CRPF Constable Tradesman Syllabus 2026 — Complete Exam Pattern & Topics

9,175 Posts 100 Qs / 100 Marks Apply: 20 Apr – 19 May 10th + ITI Trade Test Included

Complete CRPF Constable Technical & Tradesman Syllabus 2026 — subject-wise topics for the written exam, Trade Test details, and PET/PST physical standards. The written exam has 100 objective questions from GK, Hindi/English, Mathematics, Reasoning & Trade Knowledge for 100 marks. Apply online at rect.crpf.gov.in before 19 May 2026.

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📌 Source: rect.crpf.gov.in | 9175 Posts | Last Date: 19 May 2026

Total Posts

9,175

Written Exam

100 Marks

Questions

100

Last Date

19 May

📘 General Knowledge (25 Qs)

Current Affairs — National & International
History & Culture of India
Indian Polity & Constitution
Geography — India & World
Science & Technology
Important Government Schemes
Sports, Awards & Honours
Books & Authors
Defence & Security News
Important Days & Events

📗 General Hindi / English (25 Qs)

Spotting Errors in Sentences
Fill in the Blanks (Grammar)
Synonyms & Antonyms
One Word Substitution
Sentence Improvement
Active & Passive Voice
Direct & Indirect Speech
Comprehension Passage
Idioms & Phrases
Spelling Correction

📙 Mathematics (25 Qs)

Number System & HCF/LCM
Profit, Loss & Discount
Simple & Compound Interest
Percentage & Ratio/Proportion
Time & Work / Pipes & Cisterns
Speed, Time & Distance
Average, Ages & Mixtures
Mensuration — Area & Volume
Basic Algebra & Geometry
Data Interpretation

📕 Reasoning (25 Qs)

Analogy & Classification
Number Series & Letter Series
Coding – Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense Test
Sitting Arrangement
Syllogism & Venn Diagrams
Non-Verbal Reasoning (Figures)
Missing Numbers & Patterns
Matrix-based Problems

🔧 Note:

Trade Knowledge is tested separately in the Trade Test (Practical) — not in the written exam. Prepare for trade-specific practical skills based on your ITI trade.

📚 Recommended Books:

Lucent's GK · Arihant Reasoning · R.S. Aggarwal Maths · Kiran's CRPF Previous Year Papers · ITI Trade Theory Book

Stage	Type	Marks	Qualifying
Stage 1 — Written Exam	Objective MCQ	100	Merit based
Stage 2 — PET	Physical Efficiency Test	Qualifying	Pass/Fail
Stage 3 — PST	Physical Standard Test	Qualifying	Pass/Fail
Stage 4 — Trade Test	Practical Skill Test	Qualifying	Pass/Fail
Stage 5 — Medical	Medical Examination	Qualifying	Fit/Unfit
Stage 6 — DV	Document Verification	—	Required

Written Exam — Subject-wise Breakup
Subject	Questions	Marks
General Knowledge	25	25
General Hindi / English	25	25
Mathematics	25	25
Reasoning	25	25
Total	100	100

* Check official CRPF notification at rect.crpf.gov.in for exact marks distribution and negative marking details.

The Trade Test is a practical hands-on skill test conducted after PET/PST. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in their specific ITI trade. It is qualifying in nature.

Trade	What is Tested in Trade Test
Driver	Vehicle driving test on road, engine basics, traffic rules knowledge
Cook	Food preparation, kitchen hygiene, recipe following, basic cooking skills
Electrician	Wiring, connections, fault detection, basic electrical tools usage
Motor Mechanic	Engine servicing, fault diagnosis, tool usage, vehicle maintenance
Carpenter	Woodwork joints, use of carpentry tools, basic furniture construction
Mason	Brick laying, plastering, basic construction measurement
Tailor	Stitching, cutting, using sewing machine, basic garment making
Painter	Surface preparation, mixing colours, brush techniques, varnishing
Plumber	Pipe fitting, joint making, leak detection, basic plumbing repair
Cobbler	Leather cutting, stitching, sole fixing, shoe repair techniques
Brass Band	Playing assigned instrument, basic musical notation understanding

💡 Tip:

Trade Test is qualifying — Pass/Fail basis. Practice your ITI trade skills regularly. Refer to NCVT ITI trade theory and practical books for preparation.

🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Event	Male	Female
Race / Running	5 km in 24 minutes	1.6 km in 8.5 minutes
Long Jump	11 feet (3 attempts)	9 feet (3 attempts)
High Jump	3.5 feet (3 attempts)	3 feet (3 attempts)
Chin-ups	As per CRPF norms	Not applicable

📏 Physical Standard Test (PST)

Category	Male — Height	Male — Chest	Female — Height
General / OBC / SC	170 cm	80 – 85 cm	157 cm
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	162.5 cm	77 – 82 cm	150 cm
Hilly / North East Areas	162.5 cm	77 – 82 cm	152.5 cm

* Verify exact physical standards from official CRPF notification at rect.crpf.gov.in

🗓 40-Day Preparation Plan — CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026

💡 Key Tips:

Apply by 19 May 2026. Focus on accuracy in written exam. Simultaneously practise your trade skills for Trade Test. Start physical training immediately for PET — 5 km running daily.

Important Links

Apply Online	rect.crpf.gov.in ↗
Official Notification PDF	Download ↗
CRPF Constable Full Job Page	View →
SSC GD Syllabus 2026	View →