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CRPF Constable Technical, Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026

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📅 Last Date: May 19, 2026 📌 9195 Posts 💰 Fee Available 🏷 DEFENSE

📅 Important Dates

Application Start: April 20, 2026
Last Date: May 19, 2026
Notification Date: 08 April 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 May 2026
CBT Exam Date: As per schedule
Admit Card Available: As per schedule

💰 Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS MaleRs. 100
SC / STRs. 0
Female (All Categories)Rs. 0
Ex-ServicemenRs. 0

🎂 Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)

Min: 18 Years
CategoryMax Age
Driver UR/EWS27 Years
Driver OBC30 Years
Driver SC/ST32 Years
Other Trades/Pioneer UR/EWS23 Years
Other Trades/Pioneer OBC26 Years
Other Trades/Pioneer SC/ST28 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

📊 Vacancy

Total: 9195

PostVacancy
Driver3176
Motor Mechanic Vehicle739
Mali / Gardener142
Carpenter123
Tailor197
Brass Band175
Pipe Band48
Bugler1274
Barber231
Hair Dresser3
Painter84
Cook1426
Cobbler118
Safai Karamchari547
Water Carrier529
Washerman / Washerwoman363
Pioneer Mason13
Pioneer Electrician7

🎓 Eligibility

Driver:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government. Candidate must possess Heavy Transport Vehicle driving licence and must pass the driving test at the time of recruitment.

Motor Mechanic Vehicle:

Minimum Matriculation or 10th class pass in 10+2 system from a recognized board or equivalent. Candidate must have either 2-year ITI certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle with 1-year practical experience, or 3-year apprenticeship certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle with 1-year practical experience.

Mali / Gardener:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Carpenter:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Tailor:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Brass Band:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Pipe Band:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Bugler:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Barber:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Hair Dresser:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Painter:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Cook:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Cobbler:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Safai Karamchari:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Water Carrier:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Washerman / Washerwoman:

Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / university recognized by Central or State Government, or equivalent Army qualification for Ex-Army personnel. Candidate must be proficient and have worked in the respective trade.

Pioneer Mason:

Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board. One-year experience in Masonry trade is required; preference will be given to candidates having a trade certificate from a recognized ITI.

Pioneer Electrician:

Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board. One-year experience in Electrician trade is required; preference will be given to candidates having a trade certificate from a recognized ITI.

🏃 Physical Eligibility Details

Type / Candidate Height Chest Running
Male - Other Category 170 cm 80-85 cm 5 km in 24 min for Driver/MMV/Gardener/Painter/Carpenter/Brass Band/Pipe Band/Cobbler/Tailor/Bugler; 1.6 km in 10 min for Cook/Water Carrier/Barber/Hair Dresser/Washerman/Safai Karamchari
Male - ST 162.5 cm 76-81 cm Same PET timing as applicable post/trade
Female - Other Category 157 cm NA 1.6 km in 8 min 30 sec for specified technical/trades; 1.6 km in 12 min for Cook/Water Carrier/Barber/Hair Dresser/Washerwoman/Safai Karamchari
Female - ST 150 cm NA Same PET timing as applicable post/trade
Pioneer Mason / Electrician - Male As per official physical standards As per official physical standards 1.6 km in 9 min

Physical standards are shown for reference and are checked separately during the recruitment process.

🧭 Selection Process

1
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
2
Physical Standard Test (PST)
3
Computer Based Test (CBT)
4
Trade / Skill Test
5
Document Verification
6
Detailed Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination

Final selection will be made on the basis of normalized CBT marks, subject to qualifying PET, PST, Trade/Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination and other conditions in the official CRPF recruitment notice.

📝 Job Description

Central Reserve Police Force has issued the official advertisement for Constable Technical, Tradesmen and Pioneer Recruitment 2026. The recruitment is for Indian citizens against state/UT-based Technical and Tradesmen vacancies and all-India Pioneer vacancies. Online applications started on 20 April 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the online fee is 19 May 2026. The official notice lists 9,175 Technical and Tradesmen vacancies and 20 Pioneer vacancies, making 9,195 vacancies in all. Candidates must apply only through the CRPF recruitment portal and should use the official notification for state-wise and category-wise vacancy details. The pay scale is Pay Level 3, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100. The recruitment includes physical tests, a computer-based test, trade/skill test, document verification and medical examination. Candidates should confirm age, domicile, trade qualification, physical standards and documents before submitting the form.