CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026: Recruitment announced for 9,175 CRPF Constable posts; online forms can be filled starting April 20..

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has issued a notification regarding the recruitment for a large number of vacancies for the post of Constable (Technical/Tradesman/Pioneer – Male/Female). According to the notification, the online application process for this recruitment will commence on April 20 and will continue until the stipulated deadline of May 19, 2026.
Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria for this recruitment can apply online by visiting the official CRPF website: rect.crpf.gov.in.

**Eligibility and Criteria**
To participate in this recruitment, candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Grade) from a recognized board or institution. Additionally, depending on the specific post applied for, candidates must possess relevant trade experience, an ITI certificate, a Heavy Transport Vehicle driving license, etc. Furthermore, as of January 1, 2026, the candidate's age must be between 21 and 27 years for the post of Constable (Driver), and between 18 and 23 years for all other posts. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per government rules. For detailed information regarding specific posts, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.

**Application Process and Fees**
Applications for this recruitment can be submitted exclusively through the online mode; forms submitted via any other medium will not be accepted. Interested candidates can fill out the application form on the official recruitment portal: rect.crpf.gov.in. Along with the application, candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹100. Candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories are exempted from paying the fee and may apply for this recruitment free of cost.

**Selection Process and Salary**
The selection process for this recruitment involves undergoing a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Skill Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/Review Medical Examination (RME), among other stages. Candidates who are successfully selected will be offered a monthly salary ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100, in accordance with Pay Level 3.

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