Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) invites online applications for the recruitment of constables (Technical or Tradesman). Eligible candidates can apply online on CRPF’s official website http://www.crpf.gov.in from 27.03.2023 to 25.04.2023. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. This article contains all the required details like vacancy details, educational qualification, age limit, salary details, selection process, application fee detail, apply procedure.
Highlights of CRPF Recruitment 2023
| Organization Name | Central Reserve Police Force |
| Job type | Central Government job |
| Post name | Constable (Technical / Tradesman) |
| Vacancy | 9212 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Apply mode | Online |
| Start date | 27.03.2023 |
| Last date | 25.04.2023 |
| Release of admit card | 20.06.2023 to 26.06.2023 |
| Date of Examination | 01.07.2023 to 13.07.2023 (Tentative) |
| Selection procedure | CBT, Document verification, Medical examination |
| Pay Scale | Rs.21,700 to 69,100 |
| Official website | http://www.crpf.gov.in |
Vacancy details of constable post
CRPF needs 9212 candidates to fill the vacancies for the constable (Technical / tradesman) post. Out of 9212 vacancies, 9105 vacancies are allotted for male candidates and 107 vacancies for females. The vacancy distribution for each state is clearly given below,
Vacancy detail for the male post
| S.No. | Post name | Vacancy |
| 1 | Driver | 2372 |
| 2 | Motor Mechanic Vehicle | 544 |
| 3 | Cobbler | 151 |
| 4 | Carpenter | 139 |
| 5 | Tailor | 242 |
| 6 | Brass band | 172 |
| 7 | Pipe band | 51 |
| 8 | Bugler | 1340 |
| 9 | Gardener | 92 |
| 10 | Painter | 56 |
| 11 | Cook & water carrier | 2429 |
| 12 | Washerman | 403 |
| 13 | Barber | 303 |
| 14 | Safai Karmachari | 811 |
| Total | 9105 | |
Vacancy detail for the female post
| S.No. | Post name | Vacancy |
| 1 | Bugler | 20 |
| 2 | Cook & water carrier | 46 |
| 3 | Washerwoman | 03 |
| 4 | Hairdresser | 01 |
| 5 | Safai Karmachari | 13 |
| 6 | Brass band | 24 |
| Total | 107 | |
Vacancy details of pioneer wing
| S.No. | Post name | Vacancy |
| 1 | CT / Mason | 06 |
| 2 | CT / Plumber | 01 |
| 3 | CT / Electrician | 04 |
| Total | 11 | |
Eligibility criteria for CRPF Recruitment 2023
Educational Qualification
| S.No. | Post name | Educational Qualification | Technical Qualification |
| 1 | Driver | Candidates should pass the matriculation examination | Candidates should possess a heavy vehicle driving license and should pass the driving test at the time of recruitment |
| 2 | Mechanic motor vehicle | Candidates should pass the matriculation examination or the 10th pass in the 10+2 examination | Candidate should possess ITI Certificate in mechanic motor vehicle |
| 3 | For all other tradesmen | Candidates should pass the matriculation examination | Candidates should be proficient and should have worked previously in their respective trades. |
| 4 | Pioneer wing | Candidates should pass the matriculation | Candidates should have one year of experience in their respective trades and also they should possess an ITI certificate from a recognized Institute |
Age limit for CRPF Recruitment 2023
The age limit for the candidates is considered as of 01.08.2023. The candidates should not be born earlier than 02.08.1996 and later than 01.08.2022
| Post name | Age limit as on 01.08.2023 |
| Driver | 21 to 27 years |
| MMV/Cobbler/Carpenter/Tailor/Brass band/Pipe band/Bugler/Gardener/Painter/Cook/Water carrier/Washerman/Barber/Safai karamchari/Mason/plumber/electrician | 18 to 23 years |
Age relaxation for CRPF Recruitment 2023
| S.No. | Category | Age relaxation |
| 1 | SC /’ ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 years |
| 3 | Ex-serviceman | 3 years |
Application fee
- Male candidates of General / EWS & OBC – 100/-
- SC / ST/women/ Ex-serviceman – Nil
How to apply for CRPF Recruitment 2023?
- Candidates can apply only through online mode
- Go to the official website http://www.crpf.gov.in
- The application portal will be enabled from 27.03.2023 to 25.04.2023
- Fill in all the details in the application form carefully
- Payment can be done either through credit card or debit card or net banking
- Once the payment is completed, candidates can give submit
- Download your application form for further reference
Exam centers in Tamilnadu & Puducherry
The Computer Based test (CBT) will be conducted in the following locations,
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Cuddalore
Examination pattern
- The Computer Based Test consists of 100 objective type questions totally carrying 100 marks.
- Medium of language – English & Hindi
- Negative marking – 25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Questions will be matriculation level
- Time duration – 2 hours
| Part | Subject | No. of questions | Max. marks |
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| B | General Knowledge & General Awarness | 25 | 25 |
| C | Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| D | English / Hindi | 25 | 25 |
Important links
| CRPF Official website | Click Here |
| CRPF Official notification | Click Here |
| CRPF Online application form | Click Here |