gave Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will close online registration window for Reserve Police Force Constable (Technical & Tradesman & Pioneer) Vacancies 2026 on its official portal recruitment.crpf.gov.in. The application window opened on April 20, 2026 and will remain open until May 19, 2026. CRPF has announced a total of 9,195 vacancies under the recruitment drive.According to the official notification, 9,096 posts are reserved for male candidates, while 79 posts are reserved for female applicants. In addition, 20 posts have been released on an all-India basis under the Pioneer Wing.The recruitment exercise is expected to attract lakhs of applicants from across the country, especially candidates seeking stable employment opportunities in the Central Armed Police Forces.
CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility criteria
The force has laid down specific eligibility criteria regarding age and educational qualification. Candidates applying for driver posts should be between 21 to 27 years of age. Age limit for all other posts is 18 to 23 years. Upper age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per government norms.Applicants should be an Indian citizen and have passed the 10th standard or matriculation examination, or have an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Some technical posts may also require special qualifications or prior work experience depending on the nature of the role.
CRPF Constable 2026: Selection Process
The CRPF recruitment process is designed to assess both physical endurance and technical aptitude. The selection process will start with Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).Candidates who qualify in these stages will go through the Computer Based Test (CBT), which will act as the primary determinant for the final merit list. Those who clear the CBT will then appear for the trade or skill test relevant to their respective posts.The final stages of recruitment will include document verification and a detailed medical examination to assess the candidate’s physical fitness for service.Although candidates have to complete each stage of the process, the final merit ranking will be prepared primarily on the basis of the marks obtained in the computer-based test.
Application Fee Structure and Salary Details
CRPF has fixed an application fee of ₹100 for male candidates belonging to General, OBC and EWS categories.However, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Women category, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of application fee.Selected applicants will be posted at Pay Level-3 and their salary will be between ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month. Apart from this basic pay, applicants will be eligible for other allowances and benefits as per Central Government Service Rules.
CRPF Constable Vacancies 2026: Application Procedures
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to apply for CRPF Constable Vacancies 2026:
- Visit Official CRPF Recruitment Portal – recruitment.crpf.gov.in
- Click on the link for “Constable (Technical & Tradesman) Recruitment 2026”.
- Register yourself using your valid mobile number and email address.
- Login using the credentials received after registration.
- Enter using the login ID provided after registration.
- Complete the online application form with all relevant data.
- Provide required documents, such as photographs and signatures.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Finally, submit the filled application form and keep the printout.
It is recommended that candidates keep an eye on the official website for more information about the CRPF Constable Recruitment Process 2026.
