1. Selection Process
The Selection Process for CRPF (Tradesmen) are :-
- Written Examination (CBT)
- Physical Test
- Medical Test
2. Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass
3. Age Limit
The Age limit for CRPF (Tradesmen) are
- Constable(Driver): 21-30 Years
- Constable (MMV/Cobbler/ Carpenter/ Tailor/Brass Band/Pipe Band/ Bugler/ Gardner/ Painter/Cook/Water Carrier / Washerman/ Barber/ SafaiKaramchari/ Mason/ Plumber/ Electrician): 18-26 Years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC – 3 Years
- SC/ST – 5 Years
Ex–Service man – 3 Years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning.
4. Physical Measurement Test
In CRPF (Tradesmen) physical test, the eligibility of candidates is measured as per height, weight and medical standards.
Height:
- Male – 170 cm (for ST 162.5 cm)
- Female – 157 cm (for ST 150 cm)
Chest:
- Unexpanded – 80 cm (for ST 76 cm)
- Minimum expansion – 5 cm
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Mathematics
- English
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE & REASONING
- Arithmetic Number Series.
- Relationship concepts.
- Similarities and Differences.
- Spatial Visualization.
- Arithmetical Reasoning.
- Figures Classification.
- Spatial Orientation.
- Analogies.
- Non-verbal series.
- Visual Memory.
- Discrimination.
- Coding and Decoding
- Observation etc.
GENERAL AWARENESS
- Current Affairs – International & National.
- General Policy.
- Indian History.
- Indian & World Geography.
- Events related to India and its neighboring countries.
- Indian Culture & Heritage.
- Science & Technology
- Indian Economy.
- Indian Constitution etc.
MATHEMATICS
- Fundamental arithmetical operations.
- Decimals and Fractions.
- Computation of Whole Numbers.
- Number Systems.
- Ratio and Proportion.
- Profit and Loss.
- Time and Distance.
- Averages.
- Percentages.
- Discount.
- Interest.
- Ratio and Time.
- Mensuration.
- Time and Work etc.
ENGLISH
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Phrase replacements
- Cloze test
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Phrase and idioms meaning
- One Word Substitution
- Spellings
- Reading comprehension.
CRPF (Tradesman) Syllabus (Tamil) & Syllabus (English)
Syllabus (PDF) Tamil Syllabus (PDF) EnglishPhysical EFFICIENCY Test
| Gender | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 km | 24 min |
| Female | 1.6 km | 8 min 30 sec |
Written Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| English/Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Note: No Negative Marks
- Duration : 120 Mins