates have to pay Rs. 100 per post. SC, ST, female and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.

What is the selection process?

The process includes PET, PST, CBT, Trade/Skill Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

What is the CBT pattern?

The CBT has 100 objective questions for 100 marks across reasoning, GK, mathematics and English/Hindi.

Is domicile required?

For Technical and Tradesmen vacancies, recruitment is on a domicile-based pattern. Pioneer vacancies are all-India basis.

Where can candidates apply?

Candidates should apply through the official CRPF recruitment website.

Disclaimer

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