I am planning to apply for the post of Head Constable in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) searching for the details to join in CRPF. Will you tell what the qualification and eligibility required to apply for this post also provide CRPF Head Constable Physical eligibility?

CRPF force conducts exam to make a recruitment for the post of Head Constable(Ministerial) in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Education Qualification

The Candidate must be a 12th class pass out; Or must posses a equivalent qualification from a recognized board by government (State or Central).

Physical requirement:

Male (Height) Female (Height)
All Candidates 165 cms. 155 cms.

ST Candidates 162.5 cms. 150 cms.

Required Chest Size

That’s for male candidates only .

Chest Size Unexpanded Expanded
All Candidates 77 cms. 82 cms.
ST Candidates 76 cms. 81cms.

As per medical standards by CRPF required for this post :

You must not have knock knee, flat foot, squint in eyes or varicose vein .

The candidate is required to posses a high colour vision; He/She must be free from any mental or physical disability (Obstacle in performing his/her duties) .

A CRPF doctor will examine you via some laboratory, X-ray tests; You are required to get a fitness certificate from him . There is no appeal valid in X-ray test or any other in re-medical exam .
Minimum Distant Vision Required – 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other eye (Without any glasses on lenses ) .

Colour-blindness is enough to get you out from this recruitment at any stage even during training

Pay band:

As per central government personnel classification that’s a group ‘C’ non-technical post carrying a pay band of Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2400/- . Rs.7,510/-, that’s the minimum amount you are going to get as your first per month salary as a fresher.

The job carries additional benefits such as:

Free accommodation, uniform, medical facilities, leave pass once in a year
Dearness allowance
Ration money
New Contributory Pension scheme for all central government employees

Important dates:

Date of Notification 06/04/2016
Last Date to Apply 05/05/2016
Written Exam 26/06/2016 (Sunday)