CRPF Constable Tradesman: Application Process, Eligibility Criteria & Selection Process & How to Apply
CRPF Constable Tradesman: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been released notification for recruitment 9175 Constable in Tradesman Post. Inviting application for this vacancy in various trades – Cook, Driver, Carpenter, Electrician, Motor Mechanic, Mason, Washer-man, Water Carrier etc. Eligible and Interested candidates may apply apply online which will start from 20 April 2026.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is one of the largest paramilitary forces in India, known for maintaining Internal Security and Assisting in various National operations. Every year thousands of candidates eagerly wait for the CRPF Constable Tradesman Recruitment, as it offers a stable Government job along with pride and service to the nation.
If you are planning to apply for CRPF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026, this detailed guide will help you understand everything – From eligibility criteria to the selection process.
Education Qualification of CRPF Constable Tradesman:
| Post or Trade | Education Qualification | Technical Qualification |
| Tradesman Driver | Matriculation (10th) pass from a recognized Board. | Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License. |
| Motor Vehical Mechanic & Electrician | Matriculation (10th) pass from a recognized Board. | 2-years ITI (NCVT) in Motor Vehical Mechanic with 1-year experience OR 3-year Apprenticeship + 1-year Experience |
| Other Trades (Cook, Carpenter, Tailor, Cobbler, Painter, Mali, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Barber, Washerman, Water Carrier, Safai Karamchari & Bugler) | Matriculation (10th) pass from a recognized Board. | Must have working experience in applying trade. |
Age Limit:
- Constable Driver: 21 to 27 Years
- Constable Other Trades: 18 to 23 Years
Age Relaxation:
- Schedule Caste & Shedule Tribe: 5 Years.
- Other Backward Classes (NCL): 3 Years.
- Ex-Searviceman: 3 Years.
- Children and dependent of victims killed in 1984 riots (SC,ST): 10Years.
- Children & dependent of victims killed in 1984 riots (OBC): 8 Years.
- Children & dependent of victims killed in 1984 riots (UR): 5 Years.
State wise Vacancies of CRPF Constable Tradesman
| State/UT | Vacancies |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 20 |
| Andaman & Nicobar (UT) | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 507 |
| Assam | 288 |
| Bihar | 700 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 7 |
| Chattisgarh | 206 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) | 1 |
| Delhi (UT) | 114 |
| Goa | 16 |
| Gujrat | 452 |
| Haryana | 153 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 42 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | 167 |
| Jharkhand | 257 |
| Karnataka | 471 |
| Kerala | 306 |
| Manipur | 47 |
| Maharastha | 688 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 452 |
| Mizoram | 14 |
| Meghalaya | 52 |
| Nagaland | 87 |
| Odisha | 288 |
| Puducherry (UT) | 11 |
| Punjab | 245 |
| Rajasthan | 434 |
| Sikim | 7 |
| Taminnadu | 681 |
| Telengana | 356 |
| Tripura | 46 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1230 |
| Uttrakhand | 73 |
| West Bengal | 754 |
Physical Standards Test (PST)
| Physical Standards | Male | Female |
| Height | 170 c.m. | 157 c.m. |
| Weight | Height & Age compatibility | Height & Age compatibility |
| Chest | 80 (Unexpanded) & 85 (Expanded) | Not Applicable |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Trades | Male | Female |
| CT-Driver, CT-MMV, CT-Carpenter, CT-Brass Band, CT-Pipe Band, CT-Cobbler, CT-Tailor, CT-Bugler, CT-Gardner, CT-Painter | 5 Kilometers run in 24 minutes. | 1.6 Kilometers run in 8.5 minutes. |
| CT-Cook, CT-Water Carrier, CT-Barber, CT-Hair Dresser, CT-Washerman, CT-Washerwoman, CT-Safai Karamchari | 1.6 Kilometers run in 10 minutes. | 1.6 Kilometers run in 12 minutes. |
Application Fee, Important Dates & Salary of CRPF Constable Tradesman
- Application Fee: For UR, EWS & OBC (NCL): Rs.100/- (Each Post).
- For SC, ST, Ex-Serviceman & Female: Exempted.
Important Dates & Official Notification:
- Release Official Notification: 08th April 2026.
- Apply Online from: 20th April 2026.
- Last Date of Apply: 19th May 2026.
- Last Date of Fee Payment: 19th May 2026.
- Official Notification: Click Here
Salary of Constable Tradesman: PAY Level – 3, Scale: Rs. 21,700/- to 69,100/- per month
How to Apply online for the Post of CRPF Constable Tradesman 2026
- Visit the official CRPF recruitment website https://rect.crpf.gov.in/ and go to the Recruitment Page.
- Click on “Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026” and “Click here for New Registration”.
- Register using your Personal basic details: Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Valid e-mail & Mobile Number.
- Fill out the application form carefully: Personal Information, Address, Educational qualification, Post applied for, Category etc.
- Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates): Scanned Passport photograph with 50-100 KB & Signature 50-100 KB in JPEG format.
- Pay the application fee (If applicable) using Debit card, Credit card, Net Banking or UPI. After payment successful an Acknowledgement will be generate.
- Preview & Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
