Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has started the application process for its 2026 recruitment drive for Constable Technical, Tradesman, and Pioneer Wing posts. The recruitment campaign offers a major opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs after completing Class 10.

According to the notification, a total of 9,195 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment process. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications until May 19, 2026.

The recruitment drive is expected to attract a large number of applicants from across the country due to the high number of vacancies and the attractive salary and benefits offered under central government service.

Educational Qualification Required

Candidates applying for the recruitment must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board.

For certain technical trades, applicants are also required to possess:

• ITI certification in the relevant trade
• Related work experience in some cases

Meanwhile, candidates applying for driver posts must hold a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving license.

Officials have clarified that applicants should carefully review trade-specific eligibility requirements before submitting their forms.

Age Limit for Applicants

The age criteria vary depending on the post.

Driver Posts:

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 27 years

Most Other Posts:

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 23 years

Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per government recruitment rules.

Application Fee Details

The application fee structure is as follows:

• General category: ₹100
• OBC category: ₹100
• EWS category: ₹100

However, candidates from:

• SC category
• ST category
• All female applicants

are exempted from paying the application fee.

Salary and Government Benefits

Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-3 of the government pay structure.

Expected Monthly Salary:

₹21,700 to ₹69,100

Along with the salary, selected candidates will also receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Ration allowance
• Medical facilities
• Other central government benefits and allowances

The recruitment is considered attractive for candidates looking for long-term job security and benefits under central government service.

Selection Process Explained

The recruitment process will be conducted in multiple stages.

Selection Stages Include:

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
4. Trade Test
5. Document Verification
6. Medical Examination

Only candidates who qualify each stage will move forward to the next round.

The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates’ overall performance throughout the recruitment process.

Huge Opportunity for Job Seekers

With more than 9,000 vacancies available, the CRPF recruitment drive is being seen as a major opportunity for young candidates seeking stable government employment after Class 10.

Experts advise applicants to complete the registration process early and carefully verify all required documents before the last date to avoid technical issues during submission.

Candidates are also encouraged to begin preparation for physical tests and computer-based examinations in advance due to expected high competition for the posts.