he Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released the CRPF Constable (Technical & Tradesmen & Pioneer) Recruitment 2026 Notification for Male and Female candidates. A total of 9195 vacancies have been announced for various trades including Driver, Cook, Carpenter, Tailor, Washerman, Safai Karmchari, Electrician, Mason and others.
Interested candidates can apply online from 20 April 2026 to 19 May 2026 through the official CRPF recruitment portal. The selection process will include PET, PST, CBT, Trade Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Candidates must read the complete details regarding eligibility, age limit, selection process, and application procedure before applying.
CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organization
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Post Name
Constable (Technical & Tradesmen & Pioneer)
Total Posts
9195
Application Mode
Online
Job Location
All India
Online Form Start
20 April 2026
Last Date to Apply
19 May 2026
Official Website
rect.crpf.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
08 April 2026
Online Application Start
20 April 2026
Last Date to Apply
19 May 2026
PET / PST Date
Notify Later
CBT Exam Date
Notify Later
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)
₹100
SC / ST
No Fee
Female (All Category)
No Fee
Ex-Servicemen
No Fee
Fee can be paid through UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or CSC Wallet.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Post
Age Limit
Constable Driver
21 – 27 Years
Other Trades
18 – 23 Years
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST
5 Years
OBC
3 Years
Ex-Servicemen
As per rules
CRPF Constable Vacancy 2026 Details
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
Candidates must have the required qualification on or before 01 January 2026.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height
Category
Male
Female
General
170 cm
157 cm
Chest (Male Only)
Type
Measurement
Normal
80 cm
Expansion
5 cm
Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Post
Male
Female
Driver / Tradesmen
5 km in 24 minutes
1.6 km in 8.30 minutes
Cook / Barber / Washerman etc.
1.6 km in 10 minutes
1.6 km in 12 minutes
Pioneer (Mason / Electrician)
1.6 km in 9 minutes
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Candidates failing the race will be eliminated from the recruitment process.
CRPF Constable Exam Pattern 2026
Subject
Questions
Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
25
General Knowledge & Awareness
25
25
Elementary Mathematics
25
25
English / Hindi
25
25
Total
100
100
Duration: 2 Hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Selection Process
The selection process for CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 will include:
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Trade / Skill Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final merit will be prepared based on CBT marks.
How to Apply for CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
Visit the official CRPF recruitment website.
Click on CRPF Constable Technical & Tradesmen Recruitment 2026.
Register using basic details.
Fill the online application form carefully.
Upload required documents and photo/signature.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
