Question 1

What is the CRPF Constable GD recruitment process?

Accepted Answer

CRPF Constable GD recruitment is conducted through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) under the SSC GD Constable exam, which also recruits for BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF, and AR. The selection process includes: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 100 questions in 90 minutes, Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Examination, and Document Verification. Constables are paid at Level 3 of the pay matrix, starting at Rs. 21,700 per month plus allowances.

Question 2

What are the physical standards for CRPF Constable GD?

Accepted Answer

Male candidates must have a minimum height of 165 cm (170 cm for candidates from Jammu & Kashmir, Hilly regions, North-Eastern states), with chest measurement of 80 cm unexpanded and minimum 5 cm expansion. Female candidates need a minimum height of 157 cm (160 cm for certain tribal areas). The PET includes 5 km run in 24 minutes (male) and 1.6 km run in 8.30 minutes (female). Candidates also undergo long jump, high jump, and a 100-metre sprint test. Medical examination follows PST/PET.

Question 3

What topics are covered in the SSC GD Constable written exam for CRPF?

Accepted Answer

The CBT for SSC GD Constable has 100 questions covering four sections: General Knowledge & Awareness (current affairs, history, geography, polity, science — 25 questions), Elementary Mathematics (arithmetic, percentage, time & work, profit & loss — 25 questions), Reasoning & General Intelligence (series, analogies, coding-decoding, spatial reasoning — 25 questions), and English/Hindi (grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension — 25 questions). The exam is Class 10 level and conducted in both English and Hindi.

Question 4

What is the career growth for CRPF Constable GD?

Accepted Answer

CRPF Constable GD starts at Rs. 21,700 (Level 3) and can be promoted to Head Constable (Level 4, Rs. 25,500), ASI (Level 5, Rs. 29,200), SI (Level 6, Rs. 35,400), Inspector (Level 7, Rs. 44,900), and beyond through departmental promotion exams. CRPF offers unique operational experience in counter-insurgency, anti-Naxal operations, UN peacekeeping missions, and disaster relief. Constables also receive free accommodation, medical facilities, ration money, and group insurance cover.

Question 5

How many vacancies does CRPF typically offer in Constable GD recruitment?

Accepted Answer

SSC GD Constable recruitment (which includes CRPF) typically advertises 50,000 to 1,00,000+ vacancies across all CAPFs combined. CRPF, being the largest CAPF with 3.5 lakh+ strength, usually gets the highest share of vacancies. The 2024-25 SSC GD cycle saw over 39,000 vacancies for CRPF alone. Vacancies vary annually based on retirements, expansion of units, and government policy. Candidates can indicate force preferences but allocation depends on merit and availability.

Event	Date
Notification Release	September-October 2026
Application Opens	September-October 2026
Application Closes	15 October 2026
Admit Card Release	25 January 2027
Exam Date	February 2027
Result Declaration	29 March 2027

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PWD	₹250
Women (some states)	₹250

CRPF Constable GD Exam Notification 2027 — Official Exam Notice

Notification Highlights

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

How to Apply

Application Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Preparing for CRPF Constable GD Exam