CRPF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 9195 Posts

 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released a huge recruitment notification for 9,195 Constable posts under the Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer Wing for the year 2026. This is one of the biggest defence recruitment drives of the year and a great chance for young people who want to join the paramilitary force. Under this notification, 9,175 vacancies are for Technical & Tradesmen trades and 20 vacancies are for the Pioneer Wing. The pay level for all posts is Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) with full central government allowances. If you are looking for fresh defence government jobs, this notification deserves your full attention.

The online application window will open on 20 April 2026 and close on 19 May 2026. Candidates who have passed 10th class (Matriculation) and have the required trade skill or ITI certificate can apply online through the official CRPF recruitment portal. Don’t worry if you are new to CRPF exams — this article from GovtJobsAlert.in explains everything in very simple language: vacancies, eligibility, age limit, physical standards, selection process, application fee, important dates and how to apply. Read till the end so you don’t miss any important point.

• Organisation: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs
• Post Names: Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) and Constable (Pioneer Wing – Mason / Electrician)
• Total Vacancies: 9,195 (Technical & Tradesmen – 9,175; Pioneer Wing – 20)
• Pay Level: Level-3, Pay Scale ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
• Group: Group C (Combatised)
• Educational Qualification: 10th Pass (Matriculation) + trade proficiency / ITI where required
• Age Limit: 18–23 years (21–27 years for Driver post) as on 01 January 2026
• Application Mode: Online only
• Application Dates: 20 April 2026 to 19 May 2026
• Job Location: All India (state-wise for Tradesmen, All-India for Pioneer)

Wing / Post Category Vacancies

• Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) Male 9,096
• Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) Female 79
• Constable (Pioneer) – Mason All India 13
• Constable (Pioneer) – Electrician All India 7
• Grand Total — 9,195

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification is very friendly for trade-skilled youth. CRPF only asks for 10th pass with trade proficiency — making this one of the best options among ITI government jobs.

Constable (Driver): Minimum Matriculation (10th pass) plus valid Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving Licence. Must clear the driving test at the recruitment stage.

Constable (Motor Mechanic Vehicle): Minimum 10th pass plus 2-year ITI certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle OR 3-year apprenticeship certificate with 1-year practical experience.

Constable (Other Tradesmen): Minimum 10th pass with proven trade proficiency in the applied trade (Cook, Tailor, Cobbler, Carpenter, Painter, Barber, Washerman, Safai Karmachari, Brass / Pipe Band, Bugler, Gardner, etc.).

Constable (Pioneer – Mason / Electrician): Minimum 10th pass plus ITI certificate in the respective trade OR 1-year experience in masonry / electrician work.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

• Constable (Driver): 21 to 27 years (born between 02.01.1999 and 01.01.2005)
• All other Technical & Tradesmen posts, including Pioneer Wing: 18 to 23 years (born between 02.01.2003 and 01.01.2008)
• Age relaxation is allowed as per central government rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 3 years for Ex-Servicemen after deducting military service. Children of 1984 riot victims get additional relaxation (5 years for UR, 8 years for OBC and 10 years for SC/ST).

Selection Procedure

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of CRPF Constable Tradesman Bharti 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Race test conducted through RFID and Digitalized Equipment. Male (Technical & Tradesmen – Driver/MMV/Gardner/Painter/Carpenter/Brass Band/Pipe Band/Cobbler/Tailor/Bugler): 5 Kms in 24 minutes; Male (Cook/Water Carrier/Barber/Washer Man/Safai Karmchari): 1.6 Kms in 10 minutes; Female (Technical & Tradesmen): 1.6 Kms in 8.30 minutes (Driver/MMV etc.) or 1.6 Kms in 12 minutes (Cook/Water Carrier etc.); Pioneer Wing (Mason/Electrician): 1.6 Kms in 09 minutes. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET.

Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of Height, Chest & Weight. Male minimum height: 170 cm; Female minimum height: 157 cm (with relaxations for various categories). Male chest: unexpanded 80 cm, minimum expansion 5 cm (with relaxations). Ex-Servicemen appear only for recording measurements.

Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 objective type questions, 100 marks, 2 hours duration. Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Knowledge & General Awareness (25), Elementary Mathematics (25), English/Hindi (25). Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Conducted in English and Hindi only. Marks normalized for final merit.

Trade/Skill Test: Practical assessment, qualifying in nature. Out of 50 marks, candidate must secure minimum 20 marks to qualify.

Document Verification (DV): Verification of original documents including Matriculation certificate, Domicile/PRC, caste certificates, driving license, ITI certificates, etc.

Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME): Medical fitness assessment by Medical Officer/Medical Board. Candidates declared unfit in DME may undergo RME on the next day with written consent.

Cut-off Marks in CBT: CT (Technical & Tradesmen): UR-30%, EWS/OBC-25%, All other categories-20%. CT (Pioneer Wing): UR-35%, SC/ST/OBC/EWS-33%.

Final Selection: Based on normalized marks in CBT, subject to qualifying PET, PST, Trade Test, DV, and Medical Examination. State/UT-wise and category-wise merit lists for Technical & Tradesmen; All India basis for Pioneer posts.

Application Fees

Here is the complete information about CRPF Constable Tradesman Bharti 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Category Application Fee

• Male candidates (General/EWS/OBC) Rs. 100/- per post
• SC/ST candidates Exempted
• Female candidates (all categories) Exempted
• Ex-Servicemen Exempted

Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

• Date of Advertisement 08/04/2026
• Start of Online Application 20/04/2026
• Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment 19/05/2026
• Crucial Date for Age & Education 01/01/2026

How to Apply

Here is the complete procedure to apply for CRPF Constable Tradesman Bharti 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

• The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
• Visit the official CRPF recruitment website at https://www.rect.crpf.gov.in
• Register by providing valid personal e-mail ID, mobile number, and full name as per Matriculation certificate.
• Login using the credentials received on registered email and complete the application form with personal details, address, qualification, achievement details, and applied post.
• Upload scanned colour passport size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 50-100 KB, 35mm x 45mm) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 50-100 KB) as per specified guidelines.
• Upload required documents in JPG/JPEG/PNG/PDF format (100-500 KB).
• Pay the examination fee of Rs. 100/- (if applicable) online through BHIM, UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Master Card, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards, or CSC Wallet.
• Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
• The application portal will be operational from 20/04/2026 to 19/05/2026.

Important Links

You can find here all important links to apply for CRPF Constable Tradesman Bharti 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) vacancies.

Apply Online (Link will be updated on 20th April 2026) Click Here

Download Official Notification (English) Click Here

CRPF Official Website Click Here

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