CRPF Tradesman Recruitment: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released the notification for the recruitment of Constable (Technical, Tradesmen & Pioneer) Posts on its official website. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in the defence sector. A total of 9175 vacancies will be filled under this recruitment.
The online application process will start from 20-04-2026, and the last date to apply is 19-05-2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website. Read the full official notification before submitting the form.
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment: Overview
| Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Post Name | Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) |
| Advt.No | 08 April 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 9175 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass / ITI (Trade Wise) |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Level-3) |
| Last Date to Apply | 19-05-2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rect.crpf.gov.in |
Vacancy Details of the CRPF Tradesman Recruitment
| Post Name | Male | Female | Total |
| Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) | 9,096 | 79 | 9,175 |
| Constable (Pioneer-Mason) | 13 | – | 13 |
| Constable (Pioneer-Electrician) | 7 | – | 7 |
| Total Post | 9,195 |
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment – Trade-wise Vacancy (Male)
| Trade | Vacancies |
| Driver | 3,176 |
| Cook | 1,426 |
| Bugler | 1,263 |
| Motor Mechanic Vehicle | 739 |
| Safai Karmachari | 547 |
| Water Carrier | 502 |
| Washerman | 363 |
| Tailor | 195 |
| Brass Band | 157 |
| Barber | 231 |
| Mali (Gardner) | 141 |
| Painter | 83 |
| Carpenter | 123 |
| Cobbler | 118 |
| Pipe Band | 32 |
| Total | 9,096 |
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment– Trade-wise Vacancy (Female)
| Trade | Vacancies |
| Water Carrier | 27 |
| Brass Band | 18 |
| Pipe Band | 16 |
| Bugler | 11 |
| Hair Dresser | 3 |
| Tailor | 2 |
| Mali | 1 |
| Painter | 1 |
| Total | 79 |
Pioneer Wing New Vacancy (All India Basis)
| Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Mason | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| Electrician | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 08-04-2026 |
| Start Date to Apply | 20-04-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19-05-2026 |
Age Limit
| Post/Trade | Age Limit | Date of Birth Range |
| Constable (Driver) | 21-27 years | 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2005 |
| All Other Tradesmen & Pioneer (Mason/Electrician) | 18-23 years | 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service from the actual age |
| Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims(UR) | 5 years |
| Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims(OBC) | 8 years |
| Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims(SC/ST) | 10 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/EWS/OBC (Male) | Rs. 100/- per post |
| SC/ST/Female(All Categories)/Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Educational Qualifications for the CRPF Tradesman Recruitment
| Post/Trade | Qualification |
| Driver | 10th Pass+Heavy Driving License |
| Motor Mechanic | 10th Pass+ITI+Experience |
| Other Trades (Cook, Barber, Tailor, Washerman, Safai Karamchari, etc.) | 10th Pass+Trade Knowledge |
| Pioneer Wing (Mason/Electrician) | 10th Pass + Experience/ITI preferred |
How to Apply for the CRPF Tradesman Recruitment
Visit the official website – rect.crpf.gov.in. Register and fill in the online application form. Upload all required documents. Pay the application fee. Submit the application form. Take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection process includes several stages:
i) CBT Exam. ii) PET & PST. iii) Document Verification. iv) Medical Examination.
Salary Details
Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700/- to Rs. 69,100/-).
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| English/Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 Hours. Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
FAQs
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 19 May 2026.
What is the age limit for CRPF Constable Tradesman?
The age limit is 18 to 21 years (Minimum) and 23 to 27 years (Maximum) as on 01 January 2026.
How many vacancies are announced for the CRPF Constable Tradesman?
A total of 9,195 vacancies have been announced.