CRPF Constable Exam Guide 2026
CRPF Constable 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Exam Name | Constable Tradesmen Exam 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 8th April 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,175 (Male & Female) |
| Trades | Driver, Cook, Carpenter, Brass Band, Motor Mechanic, Mason, Electrician, and more |
| Application Mode | Online only at www.rect.crpf.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 20th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 19th May 2026 |
| Eligibility | Indian citizens meeting age, qualification, and domicile criteria |
| Selection Process | PET, PST, CBT, Trade/Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
📊 Exam Centre
| State / UT | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar (UT) | 1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 20 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 507 |
| Assam | 288 |
| Bihar | 700 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 7 |
| Chhattisgarh | 206 |
| Dadar & Nagar Haveli (UT) | 1 |
| Delhi (UT) | 114 |
| Goa | 16 |
| Gujarat | 452 |
| Haryana | 153 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 42 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | 167 |
| Jharkhand | 257 |
| Karnataka | 471 |
| Kerala | 306 |
| Maharashtra | 688 |
| Manipur | 47 |
| Meghalaya | 52 |
| Mizoram | 14 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 454 |
| Nagaland | 87 |
| Odisha | 288 |
| Puducherry (UT) | 11 |
| Punjab | 245 |
| Rajasthan | 434 |
| Sikkim | 7 |
| Tamil Nadu | 681 |
| Telangana | 356 |
| Tripura | 46 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1230 |
| Uttarakhand | 73 |
| West Bengal | 754 |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Trade / Post | Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026) |
|---|---|
| Constable (Driver) | 21–27 years |
| Constable (Other Trades) | 18–23 years |
📊 Application Fee
- OBC
- 3 Years
- SC/ST
- 5 Years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen
- 3 Years (after service deduction)
- Children/Dependents of 1984 riot victims (OBC)
- 8 Years
- Children/Dependents of 1984 riot victims (SC/ST)
- 10 Years
- Children/Dependents of 1984 riot victims (Unreserved)
- 5 Years
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Trade / Post | Educational Qualification | Technical Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Matriculation | Heavy Vehicle Driving License & Driving Test |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | Matriculation | 2-year ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle or 3-year Apprenticeship + 1-year experience |
| Other Tradesmen | Matriculation | Must be skilled and experienced in respective trades |
| Pioneer Wing (Mason/Electrician) | Matriculation | 1-year experience; ITI certificate preferred |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General Male | Rs 100 | BHIM, UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit/Debit Card, CSC Wallet |
| EWS Male | Rs 100 | BHIM, UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit/Debit Card, CSC Wallet |
| OBC Male | Rs 100 | BHIM, UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit/Debit Card, CSC Wallet |
| SC/ST Male | Exempted | - |
| Female (All Categories) | Exempted | - |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted | - |
📊 Stage
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
|---|
| Physical Standards Test (PST) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Trade/Skill Test |
| Document Verification (DV) |
| Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME) |
📊 Exam Information 8
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (Male only) | 80 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion | Not applicable |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age | Proportionate to height and age |
📊 Exam Information 9
| Post/Trade | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| CT/Driver, CT/MMV, CT/Carpenter, CT/Brass Band, CT/Pipe Band, CT/Cobbler, CT/Tailor, CT/Bugler, CT/Gardner, CT/Painter | 5 Kms in 24 minutes | 1.6 Kms in 8.5 minutes |
| CT/Cook, CT/Water Carrier, CT/Barber, CT/Hair Dresser, CT/Washerman, CT/Washerwoman, CT/Safai Karamchari | 1.6 Kms in 10 minutes | 1.6 Kms in 12 minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 2 Hours |
| B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 2 Hours |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 2 Hours |
| D | English/Hindi | 25 | 25 | 2 Hours |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | Current events, environment, everyday observations, India and neighboring countries, sports, history, culture, geography, economy, general policy, Indian Constitution, scientific research |
| Elementary Mathematics | Number systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetic operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time, time and work |
| English/Hindi | Basic comprehension, understanding of English/Hindi language, reading and writing skills |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Level-3
- Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100
- Pay Level
- Pay Scale (Per Month)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the CRPF Constable Tradesmen Notification 2026 release date?
The CRPF Constable Tradesmen 2026 notification was released on 8th April 2026 for 9,175 vacancies across multiple trades.
Q2.How can I apply for CRPF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2026?
Applications for CRPF Constable Tradesmen 2026 are accepted online only at www.rect.crpf.gov.in from 20th April 2026 to 19th May 2026.
Q3.What is the eligibility for CRPF Constable Tradesmen 2026?
Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet the prescribed age, educational, and trade qualifications as per the notification.
Q4.What is the application fee for CRPF Constable Tradesmen 2026?
Male candidates from General, EWS, and OBC categories pay Rs 100, while SC, ST, female candidates, and Ex-servicemen are exempted from the fee.
Q5.What is the CRPF Constable Tradesmen selection process 2026?
The recruitment involves Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standards Test (PST), Computer Based Test (CBT), Trade/Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q6.What is the CRPF Constable Tradesmen salary 2026?
Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-3, with a monthly salary ranging from Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100, along with allowances, medical, and other benefits.
Q7.Where can I download the CRPF Constable Tradesmen 2026 notification PDF?
The official PDF of CRPF Constable Tradesmen 2026 can be downloaded from the CRPF recruitment portal, containing all details about vacancies, eligibility, selection, and application.
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