CRPF Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 9195 Constable (Technical/ Tradesmen & Pioneer) Posts
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Last Date: 19/05/2026.
The Central Reserve Police Force has issued an official
recruitment notification for 9,195 Constable posts under the Technical &
Tradesmen and Pioneer categories. This recruitment drive offers a great
opportunity for candidates seeking a career in one of India’s largest
paramilitary forces.
Candidates who have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) are
eligible to apply for these positions. Interested and eligible applicants can
submit their applications through the online mode before the last date, 19th
May 2026.
Applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, selection process, and other important details before applying to ensure a successful application.
CRPF Recruitment 2026
Name of post: Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) and
Constable (Pioneer)
No of posts: 9195 posts
No of posts @ Assam: 288 posts
Name of organisation: Central Reserve Police Force
Mode of application: Online
Pay scale: Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
Post-wise Vacancy Details
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 2026
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
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.
Application Fee
Category |
Amount |
|
UR/ EWS/ OBC |
Rs 100/- |
|
SC/ ST/ Female/ Ex-servicemen |
Nil |
How to Apply for CRPF Recruitment 2026
Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section on the
official page.
- Click on the “Online Application Form” link and complete the registration by selecting “New Registration”.
- After registration, click again on the “Online Application Form” link and log in using your credentials.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details carefully and upload the necessary documents.
- Proceed to pay the application fee as applicable.
- Finally, submit the application form.
- Make sure to download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Dates
Starting Date of online application submission: 20 April
2026
Last Date of online application submission: 19th May 2026
Important Web-Links
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:
Post/Trade |
Male |
Female |
|
(For Technical & Tradesmen) |
||
|
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 women, CT/Safai Karmchar |
1.6 Kms in 10 minutes |
1.6 Kms in 12 minutes |
|
(For Pioneer Wing) |
||
|
CT/Mason CT/Electrician |
1.6 Kms in 09 minutes |
|
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.
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:
Part |
Subject |
Number of questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration /
|
|
A |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
02 Hours |
|
B |
General Knowledge and General Awareness |
25 |
25 |
|
|
C |
Elementary mathematics |
25 |
25 |
|
|
D |
English/Hindi |
25 |
25 |
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.