CRPF Recruitment 2026 Over 9,000 Vacancies Announced

Check Eligibility & How to Apply

If you are looking for a prestigious career in the paramilitary forces, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released a massive recruitment notification for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) roles. This is a golden opportunity for motivated candidates to serve the nation.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to know about this recruitment drive.

1. Key Dates

To ensure you don’t miss out, keep these dates in mind:

• Submission of Online Applications Starts: April 20, 2026

• Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment: May 19, 2026

2. Vacancy Overview

A total of 9,175 vacancies have been announced for both male and female candidates across various trades.

• Male Candidates: 9,096 posts

• Female Candidates: 79 posts

• Pioneer Wing: 20 posts (including Mason and Electrician)

Major Trades Included: Driver, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Cobbler, Carpenter, Tailor, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Bugler, Gardner, Painter, Cook, Water Carrier, Safai Karamchari, and Mason.

3. Salary Structure

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-3, with a monthly salary ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100, along with various central government allowances.

4. Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit (As of January 1, 2026):

  • Constable (Driver): 21 to 27 years.

  • All Other Trades: 18 to 23 years.

  • (Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories as per government rules).

• Educational Qualification:

  • General Trades: Minimum Matric (10th Pass) from a recognized board.

  • Driver Post: Must possess a valid Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License.

  • Technical Trades: ITI certificate or relevant experience in the respective field is preferred.

5. Selection Process

The recruitment process is multi-staged to ensure the best candidates are chosen:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): An objective exam conducted in English and Hindi.

2. Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Measurement of height/chest and physical endurance tests.

3. Trade Test: Candidates will be tested on the practical knowledge of the trade they applied for.

4. Document Verification & Medical Examination: The final stage to verify credentials and physical fitness.

6. Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100

• SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, and Female Candidates: Exempted (No Fee)

How to Apply?

IMPORTANT LINKS: CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 Over 9,000 Vacancies Announced

Eligible candidates can apply exclusively through the official CRPF recruitment portal at www.rect.crpf.gov.in. Ensure you have your scanned documents and photographs ready before starting the application.

Here is the detailed Exam Pattern and Syllabus for the CRPF Recruitment 2026:

1. Exam Pattern (Computer Based Test – CBT)

The exam will consist of one objective-type paper containing 100 questions, carrying 100 marks, with a total duration of 2 hours (120 minutes).

Part	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Part-A	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25
Part-B	General Knowledge and General Awareness	25	25
Part-C	Elementary Mathematics	25	25
Part-D	English / Hindi	25	25
	Total	100	100

• Negative Marking: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

• Language: The CBT will be conducted in English and Hindi.

• Standard: The questions will be of Matriculation (10th) level.

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2. Detailed Syllabus

Part-A: General Intelligence and Reasoning

This section tests analytical aptitude and the ability to observe patterns.

• Analogies and Similarities.

• Spatial Visualization and Orientation.

• Visual Memory and Discrimination.

• Relationship concepts (Blood Relations).

• Arithmetical Reasoning and Figural Classification.

• Arithmetic Number Series and Non-verbal series.

Part-B: General Knowledge and General Awareness

Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society.

• Current Events (National and International).

• History, Culture, and Geography of India and neighboring countries.

• Economic Scene and General Policy.

• Indian Constitution and Scientific Research.

Part-C: Elementary Mathematics

This part includes problems relating to Number Systems and basic mathematics.

• Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions.

• Relationship between Numbers.

• Fundamental Arithmetical Operations (Percentages, Ratio & Proportion).

• Averages, Interest (Simple & Compound), Profit and Loss.

• Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work.

Part-D: English/Hindi

Candidates’ ability to understand basic English/Hindi and their basic comprehension would be tested.

• Grammar and Sentence Structure.

• Vocabulary, Spellings, and Synonyms/Antonyms.

• Comprehension passages.

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3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

After clearing the CBT, candidates must undergo a physical test. The requirements vary by trade:

• For Constable (Driver, Motor Mechanic, Gardener, Painter, Carpenter, etc.):

  • Male: 5 Kms in 24 minutes.

  • Female: 1.6 Kms in 8.30 minutes.

• For Pioneer Wing (Mason, Plumber, Electrician):

  • Male: 1.6 Kms in 9 minutes.

4. Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Height: Male (170 cm), Female (157 cm).

• Chest (Male only): Unexpanded (80 cm), Minimum expansion (5 cm).

5. Trade Test

Candidates will be short-listed for the Trade Test based on their performance in the CBT. This test is qualifying in nature and includes practical tasks related to the specific trade (e.g., Driving for Drivers, Cooking for Cooks, etc.).

Naukri Alarm Tip: We recommend applying well before the deadline of May 19 to avoid any last-minute technical glitches or heavy server traffic.

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