CRPF भर्ती 2026 – The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) for the year 2026. This notification, numbered 103042026-720 and dated 8th of April 2026, announces 9,195 vacancies for both male and female candidates from all over India who are interested in Defense Jobs. The Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary in the pay scale of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100. The starting date of online application for CRPF भर्ती 2026 is 20th of April 2026 and the last date is 19th May 2026.

Table of Contents
- Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) 2026 | Central Reserve Police Force | 9,195 Vacancies
- Important Dates CRPF Constable Vacancy 2026
- Vacancy Details & Salary
- CRPF Male Vacancies (Technical & Tradesmen) 2026
- CRPF Female Vacancies (Technical & Tradesmen) 2026
- Eligibility Criteria
- Selection Process
- Application Fee
- How to Apply for CRPF Recruitment 2026
- Important Links – CRPF online Application and PDF Notification
✅Information has been verified against the official CRPF recruitment notification 103042026-720 and dated 8th of April 2026
Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) 2026 | Central Reserve Police Force | 9,195 Vacancies
Here’s the summary of vacancies. 10th-pass candidates from any state apply:
| Category | Details |
| Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Post Name | Constable (Technical, Tradesmen & Pioneer) |
| Total Vacancy | 9,195 Vacancies |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Level-3) |
| CRPF Constable Vacancy Last Date to Apply | 19th of May 2026 |
Important Dates CRPF Constable Vacancy 2026
Interested and eligible candidates applying for Constable Posts – Technical & Tradesmen categories are advised to check dates, specially the last date for submission of online application. The online application website may load slowly which might give you trouble. Sometimes you need to make sure to clear history and cache of the browser while applying online.[This trick will make sure the browser side errors are fixed]. Check these dates and start preparing your documents as the portal will open only on 20th of April. [Don’t apply on the first day at least wait 3-5 days]
| Event | Important Date |
| Notification Release Date | 8th of April 2026 |
| Start Date of Online Application | 20th of April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 19th of May 2026 |
| Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) | To be notified |
Vacancy Details & Salary
The CRPF Recruitment 2026 is the best job for candidates searching for 10th Pass Jobs in 2026 as the number of vacancies announced is very huge and its for all the states including West Bengal and Sikkim. These constable vacancies are divided into Technical/Tradesmen and Pioneer wings. Here we have provided the consolidated vacancy details in the first table and detailed segregated vacancies for male and female candidates for individual States category wise for your reference. Check these details carefully for your state and check your category:
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Pay Scale |
| Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) | 9,175 (Male: 9,096; Female: 79) | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Constable (Pioneer Wing) | 20 (Male only) | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
CRPF Male Vacancies (Technical & Tradesmen) 2026
| State/UT | Driver | MMV* | Bugler | Cook | Water Carrier | Total Male Posts** |
| Andhra Pradesh | 225 | 36 | 71 | 58 | 20 | 504 |
| Assam | 81 | 74 | 30 | 36 | 13 | 286 |
| Bihar | 242 | 35 | 100 | 121 | 42 | 694 |
| Chhattisgarh | 61 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 205 |
| Delhi (UT) | 29 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 114 |
| Gujarat | 156 | 34 | 58 | 70 | 24 | 449 |
| Haryana | 43 | 7 | 24 | 30 | 10 | 152 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 62 | 32 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 167 |
| Karnataka | 177 | 36 | 59 | 71 | 25 | 466 |
| Kerala | 94 | 21 | 57 | 43 | 17 | 304 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 125 | 29 | 70 | 85 | 29 | 449 |
| Maharashtra | 197 | 33 | 107 | 131 | 45 | 680 |
| Odisha | 95 | 18 | 41 | 49 | 17 | 286 |
| Punjab | 104 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 11 | 243 |
| Rajasthan | 116 | 35 | 67 | 80 | 28 | 430 |
| Tamil Nadu | 282 | 45 | 82 | 91 | 35 | 673 |
| Telangana | 150 | 24 | 47 | 44 | 16 | 353 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 337 | 82 | 192 | 232 | 81 | 1215 |
| West Bengal | 319 | 50 | 89 | 106 | 37 | 748 |
CRPF Female Vacancies (Technical & Tradesmen) 2026
| State/UT | Driver | MMV* | Bugler | Cook | Water Carrier | Total Male Posts |
| Andhra Pradesh | 225 | 36 | 71 | 58 | 20 | 504 |
| Assam | 81 | 74 | 30 | 36 | 13 | 286 |
| Bihar | 242 | 35 | 100 | 121 | 42 | 694 |
| Chhattisgarh | 61 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 205 |
| Delhi (UT) | 29 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 114 |
| Gujarat | 156 | 34 | 58 | 70 | 24 | 449 |
| Haryana | 43 | 7 | 24 | 30 | 10 | 152 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 62 | 32 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 167 |
| Karnataka | 177 | 36 | 59 | 71 | 25 | 466 |
| Kerala | 94 | 21 | 57 | 43 | 17 | 304 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 125 | 29 | 70 | 85 | 29 | 449 |
| Maharashtra | 197 | 33 | 107 | 131 | 45 | 680 |
| Odisha | 95 | 18 | 41 | 49 | 17 | 286 |
| Punjab | 104 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 11 | 243 |
| Rajasthan | 116 | 35 | 67 | 80 | 28 | 430 |
| Tamil Nadu | 282 | 45 | 82 | 91 | 35 | 673 |
| Telangana | 150 | 24 | 47 | 44 | 16 | 353 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 337 | 82 | 192 | 232 | 81 | 1215 |
| West Bengal | 319 | 50 | 89 | 106 | 37 | 748 |
- MMV: Mechanic Motor Vehicle -Total Male Posts include all other listed trades (Carpenter, Tailor, Band, etc.) for that state
- These vacancies are filled on a domicile-based pattern across various States and Union Territories
- The “Pioneer Wing” Distinction: 20 posts for Mason and Electrician are “All India” based, whereas the 9,175 posts are State-wise.
- 0.25 mark penalty for the CBT
Eligibility Criteria
Here we have summarized the eligibility criteria to give you an overall idea of what should be your educational qualification and age limits(as on 1st January 2026) to apply for this CRPF Vacancy that has been announced in April 2026. However these rules applies to all the Government Jobs in India Check these details carefully:
Educational Qualification (As of 1st of January 2026)
- Constable (Driver): Must have passed Matriculation (10th) and possess a Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License.
- Constable (Mechanic Motor Vehicle): 10th pass with a 2-year ITI certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle and 1 year of experience.
- Other Trades (Cook, Tailor, Barber, etc.): Minimum Matriculation pass and must be proficient in the respective trade.
- Pioneer Wing (Mason/Electrician): 10th pass with 1 year of experience in the respective trade.
Apart from educational qualification ensure that you have the 170cm (Male) and 157cm (Female) height requirements.
Age Limit (As of 1st of January 2026)
- Constable (Driver): 21 to 27 years (Born between 2nd of January 1999 and 1st of January 2005).
- Other Technical/Tradesmen Posts: 18 to 23 years (Born between 2nd of January 2003 and 1st of January 2008).
- Age Relaxations: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and OBC candidates get 3 years of relaxation.
Candidates are advised to use or Age Calculator to calculate the exact age as on 01.01.2026 : Go to Age Calculator
Selection Process
The selection process for CRPF male & Female Vacancies in Technical & Tradesmen category 2026 will consist of Physical Efficiency Test (PET),Physical Standards Test (PST), Computer Based Test, Trade Test, Document ,Verification and Medical Examination. Here’s the quick overview of the Selection Process. However we advised all the candidates to go through the official PDF Notification for more details. We have enclosed link to the official pdf in the bottom of this article.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running/Race.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of Height and Chest.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 Objective questions (100 marks).
- Trade Test: Practical skills test related to the post.
- Document Verification (DV): Checking original certificates.
- Medical Examination (DME/RME): Final fitness check.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for these vacancy needs to pay the application fee based on their category as provided below:
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹100
- SC / ST / Female / Ex-servicemen: No Fee (Free)
Online Application Fee Payment Guidelines & Suggestions
Advise : During online payment when you are redirected to payment page make sure you do not press refresh button or back button. Stay on the page and wait till payment process is complete. Try to choose G-Pay for online payment as it has better success rate and easy to use. Additionally apply when you have proper internet connection at home otherwise visit the nearest cyber café. However there are other payment option as mentioned below:
- UPI / BHIM
- Net Banking
- Debit or Credit Card
- CSC Wallet
Important Points
- If you do not pay the required fee, your application will be rejected.
- Once paid, the fee will not be refunded under any condition.
- You cannot use this fee for any other exam.
Check Your Payment Status
- Make sure your payment is successful.
- If payment is not received, your form will show “Incomplete / Pending”.
- You can check payment status by logging into your account.
👉 Important: Applications without fee payment (if required) will be rejected and will not be accepted later.
How to Apply for CRPF Recruitment 2026
Follow these simple steps to submit your application on the official CRPF recruitment website.
- Visit the official portal at www.rect.crpf.gov.in.
- Step-I (Registration): Register using your active Email ID and Mobile Number. [use valid email ID and working Phone Number]
- Step-II (Application): Log in with the credentials sent to your email to fill in personal and educational details. [Make sure to check SPAM Folder] if not seen in inbox]
- Upload Documents: Upload your scanned color photograph and signature (50-100 KB) in JPG/JPEG format. [Use Good Quality and Recent Photographs]
- Pay Fee: Complete the payment of ₹100 if applicable. [Check payment procedures as we have provided above to make successful payment]
- Submit: Check all details and submit the form. Take a printout for your records.
For technical queries OR clarifications relating the filling up of ONLINE APPLICATION, candidates can contact at CRPF helpline number 011- 26160255 on working days (i.e. Monday to Friday between 10:00 to 18:00 hrs). Do not all before or after 18 hrs.
[Send one copy to your WhatsApp or Email for future reference] [CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED CHECK PROCEDURE FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION IS PROVIDED IN THE ANNEXURE -I OF OFFICIAL PDF NOTIFICATION APGE NO 37]
Admit card for any stage of recruitment or examination will not be sent by post. Candidates are advised to download the admit cards from the official website of CRPF www.rect.crpf.gov.in .
www.indiajobalerts.com do not ask for money .Do not pay any additional money or bribe to any one for this recruitment
Important Links – CRPF online Application and PDF Notification
| Resource | Link |
| Download Official Notification PDF in English | Download CRPF Recruitment PDF Notification for 2026 [English] |
| Download PDF Notification in Hindi | सीआरपीएफ में कांस्टेबल के पद के लिए भर्ती विज्ञापन सूचना दिनांक : 08 अप्रैल’ 2026 |
| Apply Online Link | CRPF Online Application Link |
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Some important Points to Know about CRPF भर्ती 2026
Here’s we have retrieved some of the vital asppects of this recrutiment. However we advise candidates to refer official notification for more detailed understang on thes informations provided here:
- What is the “Pioneer Wing” and who can apply for it? The Pioneer Wing consists of technical posts like Mason and Electrician. Unlike the Tradesmen posts which are state-based, these 20 vacancies are filled on an All India Basis, meaning candidates from any State or UT can compete for them.
- Can I apply for more than one post in this recruitment? According to the official rules, a candidate is allowed to apply for one post in each category, specifically one from the Technical & Tradesmen category and one from the Pioneer category. If you apply for two posts, you must mention your preferences during the application process.
- Is a Domicile Certificate mandatory for all candidates? Yes, since the Technical & Tradesmen vacancies are earmarked State/UT-wise, candidates must produce a valid Domicile or Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) at the time of Document Verification. However, candidates from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are exempted from submitting a PRC, though their residential status will be verified by local authorities.
- What happens if my biometric data does not match during the test? Biometric verification is a critical security step. If your LTI (Left Thumb Impression) and photograph both fail to match the data collected during previous stages, you will be eliminated from the process and marked as an impersonator, which can lead to legal action.
- How is the final merit list calculated if two candidates have the same score? In the event of a tie in CBT scores, the CRPF applies a Resolution of Tie-Cases protocol:
- First, marks in Part-A of the CBT are compared.
- Second, marks in Part-B of the CBT are checked.
- If the tie remains, the older candidate is given preference.
- Finally, the alphabetical order of names is used to decide the rank.
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