Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) invites online applications for recruitment to the post of Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) (Male/ Female) – 2026 for 9195 vacancies. The recruitment process will consist of PET, Physical Standards Test (PST), Computer Based Test, Trade Test, Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination. All eligible male and female Indian citizens can fill online application form at CRPF recruitment official portal rect.crpf.gov.in from 20th April 2026 to till the application closing date 19th May 2026 for Constable Tradesmen recruitment examination 2026.
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Central Reserve Police Force
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20-04-2026
- Application Last Date: 19-05-2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 19-05-2026
Application Fee
- General/ EWS/ OBC: Rs.100/-
- SC/ ST/ All Female: Rs.0/-
- Pay Fee through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking/ UPI etc.
Age Limit
- Age as on : 01.01.2026
- Constable (Driver): 21-27 Years
- All Other Trades: 18-23 Years
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Total Post :- 9195
CRPF Constable Tradesman Eligibility Criteria 2026
Driver Educational & Technical Qualification:
- Matric or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board, or university recognized by the Central or State Govt.
- Candidates should possess Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License and should pass the driving test at the time of recruitment.
Mechanic Motor Vehicle Educational & Technical Qualification:
- Matric or 10th Class pass in 10+2 examination system from a recognized board or equivalent.
- Possessing 02 years ITI certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle recognized by NCVT/ SCVT or any other recognized institution and 01 year practical experience in the field of concerned trade. ORNational or State apprenticeship certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade of 3 year duration from a recognized institution and 01 year practical experience in the field of concerned Trade.
For All other Tradesmen Educational & Technical Qualification:
- 10th or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board, or university recognized by the Central or State Govt or equivalent Army qualification in case of Ex-Army Personnel.
- Candidates must be proficient and worked in respective trades.
Pioneer Wing (Mason/ Electrician) Educational & Technical Qualification:
- 10th or equivalent exam pass from a recognized Board.
- 01 year experience in respective trades like Masonry or Electrician.
- Preference will be given to those having certificate of trade from recognized ITI.
CRPF Constable Tradesman Vacancy 2026 Details
- Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) : 9,175 (Male – 9,096 & Female – 79)
- Vacancies for Pioneer Wing: 20 (Male Only)
| Trade | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Brass Band | 157 | 18 |
| Barber | 231 | – |
| Bugler | 1263 | 11 |
| Cobbler | 118 | – |
| Cook | 1426 | – |
| Carpenter | 123 | – |
| Driver | 3176 | – |
| Mali | 141 | 01 |
| Motor Mechanic Vehicle | 739 | – |
| Pipe Band | 32 | 16 |
| Painter | 83 | 01 |
| Safai Karamchari | 547 | – |
| Tailor | 195 | 02 |
| Water Carrier | 502 | 27 |
| Washerman | 363 | – |
| Hair Dresser | – | 3 |
| Pioneer Wing (Mason) | 13 | – |
| Pioneer Wing (Electrician) | 07 | – |
CRPF Tradesman Physical Standard Test (PST) 2026
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm (ST – 162.5 cm) | 157 cm (ST – 150 cm) |
| Chest | 80-85 cm (ST : 76-81) | x |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards. | |
CRPF Tradesman Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2026
| Post/ Trade | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| CT/ Driver, CT/ Motor Mechanic Vehicle, CT/ Gardner, CT/ Painter, CT/ Carpenter, CT/ Brass Band, CT/Pipe Band, CT/ Cobbler, CT/ Tailor & CT/ Bugler | 05 Kms Race in 24 minutes | 1.6 Kms Race in 8.30 minutes |
| CT/ Cook/ Water Carrier, CT/ Barber & CT/ Hair Dresser, CT/ Washer man & CT/ Washer women, CT/ Safai Karmchari | 1.6 Kms Race in 10 minutes | 1.6 Kms Race in 12 minutes |
| CT/ Mason CT/ Electrician (For Pioneer Wing) | 1.6 Kms Race in 09 minutes | – |
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Links
| Apply Online | Click Here To Apply |
| Applicant Login | Click Here To Login |
| Application *Home Page | Click Here To Open Home Page |
| Download Notification | Click Here To Download Notification |
| Download Syllabus | CRPF Constable Tradesman Syllabus 2026 |
| Official Website | Click Here To Open Official Website |
