The CRPF gives opportunity to those who have passed VIII standard up to graduates. Women can also get entries in some categories of CRPF.

The selection board of Central Police Organizations (CPO) selected the officers of CRPF through competitive examination, physical test, medical test and interview.

Category
Sub Inspector

Gender
Men

Educational Qualification:
Graduation
Possession of an NCC (National Cadet Corps) 'B' or 'C' certificate or an outstanding sports certificate is considered desirable qualification.

Age
20-25

Height :
170cms

Weight:
Corresponding to height

Chest:
81-86 cms

Some other important test for SI in CRPF:

Physical Standards/ PET:
The candidate should be physically fit in all respects.
The candidate should be able to complete 1 mile race in 10 minutes.

Eye sight:
Should not be less than 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other i.e. 6/6 for Rt. Eye inRt handed individual and 6/6 for left eye in left handed individual without glasses.

Should be free from colour blindness

CRPF Sub Inspector selection procedure is divided in following parts:

Physical measurements & general health check
Objective Paper (general Hindi / English language, general intelligence, numerical aptitude, clerical aptitude)
Maximum time for this paper is 2 hours.
Typing Speed Test
Short hand speed test (for Stenographer)
Interview