The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has officially opened its doors for the 2026 recruitment cycle, announcing a massive hiring drive for the position of Constable (Technical & Tradesmen). With 9,195 vacancies currently available, this recruitment serves as a premier gateway for aspirants looking to build a career within India’s largest Central Armed Police Force.
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organization
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Post Name
Constable (Technical & Tradesmen)
Total Posts
9195
Job Location
All India
Pay Scale
₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Level-3)
Notification Date
8 April 2026
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
rect.crpf.gov.in recruitment.crpf.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
8 April 2026
Application Start Date
20 April 2026
Last Date to Apply
19 May 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
19 May 2026
Exam Date
Notify Later
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)
₹100
SC / ST/ Female/ ESM
₹0
Payment Mode
Online
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
The CRPF has set different age brackets based on the technical nature of the roles. It is vital to note that the benchmark date for determining your age is August 1, 2026.
Constable (Driver): Applicants must be between 21 and 27 years old.
Technical & Other Trades: The general age bracket is 18 to 23 years.
Age Relaxations: Standard government provisions apply for reserved categories. Typically, this includes a 5-year extension for SC/ST candidates and a 3-year extension for OBC candidates.
Post Name
Vacancy
Qualfication
Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer)
9195
10th Pass
Post/Trade
Qualification
Driver
10th Pass + Heavy Driving License
Motor Mechanic
10th Pass + ITI + Experience
Other Trades (Cook, Barber, Tailor, Washerman, Safai Karamchari, etc.)
10th Pass + Trade Knowledge
Pioneer Wing (Mason/Electrician)
10th Pass + Experience / ITI Preferred
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Trade/Skill Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on CBT marks, subject to qualifying all stages.
Exam Pattern (CBT)
Time Duration: 2 Hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Subject
Questions
Marks
Reasoning
25
25
General Knowledge
25
25
Mathematics
25
25
English/Hindi
25
25
Total
100
100
Important Links
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Age Limit Corrigendum Notice
