CRPF
Job Description
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 9195 Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) Posts in Central Reserve Police Force. Minimum educational qualification for this post is 10th pass. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here till 19th May 2026. 
CRPF Recruitment 2026
Name of post: Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) and Constable (Pioneer)
No of posts: 9195 posts
No of posts: 9195 posts
No of posts @ Assam: 288 posts
Pay scale: Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
Name of organisation: Central Reserve Police Force
Mode of application: Online
Post-wise Vacancy Details
State-wise vacancy breakdown for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) is as under.
| Trade | No of vacancy |
|---|---|
| Driver | 3,176 |
| Bugler | 1,274 |
| Cook | 1,426 |
| Motor Mechanic Vehicle | 739 |
| Safai Karamchari | 547 |
| Water Carrier | 529 |
| Washerman | 363 |
| Barber | 231 |
| Tailor | 197 |
| Brass Band | 175 |
| Mali (Gardener) | 142 |
| Carpenter | 123 |
| Cobbler | 118 |
| Pipe Band | 99 |
| Painter | 33 |
| Hair Dresser | 3 |
| Total | 9,175 |
Eligibility Criteria of CRPF Recruitment
Citizenship: Candidates must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit:
Constable (Driver): Candidates age must be between 21 to 27 years as on 1st January 2026.
Other posts: Candidates age must be between 18 to 23 years as on 1st January 2026.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
# SC/ST: 5 years
# OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
# OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10th exam or equivalent exam from a recognized Board/ University.
Technical Qualification:
Driver: Should possess Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License and should pass the driving test at the time of recruitment.
Mechanic Motor Vehicle: Possessing 02 years Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle recognized by National or State Council for Vocational training or any other recognized institution and one-year practical experience in the field of concerned trade.
OR
National or State apprenticeship certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade of three-year duration from a recognized institution and one-year practical experience in the field of
concerned Trade.
Pioneer Wing:
a) One-year experience in respective trades like Masonry or Electrician.
b) Preference will be given to those having certificate of trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute.
Other Tradesmen posts: Must be proficient and worked in respective trades.
Driver: Should possess Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License and should pass the driving test at the time of recruitment.
Mechanic Motor Vehicle: Possessing 02 years Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle recognized by National or State Council for Vocational training or any other recognized institution and one-year practical experience in the field of concerned trade.
OR
National or State apprenticeship certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade of three-year duration from a recognized institution and one-year practical experience in the field of
concerned Trade.
Pioneer Wing:
a) One-year experience in respective trades like Masonry or Electrician.
b) Preference will be given to those having certificate of trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute.
Other Tradesmen posts: Must be proficient and worked in respective trades.
Application Fee
Candidates have to pay an application fee as mentioned below:
| Category | Amount |
| UR/ EWS/ OBC | Rs 100/- |
| SC/ ST | Nil |
| Female/ Ex-servicemen | Nil |
Payment Mode: Fee can be paid online.
How to Apply for CRPF Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy by visiting official CRPF Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process by clicking "New Registration".
# In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
# Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
# At the end, pay the application fee and submit the form.
# Don't forget to take a print out of the application form
Important Dates of CRPF Vacancy 2026
# Starting Date of online application submission: 20 April 2026# Last Date of online application submission: 19th May 2026
Important Web-Links of CRPF Recruitment
| Online Application Form |
Coming Soon |
| Official Notification |
Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
Selection Process of CRPF Constable Post
The recruitment process will consist of PET, PST, CBT, Trade/Skill Test, Documents Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (DME/RME).
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates have to clear the PET (Race) within the following time limit:
Physical Standard Test (PST)
PST will be conducted in respect of only those candidates who qualify the PET Stage. The PST shall include measurement of height, chest & weight (as applicable).
a) Height:
Male: 170 Cms(Minimum)
Female: 157 Cms(Minimum)
Relaxation: Few categories of candidates are allowed relaxation in height.
Candidates from NE States:
Male: 162.5 Cms
Female: 152.5 Cms
b) Chest: Male candidates should have following standards of chest measurement:
Un-expended: 80 Cms and minimum expansion: 05 Cms.
Few categories of candidates are allowed relaxation in chest measurement including ST and other candidates from NE States.
Chest measurement for female candidates will not be taken.
c) Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Male: 170 Cms(Minimum)
Female: 157 Cms(Minimum)
Relaxation: Few categories of candidates are allowed relaxation in height.
Candidates from NE States:
Male: 162.5 Cms
Female: 152.5 Cms
b) Chest: Male candidates should have following standards of chest measurement:
Un-expended: 80 Cms and minimum expansion: 05 Cms.
Few categories of candidates are allowed relaxation in chest measurement including ST and other candidates from NE States.
Chest measurement for female candidates will not be taken.
c) Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
The Computer Based Test will consist of one objective type paper containing 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with the following composition:
The Computer Based Test will consist of one objective type paper containing 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with the following composition:
There will be negative marking of 0.25 MARKS for each wrong answer.
Trade Test
a) Candidates will be shortlisted for Trade Test from the pool of candidates qualified in CBT.b) Trade/Skill test will be conducted through practical assessment and will be qualifying in nature. Out of 50 marks for practical Trade/Skill Test, a candidate must secure 20 marks to qualify.
FAQs of CRPF Recruitment
- What is the starting date to apply online for CRPF Recruitment?
Ans - The starting date to apply online for CRPF Recruitment is 20 April 2026. - What is the last date to apply online for CRPF Recruitment?
Ans - The last date to apply online for CRPF Recruitment is 19th May 2026. - How many posts are vacant under CRPF Recruitment?
Ans - The number of vacant posts under CRPF Recruitment is 9195.