Job Description

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a notification for the CRPF Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) Recruitment 2026. This large-scale recruitment drive will fill 9195 vacancies (9175 for Constable Technical & Tradesmen – Male/Female and 20 for Pioneer Wing – Male only). The online application process starts on 20 April 2026 and the last date to apply online with fee payment is 19 May 2026. Eligible Indian citizens who are ordinarily residents of their respective States/UTs can apply. Candidates must check the complete details regarding age limit, educational & technical qualifications, physical standards, pay scale, and the multi-stage selection process for the CRPF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2026 provided below.

CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
Registration Date
20 Apr 2026 – 19 May 2026
Salary
Pay Level-3: ₹21,700 – 69,100
Vacancies
9195 Posts
Eligibility
Matriculation / 10th Pass + Trade-specific ITI / License / Experience
Application Link

Vacancy Details

Post CategoryTotal VacanciesMaleFemaleBreak-up
Constable (Technical & Tradesmen)9175909679-
Constable (Pioneer Wing)20200Electrician: 07
Mason: 13

How to Apply

Eligible & Interested candidates (Male/Female) must apply online only through the official CRPF recruitment portal.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website rect.crpf.gov.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the link for “Recruitment for the post of Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) 2026” and register with basic details.
  • Step 3: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, trade, domicile and other required information.
  • Step 4: Upload scanned passport size photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
  • Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
  • Step 6: Take printout of the submitted application form and e-receipt for future reference. Carry two printouts of the admit card at every stage of recruitment.

Note: Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Candidates must ensure they fulfill the domicile and trade-specific eligibility before applying.

Notifications

CRPF Constable Technical & Tradesmen Recruitment 2026 Notification PDFView Notification

Application Fee

  • Male (UR / EWS / OBC): ₹100 per post
  • SC / ST / Female (all categories) / Ex-Servicemen: ₹0 (Exempted)
  • Payment Mode: Online through BHIM, UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or CSC Wallet

Age Limit

Constable (Driver): 21-27 years (born between 02.01.1999 to 01.01.2005)
Other Trades / Pioneer: 18-23 years (born between 02.01.2003 to 01.01.2008)
Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.

Selection Process

The selection on the basis of following steps:-

  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying in nature (different race timings for Driver/Other Trades/Pioneer and Male/Female)
  • Physical Standards Test (PST) – Height, Chest (Male), Weight
  • Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100 Marks (100 MCQs): Reasoning, GK, Maths, English/Hindi (Negative marking 0.25)
  • Trade / Skill Test – Qualifying (50 marks, minimum 20 required)
  • Document Verification (DV)
  • Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)

Final Merit: Based on CBT marks (subject to qualifying all stages). Separate merit lists prepared for Male/Female and each State/UT.

Exam Pattern

Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100 Marks (100 MCQs): Reasoning, GK, Maths, English/Hindi (Negative marking 0.25)

Organization

Name: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a notification for the CRPF Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) Recruitment 2026. This large-scale recruitment drive will fill 9195 vacancies (9175 for Constable Technical & Tradesmen – Male/Female and 20 for Pioneer Wing – Male only). The online application process starts on 20 April 2026 and the last date to apply online with fee payment is 19 May 2026. Eligible Indian citizens who are ordinarily residents of their respective States/UTs can apply. Candidates must check the complete details regarding age limit, educational & technical qualifications, physical standards, pay scale, and the multi-stage selection process for the CRPF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2026 provided below.

Website: https://crpf.gov.in/