The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will close the online registration window for the Reserve Police Force for Constable (Technical and Tradesmen and Pioneer) vacancies 2026 on its official portal, recruitment.crpf.gov.in. The application window was opened on April 20, 2026, and will be open until May 19, 2026. Candidates willing to apply should apply online at the CRPF recruitment official website. The CRPF has declared a total number of 9,195 vacancies under the recruitment drive.According to the official notification, 9,096 posts have been earmarked for male candidates, while 79 vacancies are reserved for female applicants. In addition, 20 posts have been released under the Pioneer wing on an all-India basis.The recruitment exercise is expected to attract lakhs of applicants from across the country, particularly from candidates seeking stable employment opportunities in the central armed police forces.
CRPF Constable recruitment 2026 : Eligibility criteria
The force has laid down specific eligibility conditions regarding age and educational qualifications. Candidates applying for Driver posts must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 27 years. For all other posts, the prescribed age limit is 18 to 23 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with government norms.Applicants must be Indian citizens and should have passed Class 10 or Matriculation examination, or possess an equivalent qualification from a recognised board. Certain technical posts may additionally require specialised qualifications or prior work experience depending on the nature of the role.
CRPF Constable 2026: Selection process
The CRPF recruitment process has been designed to assess both physical endurance and technical suitability. The selection procedure will commence with the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).Candidates qualifying in these stages will proceed to the Computer Based Test (CBT), which will serve as the primary determinant for the final merit list. Those clearing the CBT will then appear for trade or skill tests relevant to their respective posts.The final stages of recruitment will include document verification and a detailed medical examination to evaluate the candidate’s physical fitness for service.Although candidates must clear every stage of the process, the final merit ranking will be prepared primarily on the basis of marks secured in the Computer Based Test.
Application fee structure and salary details
The CRPF has fixed the application fee at ₹100 for male candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories.However, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), female categories, and ex-servicemen have been exempted from payment of the application fee.The selected applicants will be appointed on Pay Level-3 and their salary will range from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month. Apart from this basic salary, applicants will be eligible to receive other allowances and benefits according to the Central Government Services Rules.
CRPF Constable Vacancies 2026: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for the CRPF Constable vacancies 2026:
- Go to the official CRPF recruitment portal – recruitment.crpf.gov.in.
- Click on the link for “Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) Recruitment 2026.”
- Register yourself using your valid mobile number and email address.
- Login using the credentials received after registration.
- Enter using the login ID provided after registration.
- Complete the online application form with all relevant data.
- Provide the mandatory documents, such as photographs and signatures.
- Make the application fee payment if applicable.
- At last, submit the filled application form and keep a printout.
It is recommended that candidates keep track of the official website for more information about CRPF Constable recruitment process 2026.
