CRPF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026
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NOTIFICATION ACTIVE · 08 APRIL 2026Central Reserve Police Force invites online applications for 9,195 Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) posts across India. Largest 10th-pass Govt job drive of 2026. Apply at rect.crpf.gov.in before 19 May 2026.
9,195
TOTAL VACANCIES
9,096
MALE POSTS
79
FEMALE POSTS
17+
TRADES
₹100
APPLICATION FEE
Level-3
PAY SCALE
⏳ Application closes 19 May 2026. CRPF portal gets congested on last day — apply this week.
🚨 Critical Info Most Sites Miss
Constable (Tech & Tradesmen) posts are state/UT domicile-based. You can only apply for the state where you hold a valid Domicile or Permanent Residence Certificate. If you apply for a different state, you will be rejected at Document Verification even if you clear all other stages. Only Pioneer Wing (Mason & Electrician) posts are on All-India basis.
📅 Important Dates
08 April 2026
NOTIFICATION RELEASED
20 April 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS
19 May 2026
LAST DATE TO APPLY
19 May 2026
LAST DATE FOR FEE PAYMENT
PET/PST / CBT DATE
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Admit Card
BEFORE EACH STAGE
Late June – July 2026
EXPECTED CBT
📌 Basic Overview
💳 Application Fee
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Indian Citizen
Must be ordinarily resident of respective State/UT for domicile-based posts.
Matriculation (10th Pass)
From a recognized Board. Result must be declared before 01.01.2026.
18–23 years
As on 01.01.2026. Born between 02.01.2003 and 01.01.2008 (inclusive). Driver posts: 21–27 years (Born 02.01.1999 to 01.01.2005)
Age relaxation
As per GOI norms SC/ST: +5 years · OBC: +3 years · Ex-Servicemen: as per rules Note: ST male height/chest standards also relaxed (see PST table below).
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📊 Trade-wise Vacancy Distribution
9,195 Total Posts — Searchable
📏 Physical Standards Test (PST)
👨 MALE PHYSICAL STANDARDS
• General / OBC / SC / EWS: 170 cm · Chest 80–85 cm • ST (Scheduled Tribe): 162.5 cm · Chest 76–81 cm • From specified hilly areas / NE: 165 cm · Chest 78–83 cm • Chest expansion required: Minimum 5 cm expansion • Weight: Proportionate to height/age
👩 FEMALE PHYSICAL STANDARDS
• General / OBC / SC / EWS: 157 cm • ST (Scheduled Tribe): 150 cm • From specified hilly areas / NE: 155 cm • Chest measurement: Not applicable • Weight: Proportionate to height/age
💡 PST Appeal Rule: If rejected in height/chest, you can appeal to the Appellate Authority on the SAME day at the recruitment centre. No further appeal is allowed after that day.
🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Race Standards
Group A — Driver, MMV, Mali, Carpenter, Tailor, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Cobbler, Bugler, Painter
• Male: 5 km in 24 minutes • Female: 1.6 km in 8 min 30 sec
Group B — Cook, Water Carrier, Barber, Hair Dresser, Washerman/woman, Safai Karamchari
• Male: 1.6 km in 10 minutes • Female: 1.6 km in 12 minutes
Pioneer Wing (Mason & Electrician)
Male only: 5 km in 24 minutes
Ex-Servicemen
PET: EXEMPTED PST: Must appear (measurement only)
📝 Computer Based Test (CBT) — Exam Pattern
🎯 Critical
Final merit list is prepared SOLELY on CBT marks. PET and PST are qualifying stages — they do not add to your score. Focus your preparation on CBT. Negative marking means blind guessing is harmful — skip questions you genuinely don't know.
🎯 Selection Process — All 6 Stages
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Race [QUALIFYING]: Running race as per trade group. Group A: 5 km in 24 min (male), 1.6 km in 8:30 (female). Group B: 1.6 km in 10 min (male), 1.6 km in 12 min (female). NO appeal if failed. Ex-Servicemen exempt.
Physical Standards Test (PST) [QUALIFYING]: Height, chest (male only), weight measured using RFID & digital equipment. Appeal to Appellate Authority allowed on same day. Category-wise relaxations apply. Biometric verification conducted at this stage.
Computer Based Test (CBT) [MERIT BASIS]: 100 MCQs · 100 marks · 120 minutes · Bilingual (Hindi/English). Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer. This is the ONLY stage that determines your final merit rank. Separate merit lists for Male/Female and each state/UT.
Trade / Skill Test [QUALIFYING]: 50 marks · Minimum 20 required to qualify. Practical demonstration of trade skill. Driver: actual driving test. Cook: cooking assessment. Carpenter: woodwork. Barber: barbering skills. If you don't have real hands-on skills, you will fail here.
Document Verification (DV) [QUALIFYING]: Originals verified: 10th certificate, Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate, Category certificate, Trade certificates (ITI, HTV Licence, experience certificate), Photographs. Domicile mismatch = disqualification.
Medical Examination (DME / RME) [QUALIFYING]: By CRPF Medical Board under CAPF guidelines. Eyesight must meet standards (without glasses). Disqualifying: Colour blindness, knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein, squint. Candidates declared unfit can opt for Review Medical Exam (RME) on the same day by giving written consent.
💰 Salary & Benefits
🧾 How to Apply — Step by Step
01. Open Official Portal
Go to rect.crpf.gov.in → Click "Recruitment for Constable (Tech & Tradesmen) 2026"
02. New Registration
Click "New Registration". Enter Name (exactly as in 10th certificate), Father's Name, Mother's Name, Mobile, Email. Get Provisional Registration Number & Password.
03. Fill Application Form
Login and enter personal info, educational qualifications, trade applied for (ONE trade only), domicile state/UT, and category.
04. Upload Documents
Upload colour passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per size specifications in notification.
05. Pay Fee
₹100 via BHIM/UPI/Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card. SC, ST, All Female, Ex-SM: Exempt. Save E-Receipt.
06. Submit & Print
Take two colour printouts of application. Bring printouts to each stage of selection (PET, PST, CBT, Trade Test).
🚫 Who Cannot Apply (Disqualification Grounds)
YOU WILL BE REJECTED IF ANY OF THESE APPLY:
Not an Indian Citizen
Entered into marriage with a person whose spouse is still living
Do not hold a valid Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate for the state/UT you are applying for
Person with Disability (PwD) — all categories (HH, OH, VH, Autism) are NOT eligible
Submitted more than one application under this examination
Age, educational qualification, or other eligibility not met as on 01.01.2026
No valid HTV Licence (for Driver post applicants)
No ITI or experience certificate (for MMV or Pioneer posts)
⚠️ Common Mistakes — Don't Get Rejected
Applying for a state where you don't have Domicile certificate — rejected at DV stage
Applying for Driver post without a valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Licence — not just any driving licence
Claiming MMV post without ITI or experience certificate
Applying for more than one trade in this recruitment cycle
Name mismatch between application form and 10th certificate
Not training for PET race before exam — failing race = eliminated, no appeal
Mehndi/ink coating on fingers — remove completely before biometric on exam day
Wrong category claim (OBC non-creamy layer certificate expired or invalid)
Assuming trade proficiency alone will clear Trade Test without hands-on practice
Waiting until 19 May — portal gets congested; apply early
📊 Previous Year Data
🤔 Is This Job Worth It?
✅ Reasons to Apply
• Central Govt permanent job — highest security for 10th pass candidates • 9,195 vacancies — one of the largest paramilitary drives in years; better odds than most exams • Exam is Class 10 level — achievable with 4–6 weeks of focused preparation • Salary ₹21,700–69,100 + DA, Ration, HRA, Medical — total package is strong • Pension, group insurance, 60-day annual leave — lifetime security • Career growth: Head Constable → ASI → SI (merit-based promotions) • Bilingual CBT (Hindi + English) — advantage for Hindi-medium aspirants
❌ Limitations to Know
• Physically demanding role — PET, PST, and demanding postings • Domicile-based — you can only compete in your home state • PwD candidates completely excluded • Driver post needs HTV licence — not everyone has this • Tight age ceiling: most trades 18–23 years only • Trade Test requires genuine hands-on skill — not just certificates • Posting can be anywhere in India (CRPF is a mobile force)
Bottom Line
This is the best government job opportunity available for 10th-pass candidates in 2026. 9,195 seats across India, simple exam, bilingual paper. If you meet the physical standards and have a genuine trade skill — apply immediately. The only real risk is failing PET, so start running training today.
🔗 Important Links
Disclaimer: All data published on this page is sourced from the official CRPF Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) Recruitment 2026 notification dated 08 April 2026 and verified from multiple official sources. ResultDekho is not affiliated with CRPF or the Ministry of Home Affairs. Always verify final details from rect.crpf.gov.in before applying. In case of discrepancy between this page and official notification, the official text prevails. · Page last updated: 20 April 2026.
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