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CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026: Notification Out
CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026: Notification Out
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released an official advertisement notice dated 8th April 2026 for the recruitment of Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) – 2026. The online application process will commence on 20th April 2026 and conclude on 19th May 2026. A total of 9,195 vacancies (9,175 for Technical & Tradesmen and 20 for Pioneer Wing) are to be filled through a domicile-based selection process (except Pioneer posts).
CRPF Tradesman 2026 Post-Wise Vacancy
The CRPF Tradesman Vacancy 2026 is announced for a total of 9175 posts across various trades and categories. The vacancies are distributed among different regions and trades as per the official notification. Candidates should check the category-wise and trade-wise vacancy details carefully before applying
A. Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) – Total: 9,175
|
S. No.
|
Trade/Post
|
Male Vacancies
|
Female Vacancies
|
Total
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
Driver
|
3,176
|
–
|
3,176
|
|
2
|
Cook
|
1,426
|
–
|
1,426
|
|
3
|
Bugler
|
1,263
|
11
|
1,274
|
|
4
|
Tailor
|
502
|
2
|
504
|
|
5
|
Washerman / Washerwoman
|
363
|
–
|
363
|
|
6
|
Safai Karamchari
|
547
|
–
|
547
|
|
7
|
Water Carrier
|
195
|
27
|
222
|
|
8
|
Carpenter
|
123
|
–
|
123
|
|
9
|
Brass Band
|
157
|
18
|
175
|
|
10
|
Pipe Band
|
32
|
16
|
48
|
|
11
|
Barber (Male) / Hair Dresser (Female)
|
231
|
3
|
234
|
|
12
|
Cobbler
|
118
|
–
|
118
|
|
13
|
Painter
|
83
|
1
|
84
|
|
14
|
Mali (Gardener)
|
141
|
1
|
142
|
|
15
|
Motor Mechanic Vehicle
|
739
|
–
|
739
|
|
|
Grand Total
|
9,096 |
79
|
9,175
|
B. Constable (Pioneer Wing) – Total: 20 (All India Basis, Male only)
|
Trade/Post
|
SC
|
ST
|
OBC
|
EWS
|
UR
|
Total
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mason
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
1
|
5
|
13
|
|
Electrician
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
3
|
7 |
|
Grand Total
|
3
|
1
|
6
|
2
|
8
|
20
|
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the required eligibility conditions before applying for the CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026. The eligibility mainly includes educational qualifications and age limit.
1. Nationality
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Must be a citizen of India.
2. Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
|
Post
|
Age Limit
|
Born Between
|
|---|---|---|
|
Constable (Driver)
|
21 – 27 years
|
02/01/1999 to 01/01/2005
|
|
All other Trades (Cook, Tailor, Carpenter, Band, Bugler, Barber, Washerman, Safai Karamchari, Water Carrier, Mali, Painter, Cobbler, Motor Mechanic, etc.)
|
18 – 23 years
|
02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008
|
|
Constable (Pioneer) – Mason/Electrician
|
18 – 23 years
|
02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008
|
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
|
Category
|
Relaxation
|
|---|---|
|
SC/ST
|
5 years
|
|
OBC
|
3 years
|
|
Ex-Servicemen
|
3 years (after deduction of military service)
|
|
Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (UR)
|
5 years
|
|
Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (OBC)
|
8 years
|
|
Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (SC/ST)
|
10 years
|
3. Educational & Technical Qualification (as on 01/01/2026)
|
Post/Trade
|
Educational Qualification
|
Technical Qualification
|
|---|---|---|
|
Driver
|
Matriculation (10th) from recognized board
|
HTV Driving License + must pass driving test
|
|
Motor Mechanic Vehicle
|
Matriculation (10th)
|
2-year ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle + 1 year experience OR 3-year apprenticeship + 1 year experience
|
|
All other Trades (Cook, Tailor, Carpenter, Band, Bugler, Barber, Washerman, Safai Karamchari, Water Carrier, Mali, Painter, Cobbler, etc.)
|
Matriculation (10th) from recognized board (or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel)
|
Must be proficient and have worked in respective trade
|
|
Pioneer (Mason/Electrician)
|
Matriculation (10th)
|
1 year experience in Masonry/Electrician work (ITI certificate preferred)
|
Application Fees
Candidates applying for CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 have to pay an examination fee for male candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and Female (all categories) candidates, & Ex servicemen are exempted.
|
Category
|
Application Fee
|
|
General, EWS and OBC
|
Rs 100/-
|
|
Female (all categories) and Ex-servicemen
|
Exempted
|
Selection Process
The candidates will be selected for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) (Male/Female) posts based on Physical Test, CBT, Trade/Skill Test, DV, and DME / RME. The final merit list will be based on the performance in the CBT exam, subject to their qualifying for the PET, PST, Trade/Skill Test, Document Verification (DV), Medical Examination, and other conditions.
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
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Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Trade/Skill Test
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Document Verification (DV) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
CRPF Tradesman Physical Examination 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be conducted through Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) and Digitalised Equipment for measuring.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
|
Post Name
|
Male
|
Female
|
|
CT/Driver, CT/Motor Mechanic Vehicle,
CT/Gardner, CT/Painter, CT/Carpenter, CT/Brass Band, CT/Pipe Band, CT/Cobbler, CT/Tailor & CT/Bugler |
05 Kms in 24 minutes
|
1.6 Kms in 8.30 minutes
|
|
CT/Cook/Water Carrier, CT/Barber & CT/Hair
Dresser, CT/Washer man & CT/Washer woman, CT/Safai Karmchari |
1.6 Kms in 10 minutes
|
1.6 Kms in 12 minutes
|
|
CT/Mason
CT/Electrician |
1.6 Kms in 09 minutes
|
|
Physical Standard Test
The PST is designed to evaluate the physical standards of the candidates to ensure that they are fit for the job. The PST shall include measurement of height, chest & weight (as applicable).
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Gender
|
Height
|
Chest
|
Chest With Expansion
|
|
Male
|
170 Cms
|
80 Cms
|
85
|
|
Female
|
157 Cms
|
NA
|
|
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment Exam Pattern
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All questions will be of Objective Multiple-Choice Type Questions.
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A total of 100 questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks.
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The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
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There is negative marking; 0.25 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.
|
Subject
|
Total Questions
|
Total Marks
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Duration
|
|
General Intelligence and Reasoning
|
25
|
25
|
2 hours
|
|
General Knowledge and General Awareness
|
25
|
25
|
|
|
Elementary Mathematics
|
25
|
25
|
|
|
English / Hindi
|
25
|
25
|
|
|
Total
|
100
|
100
|
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