Head Constable (General Duty), Constable (General Duty)

Who Should Apply Age 18–23 years (General). SC/ST candidates: 33 years. OBC candidates: 31 years. Ex-Servicemen (UR): 31 years. Ex-Servicemen (OBC): 34 years. Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST): 36 years. Constable : Matriculation or equivalent. Head Constable: 10+2 or equivalent from recognized Board/University. Indian citizen only. Domicile is not a bar; all-India posts. Physical fitness and medical examination required; no upper height/chest restrictions stated in this notification but standard CRPF norms apply. The Constable (General Duty) role suits candidates with matriculation-level education seeking a federal paramilitary career at Pay Level 3. The Head Constable (General Duty) role is for 10+2-qualified candidates aiming for faster promotion prospects and higher starting pay at Level 4. Both roles demand the same age window, but Head Constable vacancies (182) are fewer than Constable vacancies (339), indicating stiffer competition for the senior post. Use the age calculator to verify your exact age and applicable relaxation. If you are ex-serviceman, ensure you have proof of service. Calculate your upper age limit accurately against your category before applying. Salary and Career Growth Constable (General Duty): Pay Level 3, ₹21,700–₹69,100. Gross approximately ₹27,000–₹32,000 per month including DA, HRA, and allowances. Head Constable (General Duty): Pay Level 4, ₹25,500–₹81,100. Gross approximately ₹31,000–₹37,000 per month including DA, HRA, and allowances. Both posts carry full NPS (National Pension Scheme) contribution (~10% deducted from basic pay), plus income tax as applicable. Pension on completion of 20 years of service. In-hand salary for a Constable in the lower pay band is approximately ₹19,000–₹21,500 per month after NPS deduction and tax. Head Constables earn approximately ₹23,000–₹26,000 per month in-hand. Use the salary calculator to estimate your take-home for your age and qualification. Promotion from Constable to Head Constable occurs after 3–5 years of satisfactory service. Further promotion to Sub-Inspector is merit- and exam-based, typically 8–10 years into service. CRPF personnel also receive risk-allowance, uniform grant, and performance-based career advancement. Compared to private security roles, CRPF offers pension security, job stability, and structured promotion timelines. How to Apply Visit the official CRPF recruitment portal at https://rect.crpf.gov.in/ before 11 November 2026. Look for the notification titled "Head Constable and Constable (General Duty) Recruitment 2026" and click the "Apply Online" link. Create a new account using your email ID and mobile number. Confirm the one-time password (OTP) sent to your phone. Fill the registration form completely: name, date of birth, nationality, contact details, category (General/OBC/SC/ST), ex-serviceman status if applicable, and your education qualifications with certificate details. Select which post you wish to apply for: Constable (General Duty) or Head Constable (General Duty). You may apply for both posts separately if eligible. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (white background, 4 cm × 6 cm, size 50 KB–100 KB, JPEG/PNG format only) and a clear scan of your signature (black ink on white background, 4 cm × 6 cm, same file format). Use image resizer to adjust photo and signature dimensions if needed before upload. Pay the application fee: ₹100 for General and OBC candidates via online payment gateway (debit/credit card, net banking , or UPI). SC/ST candidates are exempt from the fee. You will receive an email confirmation of payment. Review your entire application for accuracy, then submit. The portal will generate an acknowledgement slip with a unique application number and a barcode. Download and save this slip. Note your application number and keep it for future reference, admit card download, and result checks. No further edits are allowed after submission. Admit cards will be released on the portal approximately 2–3 weeks before the written examination. Download it using your application number and date of birth. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Wrong photograph dimensions or format: Many candidates upload photos larger than 100 KB or in unsupported formats (BMP, TIFF). CRPF portal rejects these. Resize to exactly 4 cm × 6 cm before upload. Use the image resizer tool. Signature too large or faint: Signatures must fit the 4 cm × 6 cm box and be clearly legible. Blurred or hand-drawn signatures on coloured backgrounds fail verification and can lead to rejection at document verification stage. Age miscalculation against relaxation: Candidates claim SC/ST relaxation but do not carry the certificate at DV, or miscalculate the final upper age limit. Double-check: if you are SC/ST, your upper limit is 33 years, not 23. Verify your exact DOB against the certificate you will produce at DV. Incomplete education details: Leaving the 10th or 12th pass year blank, or not mentioning the board name, causes the form

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