CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Constable, Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer – 2026 (Male – 9,096, Female – 79) posts totaling 9,175. This recruitment will be for only those Indian citizens who fulfill the required educational qualifications, age limits and physical standards. The applications will be taken online only from 20 April 2026 to 19 May 2026.
Vacancies for Technical & Tradesmen posts are in domicile basis and vacancies for Pioneer posts are on All-India basis. The selection process includes Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Computer Based Test (CBT), Trade Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
CRPF Constable Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Job category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name | Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) |
| Total Vacancies | 9,175 (Male – 9,096, Female – 79) |
| Age Limit | 18–27/18–23 years depending on trade (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 20.04.2026 |
| Application End | 19.05.2026 |
| Exam Mode | PET, PST, CBT, Trade Test, DV, Medical Exam |
| Official Website | https://rect.crpf.gov.in |
| Pay Scale | Level-3, Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 |
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Post / Trade | Age Limit (Years) |
|---|---|
| CT/Driver | 21–27 |
| Other Tradesmen & Pioneer | 18–23 |
Relaxations in upper age limit:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years after deduction of military service |
| Children/Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (UR/OBC/SC/ST) | 5/8/10 Years respectively |
Note: Posts are not suitable for PwD/Disabled candidates (HH, OH, VH, Autism).
CRPF Constable Recruitment Educational Qualifications (As on 01/01/2026)
| Trade/Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| CT/Driver | Matriculation + HTV License + Driving test |
| CT/Motor Mechanic Vehicle | Matric + ITI Certificate (2 yrs) or National/State apprenticeship (3 yrs) + 1-year experience |
| All Other Tradesmen | Matriculation + relevant experience in trade |
| Pioneer Wing (Mason/Electrician) | Matric + 1-year experience in trade; preference for ITI Certificate |
Degrees/diplomas through Open & Distance Learning recognized by UGC/DEB are valid if approved during the period acquired.
CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Technical & Tradesmen – Male + Female)
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Total: 9,175
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State-wise and Trade-wise details:
| State/UT | Total |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar (UT) | 1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 20 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 504 |
| Assam | 286 |
| Bihar | 694 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 7 |
| Chhattisgarh | 205 |
| Dadar & Nagar Haveli (UT) | 1 |
| Delhi (UT) | 114 |
| Goa | 16 |
| Gujarat | 449 |
| Haryana | 152 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 42 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | 167 |
| Jharkhand | 255 |
| Karnataka | 466 |
| Kerala | 304 |
| Maharashtra | … |
| Madhya Pradesh | 5 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| Odisha | 2 |
| Punjab | 2 |
| Rajasthan | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | 8 |
| Telangana | 3 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 15 |
| West Bengal | 6 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Male – General / OBC / EWS | 100/- |
| Female, SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | BHIM, UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, CSC Wallet |
Selection Process
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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CT/Driver, Motor Mechanic, Brass Band, Pipe Band, etc.: 5 km in 24 min (male), 1.6 km in 8.3 min (female)
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CT/Cook, Barber, Water Carrier, etc.: 1.6 km in 10 min (male), 1.6 km in 12 min (female)
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Pioneer Wing: 1.6 km in 9 min (male)
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Physical Standard Test (PST)
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Height: Male 170 cm, Female 157 cm (relaxations for ST/NE/SC categories)
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Chest: Male unexpanded 80 cm, expansion 5 cm (relaxations for certain categories)
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Weight: Proportionate to height & age
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Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100 Marks
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Duration: 2 Hours
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Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Knowledge & Awareness (25), Elementary Mathematics (25), English/Hindi (25)
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Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
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Trade Test
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Qualifying in nature; 50 marks, minimum 20 marks to qualify
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Post-specific practical assessment (Driver, MMV, Tailor, Cobbler, Mason, Electrician, etc.)
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Document Verification (DV)
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Original certificates: Age, Education, Domicile, Caste, Ex-Servicemen, Experience, Height/Chest relaxation, Driving license/ITI, Riot Victim Certificate
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Detailed Medical Examination (DME / RME)
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Eye standards: CP-II/CP-III/CP-IV depending on post
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No knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, squint
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Temporary unfitness for pregnancy allowed; re-exam after 6 weeks
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Final Merit & Selection
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Based on normalized CBT marks + qualifying PET/PST, Trade test, and Medical exam
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State/UT-wise selection for Technical & Tradesmen, All India for Pioneer
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Examination & Admit Card
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Admit card will not be sent by post; download from https://rect.crpf.gov.in
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Carry 2 colored printouts, photo ID, and 2 passport-size photos
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CBT centres announced based on PET/PST qualification
Important Instructions
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Apply only online; multiple applications lead to cancellation
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Carefully select post/trade and domicile state; no change allowed after submission
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Beware of touts; no money is charged for recruitment
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Ensure all documents meet format and criteria
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Selected candidates will undergo Basic Training in CRPF
Court Jurisdiction
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Any disputes regarding recruitment will fall under courts where the Examination Centre is located
CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 Official References
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Online Application Form (Link activate on 20.04.2026)
