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.

Year	Questions	Duration	Key Changes
2027	100	90 min	Latest pattern
2026	100	90 min	No major changes
2025	100	90 min	No major changes
2024	100	90 min	No major changes
2023	100	90 min	No major changes
2022	100	90 min	No major changes
2021	100	90 min	No major changes
2020	100	90 min	No major changes

Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests — CRPF Constable GD Exam 2017–2027

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2027 Mock Test

2026 Mock Test

2025 Mock Test

2024 Mock Test

2023 Mock Test

2022 Mock Test

2021 Mock Test

2020 Mock Test

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