CRPF Constable Technical & Tradesmen Recruitment 2026
Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) Recruitment – 2026
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) |
| Advertisement Date | 08 April 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,195 |
| Technical & Tradesmen | 9,175 Posts — Male 9,096, Female 79 |
| Pioneer Wing | 20 Posts — Mason 13, Electrician 7 |
| Pay Level | Level-3 — ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 |
| Job Location | Various States / Union Territories of India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | CRPF Recruitment Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement | 08 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 19 May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | Official schedule as notified by CRPF |
| CBT / PET / PST / Trade Test | To be announced by CRPF |
Vacancy Details
| Post / Wing | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable Technical & Tradesmen | 9,096 | 79 | 9,175 |
| Constable Pioneer – Mason | 13 | — | 13 |
| Constable Pioneer – Electrician | 7 | — | 7 |
| Total | 9,116 | 79 | 9,195 |
Technical & Tradesmen vacancies are distributed State/UT-wise. Pioneer Wing vacancies are on an All India basis. Vacancies are tentative and may be changed by CRPF.
Major Trades
| Male Technical / Tradesmen | Driver, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Cook, Carpenter, Cobbler, Tailor, Barber, Washerman, Water Carrier, Safai Karamchari, Painter, Bugler, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Mali and other notified trades. |
|---|---|
| Female Trades | Brass Band, Bugler, Hair Dresser, Mali, Pipe Band, Painter, Tailor and Water Carrier. |
| Pioneer Wing | Mason and Electrician. |
Educational Qualification
| Constable Driver | Matriculation / 10th or equivalent from a recognized Board. Candidate must possess a Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving Licence and qualify the driving test. |
|---|---|
| Constable Motor Mechanic Vehicle | Matriculation / 10th or equivalent. In addition, prescribed ITI / apprenticeship qualification and practical experience in the concerned trade are required. |
| Other Tradesmen | Matriculation / equivalent from a recognized Board. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade. |
| Pioneer – Mason / Electrician | Matriculation / equivalent. One-year experience in the respective trade is required. Preference is given to candidates having a recognized ITI trade certificate. |
Age Limit
| Post | Age as on 01 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Constable Driver | 21–27 Years |
| Other Technical & Tradesmen / Pioneer Trades | 18–23 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years relaxation |
| OBC | 3 Years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per CRPF recruitment rules |
Physical Standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male Height | 170 cm minimum |
| Female Height | 157 cm minimum |
| Male Chest | 80 cm un-expanded with minimum 5 cm expansion |
| Female Chest | Chest measurement is not taken |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age according to medical standards |
Relaxation in height and chest standards is available for specified categories/regions as prescribed in the official recruitment notice.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC Male | ₹100 per post applied |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| Female Candidates – All Categories | Exempted |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. PET | Physical Efficiency Test |
| 2. PST | Physical Standard Test |
| 3. CBT | Computer Based Test |
| 4. Trade / Skill Test | Practical trade assessment; qualifying in nature |
| 5. Document Verification | Verification of eligibility and original documents |
| 6. Medical Examination | DME / RME as applicable |
| Final Merit | Based on normalized CBT marks, subject to qualifying all prescribed stages. |
Computer Based Test Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| English / Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours | |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer | |
| Level | Matriculation level | |
Trade / Skill Test
| Maximum Marks | 50 |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Marks | 20 |
| Nature | Qualifying |
| Assessment | Practical activity related to the particular trade/post applied for. |
Domicile Requirement
Constable Technical & Tradesmen vacancies are State/UT-wise. Candidates must provide a valid Domicile / Permanent Residential Certificate of the State/UT mentioned in the application form at Document Verification / DME. A mismatch can result in cancellation of candidature. Pioneer Wing vacancies are on an All India basis.
How to Apply
| 1 | Visit the official CRPF Recruitment Portal. |
| 2 | Read the official Constable Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026 notice carefully. |
| 3 | Complete the online registration and application form with correct personal, educational and domicile details. |
| 4 | Upload the required photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format. |
| 5 | Pay the examination fee wherever applicable. |
| 6 | Submit the application and keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference. |
Important Links
| Official CRPF Website | Click Here |
| CRPF Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
| Official Recruitment Advertisement PDF | Download PDF |
| CRPF Recruitment Rules | Click Here |
| Kaam India Government Jobs | View Govt Jobs |
| Kaam India Admit Card | View Admit Cards |
| Kaam India Results | View Results |
Frequently Asked Questions
| How many vacancies are available in CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026? | A total of 9,195 vacancies are notified, including 9,175 Technical & Tradesmen posts and 20 Pioneer Wing posts. |
| What is the qualification for CRPF Tradesman 2026? | For most trades, Matriculation / 10th or equivalent is required along with the prescribed trade proficiency. Additional qualifications apply to Driver and Motor Mechanic Vehicle posts. |
| What is the age limit? | Driver: 21–27 years. Other specified Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer trades: 18–23 years, subject to applicable relaxation. |
| What is the CRPF Tradesman salary? | Pay Level-3: ₹21,700–₹69,100, plus applicable allowances and benefits as per government rules. |
| Is the CRPF Tradesman exam online? | Yes. The Computer Based Test is conducted online and consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes. 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in the CBT. |
| Are female candidates eligible? | Yes. Female vacancies are notified for specified Technical & Tradesmen trades. |
| Are Pioneer vacancies State-wise? | No. The 20 Pioneer Wing vacancies for Mason and Electrician are on an All India basis. |
| What is the application fee? | ₹100 for General/EWS/OBC male candidates for each post applied for. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and female candidates of all categories are exempted. |
| Where can I check the official notification? | The official CRPF recruitment advertisement PDF is provided in the Important Links section above. |
Related Kaam India Pages
| Government Jobs | Admit Card |
| Results | Answer Key |
| Private Jobs | Gulf Jobs |