Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) aims to fill a total of 9175 vacancies for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) (Male/Female)–2026 posts in the CRPF. The online application is invited from 10th Pass candidates. Interested and eligible candidates can start filling out their application from 20th April 2026 onwards. Check the complete exam information from the article.
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026
The application for the CRPF Tradesman New Vacancy 2026 will be accepted only in online mode through the official website https://cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in/. The selection process will be based on Physical Test, CBT, Trade/Skill Test, DV, and DME / RME.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) |
| Post Name | Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) |
| Vacancies | 9175 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 20th April to 19th May 2026 |
| Education Qualification | 10th pass |
| Age Limit | For Constable (Driver) – 21 to 27 years For Other Posts – 18 to 23 years. |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100/- |
| Selection Process | Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Documentation/ Trade Test/ Written Exam/Medical Exam |
| Salary | Rs. 21,700 – 69,100/- (Pay Level – 3) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | https://cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in/ |
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
As per the notification PDF, the online application process for CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 will start on 20th April 2026, and the application link will remain active till 19th May 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 8th April 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 20th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19th May 2026 |
CRPF Tradesman New Vacancy 2026
There are a total of 9175 vacancies will be recruited for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) posts under CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026. Out of the total vacancies, 9096 vacancies have been announced for Male posts and 79 vacancies have been released for Female posts.
CRPF Tradesman New Vacancy For Male Posts
| State / UT | Brass Band | Barber | Bugler | Cobbler | Cook | Carpenter | Driver | Mali | MMV* | Pipe Band | Painter | Safai K.** | Tailor | Water Carrier | Washerman | Total |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 9 | 11 | 71 | 5 | 58 | 6 | 225 | 6 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 504 |
| Assam | 5 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 81 | 4 | 74 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 286 |
| Bihar | 8 | 19 | 100 | 8 | 121 | 9 | 242 | 13 | 35 | 1 | 6 | 47 | 12 | 42 | 31 | 694 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Chhattisgarh | 4 | 5 | 27 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 61 | 3 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 205 |
| D. & N. Haveli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Delhi | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 114 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Gujarat | 10 | 12 | 58 | 7 | 70 | 8 | 156 | 7 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 10 | 24 | 18 | 449 |
| Haryana | 1 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 152 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 42 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 62 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 167 |
| Jharkhand | 4 | 6 | 32 | 2 | 38 | 3 | 110 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 255 |
| Karnataka | 6 | 11 | 59 | 9 | 71 | 7 | 177 | 7 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 7 | 25 | 18 | 466 |
| Kerala | 6 | 8 | 57 | 6 | 43 | 5 | 94 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 304 |
| Maharashtra | 9 | 21 | 107 | 8 | 131 | 8 | 197 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 8 | 50 | 14 | 45 | 33 | 680 |
| Manipur | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 52 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 8 | 13 | 70 | 5 | 85 | 7 | 125 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 9 | 29 | 21 | 449 |
| Nagaland | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 86 |
| Odisha | 6 | 8 | 41 | 3 | 49 | 4 | 95 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 286 |
| Puducherry | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Punjab | 6 | 5 | 27 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 104 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 243 |
| Rajasthan | 6 | 13 | 67 | 5 | 80 | 8 | 116 | 8 | 35 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 8 | 28 | 20 | 430 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tamil Nadu | 14 | 15 | 82 | 12 | 91 | 11 | 282 | 9 | 45 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 14 | 35 | 22 | 673 |
| Telangana | 7 | 7 | 47 | 7 | 44 | 6 | 150 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 353 |
| Tripura | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 46 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 16 | 37 | 192 | 14 | 232 | 15 | 337 | 23 | 82 | 2 | 12 | 89 | 24 | 81 | 59 | 1215 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 73 |
| West Bengal | 15 | 17 | 89 | 7 | 106 | 9 | 319 | 10 | 50 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 12 | 37 | 27 | 748 |
| Total | 15 7 | 231 | 1263 | 118 | 1426 | 123 | 3176 | 141 | 739 | 32 | 83 | 547 | 195 | 502 | 363 | 9096 |
CRPF Tradesman New Vacancy For Female Posts
| State | Total | Brass Band | Bugler | Hair Dresser | Mali | Pipe Band | Painter | Tailor | Water Carrier |
| Andhra Pradesh | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bihar | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Haryana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karnataka | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerala | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nagaland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odisha | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Punjab | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Telangana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| West Bengal | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 79 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
CRPF Tradesman New Vacancy For Pioneer Wing Posts
| Name of Post / Trade | Total | SC | SC ESM | ST | ST ESM | OBC | OBC ESM | EWS | EWS ESM | UR | UR ESM |
| Mason | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrician | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Grand Total | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
CRPF Tradesman Notification 2026 PDF
Candidates interested in applying for Recruitment for the post of Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) (Male/Female)–2026 in CRPF can get the complete information from the official advertisement PDF. The official CRPF Tradesman New Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF is now available at the official website https://rect.crpf.gov.in/, and the same PDF is also attached here.
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must possess the required eligibility criteria to apply for the CRPF Tradesman New Vacancy 2026.
Education Qualification
Check the educational/ professional qualifications for all posts from the table below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Technical Qualification |
| Driver | Candidates must have passed 10th Class or equivalent from a recognized Board or a university recognized by the Central or State Govt. | Should possess a Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License and should pass the driving test at the time of recruitment. |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | Minimum Matriculation or 10th Class passed in the 10+2 examination system from a recognized board or equivalent |
Possessing a 02-year certificate from Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) in Mechanic Motor Vehicle |
| For all other Tradesmen | Minimum Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board or university recognized by the Central or State Govt, or equivalent Army qualification in case of Ex-Army Personnel. | Must be proficient and worked in respective trades |
| Pioneer Wing (Mason/ Electrician) | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board | (a) One year of experience in the respective trades, such as Masonry or Electrician. (b) Preference will be given to those having a certificate of trade from a recognized Industrial Training Institute |
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
- For Constable (Driver) – 21 to 27 years. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02/01/1999 and later than 01/01/2005
- For Other Posts – 18 to 23 years. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02/01/2003 and later than 01/01/2008
- The Upper Age Relaxation for the Reserved Category will be provided as per the government. norms.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years after deduction of military service from actual age |
| Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (UR) | 5 Years |
| Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (OBC) | 8 Years |
| Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (SC/ST) | 10 Years |
CRPF Tradesman Application Form 2026
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will start the application process for the CRPF Tradesman Constable Recruitment from 20th April 2026 onwards. Candidates must keep important documents handy while filling out the application form. As soon as the application link is activated at https://rect.crpf.gov.in/, the same will be provided in the article.
CRPF Tradesman New Vacancy 2026 Application Fee
Candidates applying for the CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 have to pay an examination fee as per their category. Without paying the fee, the candidate’s application form will be considered incomplete.
- General, EWS and OBC – Rs 100/-
- Female (all categories) and Ex-servicemen – Exempted
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Selection Process 2026
The candidates will be selected for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) (Male/Female) posts based on Physical Test, CBT, Trade/Skill Test, DV, and DME / RME.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Trade/Skill Test
- Document Verification (DV) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
CRPF Tradesman Physical Examination 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be conducted through Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) and Digitalised Equipment for measuring.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Post Name | Male | Female |
| CT/Driver, CT/Motor Mechanic Vehicle, CT/Gardner, CT/Painter, CT/Carpenter, CT/Brass Band, CT/Pipe Band, CT/Cobbler, CT/Tailor & CT/Bugler |
05 Kms in 24 minutes | 1.6 Kms in 8.30 minutes |
| CT/Cook/Water Carrier, CT/Barber & CT/Hair Dresser, CT/Washer man & CT/Washer woman, CT/Safai Karmchari |
1.6 Kms in 10 minutes | 1.6 Kms in 12 minutes |
| CT/Mason CT/Electrician |
1.6 Kms in 09 minutes | |
Physical Standard Test
The PST is designed to evaluate the physical standards of the candidates to ensure that they are fit for the job. The PST shall include measurement of height, chest & weight (as applicable).
| Gender | Height | Chest | Chest With Expansion |
| Male | 170 Cms | 80 Cms | 85 |
| Female | 157 Cms | NA | |
CRPF Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern 2026
- All questions will be of Objective Multiple-Choice Type Questions.
- A total of 100 questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks.
- The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
- There is negative marking; 0.25 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| English / Hindi | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
To qualify for the CRPF Constable Tradesman CBT exam, candidates have to score a minimum qualifying mark as mentioned in the notification PDF.
| Category | Technical & Tradesmen | Pioneer Wing |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 30% | 35% |
| EWS / OBC | 25% | 33% |
| SC / ST & All Other Categories | 20% | 33% |
CRPF Constable Tradesman Salary 2026
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has provided a wonderful opportunity for candidates who are looking forward to posts in the defence sector. Selected candidates will be offered the monthly salary in the pay scale Rs. 21,700/- – 69,100/- along with various allowances and perks.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary |
| Constable Tradesman | Pay level-3 | Rs. 21,700/- – 69,100/- |
How to Apply for CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at www.crpfindia.com or ww.w.crpf.nic.in.
- On the homepage of CRPF, click on “Recruitment” >> “View All”.
- Fill out the registration form by filling in all the desired information, i.e. personal details, Address Details, qualification details, Achievement Details, applied post etc. and then upload certificates and documents (like photo & signature), etc., correctly.
- On completion of Step-I registration, a message will be received in the candidate’s registered email ID conveying his/her login ID (Application Sequence Number) & Password.
- Candidates have to log in and complete other details in the application form, like Personal Details, Address Details, Achievement Details, Qualification Details, and Declaration etc.
- Upload the scanned copy of the photograph, signature, and other documents.
- Choose your preferred exam city centre. While filling in the online application form, the applicant should carefully decide about his/her choice of city for the test.
- Pay the required application fee and attach the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Save and download the CRPF Tradesman Application Form 2026 for future reference.
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