The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has officially announced its Tradesman Recruitment for 2026, providing a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to serve the nation. This article provides all the necessary information, including eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and important dates to help you prepare for the CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026.
Overview of CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Post Name | Tradesman |
| Vacancies | 5000+ (tentative) |
| Education | Minimum 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₳69,100 per month |
Post-wise Vacancy and Eligibility
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility |
| Tradesman (Cook, Driver, Barber, etc.) | 5000+ | 10th Pass; Age: 18-27 years; Salary: ₹21,700-₳69,100 |
CRPF Constable Kitchen service 2020 posts upcoming vacancy draft dated june 2021
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | – |
| Application Start Date | – |
| Application End Date | – |
| Admit Card Release Date | – |
| Exam Date | March 20, 2026 |
Notification Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
CRPF Constable Tradesman Salary / pay scale
| Post | salary |
| Constable Tradesman | Level-3 in the pay matrix (Rs. 21700/- to Rs. 69100/-) |
Basic salary RS. 21700/- to Rs.69100/, salary in hand will be 2x of basic salary* including allowances Central Reserve Police Force bharti gives best (in the market) salary for 2024 Constable Tradesman Recruitment.
Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Syllabus
The CRPF Tradesman Recruitment exam consists of the following subjects:
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Sports.
- Numerical Ability: Arithmetic, Simplification, Data Interpretation, Percentage.
- Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
- Trade-specific Questions: Questions related to the trade you are applying for (e.g., cook, driver).
Exam Pattern
- Written Test:
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Total Questions: 100
- Marks per Question: 1
- Duration: 2 hours
- Physical Test:
- Male: 5 km run, long jump, high jump
- Female: 1.6 km run, long jump, high jump
- Skill Test: For trade-specific roles, candidates will undergo a practical skill test to assess their proficiency.
CRPF Tradesman Eligibility Criteria
| Post | education |
| kitchen service Tradesman | 10th pass
NSQF level-1 Course in food production/kitchen from NSDC or from the institutes |
| (Pioneer Wing) CT(Mason /Plumber/ Electrician ) – | Matriculation or equivalent With 01 Year Experience in Related Work
Mason /Plumber/ Electrician |
| Tradesman | 10th pass Exam With 02 Years ITI Certificate. |
| driver | With Valid Driving Licence |
Age limit:
| Post | Age limit |
| Constable Tradesman | 18-23 |
| Driver | 21-27 Years |
CPRF Trades Man Physical eligibility Height
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For Female |
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Height |
Chest |
Height |
Chest |
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For all candidates (except those mentioned below) |
165 Centimetres |
75-80 Centimetres |
155 Centimetres |
Not applicable |
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Relaxations : |
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Minimum height for all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes categories of all States/UTs/districts except as given in the following para |
160 Centimetres |
75-80 Centimetres |
148 Centimetres |
Not applicable |
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Minimum height for all Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the LWE affected districts |
158 Centimetres |
75-80 Centimetres |
147 Centimetres |
Not applicable |
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Minimum height for all Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the North Eastern States. |
155 Centimetres |
75-80 Centimetres |
147 Centimetres |
Not applicable |
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Minimum height for all candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. |
162.5 Centimetres |
75-80 Centimetres |
152 Centimetres |
Not applicable |
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Minimum height for all candidates hailing from the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura. |
160 Centimetres |
75-80 Centimetres |
150 Centimetres |
Not applicable |
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Minimum height for all candidates haling form Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three Sub-Divisions |
155 Centimetres |
75-80 Centimetres |
150 Centimetres |
Not applicable |
Selection process:
- Online ExamPST and PETTrade TestDVMedical Exam.
Physical Standard |
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| Category | Male | Female | |||||||
| Details | Other | ST | Other | ST | |||||
| Height | 170 CMS | 162.5 CMS | 157 CMS | 150 CMS | |||||
| Chest | 80-85 CMS | 76-81 CMS | NA | NA | |||||
Ruuning (Male)
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Ruuning (Female)
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CRPF Constable Tradesman Salary / pay scale
| Post | salary |
| Constable Tradesman | Level-3 in the pay matrix (Rs. 21700/- to Rs. 69100/-) |
Basic salary RS. 21700/- to Rs.69100/, salary in hand will be 2x of basic salary* including allowances Central Reserve Police Force bharti gives best (in the market) salary for 2024 Constable Tradesman Recruitment.
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2023 Vacancy Total : 9212 Post final resultMale : 9105 Post | Female : 107 Post |
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Trade Name |
Total Post |
CRPF Constable Technical Tradesman Eligibility |
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Driver |
2372 |
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Motor Mechanic Vehicle |
544 |
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Mochi |
151 |
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Carpenter |
139 |
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Tailor |
242 |
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Brass Band |
172 |
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Pipe Band |
51 |
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Bigular |
1360 |
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Mali |
92 |
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Painter |
56 |
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Cook / Water Carrier |
2475 |
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Dhobhi |
406 |
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Barber / Hair Dresser |
304 |
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Safai Karmchari |
824 |
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Important Dates
Application Begin : 27/03/2023
Last Date for Apply Online : 02/05/2023
Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 02/05/2023
Exam Date : 01-12 July 2023
Admit Card Available : 24/06/2023
Answer Key Available : 18-21 July 2023
Result Available : 18/05/2024
PET/PST/ Trade Test / DV Exam Date : 10 July 2024
Admit Card Available : 24/06/2024
2nd Round PET/PST Admit Card Available : 08/11/2024
Final Result Available : 14/12/2024
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment Notification links
| Vacancy | # Notification | Application form |
| CRPF Tradesman | CRPF Tradesman Notification 2024 pdf | CRPF Tradesman Application form 27th march 2023 |
CRPF Constable Tradesman pdf Syllabus
| Subject | Marks | Time |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | |
| English/Hindi | 25 |
CRPF Tradesman Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: 1/4th
- Time Duration: 2 Hours
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
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| English/ Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary Maths | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness and GK | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Total |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the application fee for CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026? A: The application fee is expected to be ₹200 for General/OBC candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST candidates. Confirm in the official notification.
Q2: Is there any relaxation in age for reserved categories? A: Yes, age relaxation is provided as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories.
Q3: Can women apply for the Tradesman posts? A: Yes, both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for certain trades.
Q4: What is the selection process for CRPF Tradesman Recruitment? A: The selection process includes a written test, physical test, skill test, and document verification.
Q5: When will the final results be announced? A: The results are likely to be announced in April 2026. Keep checking the official website for updates.
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