CRPF Constable Vacancy 2026: A Golden Opportunity for 10th Pass Youth—Recruitment Begins for 9,195 Posts..
For candidates aspiring to join the police force, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has brought forth a significant opportunity. The CRPF has announced the recruitment of a total of 9,195 posts for Technical and Tradesman Constables. This is considered a major opportunity for young individuals who dream of securing a government job at an early age. Both male and female candidates are eligible to participate in this recruitment process. Out of the total 9,195 posts, 9,116 are reserved for male candidates, while 79 posts are reserved for female candidates. Candidates can apply online through the official website, rect.crpf.gov.in.
**Which Posts Are Open for Recruitment?**
Under this recruitment drive, vacancies have been released across various trades:
Driver
Cook
Cobbler
Carpenter
Tailor
Sanitation Worker
This recruitment process is entirely online; therefore, candidates from any part of the country can apply with ease.
**Educational Qualifications**
For most posts, candidates must have passed the 10th grade (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
For the Driver post, in addition to passing the 10th grade, a Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) driving license is mandatory.
For certain technical posts, an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certification or relevant experience in the respective field will be given preference.
**Age Limit**
The age calculation will be based on August 1, 2026. For the Driver post, the prescribed age limit is 21 to 27 years. For the remaining posts, candidates aged between 18 and 23 years are eligible to apply. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation in accordance with the applicable rules.
**Pay Scale**
Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 under Pay Level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission. In addition to this, other allowances applicable to Central Government employees will also be provided. Important Application Dates
Application Starts: April 20, 2026
Last Date: May 19, 2026
Tentative Exam (CBT): July 2026
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹100
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / All Women: Free
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected in four stages:
Computer-Based Examination (CBE) – 100 questions covering General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, and Language.
Physical Efficiency and Standards Test (PST/PET) – This will include running, as well as height and chest measurements.
Trade Test – A practical test specific to the post applied for (e.g., Cooking or Driving).
Document Verification and Medical Test.
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