The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released a notification for the recruitment of Constables (Technical & Tradesmen) for the year 2023. This is a golden opportunity for all the candidates who are looking to join the CRPF and serve the nation. In this blog, we will discuss the eligibility criteria, selection process, and how to apply for this post.
IMPORTANT DATE
Date of Submission of online applications : 27/03/2023
Last date for receipt of online applications & Online Fee Payment : 25/04/2023
Release of Admit Card for Computer Based Test : 20/06/2023 to 25/06/2023
Schedule of Computer Based Test (Tentative) : 01/07/2023 to 13/07/2023
REGISTRATION LINK : CLICK HERE TO REGISTRATION
OFFICIAL NOTICE :- CLICK HERE
VACANCIES :
(FOR MALE : 9105)
(FOR FEMALE : 107)
PAY SCALE :
Pay level-3 ( Rs. 21,700 - 69,100)
AGE LIMIT :
CONSTABLE (DRIVER) : 21-27 years as on 01/08/2023. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02/08/1996 and later than 01/08/2002.
CONSTABLE (MMV/COBBLER/ CARPENTER/ TAILOR/BRASS BAND/PIPE BAND/ BUGLER/ GARDNER/ PAINTER/COOK/WATER CARRIER / WASHERMAN/BARBER/SAFAIKARAMCHARI/MASON/PLUMBER/ ELECTRICIAN) : 18-23 years as on 01/08/2023. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02/08/2000 and later than 01/08/2005.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (AS ON 01/08/2023)
FOR CT/DRIVER : -
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : Minimum Matric or equivalent from a recognized Board, or university recognized by the Central or State Govt
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION : Should possess Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License and should pass the driving test at the time of recruitment.
FOR CT/ MECHANIC MOTOR VEHICLE :-
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : Minimum Matriculate or 10th Class pass in 10+2 examination system from a recognized board or equivalent
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION : Possessing 02 years Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle recognized by National or State Council for Vocational training or any other recognized institution and one year practical experience in the field of concerned trade
OR
National or State apprenticeship certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade of three year duration from a recognized institution and one year practical experience in the field of concerned Trade
FOR ALL OTHER TRADESMEN :-
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : 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.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION : Must be proficient and worked in respective trades
FOR (PIONEER WING) CT(MASON /PLUMBER/ ELECTRICIAN ) : -
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION :
(a) One year experience in respective trades like Masonary or Plumbing or Electrician.
(b) Preference will be given to those having certificate of trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute.
HOW TO APPLY/STEPS TO APPLY :
- Applications must be submitted in ONLINE mode at the official website of the CRPF. (Apply online link will be active from 27th March 2023 )
- Candidates can apply for the post/trade provided they fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions.
- The application portal will be operational from 27/03/2023 to 25/03/2023.
- Candidates are advised in their own interest to submit online applications much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/inability or failure to login to the CRPF website on account of heavy load on the website during the closing days.
- The CRPF will not be responsible for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of the CRPF.
- Before submission of the online application, candidates must check that they have filled correct details in each field of the form. After submission of the online application form, no change/ correction/modification will be allowed under any circumstances. Requests received in this regard in any form like Post, Fax, Email, by hand, etc shall not be entertained
APPLICATION FEE:
Examination Fees @ Rs 100/- for male candidates of General, EWS and OBC only. Candidates belonging to SC/ST, Female (all categories) candidates & Ex-servicemen are exempted.
Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by using Visa, Master card, Maestro, RuPay Credit, or Debit cards.
CENTRE/CITY OF COMPUTER BASED TEST:
The candidate has to indicate three (3) options/choices as examination centre for online Computer Based Test from the following (list to be read vertically):
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: ( FOR CT (TECHNICAL/TRADESMEN) & CT (PIONEER)
COMPUTER BASED TEST: The Computer Based Test will consist of one objective type paper containing 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with the following composition:
There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING: Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through questions principally of non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding etc.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL AWARENESS: Question in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Science, General Policy, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS: This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of whole numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and work etc.
ENGLISH / HINDI: Candidate’s ability to understand basic English/Hindi and his/her basic comprehension would be tested.
PHYSICAL STANDARD TEST (PST) : Candidates shortlisted for PST will be asked to go through biometric verification followed by PET/Trade Test. Physical Standards for the post of Constable (Technical/Tradesmen) are as follow:
HEIGHT :
MALE : 170 Cms
FEMALE : 157 Cms
CHEST :
Male candidates should have following standards of chest measurement:
Un-expanded: 80 Cms
MINIMUM EXPANSION: 5 Cms
PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET): Candidates have to clear the PET (RACE) within the following time limit:
NOTES :- it is mandatory to carry at least two passport size recent colour photographs, one of the following original valid Photo-ID proof having the Date of Birth
as printed on the admit card viz:
- Aadhaar Card/ Printout of E-Aadhaar,
- Voter’s ID Card,
- Driving License,
- PAN Card,
- Passport,
- Employer ID Card (Govt./ PSU/Private),
- Any other photo bearing ID Card issued by the Central/State Government.
