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.
| Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) |
| Total Vacancies | 9175 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Selection Process | PET, PST, CBT, Trade Test, DV, Medical |
| Official Website | rect.crpf.gov.in |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male | 9096 |
| Female | 79 |
| Total | 9175 |
Major trades include: Driver, Cook, Carpenter, Washerman, Barber, Safai Karamchari, Tailor, Water Carrier, Painter, Mali, Mechanic etc.
| Post | Age |
|---|---|
| Driver | 21–27 Years |
| Other Posts | 18–23 Years |
✔ Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, ESM – applicable.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Female / ESM | Exempted |
| Category | Race |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 Km in 24 min OR 1.6 Km in 10 min (varies by trade) |
| Female | 1.6 Km in 8.5–12 min |
| Criteria | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 80–85 cm | Not Applicable |
✔ Relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| GK & Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Hindi/English | 25 | 25 |
✔ Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | Duration: 2 Hours
✔ Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
Trade test will be practical and qualifying in nature. Candidates must score minimum 20 marks out of 50 to qualify.
| Pay Level | Level-3 |
|---|---|
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Benefits | DA, HRA, Medical, Pension, Allowances |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 08 April 2026 |
| Apply Start | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
A total of 9175 vacancies have been released, including 9096 posts for male and 79 posts for female candidates.
The last date to apply online is 19 May 2026. Candidates should complete their application before the deadline.
The selection process includes PET, PST, Computer Based Test (CBT), Trade Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the CBT exam.
The salary is as per Pay Level-3 with ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 along with allowances like DA, HRA and medical benefits.
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