CRPF CT/CISF HC Mock Test Series 2026 (Tier 1 & Tier 2)

Yes. The trade test (for Constable Technical and Tradesmen posts) is qualifying — pass or fail. It does not add marks to your merit. However, failing the trade test disqualifies you even if you top the written exam. Treat it as seriously as the written paper.

Yes. Many CRPF and CISF posts have separate vacancies for women. Women's physical standards (height, PET events) are different from men's and generally have lower benchmarks. Check the specific notification for women vacancy counts in each post category.

On the official CRPF recruitment website (crpf.gov.in) and in the Employment News. For SSC GD Constable (which recruits for CRPF among other CAPFs), notifications are published on ssc.gov.in.

SSC GD Constable exam recruits Constable (GD) for all CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, NSG, SSF) — it is a combined exam with massive vacancies. CRPF direct recruitment covers Technical and Tradesmen posts requiring specific skills. Both lead to CRPF service but are different post categories.

Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 basic). With DA + HRA (varies by posting city) + Ration Allowance, in-hand is approximately ₹30,000-₹40,000 per month at a non-operational posting. At operational/field postings (J&K, Northeast, Naxal areas), additional field area allowances can add ₹8,000-₹17,000/month. Free accommodation is provided at CRPF camps.

18-23 years for Constable (Technical/Tradesmen) in direct CRPF recruitment. SC/ST: 18-28 years, OBC: 18-26 years. For SSC GD Constable: 18-23 years general, with standard SSC relaxations. Exact ages are specified in each notification — always verify.

Men (General/OBC/SC): 170 cm. Men (SC/ST/Hill area candidates, Gorkha, Northeast): 165 cm. Women (General/SC/OBC): 157 cm. Women (ST/Hill area): 155 cm. These are general guidelines — confirm from the specific post notification.

CRPF deploys personnel across India based on operational needs. New recruits can be posted anywhere including Naxal-affected areas (Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand) or J&K. Operational area deployments come with additional field allowances but are part of the CRPF service commitment.

CRPF postings are based on service requirements and battalion assignments, not personal preference. Transfers and postings are at the discretion of CRPF administration. Home state posting is not guaranteed.

Selected Constable recruits undergo basic training at CRPF Group Training Centres for approximately 9 months. Training covers physical fitness, weapon handling, drill, law, first aid and communication. After passing training, they are posted to operational battalions.