CRPF Tradesman 2026 ke liye age limit kya hai?

Most trades ke liye age 18-23 years (as on 01 January 2026). Driver (CT) ke liye 21-27 years. OBC ko 3 saal, SC/ST ko 5 saal ki age relaxation milti hai.

CRPF Constable Tradesman ka selection process kya hai?

6 stages hain: PET (Physical Efficiency Test) → PST (Physical Standard Test) → CBT (100Q/100 marks/120 min) → Trade/Skill Test → Document Verification → Medical Examination (DME/RME).

CRPF Tradesman 2026 mein negative marking hai kya?

Haan, CBT mein har galat answer par 0.25 marks cut hote hain. Total 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes.

CRPF PET mein kya hota hai?

PET qualifying nature ka hai — merit mein count nahi hota. Male: 5 km daud 24 minutes mein. Female: 1.6 km daud 8 min 30 sec mein. PET RFID aur digitalised equipment se conduct hoga.

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CRPF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 — 9,175 Posts | Apply Online Now

🟢 Application OPEN Last Date: 19 May 2026 10th / ITI Pass Age: 18–27 Yrs 9,175 Posts Central Paramilitary Job

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has officially released the Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) Recruitment 2026 notification on 08 April 2026 at rect.crpf.gov.in. A total of 9,175 vacancies (+ 20 Pioneer posts = 9,195 total) are available for 10th pass candidates across trades like Driver, Cook, Carpenter, Electrician, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Mason, Tailor, and more. The online application portal is currently OPEN. Last date to apply is 19 May 2026 — 15 days remaining. Apply now before the deadline.

CRPF कांस्टेबल ट्रेड्समैन भर्ती 2026 — 9,175 पद | अभी आवेदन करें

🟢 आवेदन शुरू अंतिम तिथि: 19 मई 2026 10वीं पास / ITI आयु: 18–27 वर्ष

CRPF ने 9,175 पदों पर भर्ती 2026 का नोटिफिकेशन जारी किया है। आवेदन पोर्टल अभी खुला है। Driver, Cook, Carpenter, Electrician जैसे पदों पर 19 मई 2026 से पहले rect.crpf.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें।

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📌 Notification: 08 Apr 2026 | Application Open: 20 Apr 2026 | Last Date: 19 May 2026 | Source: rect.crpf.gov.in | Updated: 04 May 2026

Total Posts

9,175

Fee SC/ST/F

FREE

Age Limit

18–27

Last Date

19 May

⏳ Application Closes In (19 May 2026):

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Event	Date / Status
Notification Released	08 April 2026 ✅
Application Portal Opened	20 April 2026 ✅ (Currently Open)
Application Last Date	19 May 2026 ⚡ (15 Days Left)
Fee Payment Last Date	19 May 2026
PET / PST Dates	To be announced on rect.crpf.gov.in
CBT (Computer Based Test)	To be announced after application closes
Trade / Skill Test	After CBT
Admit Card	Before PET/CBT — on rect.crpf.gov.in
Result	To be announced post exam
Official Website	rect.crpf.gov.in ↗

Criteria	Details
General Trades Qualification	Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized Board + proficiency in applied trade
Driver (CT) Qualification	10th Pass + valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving Licence + minimum 1 year driving experience
Motor Mechanic Vehicle (MMV)	10th Pass + ITI certificate in relevant trade + 1 year practical experience
Mason / Electrician (Pioneer Wing)	10th Pass + relevant ITI + 1 year trade experience
Age — General Trades	18 – 23 Years as on 01 January 2026
Age — Driver (CT)	21 – 27 Years as on 01 January 2026
Age Relaxation — OBC	+3 years (up to 26 / 30 years depending on trade)
Age Relaxation — SC / ST	+5 years (up to 28 / 32 years depending on trade)
Age Relaxation — Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of military service period
Physical — Male (General) Height	170 cm \| Chest: 80 cm (unexpanded), 85 cm (expanded)
Physical — Female Height	157 cm (no chest measurement)
Physical — ST / NE / Hill regions	Height & chest relaxation applicable per CRPF rules
Nationality	Indian Citizen
Domicile	Must apply for State/UT of valid domicile. Pioneer Wing (Mason, Electrician) posts on All India basis.

Always refer to official notification PDF at rect.crpf.gov.in for complete post-wise, trade-wise eligibility details.

Trade / Post	Gender	Qualification	Basis
Driver (CT)	Male	10th + HMV Licence + 1 yr exp	State-wise
Cook	Male	10th Pass + trade proficiency	State-wise
Carpenter	Male	10th Pass + trade proficiency	State-wise
Motor Mechanic Vehicle (MMV)	Male	10th + ITI + 1 yr exp	State-wise
Plumber / Pump Operator	Male	10th Pass + trade proficiency	State-wise
Cobbler	Male	10th Pass + trade proficiency	State-wise
Gardner	Male	10th Pass + trade proficiency	State-wise
Tailor	Male + Female	10th Pass + trade proficiency	State-wise
Brass Band	Male + Female	10th Pass + proficiency	State-wise
Bugler	Male + Female	10th Pass + proficiency	State-wise
Hair Dresser	Female Only	10th Pass + trade proficiency	State-wise
Water Carrier	Female Only	10th Pass + trade proficiency	State-wise
Mason (Pioneer Wing)	Male	10th Pass + ITI + 1 yr exp	All India
Electrician (Pioneer Wing)	Male	10th Pass + ITI + 1 yr exp	All India
Male — Constable (Technical & Tradesmen)	9,096 Vacancies
Female — Constable (Technical & Tradesmen)	79 Vacancies
Pioneer Wing (Mason + Electrician)	20 Vacancies
Grand Total	9,195 Vacancies

State/UT-wise vacancy breakdown in official notification PDF. Reservations apply as per GoI rules for UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS.

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹ 100/-
SC / ST	NIL (Free) ✅
Female (All Categories)	NIL (Free) ✅
PwBD (Divyangjan)	NIL (Free) ✅
Ex-Servicemen	NIL (Free) ✅
Payment Mode	Online — BHIM UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / Maestro / RuPay / CSC Wallet
Applications Per Candidate	Only 1 trade per candidate. Separate application for Pioneer Wing if eligible.
Fee Refund	Non-refundable under any circumstances
Fee Payment Last Date	19 May 2026

PET — Physical Efficiency Test

Qualifying in nature — does not count towards merit. Male: 5 km run in 24 minutes. Female: 1.6 km run in 8 min 30 sec. Conducted with RFID + digitalised equipment.

PST — Physical Standard Test

Height, chest (male) and weight measurement. Male General: 170 cm height, 80/85 cm chest. Female: 157 cm. Relaxation for ST, NE, Hill candidates.

CBT — Computer Based Test

100 objective questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. Bilingual — Hindi & English. Minimum qualifying marks category-wise.

Trade / Skill Test

Practical assessment of applied trade. Cook, Carpenter, Tailor etc. tested on actual trade skills. Qualifying in nature for most trades.

Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates called to CRPF regional offices. All original certificates, domicile, category documents must be produced.

Medical Examination

Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) for fitness for paramilitary service.

Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25	120 min
General Knowledge & Awareness	25	25
Elementary Mathematics	25	25
English / Hindi Language	25	25
Total	100	100	2 Hours

⚠️ Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. No penalty for unanswered questions.

Salary After Selection:

Pay Level 3 (7th Pay Commission) — Basic Pay ₹21,700 to ₹69,100/month. In-hand salary higher after DA, HRA, ration allowance, Transport Allowance. Free accommodation in CRPF barracks, free medical for self & family, 60 days annual leave, Group Insurance, NPS pension.

CBT — 100 objective questions (100 marks, 120 minutes), 4 equal sections. Negative marking: 0.25/wrong answer:

CBT में 100 वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न (100 अंक, 120 मिनट) — 4 बराबर खंड। गलत उत्तर पर 0.25 अंक कटते हैं:

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogy & Classification
Number & Alphabet Series
Coding – Decoding
Blood Relations & Directions
Sitting Arrangement
Matrix & Word Formation
Non-verbal Reasoning (Figures)
Venn Diagrams & Syllogism
Clocks, Calendars & Puzzles

General Knowledge & Awareness

Current Affairs — National & International
Indian History & Freedom Struggle
Indian Polity & Constitution
Geography — India & World
Science & Technology (Basic)
Economy & Budget Basics
Sports, Awards & Books 2025–26
Defence & CRPF related GK
Government Schemes 2025–26

Elementary Mathematics

Number System & HCF/LCM
Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
Profit & Loss, Discount
Simple & Compound Interest
Time, Work, Distance & Speed
Average & Mensuration
Data Interpretation (Basic)
Fractions & Decimals

English / Hindi Language

Reading Comprehension
Fill in the Blanks / Cloze Test
Spotting Errors & Correction
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
One Word Substitution
Para Jumbles / Sentence Order
Hindi Grammar (for Hindi medium)

Download Official Notification PDF ↗ CRPF Recruitment Portal ↗

Physical Fitness Standards (PET):

Male: 5 km run in 24 minutes | Female: 1.6 km run in 8 min 30 sec | PET is qualifying only — does not count towards merit. Start physical training now alongside CBT prep.

Preparation Plan — 45 Days Until Last Date (19 May 2026)

Now–Week 1

Apply First: Register on rect.crpf.gov.in, fill form, pay fee. Start 5 km daily running to build stamina for PET.

Week 2

GK + Reasoning: Current affairs last 6 months, CRPF/Defence GK, government schemes. Analogy, series, coding-decoding.

Week 3

Maths + English: Formulas, 50+ questions daily. Comprehension, grammar, synonyms/antonyms practice.

Week 4+

Mock Tests + Trade Practice: 2 full CBT mocks daily. Practise trade skill hands-on (Cook/Carpenter/Electrician etc.). Continue daily running.

Recommended Books:

Lucent's GK · Arihant CRPF Constable Guide · Kiran Previous Year Papers · R.S. Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude · Wren & Martin English Grammar · Ghatna Chakra Current Affairs

✅ Application portal is OPEN now. Last Date: 19 May 2026. Follow the steps below.

Visit Official CRPF Recruitment Portal

Go to rect.crpf.gov.in → Click on the Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) Recruitment 2026 notification link.

💡 Apply ONLY on rect.crpf.gov.in. Beware of fake websites. CRPF never charges extra fees beyond Rs.100.

New Registration

Click "Click here for New Registration". Enter Name (exactly as in 10th certificate), Father's Name, Mother's Name, Mobile, and Email. A Provisional Registration Number & Password will be sent to your mobile/email.

💡 Use exact name spelling as in your Matriculation certificate. Keep registered mobile and email accessible.

Login with your Registration Number and Password. Fill personal details, address, educational qualification, trade applied for, domicile State/UT, and category.

💡 You can apply for ONLY ONE trade. Choose based on your skill and eligibility. Domicile state must be where you hold a valid certificate.

Upload Photo & Signature

Upload coloured passport-size photo (35mm × 45mm, 50–100 KB, date printed on photo) and scanned signature (50–100 KB).

💡 CRPF specifically requires the date to be printed on the photograph. A photo without date will be rejected.

Pay Application Fee

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

💡 Save payment transaction ID and e-receipt. This may be required if any discrepancy arises later.

Final Submit & Printout

Review all entries carefully before clicking Final Submit. Download and print the application confirmation page and fee e-receipt.

💡 Take 2–3 printouts. Prepare originals: 10th certificate, domicile, category certificate, HMV licence (Driver), ITI certificate (if applicable).

Documents Required for Application & Document Verification

10th / Matriculation Marksheet & Certificate (name must match application)
ITI Certificate — for MMV, Mason, Electrician trades
Valid HMV Driving Licence — for Driver trade
1-year experience proof — for Driver, MMV, Mason, Electrician
Domicile / Permanent Residence Certificate (mandatory for state-wise posts)
Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC/EWS (recent, from competent authority)
EWS Certificate for FY 2026–27
Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate from competent authority (if applicable)
Coloured passport-size photo (35×45mm, date printed, white background)
Valid Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Q. CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026 mein kitne posts hain?

A. Kul 9,175 Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) posts hain — 9,096 Male aur 79 Female ke liye. Pioneer Wing ke 20 alag posts bhi hain. Grand Total: 9,195 vacancies. Driver, Cook, Carpenter, Electrician, MMV, Tailor, Brass Band aur aur bhi trades hain.

Q. CRPF Tradesman 2026 ki last date kya hai?

A. Online application 20 April 2026 se shuru ho gayi hai aur last date 19 May 2026 hai — abhi bhi 15 din bache hain. Apply karo rect.crpf.gov.in par.

Q. CRPF Tradesman ke liye age limit kya hai?

A. Most trades ke liye: 18–23 years (as on 01 January 2026). Driver (CT) ke liye: 21–27 years. OBC: +3 saal; SC/ST: +5 saal relaxation.

Q. CRPF application fee kitni hai?

A. General/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs.100. SC/ST, Female (all categories), PwBD aur Ex-Servicemen ke liye NIL (Free).

Q. CRPF Tradesman ka selection process kya hai?

A. 6 stages: PET (qualifying run) → PST (height/chest/weight) → CBT (100Q/100M/120 min) → Trade/Skill Test → Document Verification → Medical Exam (DME/RME). Har stage qualify karna zaroori hai.

Q. CBT mein negative marking hai kya?

A. Haan, 0.25 marks per wrong answer cut hote hain. Total 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes. Unanswered questions par koi penalty nahi hai.

Q. Kya female candidates apply kar sakti hain?

A. Haan! 79 vacancies female candidates ke liye hain — Brass Band, Bugler, Hair Dresser, Tailor, aur Water Carrier trades mein. Application fee bhi FREE hai.

Q. CRPF Constable Tradesman ki salary kitni hogi?

A. Pay Level 3 — Basic Pay Rs.21,700 se Rs.69,100/month. DA, HRA, ration allowance ke baad in-hand salary aur zyada hogi. Free accommodation, medical, 60 din leave milegi.

Q. Kya state-specific apply karna hota hai?

A. Haan, Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) posts State/UT-wise hain. Apne domicile/permanent residence state ke liye apply karo. Sirf Pioneer Wing (Mason, Electrician) posts All India basis par hain.

Q. PET mein kya hota hai?

A. PET qualifying nature ka hai — merit mein count nahi hota. Male: 5 km daud 24 min mein; Female: 1.6 km daud 8 min 30 sec mein. PET RFID aur digitalised equipment se conduct hoga.

Q. Kya ek candidate multiple trades ke liye apply kar sakta hai?

A. Nahi. Ek candidate sirf ek trade ke liye apply kar sakta hai. Pioneer Wing ke liye alag apply kar sakte hain agar eligible hain.

Q. Driver trade ke liye kya qualification chahiye?

A. 10th pass + valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence + minimum 1 saal driving experience. Age limit 21–27 years (general category).

Important Links

Apply Online🟢 OPEN Now	Apply Now ↗
Official Notification PDFActive ✅	Download ↗
CRPF Official Website	crpf.gov.in ↗
CRPF Recruitment Portal	rect.crpf.gov.in ↗
Admit CardAfter Application Closes	Not yet released
Answer KeyAfter CBT	After exam
ResultComing Soon	After exam