CRPF Tradesmen Recruitment 2026: 9,195 posts, 10th pass eligible. Apply 20 April–19 May. Salary ₹21,700–₹69,100. Selection via CBT (final merit) + other tests. Domicile-based.
📄 Overview
| Organization | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
|---|---|
| Post | Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) and Constable (Pioneer) |
| Eligibility | 10th (Matriculation) |
| No. of Posts | 9,195 |
| Location | Punjab |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-3: Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rect.crpf.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | 08 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Apply Online | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 19 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Pay Fee | 19 May 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Age | 01 January 2026 |
| Crucial Date for SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate | 19 May 2026 |
📌 Vacancy Details
CRPF Tradesmen Vacancy 2026 – Punjab State (Total: 245 Posts)
| Trade | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Driver | 104 |
| Cook | 32 |
| Bugler | 27 |
| Motor Mechanic Vehicle | 25 |
| Safai Karamchari | 12 |
| Water Carrier | 11 |
| Washerman | 8 |
| Brass Band | 6 |
| Barber | 6 |
| Mali | 3 |
| Tailor | 3 |
| Painter | 2 |
| Cobbler | 2 |
| Carpenter | 2 |
| Pipe Band | 1 |
| Female Posts (Water Carrier + Brass Band) | 2 |
| Total | 245 |
CRPF Pioneer Wing Vacancy 2026 – All India Basis (Total: 20 Posts)
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Electrician | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Note: Pioneer Wing posts are filled on an All India basis. Candidates from any state can apply for Mason and Electrician trades.
✅ Eligibility
Educational & Technical Qualification
- Driver: 10th pass with valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) license. Driving skills will be tested during selection.
- Motor Mechanic Vehicle: 10th pass + 2-year ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle with 1 year experience OR 3-year apprenticeship with 1 year experience.
- Other Trades (Cook, Barber, Tailor, etc.): 10th pass with practical knowledge and experience in the relevant trade.
- Pioneer Trades (Mason / Electrician): 10th pass with at least 1 year trade experience. ITI qualification is desirable.
Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)
- Driver: 21 to 27 years (DOB: 02 Jan 1999 to 01 Jan 2005)
- All Other Trades: 18 to 23 years (DOB: 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008)
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC: 3 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years relaxation after deducting service period
- PwD Candidates: Not eligible for this recruitment
✅ Selection Process
CRPF Tradesmen 2026 selection includes PET, PST, CBT, Trade Test, DV & Medical. Final merit based only on CBT marks.
PET Race
| Trade | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | 5 km - 24 min | 1.6 km - 8.5 min |
| Other | 1.6 km - 10 min | 1.6 km - 12 min |
| Pioneer | 1.6 km - 9 min | - |
PST
| Criteria | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 80–85 cm | - |
CBT
| Subject | Qns | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| GK | 25 | 25 |
| Math | 25 | 25 |
| English/Hindi | 25 | 25 |
2 hrs | -0.25 negative | 10th level
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates) | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Female Candidates (All Categories) / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
Note: Fee can be paid through online modes such as debit card, credit card, or net banking.
🔗 Important Links
- 📄 Download Notification
- ✅ Apply Online
- 🌐 Visit Website
- 📢 Whatsapp Community
- 💼 Instagram page
- 👻 Telegram Group
✍️ How to Apply
- Visit the official website- rect.crpf.gov.in
- Open the CRPF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2026 apply link
- Register using your email ID, mobile number, and matric certificate details
- Login and fill in personal, address, education, and trade details
- Upload passport size photo (50–100 KB, JPG) and signature
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
- Submit the form and download/print the confirmation
- Apply for only one post; multiple applications will be rejected
- No correction is allowed after final submission
❓ FAQ
A total of 9,175 vacancies are announced, including 9,096 for male and 79 for female candidates. Additionally, 20 Pioneer posts (Mason & Electrician) are open on an All India basis.
The online application starts on 20 April 2026 and the last date to apply is 19 May 2026.
The age limit is 21–27 years for Driver posts and 18–23 years for other trades. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC is applicable.
Male candidates must have a minimum height of 170 cm and female candidates 157 cm. Relaxation is provided for reserved categories and specific regions.
General, OBC, and EWS male candidates need to pay ₹100, while SC, ST, all female candidates, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the fee.
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. The exam consists of 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours.
Punjab has a total of 245 vacancies, with major posts including Driver, Cook, Bugler, and Motor Mechanic Vehicle.
Selected candidates receive Pay Level-3 salary ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100, along with additional allowances like DA, HRA, and other benefits.

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