📢 CRPF Constable Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026 — 9195 Posts
Central Reserve Police Force (केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल) | Ministry of Home Affairs
📅 Last Date: 19 May 2026 | 🎓 10th Pass | 🌐 State/UT Domicile Based
📋 Quick Overview
| Organization | Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Post Name | Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) and Constable (Pioneer) |
| Total Vacancy | 9,195 Posts (Tech & Tradesmen: 9,175 | Pioneer: 20) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) |
| Job Location | All India (Posting anywhere in India) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | rect.crpf.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | 08 April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 May 2026 |
| Crucial Date (Age & Education) | 01 January 2026 |
| Crucial Date (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | 19 May 2026 |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) | Male + Female | State/UT-wise | 9,175 |
| Constable (Pioneer) – Mason & Electrician | Male only | All India Basis | 20 |
| Total | — | 9,195 |
ℹ️ Vacancies include backlog vacancies. Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) vacancies are domicile/State-UT based. Detailed State/UT and category-wise breakup available in official notification Annexure-A.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian Citizen
- Education: Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized Board or equivalent
- Additional for CT/Driver: Must possess Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License
- Additional for CT/Motor Mechanic Vehicle: 2-year ITI certificate in MMV trade + 1 year experience; OR 3-year Apprenticeship certificate + 1 year experience
- Additional for Pioneer Wing (Mason/Electrician): 1 year experience in respective trade; ITI certificate preferred
- Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026):
- CT/Driver: 21–27 years
- All other trades (Tradesmen & Pioneer): 18–23 years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years | OBC: 3 years | Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
- Note: PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates are NOT eligible for these posts
💰 Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC (Male only) | ₹100/- per post applied |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female (All categories) | Nil (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online (BHIM/UPI, Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Debit or Credit Card, CSC Wallet) |
📝 Selection Process
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Race (Qualifying)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) — Height, Chest & Weight (Qualifying)
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 Marks, 2 Hours (Merit-based)
- Trade / Skill Test — Practical Assessment (Qualifying; minimum 20/50 marks)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
📄 Exam Pattern (Computer Based Test)
| 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 |
⚠️ Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. CBT conducted in Hindi and English only. Questions are of Matriculation level.
🖊️ How to Apply
- Visit the official CRPF recruitment website: rect.crpf.gov.in
- Click on the Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) 2026 advertisement
- Step I – Registration: Fill personal and contact details; enter name exactly as in Matriculation certificate. Login ID and Password will be sent to registered email
- Step II – Complete Application: Re-login and fill all remaining details; upload scanned photograph (35mm × 45mm, JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB)
- Pay examination fee online (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
⚠️ Online form session is 30 minutes; re-login if expired. Apply well before the last date. Once submitted, the form cannot be edited.
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
⚠️ Disclaimer: All information is sourced from the official CRPF Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) Recruitment 2026 notification PDF dated 08 April 2026. Candidates are advised to verify all details from rect.crpf.gov.in before applying. myfreejobalert.in is not responsible for any discrepancy.