The Central Reserve Police Force releases the CRPF Head Constable Selection Process 2024 and exam pattern on its official website. They invite applications from eligible candidates every year to fill up various vacancies for the Head Constable (Ministerial) post. The candidates will be selected for the post based on their performance in the Computer Based Test, Skill Test, Physical Standard Test(PST), Documents verification and Medical Test. Scroll down the page to get detailed information on the CRPF Head Constable Selection Process 2024 and other exam details.
CRPF Head Constable Selection Process 2024
The Central Reserve Police Force releases the CRPF Head Constable Selection Process and exam pattern for all the stages on its official website. Here is the key overview of the CRPF HCM Selection Process 2024 shared below for the aspirants.
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Reserve Police Force |
| Post Name | Head Constable (Ministerial) |
| Category | Selection Process |
| CRPF Head Constable Salary | Rs 25500-Rs 81100 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test, Skill Test, Physical Standard Test(PST), Documents verification and Medical Test |
| Official Website | crpf.gov.in |
CRPF Head Constable Selection Process 2024 for Written Exam
The first and foremost stage of the CRPF Head Constable Selection Process 2024 is the written exam. Candidates can check the CRPF Head Constable exam pattern shared below for reference purposes.
- The Computer Based Test will consist of one paper with 100 objective-type questions to be attempted in 1 and 1/2 hours (90 Minutes).
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the exam.
- The medium of the exam will be English and Hindi.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Hindi Language Or English Language (optional) | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes |
| General Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
CRPF Head Constable Selection Process 2024 for Skill Test
Candidates who are declared qualified in CBT shall be called for the next CRPF Head Constable selection process i.e. Skil1 Test/PST/DV/DME which will be conducted at various exam centres of the CRPF. Candidates must note that the CRPF HCM skill test (typing) will be administered only on computers. The CRPF Head Constable Skill Test Requirements are shared below.
| Skill Test (On computer (For Assistant Sub Inspector (Steno) Dictation | English Typing with a minimum speed of 35 words per minute on a computer. OR Hindi Typing with a minimum speed of 30 words per minute on a computer. ( 35 words per minute in English and 30 words per minute in Hindi corresponding to 1O500 key depressions per hour in English 9000 key depressions per hour in Hindi with an average of 5 key depressions for each word on computer) |
| Skill Test (On computer) ( For Head Constable / Ministerial) | English Typing with a minimum speed of 35 words per minute on a computer. OR Hindi Typing with a minimum speed of 30 words per minute on a computer. ( 35 words per minute in English and 30 words per minute in Hindi corresponding to 1O500 key depressions per hour in English 9000 key depressions per hour in Hindi with an average of 5 key depressions for each word on the computer) |
CRPF Head Constable Selection Process 2024 for Physical Standard Test
The next stage of the CRPF Head Constable Selection Process is the Physical Standard Test. Candidates who satisfy all the CRPF HCM PST requirements will only be declared qualified for the next/further selection rounds. Candidates must note that there will be no chest measurements for female candidates. Here are the CRPF Head Constable physical standard requirements in terms of height and chest for male and female candidates of all the categories are shared below.
| Category | Height in Cms | Chest in Cms (Unexpanded-Expanded) |
| Male candidates except those listed below | 165 | 77-82 |
| Candidates falling in the categories of Garwalies, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the state of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UTs of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir | 162.5 | 77-82 |
| A11 candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 76-81 |
| Female candidates except those listed below | 155 | – |
| Female candidates falling in the categories of Garwa-lies, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the state of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UTs of Laddakh and Jammu & Kashmir | 150 | – |
| A11 female candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 150 | – |
CRPF Head Constable Selection Process 2024 for Document Verification
The next CRPF Head Constable selection process 2024 is document verification. Candidates will be called to appear for Document Verification only when they clear the CBT, Skill Test and PST. They will be required to carry original documents and self-attested photocopies of the same with them to the Recruitment Centre for verification. The following documents are required for scrutiny purposes.
- Two passport-size recent colour photographs
- One Original Valid ID Proof
- Matriculation/ Secondary Certificate
- Intermediate/ 10+2 Certificate
- Caste/Category Certificate, if applicable
- Discharge Certificate, if discharged from the Armed Forces.
- Relevant certificate if seeking any age relaxation.
- No Objection Certificate, in the case already employed in Government.
- Any Other Documents
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What is CRPF Head Constable Selection Process 2024
The candidates will be selected for the post based on their performance in the Computer Based Test, Skill Test, Physical Standard Test(PST), Documents verification and Medical Test.
What is CRPF Head Constable Exam Pattern 2024?
The Computer Based Test will consist of one paper with l00 objective-type questions to be attempted in 1 and 1/2 hours (90 Minutes).
