CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has issued a new official notification for CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026. A total of 9,195 vacancies have been announced for Constable (Tradesman and Technical) posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official CRPF website. The application process started on 20 April 2026 and will continue until 19 May 2026. For the Driver post, applicants must be between 21 and 27 years of age, while for other posts the age limit is 18 to 23 years. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification PDF to check eligibility criteria, application fees, selection process, last date, application procedure, and other important instructions before applying.
Important Date
Notification Released : 20 April 2026
Application Start : 20 April 2026
Last Date for Apply Online : 19 May 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment : 19 May 2026
Correction Date : As Per Schedule
Exam Date : Notify Soon
Admit Card : Notify Soon
Result Date : Updated Soon
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Male
Female
Constable ( Tradesman & Technical)
9096 Post
79 Post
Constable Tradesman (Pioneer Wing)
20 Post
—
Total
9116
79
Post-Wsie Vacancy Details
Post Name
Male
Female
Driver
3176
—
Motor Mechanic Vehicle
739
—
Mali
141
01
Carpenter
123
—
Tailor
195
02
Brass Band
157
18
Pipe Band
32
16
Bugler
1263
11
Barber
231
—
Hair Dresser
—
03
Painter
83
01
Cook
1426
—
Cobbler
118
—
Safai Karmchari
547
—
Water Carrier
502
27
Washerman
363
—
Mason
13
—
Electrician
07
—
Total
9116
79
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS : 100/-
SC / ST : 00/-
All Category Female : 00/-
Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking or Offline Mode Only.
Age Limit
Age Limit for Driver Posts : 21-27 Years
Age Limit for Other Posts : 18-23 Years
Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Driver: Matriculation + Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License
Motor Mechanic Vehicle: Matriculation + 2 years ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle + 1 year experience
All other Tradesmen: Matriculation + proficient in respective trade
Pioneer Wing (Mason/Electrician): Matriculation + 1 year experience in trade (ITI preferred)
For more eligibility details check the official notification PDF.
Salary
Pay Scale : Level-3 (Rs 21,700/- to Rs 69,100/-)
Selection Process
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Standards Test (PST)
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Trade/Skill Test
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination (DME/RME)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying in nature.
For Constable (Driver, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Gardner, Painter, Carpenter, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Cobbler, Tailor & Bugler): Male – 5 Kms race in 24 minutes; Female – 1.6 Kms in 8.30 minutes.
For Constable (Cook/Water Carrier, Barber & Hair Dresser, Washer man & Washer women, Safai Karmachari): Male – 1.6 Kms in 10 minutes; Female – 1.6 Kms in 12 minutes.
For Pioneer Wing (Mason / Electrician): Male – 1.6 Kms in 09 minutes.
Pregnant women candidates will be declared temporarily unfit.
Physical Standards Test (PST): Height, Chest (for males only) & Weight (proportionate to height & age).
Height: Male – 170 Cms (minimum); Female – 157 Cms (minimum). Relaxations applicable for certain categories (ST, NE States, Gorkhas, etc.).
Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 marks (100 MCQs), duration 02 hours.
General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Qs / 25 Marks
General Knowledge & General Awareness – 25 Qs / 25 Marks
Elementary Mathematics – 25 Qs / 25 Marks
English/Hindi – 25 Qs / 25 Marks
Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying marks: UR – 30%, EWS/OBC – 25%, SC/ST & others – 20%.
Marks will be normalized. Merit list prepared on CBT marks.
Trade/Skill Test: Qualifying in nature (50 marks, minimum 20 marks required). Practical assessment of the applied trade/post.
Document Verification (DV): Original documents (Matric certificate, Domicile/PRC, Trade certificates, Caste/EWS/ESM certificates, etc.) will be verified.
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME): As per Uniform Guidelines issued by MHA. Temporary unfitness allowed only for pregnancy. Final selection subject to medical fitness.
Final merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in CBT (subject to qualifying all stages). Separate merit lists for male/female and each State/UT (All India basis for Pioneer posts).
How to Apply Online for CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026?
Visit the official website (https://rect.crpf.gov.in/) of CRPF. Candidate Can Apply Between 20 April 2026 to 19 May 2026.
Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026“.
Fill out the CRPF Constable Online Application Form 2026.