The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has officially opened the registration window for the Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) vacancies for the year 2026. Aspiring candidates can now submit their applications through the official website, crpf.gov.in, starting from April 20, 2026. The last date to apply is May 19, 2026. Interested and eligible individuals are encouraged to visit the website and complete the registration process for the CRPF examinations.
Vacancy Distribution
According to the official notification, the total number of vacancies is 9,195. The distribution is as follows: 9,096 posts are reserved for male candidates, 79 posts for female candidates, and an additional 20 posts under the Pioneer wing, which are open on an all-India basis.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Applicants must be citizens of India.
Age Limit
The age limit varies depending on the post applied for:
- Driver posts: 21 to 27 years
- Other posts: 18 to 23 years
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Class 10 or Matriculation certificate or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. For certain specific technical roles, additional qualifications and work experience may be required.
Selection Process
The recruitment process comprises multiple stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Trade or Skill Test (relevant to the post)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify at each stage. The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in the Computer Based Test.
Application Fee
General, OBC, and EWS category male applicants are required to pay an application fee of ₹100. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, female categories, and ex-servicemen are exempted from paying any fee.
Salary and Allowances
Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level-3, with a monthly salary in the range of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100, along with other applicable allowances.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official CRPF recruitment website.
- Click on the link titled “Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) Recruitment 2026.”
- Register using a valid mobile number and email address.
- Log in using the generated credentials.
- Fill in the application form with required details.
- Upload necessary documents, including photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print a hard copy for future reference.
For direct access, candidates can use the link provided on the official website to apply for the CRPF Constable vacancies 2026.
