CRPF Recruitment 2026

CRPF Constable Technical Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026

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About This Recruitment

The Central Reserve Police Force, commonly known as CRPF, has released an official recruitment notification for 9195 posts of Constable in Technical and Tradesmen and Pioneer categories. This is a great opportunity for young Indian citizens who want to serve the nation in a uniformed central armed police force. Both male and female candidates can apply. The online application window opened on 20 April 2026 and will remain open until 19 May 2026. Candidates are advised to go through the full details carefully before filling out the form.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee payment can be done through UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or CSC Wallet. Once paid, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstance.

Total Vacancy Details

The Pioneer Wing vacancies for Mason and Electrician posts are filled on an All India basis. All other Technical and Tradesmen posts are filled on a domicile basis, meaning you must apply from the state where you hold a permanent residence certificate.

Vacancy for Assam State

For full state wise and category wise vacancy details, please refer to the official notification available at rect.crpf.gov.in

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 3, which means a basic monthly salary ranging from Rs 21700 to Rs 69100. In addition to basic pay, other government allowances and benefits will also be applicable as per central government rules.

Age Limit as on 01 January 2026

Age Relaxation

Educational and Technical Qualification

Candidates who have not completed their 10th class qualification before 01 January 2026 should not apply as they will not be considered eligible.

Physical Standards

Minimum Height

Chest Measurement for Male Candidates Only

Chest measurement is not taken for female candidates. Weight should be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

Selection Process – Step by Step

1. Physical Efficiency Test PET

This is a running race and the first stage of the selection process. Male candidates applying for Driver, MMV, Bugler, Tailor, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Cobbler, Carpenter, Painter, Gardner, and similar trades have to run 5 km in 24 minutes. Male candidates for Cook, Water Carrier, Barber, Washer Man, and Safai Karamchari trades need to complete 1.6 km in 10 minutes. Female candidates for most trades must complete 1.6 km within 8.30 minutes. For Cook and similar light duty trades, female candidates get 12 minutes for 1.6 km. Ex-Servicemen are completely exempt from the running race but must appear for physical measurement. There is no appeal against PET results.

2. Physical Standard Test PST

Only those who clear the PET race are called for PST. Height, chest for males, and weight are checked at this stage. Candidates who are not satisfied with the PST result can appeal to the Appellate Authority on the same day through the Presiding Officer. The appellate decision is final and no further appeal is entertained.

3. Computer Based Test CBT

The written examination is conducted online and consists of 100 objective type questions worth 100 marks. The time allowed is 2 hours. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The paper is divided into four sections covering General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English or Hindi. Questions are of Matriculation level. The CBT is conducted in Hindi and English medium only.

Minimum Marks to Qualify CBT

4. Trade Test

Candidates shortlisted from the CBT appear for a practical skill test in their applied trade. Total marks for the trade test are 50 and a minimum of 20 marks is needed to pass. This test is qualifying only and does not add to your final merit score. Candidates will be asked to perform specific tasks related to their trade such as cooking for 100 persons for a Cook, driving and parking heavy vehicles for a Driver, cutting and stitching uniform cloth for a Tailor, and so on.

5. Document Verification

Original documents are physically checked by a Board of Officers. Candidates must bring originals as well as self attested photocopies of all relevant documents. Any mismatch or missing document will lead to cancellation of candidature.

6. Detailed Medical Examination DME

A thorough medical examination is conducted by CRPF medical officers. X-ray and lab tests are done for those who pass the initial check. Candidates declared unfit can give written consent for a Review Medical Examination usually held the next day. Female candidates found pregnant during medical examination are declared temporarily unfit and their vacancy is kept reserved until six weeks after delivery, after which they are re-examined.

Final Merit

Final selection is based entirely on marks scored in the CBT after normalization. The merit list is prepared separately for male and female candidates, separately for each State and UT, and separately for each category.

CBT Exam Syllabus

General Intelligence and Reasoning Questions test your analytical ability and logical thinking. Topics include analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, visual memory, discrimination, observation, coding and decoding, arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, and number series.

General Knowledge and General Awareness Questions cover current affairs, history, culture, geography, economics, Indian Constitution, science and technology, sports, and general policy. Focus is on India and its neighboring countries.

Elementary Mathematics Topics include number systems, whole number computation, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, discount, mensuration, time and distance, time and work.

English or Hindi Basic reading comprehension and grammar. Candidate can choose either English or Hindi.

How to Apply Online – Complete Step by Step Process

Step 1 – Registration Visit the official website rect.crpf.gov.in and click on the apply link for Constable Technical Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026. Tick the I Agree checkbox and proceed. Enter your full name exactly as it appears in your Matriculation certificate, along with your personal email ID and active mobile number. These three details cannot be changed later. After registration your Login ID and password will be sent to your email.

Step 2 – Fill the Application Form Log in again and complete the form by filling in all personal details, address, educational qualification, trade applied for, and other required information. Upload your passport size photograph and signature carefully.

Photo requirements: Coloured photo of size 35mm by 45mm. File size between 50 to 100 KB in JPG or JPEG format only. Photo must have a light background, your face covering 70 to 80 percent of the photo, both ears visible, no cap, and the date of the photo must be clearly printed on it. Black and white photos will be rejected. Photo should not be older than three months.

Signature requirements: Sign on white paper using black ink pen. Scan only the signature area. File size between 50 to 100 KB in JPG or JPEG format.

Step 3 – Pay the Examination Fee After form submission you will be redirected to the payment gateway. Eligible categories must pay Rs 100 using any online payment method. Save your payment acknowledgement slip.

Step 4 – Save Your Application Take a printout of the final submitted application for your personal records. You do not need to send it anywhere but keep it safe throughout the recruitment process.

Important: The online session expires every 30 minutes so save your work regularly. Once the form is submitted no changes can be made. Only one application per candidate is allowed. If two applications are detected both will be rejected and candidature will be cancelled.

Documents Required at Document Verification Stage

Note: Candidates from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh do not need to submit a Domicile Certificate as these states do not issue one. Their residential status will be verified by District Authorities directly.

Examination Centres for Assam

Three recruitment centres are available for Assam state candidates.

Group Centre CRPF Guwahati, PO Amerigog, Guwahati, Assam 781023

Group Centre CRPF Khatkhati, Post Gautam Basti, District Karbianglong, Assam 782480

Group Centre CRPF Udarband, Dayapur, Silchar, Assam 788030

Important Things to Remember

Applications are accepted through online mode only. No offline mode is available.

Once you submit the application form, no correction or modification will be allowed in any field.

A valid Domicile Certificate is mandatory for all Technical and Tradesmen posts. The state mentioned in your form and your Domicile Certificate must match exactly.

Admit cards will only be available for download on the CRPF website. They will not be sent by post. Candidates must bring two coloured printouts of the admit card to every stage of examination.

Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, and all electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination venue.

Candidates should note that these are combatised posts. Selected candidates will be sent for basic training and those who fail to complete training may have their services terminated.

The age and education eligibility cut off date is 01 January 2026. The cut off date for SC ST OBC and EWS status is 19 May 2026 which is the last date of application.

Persons with Disabilities are not eligible for these posts.

Results, updates, and admit cards will only be published on the official website rect.crpf.gov.in

For any queries call the CRPF Helpline at 011-26160255 on working days Monday to Friday between 10 AM and 6 PM.

Beware of touts and fraudsters. CRPF does not charge any money for recruitment. If anyone demands money for getting you selected, immediately report to the Presiding Officer of the recruitment board, the IG or DIG of the concerned recruitment centre, or the nearest police station.

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A Quick Note Before You Apply

This article has been written purely to help candidates understand the CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 in a simple and clear way. All information shared here is taken directly from the official notification released by the Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force on 08 April 2026.

Please always cross check important details like vacancy numbers, dates, eligibility conditions, and any updates from the official website only at rect.crpf.gov.in before submitting your application. Rules and dates can change and the official notification will always be the final authority.

We are not affiliated with CRPF or any government body. This is an informational page only. Good luck to all applicants. Prepare well, stay honest, and trust the process.

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