✨ 1. Introduction – CRPF Recruitment 2026

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is India’s largest paramilitary force, responsible for internal security, counter-insurgency, disaster management, and VIP protection.
CRPF releases recruitment notifications every year for posts such as:

Constable (GD)
Head Constable (Ministerial / Radio Operator / Technical)
Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)
Sub-Inspector (SI)
Tradesman Posts
Technical & Non-Technical Cadres

The CRPF Recruitment 2026 process involves Written Exam, Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Skill/Trade Test, and Medical Examination.
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🧭 2. CRPF 2026 Selection Process

The selection stages vary by post but generally include:

Written Examination (CBT/OMR)
Physical Standards Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Skill/Trade Test (as applicable)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final Merit List

All candidates must meet CRPF’s strict physical and medical standards.

📝 3. CRPF Exam Pattern 2026 (Updated)

Below are the exam patterns for the major CRPF posts.

📘 A. CRPF Constable (GD) – Exam Pattern 2026

Mode: CBT / OMR
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 hours
Negative Marking: No

Section	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Knowledge & GK	25	25
Elementary Mathematics	25	25
English/Hindi	25	25
Total	100	100

📘 B. CRPF Head Constable (Ministerial) – Exam Pattern 2026

Mode: CBT
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 90 minutes
Negative Marking: Yes (as per updated 2026 rules)

Subject	Questions	Marks
Hindi/English	25	25
General Intelligence	25	25
Numerical Aptitude	25	25
Clerical Aptitude	25	25
Total	100	100

📘 C. CRPF SI/ASI (Technical & Non-Technical) Exam Pattern 2026

Total Marks: 200
Mode: CBT

Section	Marks
General Knowledge & Reasoning	50
Numerical Ability	50
Professional Knowledge (Trade/Technical)	100
Total	200

📚 4. CRPF 2026 Detailed Syllabus

⭐ General Intelligence & Reasoning

Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Analogies
Coding-Decoding
Syllogism
Series
Spatial Reasoning
Decision Making
Classification
Pattern Recognition

🌍 General Knowledge (GK)

Current Affairs (National & International)
Indian Polity
History of India
Geography
Economy
Constitution of India
Sports
Defence-related topics
Awards & Books
CRPF roles & structure

🔢 Mathematics / Numerical Aptitude

Number System
Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Percentage
Mensuration
Algebra (basic)
Statistics
Simplification
Time & Work
Time, Distance & Speed

✨ English / Hindi Language

Comprehension
Basic Grammar
Synonyms & Antonyms
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Vocabulary
Fill in the Blanks

⚙️ Technical/Trade Knowledge (For HC RM, RO, ASI, SI Technical)

Electronics/Radio

Circuit Theory
Communication Systems
Transmitters & Receivers
Semiconductor Devices

Computer

MS Office
Networking Basics
Operating Systems

Tradesman Posts

Practical skill test based on trade
- Carpenter
- Electrician
- Cook
- Mechanic
- Driver

🏅 5. Final Selection Process & Weightage (2026)

Stage	Importance
Written Exam	High
PST/PET	Qualifying
Skill/Trade Test	Applicable for certain posts
Medical Exam	Mandatory
Document Verification	Mandatory

Final merit is based primarily on Written Exam + Trade Test (if required).

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips for CRPF 2026

✔️ 1. Build strong fundamentals

Focus on NCERT 9–10 level Mathematics, GK, and English.

✔️ 2. Daily practice of reasoning

Most scoring section for CRPF exams.

✔️ 3. Stay updated with current affairs

Covers a significant portion of GK.

✔️ 4. Start physical training early

CRPF PET is strict and includes:

Running
Long Jump
High Jump
Chest measurements
Endurance tests

✔️ 5. Solve mock tests weekly

Enhances accuracy, speed, and time management.

✔️ 6. Maintain excellent health

Eye vision, hearing, BMI, and overall fitness matter.

🔗 7. Useful Resources & Official Links (2026)

🌐 Official CRPF Recruitment Website

👉 https://crpf.gov.in

📄 CRPF Recruitment 2026 Notification (Official PDF)

👉 Available under Recruitment section on the CRPF official website

📄 Official Previous Year Papers (PDF)

👉 Released along with notifications or through official recruitment updates

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