CRPF Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) Recruitment 2026 – 9,175 Vacancies

About The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is India's largest Central Armed Police Force operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. With a strong presence across the country, CRPF plays a critical role in internal security, counter-insurgency operations, election duties, and maintaining law and order in sensitive regions. The force is headquartered at New Delhi and operates through Group Centres spread across all major states. This recruitment drive is being conducted for the post of Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) – 2026. The CRPF invites applications from eligible Indian citizens to fill vacancies in a wide range of trade posts across its various Group Centres. This is a central government job offering stable employment, a structured pay scale, and long-term career security in a respected paramilitary institution. Descriptions CRPF has released an official advertisement dated 08 April 2026 for the recruitment of Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) across Male and Female categories. A total of 9,195 vacancies are available, distributed across states and union territories on a domicile basis for the Technical & Tradesmen category, and on an all-India basis for the Pioneer category. The recruitment process includes Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standards Test (PST), a Computer Based Test (CBT), a Trade/Skill Test, Document Verification (DV), and a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Only online applications will be accepted through the official CRPF recruitment portal. No other mode of submission is permitted. The Computer Based Test will be conducted in English and Hindi only. The final merit list will be prepared based on normalized scores obtained in the CBT, subject to the candidate qualifying all preceding stages. APPLY FOR – Post Names CONSTABLE (TECHNICAL & TRADESMEN) 1. CT/Driver 2. CT/Motor Mechanic Vehicle (MMV) 3. CT/Bugler 4. CT/Tailor 5. CT/Cobbler 6. CT/Carpenter 7. CT/Painter 8. CT/Mali (Gardener) 9. CT/Brass Band 10. CT/Pipe Band 11. CT/Cook 12. CT/Water Carrier 13. CT/Barber (Male) / Hair Dresser (Female) 14. CT/Washer Man / Washer Women 15. CT/Safai Karmachari CONSTABLE (PIONEER WING) – Available Trades: 1. CT/Mason 2. CT/Electrician Vacancies CONSTABLE (TECHNICAL & TRADESMEN) Total Male Vacancies : 9,096 Total Female Vacancies : 79 Grand Total : 9,175 CONSTABLE (PIONEER WING) – ALL INDIA BASIS: · Mason : 13 Posts · Electrician: 7 Posts · Total : 20 Posts 📅 Important Dates Advertisement Date : 08 April 2026 Application Start : 20 April 2026 Last Date Apply : 19 May 2026 Fee Payment Last : 19 May 2026 Age/Education Cutoff : 01 Jan 2026 Category Cutoff (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) : 19 May 2026 🎓 Eligibility Criteria Eligibility (Short): 1. Nationality: - Indian Citizen 2. Age Limit (01 Jan 2026): - CT/Driver: 21–27 Years (02 Jan 1999 – 01 Jan 2005) - Other Trades: 18–23 Years (02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008) 3. Age Relaxation: - SC/ST: +5 Years - OBC: +3 Years - Ex-Servicemen: +3 Years - 1984 Riot Victims: UR(+5), OBC(+8), SC/ST(+10) 4. Education: - Driver: 10th Pass + Heavy Driving License - MMV: 10th + ITI + Experience - Mason/Electrician: 10th + 1 Yr Experience (ITI Preferred) - Others: 10th Pass + Trade Skill 5. Physical: - Height: Male 170 cm | Female 157 cm - Chest (Male): 80 cm + 5 cm Expansion - Weight: As per standard 6. Disqualification: - Multiple marriage not allowed Application Fees Application Fee (Short): 1. General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹100 per post 2. SC / ST: Exempted 3. Ex-Servicemen: Exempted 4. Female (All Categories): Exempted Why This Job is Important A recruitment like this holds significant importance for lakhs of aspirants across India who seek stable government employment with a respected security force. CRPF Constable posts offer guaranteed job security, regular salary increments, government housing facilities, medical benefits, and pension after retirement – benefits that are hard to find in the private sector. For youth from rural and semi-urban backgrounds, especially those with vocational trade skills such as driving, cooking, electrical work, masonry, tailoring, or music, this recruitment is a direct pathway to a government career without needing a college degree. Matriculation (10th pass) is the only educational requirement for most trades, making it accessible to a large segment of the youth population.

📄 Application Process Applications are accepted ONLINE ONLY through: https://www.rect.crpf.gov.in STEP-I: Registration 1. Visit the official CRPF recruitment portal. 2. Register using your valid personal email ID, mobile number, and full name as per Matriculation certificate. 3. Login credentials (Application Sequence Number and Password) will be sent to your registered email. STEP-II: Complete the Application Form 1. Re-login and fill in personal details, address, qualification, trade preference, and achievement details. 2. Upload scanned photograph (JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB, 35mm x 45mm, colored, taken within last 3 months; date must be printed on the photo). 3. Upload scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB, signed in black ink on white paper). 4. Upload supporting documents (100–500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG/PDF format). 5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable). 6. Save and print the final application form for your records. IMPORTANT POINTS: · Online form session is 30 minutes. Re-login if session expires. · Only one application is allowed per candidate. · If two posts are applied for (Technical & Tradesmen AND Pioneer), the candidate must state preferences. · After final submission, no changes or corrections are permitted. · Admit cards will NOT be sent by post – download only from CRPF website. · Carry 2 colored printouts of Admit Card at every stage of recruitment.