CRPF Recruitment 2026: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released the official notification for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) Recruitment 2026 under Ministry of Home Affairs. A total of 9175 vacancies are announced for male and female candidates across India.

The online application process will start from 20 April 2026 and will continue till 19 May 2026. Selection will be done through multiple stages including PET, PST, CBT, Trade Test, DV and Medical Examination.

📊 CRPF Recruitment 2026 Overview

📌 Vacancy Details

Major trades include: Driver, Cook, Carpenter, Washerman, Barber, Safai Karamchari, Tailor, Water Carrier, Painter, Mali, Mechanic etc.

🎓 Educational Qualification

• ✔ Minimum 10th Pass (Matriculation) from recognized board
• ✔ Driver: Valid Heavy Driving License required
• ✔ Mechanic: ITI + Experience required
• ✔ Other Trades: Skill proficiency required

🎯 Age Limit

✔ Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, ESM – applicable.

💰 Application Fees

⚙️ Selection Process

• 🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• 📏 Physical Standard Test (PST)
• 💻 Computer Based Test (CBT)
• 🛠️ Trade Test
• 📄 Document Verification
• 🩺 Medical Examination

🏃 PET Details

📏 PST Details

✔ Relaxations applicable for reserved categories.

💻 Exam Pattern (CBT)

✔ Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | Duration: 2 Hours
✔ Negative Marking: 0.25 marks

🛠️ Trade Test

Trade test will be practical and qualifying in nature. Candidates must score minimum 20 marks out of 50 to qualify.

💰 Salary & Benefits

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit official website rect.crpf.gov.in
2. Click on Recruitment 2026 link
3. Register and login
4. Fill application form
5. Upload documents
6. Pay fees and submit

📅 Important Dates

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