What is the last date to apply for CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026?

The online application window is open from April 20, 2026 to May 19, 2026 at rect.crpf.gov.in. Only 4 days remaining as of May 15, 2026.

What is the eligibility for CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026?

Candidates must have 10th Pass (Matriculation) with ITI in the relevant trade. Age limit is 18-23 years for most trades and 21-27 years for Driver posts. SC/ST get 5 years relaxation, OBC get 3 years relaxation.

What is the CRPF Tradesman PET running distance?

PET norms are trade-wise: (1) Driver, MMV, Gardner, Painter, Carpenter, Brass/Pipe Band, Cobbler, Tailor, Bugler — Male: 5 km in 24 min, Female: 1.6 km in 8:30 min. (2) Cook, Water Carrier, Barber, Washerman, Safai Karmchari — Male: 1.6 km in 10 min, Female: 1.6 km in 12 min. (3) Pioneer (Mason/Electrician) — Male: 1.6 km in 9 min.

What is the salary of CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026?

Pay Level-3 as per 7th Pay Commission: Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month. In-hand salary approximately Rs. 30,000-35,000 per month including DA, HRA, TA, free ration, CGHS medical, and free accommodation in CRPF campus.

What is the selection process for CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026?

Selection stages: Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 objective questions, 2 hours, 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer — Trade/Skill Test (50 marks, qualifying), Document Verification, and Medical Examination (DME/RME). Final merit list based on CBT marks.

What is the application fee for CRPF Tradesman 2026?

General/OBC/EWS male candidates pay Rs. 100. SC/ST, all female candidates, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted (NIL fee).

CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026 ki last date kya hai?

Online application 20 April 2026 se shuru hui thi aur last date 19 May 2026 hai. Sirf 4 din baaki hain (15 May 2026 ke anusaar). rect.crpf.gov.in par turant apply karein.

⚠️ URGENT: CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026 Last Date — 19 May 2026 | Only 4 DAYS LEFT | Apply NOW at rect.crpf.gov.in before it's too late!

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🔥 CRPF Constable Technical & Tradesman Recruitment 2026 — 9,195 Posts

9,195 Posts ⚠️ Last Date: 19 May 2026 10th + ITI Age: 18–23 / 21–27 Yrs Central Govt Job

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released notification for 9,195 Constable (Technical, Tradesmen & Pioneer) posts. Notification released on April 8, 2026. Major trades: Driver (3,176), Cook/Water Carrier (1,426), Bugler (1,274), Motor Mechanic (739), Tailor (547), Painter (547) and more. Male & Female candidates with 10th pass + ITI can apply online from April 20 to May 19, 2026 at rect.crpf.gov.in. Male: 9,116 vacancies | Female: 79 vacancies (specific trades only).

🔥 CRPF कांस्टेबल तकनीकी और ट्रेड्समैन भर्ती 2026 — 9,195 पद

9,195 पद ⚠️ अंतिम तिथि: 19 मई 2026 10वीं + आईटीआई आयु: 18–23 / 21–27 वर्ष

CRPF ने 9,195 कांस्टेबल (तकनीकी, ट्रेड्समैन और पायनियर) पदों के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। प्रमुख ट्रेड्स: ड्राइवर (3,176), रसोइया/वाटर कैरियर (1,426), बगलर (1,274), मोटर मैकेनिक (739), दर्जी (547), चित्रकार (547)। 20 अप्रैल से 19 मई 2026 तक rect.crpf.gov.in पर आवेदन करें। केवल 4 दिन शेष!

⚡ Apply Now — Last Date 19 May 2026 ↗

📌 Notification: April 08, 2026 | Last Date: 19 May 2026 | Source: rect.crpf.gov.in | Updated: 15 May 2026

Total Posts

9,195

Days Left

Age Limit

18–23
Driver: 21–27

Last Date

19 May

Event	Date
Notification Released	08 April 2026 ✅
Application Start Date	20 April 2026 ✅
Application Last Date ⚠️	19 May 2026 — 4 Days Remaining!
Fee Payment Last Date	19 May 2026
Admit Card	To be notified — check rect.crpf.gov.in
Computer Based Test (CBT)	To be notified — a few months after last date
PET / PST Date	Before CBT — after admit card
Trade / Skill Test	After CBT
Result	To be announced
Official Website	rect.crpf.gov.in ↗

Criteria	Details
Education	10th Pass (Matriculation) + ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute. Driver: Valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Licence also required.
Age — General (All trades except Driver)	18 – 23 Years (born between 02-Jan-2003 and 01-Jan-2008, as on 01 Jan 2026)
Age — Constable Driver	21 – 27 Years (born between 02-Jan-1999 and 01-Jan-2005)
Age Relaxation — OBC	3 years above upper age limit
Age Relaxation — SC / ST	5 years above upper age limit
Age Relaxation — Ex-Servicemen	As per Central Government rules
Gender	Male (9,116 posts) & Female (79 posts — specific trades only)
Female Eligible Trades	Bugler, Tailor, Washerwoman, Water Carrier, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Hair Dresser, Painter
Nationality	Indian Citizen — Domicile certificate of State/UT mandatory
Experience (Motor Mechanic)	1 year practical experience in MMV trade required
Experience (Pioneer: Mason / Electrician)	1 year practical experience required
Physical Standards	Height, chest, weight as per CRPF norms — General Male: 170 cm \| Female: 157 cm \| ST Male: 162.5 cm \| Male Chest: 80 cm (min 5 cm expansion). Relaxation for Hill/NE/ST candidates — check notification.

Trade / Post	Posts	Gender	Qualification Required
Constable Driver	3,176	Male	10th Pass + Valid HTV Licence
Constable Cook / Water Carrier	1,426	Male & Female	10th Pass + Trade Knowledge
Constable Bugler	1,274	Male & Female	10th Pass + Music / Bugling Skill
Constable Motor Mechanic Vehicle (MMV)	739	Male	10th + ITI (MMV) + 1 yr experience
Constable Tailor	547	Male & Female	10th Pass + Tailoring / Dress Making
Constable Painter	547	Male & Female	10th Pass + ITI Painter (General)
Constable Carpenter	83	Male	10th + ITI (Carpentry)
Constable Cobbler	32	Male	10th Pass + Leather Trade Skill
Constable Barber / Hair Dresser	Various	Male & Female	10th Pass + Trade Knowledge
Constable Washerman / Washerwoman	Various	Male & Female	10th Pass + Trade Knowledge
Constable Safai Karamchari	Various	Male	10th Pass
Constable Gardner (Mali)	Various	Male	10th Pass + Trade Knowledge
Constable Brass Band / Pipe Band	Various	Male & Female	10th Pass + Instrument Skill
Constable Pioneer — Mason / Electrician	20	Male	10th + ITI + 1 yr experience (Pioneer Wing)
Total	9,195	M: 9,116 \| F: 79	Domicile-based recruitment

* Detailed state/UT-wise and category-wise breakup in official notification PDF at rect.crpf.gov.in

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹ 100/-
SC / ST	NIL (Free) ✅
Female (All Categories)	NIL (Free) ✅
Ex-Servicemen	NIL (Free) ✅
Payment Mode	Online — Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI
Fee Refund	Non-refundable under any circumstance

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Height, chest and weight measured via RFID & digital equipment. General Male: 170 cm, Female: 157 cm, Male Chest: 80+5 cm. Qualifying in nature.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Running norms are TRADE-WISE (see table below). Only 1 attempt. Qualifying in nature. Fail = eliminated.

Computer Based Test (CBT)

100 objective questions. Duration: 2 hours. ⚠️ Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. GK, Hindi/English, Maths, Reasoning + Trade Knowledge.

Trade / Skill Test

Practical hands-on test in specific trade. 50 marks. Qualifying in nature — marks NOT added to merit.

Document Verification (DV)

Original certificates verified. Any discrepancy = disqualification.

Medical Examination (DME/RME)

Full medical fitness at CRPF medical centre. DME + Review Medical Examination if needed.

Final Merit List

Based on CBT marks only, subject to qualifying all above stages.

🏃 PET Running Norms — Trade-wise (Corrected)

Trade Group	Trades	Male Running	Female Running
Group A — Technical/Skilled	Driver, Motor Mechanic (MMV), Gardner, Painter, Carpenter, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Cobbler, Tailor, Bugler	5 km in 24 min	1.6 km in 8 min 30 sec
Group B — Support Trades	Cook, Water Carrier, Barber & Hair Dresser, Washerman/Washerwoman, Safai Karamchari	1.6 km in 10 min	1.6 km in 12 min
Group C — Pioneer Wing	Pioneer (Mason, Electrician)	1.6 km in 9 min	N/A (Male only posts)

📝 CBT Exam Pattern

Parameter	Detail
Total Questions	100 Objective / MCQ
Total Marks	100 marks
Duration	2 Hours (120 minutes)
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Unattempted Questions	No penalty — leave if not sure
Language	Bilingual — Hindi & English
Subjects	General Knowledge, Hindi/English, Mathematics, Reasoning, Trade Knowledge
Merit Basis	Final merit list prepared on CBT marks only

⚠️ Negative Marking Alert: CBT mein har galat answer par 0.25 marks katenge. Trade Test 50 marks ka hoga lekin qualifying hai — merit mein count nahi hoga. Sochkar jawab dein — unanswered better than wrong!

💡 Salary After Selection:

Pay Level-3: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100/month + DA (~₹9,000+) + HRA + TA + Free Ration + CGHS Medical + Uniform Allowance + Free Accommodation in CRPF Campus. In-hand approx. ₹30,000–35,000/month. NPS Pension. 60 days annual leave.

CBT: 100 objective questions, 2 hours. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Exam in Hindi & English.

📘 General Knowledge

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

📗 General Hindi / English

Grammar basics — Tenses, Prepositions
Comprehension passages
Fill in the blanks
Synonyms & Antonyms
Error detection & correction
Sentence improvement
Idioms & Phrases

📙 Mathematics (10th level)

Number Systems & HCF/LCM
Profit & Loss, Discount
Simple & Compound Interest
Percentage & Ratio/Proportion
Time & Work / Speed & Distance
Average, Mensuration
Basic Algebra & Geometry

📕 Reasoning

Analogy & Classification
Number & Letter Series
Coding – Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense Test
Sitting Arrangement
Non-verbal Reasoning

🔧 Trade Knowledge (CBT + Practical Trade Test — 50 marks, Qualifying)

Basic tools & equipment of your trade
Safety procedures & norms
Trade-specific terminology & operations
Material identification & quality checks
Practical hands-on skill demonstration (Trade Test)
Trade-related calculations & measurements

📚 Full Syllabus Page → 📄 Download Official Notification PDF ↗

🗓 Preparation Plan (Apply First, Then Prepare)

NOW

Apply by 19 May 2026 — Only 4 days left. Apply first, prepare later!

Week 1–2

GK & Current Affairs — read newspaper daily, notes on schemes, awards & polity. Start 5km / 1.6km daily running as per your trade.

Week 3

Mathematics — practice previous year questions. Focus on speed & accuracy. Avoid guessing due to 0.25 negative marking.

Week 4

Reasoning + Hindi/English — daily 50-question mock tests. Maintain negative marking discipline — skip uncertain questions.

Week 5–6

Trade knowledge revision + full mock tests + daily physical practice (Running + Chest expansion for PST).

Visit Official Website

Go to rect.crpf.gov.in → click on "Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) Recruitment 2026" link.

💡 ⚠️ Apply ONLY on rect.crpf.gov.in. Last Date: 19 May 2026 — 4 days remaining!

Read Notification Carefully

Download and read full PDF notification. Check eligibility, age, trade requirements, and physical standards for your specific trade.

💡 Cross-check your trade qualification, age (as on 01 Jan 2026), and domicile State eligibility.

Click New Registration. Enter name, mobile, email. Verify OTP. Save login credentials safely.

💡 Keep mobile number active — all future communication (admit card, result) via SMS/email.

Fill Online Application Form

Enter personal details, educational qualification, ITI trade, domicile state, address. Select your trade carefully — cannot be changed after submission.

💡 Names must match exactly as on 10th certificate and ITI certificate. State selection determines exam centre.

Upload Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression

Upload recent passport-size photo (JPG, white background, max 50KB), signature (JPG, black ink on white, max 30KB), and left thumb impression.

💡 Clear, recent photo. Blurry or invalid uploads will lead to rejection.

Pay Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100 via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI. SC/ST/Female/Ex-SM: FREE (NIL).

💡 Save payment receipt and transaction ID. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Submit & Print Confirmation

Review all details carefully before clicking Final Submit — no corrections allowed after submission. Download confirmation page and e-receipt.

💡 Take 2–3 printouts. Keep all original documents ready for future stages.

📋 Documents Required at Application & Verification Stage

10th Class Pass Certificate & Marksheet (DOB proof)
ITI Certificate in relevant trade (NCVT / SCVT recognized)
Valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Licence — Driver post only
Category Certificate — SC / ST / OBC / EWS (if applicable)
Domicile / State Residence Certificate (mandatory)
Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
Recent passport-size photographs — white background
Scanned signature on white paper in black ink
Left thumb impression (scanned, clear)
Valid Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026

A. Kul 9,195 posts — 9,175 Technical & Tradesman aur 20 Pioneer Wing. Major trades: Driver (3,176), Cook/Water Carrier (1,426), Bugler (1,274), Motor Mechanic (739), Tailor (547), Painter (547), Carpenter (83), Cobbler (32). Male: 9,116 | Female: 79 vacancies.

A. Application window 19 May 2026 ko close hogi. Sirf 4 din baaki hain (15 May 2026). rect.crpf.gov.in par turant apply karein.

A. PET norms trade-wise hain:
• Driver, MMV, Gardner, Painter, Carpenter, Brass/Pipe Band, Cobbler, Tailor, Bugler → Male: 5 km in 24 min, Female: 1.6 km in 8:30 min.
• Cook, Water Carrier, Barber, Washerman, Safai Karamchari → Male: 1.6 km in 10 min, Female: 1.6 km in 12 min.
• Pioneer (Mason/Electrician) → Male: 1.6 km in 9 min.

A. Haan! CBT mein har galat jawab par 0.25 marks katenge. Exam 2 ghante ka hai, 100 questions hain. Agar answer sure nahi hai to skip karna better hai — unanswered questions par koi penalty nahi.

A. Trade/Skill Test 50 marks ka hota hai. Yeh qualifying nature ka hai — iska score final merit mein count nahi hota. Sirf CBT marks se final merit list banti hai.

A. 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade. General trades ke liye age 18–23 years. Driver post ke liye age 21–27 years (as on 01 Jan 2026). OBC: +3 saal, SC/ST: +5 saal. Motor Mechanic aur Pioneer (Mason/Electrician) ke liye 1 saal ka experience bhi zaroori.

A. Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100/month) as per 7th Pay Commission. DA, HRA, TA, free ration, CGHS medical, free accommodation milane par in-hand approx. ₹30,000–35,000/month.

A. Haan! Female candidates 79 specific posts ke liye eligible hain — Bugler, Tailor, Washerwoman, Water Carrier, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Hair Dresser, Painter. Application fee bhi NIL (free) hai female candidates ke liye.

A. Driver post ke liye age 21–27 years hai (others: 18–23). Driver ke liye Valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Licence bhi mandatory hai. Bina HTV licence ke Driver post ke liye apply nahi kar sakte.

A. rect.crpf.gov.in → "Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) Recruitment 2026" → New Registration → Form fill karein → Photo/Signature/Thumb upload → ₹100 fee pay (General/OBC/EWS Male, baki free) → Final Submit → Confirmation printout lein. Last Date: 19 May 2026.

Important Links

Apply OnlineActive ✅ — Closes 19 May	Apply Now ↗
Official Notification PDFActive	Download ↗
CRPF Syllabus 2026	View Syllabus →
CRPF Admit Card 2026Coming — After CBT date announced	Not released yet
Official Website	rect.crpf.gov.in ↗